Lockdown may be a memory but self-kindness is still important. This #WorldKindnessDay we're revisiting Lauren's blog: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/discovidnected-why-self-kindness-is-key-in-lockdown/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=linkedin-organic-social-self-kindness

TV and film does more than entertain. It shapes how we see ourselves and each other. As part of Brook’s FeelScene campaign, PAG member Yeleena, explores how some shows have redefined Black women’s stories about sex and identity. Read the blog: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/black-women-sex-tv/

We are proud to have taken the @Miscarriage Association #PregnancyLossPledge

Emergency contraception is now available for free from over 10,000 pharmacies in England. To find out more about emergency contraception, head here: https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/morning-after-pill/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=linkedin-organic-social-ehc

As part of Brook’s FeelScene campaign, Jasmin (a member of our Participation Advisory Group) looks at the shift from Waterloo Road to Sex Education and what that says about growing up today. Read more: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/sex-on-tv/

Worried your teenager’s relationship doesn’t feel right? This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re sharing advice for parents on how to spot the signs of abuse and support your child safely. Read the blog: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/teenager-abusive-relationship/

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating resilience, pride and progress. At Brook Southend, we’ve been working with the BAME to improve access to care. Read more about these important collaborations in our new blog: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/stbrook-southends-public-health/

2/2 🧵 We also discussed the impact of misinformation on sexual health. Laura Domegan from @brookcharity.bsky.social stressed the need to share positive experiences and work with influencers to spread accurate information that empowers young people to make informed choices ⬇️

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition which has been diagnosable in UK adults since 2008. In the last 5 years there has been a 400% increase in people seeking assessments leaving incredibly long waiting lists for both adults and children which can have devastating impacts.

This #AceWeek, Kristin Käuper explores what it means to be asexual or aromantic – and why visibility and understanding matter 💜 Read the blog to learn, listen and support ace and aro communities 👉 https://bit.ly/4ncLG4Z

If your child asks where babies come from, you don’t need a perfect answer. Just an honest one. Brook’s new blog by Rin Harris shares tips for parents on how to talk about sex and reproduction at every age. Read more: https://bit.ly/49a9Nh4

Masturbation is a normal part of growing up, but it can be a tricky topic for parents. In her new blog, Brook’s Debbie Bere shares how to talk to children about body boundaries, privacy and pleasure with confidence and calm. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3Jh3KwN

Accurate information empowers young people to make informed choices. Consent and respect guides everything we do.

Training for teachers, nurses and youth workers. Inclusive, practical and evidence based: https://www.brook.org.uk/education/

Sexual Health Week might be over, but learning about sexual health doesn’t stop there. Read the blogs here: https://www.brook.org.uk/tags_blog/shw/

As part of Brook’s FeelScene campaign, 20-24 PAG member Rachel shares the queer films that shaped her—and why they still matter. Which films shaped you? Read more: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/queer-films-that-shaped-me/

There is no upper age limit for good sex, and it can help keep you healthy into your later years! Sexual health programmes need to meet the needs of older people. 👉 https://bit.ly/3GRz6CS

Brook’s 16–19 Participation Advisory Group has helped create a pornography awareness lesson for Sexual Health Week, giving young people the tools to question online content and have healthy relationships. Read more on the new lesson: https://bit.ly/46cyS9v

This Sexual Health Week Brook looks at how the Online Safety Act is changing young people’s online experience. Our blog explains the new duties for platforms and what it means for educators: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/online-safety-act/

Abortion Talk’s new live webchat is doubling the number of people supported each month and making abortion conversations more inclusive and accessible. Read how digital tools are helping end stigma, one conversation at a time: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/destigmatising-abortion-webchat/

“Before every first date I told my flatmate where I was going and shared my location.” Rachel’s story shows how to enjoy dating apps while staying safe and authentic. Read the full piece: https://www.brook.org.uk/?post_type=blog&p=191246

Our new blog How to Keep Your Children Safe Online gives parents and carers practical guidance on recognising risks such as grooming or cyberbullying, setting ground rules and encouraging open conversations. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/3Vr2lpX

Men’s online lives shape how they think about sex, relationships and masculinity. Our new blog explores both the opportunities and the risks and how sexual health professionals can help men build healthier connections. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4puzsGZ

Too many adults dismiss gaming as a problem, but for many boys it is a place to connect, create and belong. Brook’s Rebecca Cant explains why understanding gaming culture matters for meeting boys where they are. Read the blog: https://www.brook.org.uk/blog/the-problem-isnt-gaming-its-npc-adults/

For many survivors, visiting a clinic can feel (re-)traumatising. Services like @brookcharity.bsky.social offer free, confidential STI kits by post in many UK regions. Check your eligibility online. We mark #SHW25 #SexualHealthWeek and want you to know that you can reach out to us if you need to.

Technology is shaping how young people understand sex and relationships. This blog from Refuge shows the impact of online pornography, AI chatbots & tech-facilitated abuse and how we can support young people to build healthy & respectful relationships. https://bit.ly/4n2Eg4V

AI chatbots are not a replacement for trusted sexual health advice. Our latest blog explains how parents and professionals can help young people use AI safely and understand its limits. Read more: https://www.brook.org.uk/?p=191053

In the third article of our #sexuahealthweek series, writer Megan Hunt opens up about how living with #OCD affected her #sexualhealth - breaking the silence on an often-overlooked topic, to support and empower others navigating a similar journey. Read now: www.inspirethemind.org/post/ocd-avo...

58% of young people assigned female at birth would consider experiences on social media when making contraceptive decisions. Find out why social media is so popular for contraception research and why you should be concerned by this stat in our blog 👇 https://bit.ly/46DZsZ2

By reframing “chronically online” as a reflection of disappearing offline opportunities, we can move away from blame & towards understanding. Young people aren’t retreating into screens out of laziness; they’re building community in the only spaces left open to them. https://bit.ly/463SNav

Launched to kick off #SHW25, our new report in partnership with @openuniversity.bsky.social, Contraception Decision Making, looks at how young people respond to different information sources and how this informs how they manage their sexual health. www.brook.org.uk/about-brook/...

Sexual Health Week starts on Monday! This year we're going Chronically Online to explore the ways that the internet and technology has influenced our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships. Find out what we've got planned on our website: www.brook.org.uk/shw/