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Today marks #MenstrualHygieneDay, a global movement aiming to break the silence and stigma surrounding periods. Brook is proud to be playing our part in this, especially through our Period Dignity work in Wales. Find out more in our latest blog. 🩸 bit.ly/4kxoHjY

#Breakups can be one of the most emotionally intense experiences young people have had. Start the conversation with your students to help them understand their emotions and build resilience. 👉Enrol in our FREE course all about healthy relationships. bit.ly/3SkXIfH

Brook is excited to be part of Yuno Sexual Health, the new sexual health service in Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire in collaboration with several sexual health & wellbeing organisations, offering free & confidential services for all ages. yunosexualhealth.co.uk

Last week, Brook joined the My Body, My Right panel at Hay Festival with Stacey Dooley, IPPF’s Kate Gilmore & Dr Charlotte Proudman. Our PAG member spoke powerfully on the importance of educating young people on reproductive rights & the impact of restricting access to #abortion.

Happy #PrideMonth! 🌈 Brook will always be a safe and welcoming space for the LGBT+ community, and we will never stop fighting for a society where all people are free to be themselves.

On 20 May, Brook joined MPs, public health leaders & HIV advocates for a Parliamentary event launching #HIVOutcomes latest report, HIV Services at the Crossroads. The report highlights the urgent action needed to remain on course to end new HIV by 2030 📝 bit.ly/4klzLkC

1️⃣ ‘Coming out’ is when someone tells someone else about their LGBT+ identity. 2️⃣ This process exists because we live in a society where most people assume everyone is heterosexual and cisgender. 3️⃣ Coming out is personal and different for everyone. #PrideMonth 🌈

Hear from Brook’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs, about public toilet provision in the UK and how it should be improved for the benefit of the whole population. bit.ly/4dT7I9F

Last week, we attended the 4th Annual Menstruation Research Network Conference to share our latest work on menstrual health and wellbeing. It’s inspiring to see so many working towards a future of menstrual equity. 🔗 Explore our menstrual health research: bit.ly/4ks7oRE

🌈 Being #LGBT+ inclusive is a conscious decision to make LGBT+ people feel seen, included & safe. It means educating ourselves and being open to learn. It means being conscious of the words we use. It means challenging and unpicking our own assumptions. bit.ly/4koJ57j

A friendly reminder this #PrideMonth: Coming out is rarely a once-in-a-lifetime event. Many LGBT+ people may want or need to come out to each new person they meet, or may realise different aspects of their LGBT+ identity over time which they might then choose to tell people about

Looking for educational resources to support your #PrideMonth celebrations in the classroom? We’ve collated our latest resources on teaching about gender and sexuality, including free handouts, online courses and lesson plans. brook.org.uk/education/teac…

Historically, RSE has excluded #LGBT+ young people from learning about sexual pleasure and healthy relationships. This exclusion is discriminatory and impacts sexual health outcomes. Inclusive RSE supports all young people to feel seen, safe and respected. bit.ly/3ZPaffg

📣 Today we joined makeitmandatory, Sex Education Forum Brook🏳️‍🌈, survivors and campaigners to deliver a 100k-strong petition to Downing Street calling for 16-18 year olds to be given the sex and relationships education they want and need!

Advice to anyone considering #comingout: It’s important that you don’t put pressure on yourself to come out. If you do decide to come out, allow yourself the time to feel comfortable, confident and trusting towards the person you are coming out to. bit.ly/4jACRjB #Pride

Congratulations to our friends and colleagues across the sector who have campaigned tirelessly for this brilliant result. No one should fear investigation or prosecution for choosing to end their own pregnancy.

This #PrideMonth watch our Big RSE Lesson on LGBT+ History with your class 🌈 This lesson is aimed at Year 9 and above, explores the richness of LGBT+ history with the aim of challenging stereotypes, promoting understanding and celebrating diversity bit.ly/3T968qG

🏫 Want Brook specialists to deliver to your class? 🌟 Brook educators deliver Gender, Norms and Diversity education sessions in schools. The sessions are age-appropriate, inclusive and able to respond to questions young people may have. brook.org.uk/education/?utm…

For some people, coming out can be incredibly difficult. This #PrideMonth, if a young person asks you for advice on coming out, here are some helpful strategies you can share ⬇️ bit.ly/4jACRjB

Some people don’t face any problems when coming out but others do. It can be really difficult if the person you come out to responds negatively and won’t accept who you are. Find out what to do if someone reacts badly to you coming out on our website. brook.org.uk/your-life/comi…