@BodyPositive1

Cheshire charity offering specialist support for sexual health & LGBT+ relationships, diversity & equality. Free condoms & STI screening in the community.

 Cheshire
bpcnw.co.uk
Joined September 2014
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#LGBTQIA #crewepride #Cheshire #Pride2024 #radius #crewetowncouncil #bentleymotors #cheshireeast
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No cervical cancer cases in fully HPV-vaccinated women in Scotland - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c191…
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I noticed a bulging lump sensation in my vagina - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-6…

I noticed a bulging lump sensation in my vagina

When Natashja Wilson noticed symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse she had no idea what was happening.

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aidsmap@aidsmap10 Jan 2024
Our first bulletin of the year is now online. aidsmap.com/node/38557/previ… - News from aidsmap - Why is HIV hard to cure? - Conference news from ICASA 2023 - Sexual health & HIV policy EUROBulletin - Editors' picks from other sources - Bone loss, osteoporosis, and HIV
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Digital abuse is when someone monitors, stalks, harasses, threatens, controls or impersonates another person using technology. This could involve stalking through social media, harassment by text message or humiliation by posting pictures or videos, for example. #digitalabuse
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If you see or hear hate in our games, tell us and we'll tackle it. You can report, racist, sexist or homophobic incidents to us at your County FA, The FA, Kick it Out or to the match official. There's no space for hate In our game. Enough is enough. 👉 buff.ly/3Ss6eKY
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We've updated our site with the latest #UK HIV stats from @UKHSA Find the most up-to-date info on new cases, people in care, #trans people and HIV, access to #PrEP and much more🔻 nat.org.uk/about-hiv/hiv-sta…
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Can talking about HIV in schools help to end stigma? - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6789…

Can talking about HIV in schools help to end stigma?

The Welsh sex education curriculum does not currently have specific resources on HIV.

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Be careful out there! Risk of penile fractures rises at Christmas, doctors find theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

Risk of penile fractures rises at Christmas, doctors find

Researchers suspect euphoria and intimacy of season may be behind spike in cases

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New data reveals most popular occupations of lesbian, gay and bisexual people independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…

New data reveals most popular occupations of lesbian, gay and bisexual people

The census took place on March 21 2021 and the question on sexual orientation was voluntary for people aged 16 and over

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Gen Z are now increasingly rejecting binary labels like “gay” and “lesbian” in favour of more fluid labels like “queer”, a number of new studies have found. thepinknews.com/2023/12/18/y… thepinknews.com/

More young people than ever choose 'queer' over labels like 'gay' or 'lesbian'

New research has found that young LGBTQ+ people, Gen Z choose to identify as 'queer' over traditional labels such as gay or lesbian.

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‘Sex Is a Normal Activity and Part of Our Human Experience’ politi.co/41tsNkI via @politico

‘Sex Is a Normal Activity and Part of Our Human Experience’

The nation’s outgoing STD chief speaks out about the stigma fueling the sharp rise in infections.

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Making History on a Tuesday Morning, With the Church’s Blessing nytimes.com/2023/12/19/us/ca…

Making History on a Tuesday Morning, With the Church’s Blessing (Published 2023)

A day after the pope’s announcement that Catholic priests may bless same-sex couples, one New York couple receives theirs.

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Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. bbc.in/488nz0C

Pope says Roman Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples

Announcing the change, the Vatican emphasised that it continues to view marriage as between a man and a woman.

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Want to stay merry and bright this festive season? Have a FREE gift from us! bpcnw.co.uk/sexsmart/
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Last call for free condoms to be posted out before Xmas! bpcnw.co.uk/sexsmart/sexsmar…
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Schools OUT@SchoolsOUTUK19 Dec 2023
The government has opened the consultation on the proposed non statutory guidance for schools ending on 11.59pm 12th March 2024. Please remember this is a consultation on the guidance only. gov.uk/government/consultati…

Gender questioning children: draft schools and colleges guidance

We're seeking your views on our draft non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges about children questioning their gender.

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The consultation on the draft non-statutory Schools & Colleges gender questioning children guidance launched today, please see our statement below. The consultation: gov.uk/government/consultati… Statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe In Education': assets.publishing.service.go…
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Galop@GalopUK19 Dec 2023
Galop's statement on the non-statutory draft guidance for schools and colleges on gender questioning children
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Consortium@LGBTConsortium19 Dec 2023
LGBT+ Sector Responds to the Government’s Draft ‘Guidance for Schools and Colleges: Gender Questioning Children’. 1/2
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