We're pleased to support @drjanemeyrick.bsky.social and SARSAS with their work towards trauma-informed healthcare for survivors of sexual violence. We hope research can help improve care for those who need it most. www.sarsas.org.uk/sarsas-and-u...

Survivor-Led Health Research Partnership | SARSAS & UWE Bristol

A new survivor-led partnership between SARSAS and UWE Bristol aims to improve trauma-informed healthcare and address barriers faced by survivors.

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Men working in the sex and adult industry often face significant barriers to accessing appropriate health and wellbeing support, resulting in unmet need. To help address this gap, we've developed a digital space built around real experiences and real needs. Tell us what you think lnkd.in/eE9dEztB

We got pretty emotional on the latest #NowandMen talking to Prof @steven-d-roberts.bsky.social about his amazing life & work, which illuminates both the sexist ideas being fed to young men, and the seeds of hope in how many are challenging rigid notions of masculinity. nowandmen.net/episode/stev...

Powerful BBC coverage of rape pregnancy, so often, in war and peace, silenced by shame. Natalie Fleet MP & @sarsasupport.bsky.social will be hosting a parliamentary roundtable to launch our UWE research study hearing UK mothers experience in December. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Forgiveness: Stories from the Front Line - 5. Lejla - BBC Sounds

Lejla Damon was born as a result of sexual violence in war. Is forgiveness possible?

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#Livedexperiences of #PrEP use amongst #malesexworkers reveals barriers, #stigma and gaps in access-reminding us that #healthequity starts with [1] asking, [2] listening and [3] responding to #realvoices. @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social

As first dates go, our #braindate at @stihiv2025.org focusing on #digitalhealth #interventions for #male #sexworkers was rich in reflections, shared experiences and innovative ideas that centred dignity, access and equity. Join in the discussion by leaving a comment below:

New #HIV Report 2024 🇬🇧 ✅ #HIVtesting in sexual health services up 3% ✅ #PrEP use up 7.7% (111k people) 📉 New HIV diagnoses down 4% UK-wide ⚠️ 42% still diagnosed late — especially among Black African heterosexuals 🏥 UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets met again in England.

HIV testing, PrEP, new HIV diagnoses and care outcomes for people accessing HIV services: 2025 report

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The @bpsofficial.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social Wales is hosting an online engagement event focusing on the role of #healthpsychology in improving patient experiences in #sexualhealth services. For more information and to register visit:: www.bps.org.uk/event/using-...

Using health psychology to improve the experiences of clients in sexual health services | BPS

We are pleased to announce our connection event on health psychology within sexual health services. We have 2 speakers who will introduce their work followed by a group discussion.

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More people are talking about sexual strangulation, but are we facing it head-on? It's time to have real conversations. Learn why this issue matters in my latest blog: wix.to/EvWCsXf

Sexual Strangulation: Why It Matters

Sexual strangulation or “choking” is being talked about more and more — but not in the ways it needs to be. At its core, strangulation cuts off oxygen or blood to the brain. That is what makes it dang...

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Dedicated to amplifying the voices of #marginalisedcommunities around #sexualhealth and #sexualviolence @drjanemeyrick.bsky.social talks about her award winning work that bridges #publichealth and #psychology at the @stihiv2025.org @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social

Guardian article on choking during sex, featuring @drjanemeyrick.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... See also our interview www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

Me & my team of brilliant researchers presenting at the #SVAHRN2025. Kyle McGovern’s winning poster on LGBTQIA SV disclosure. Laura Hooper on survivors avoidance of healthcare. Hannah Jackson’s research on rape pregnancy. Dr Rae Mundane & SARSAS voice group on survivors-led needs in healthcare.

Great piece of work on disclosure for LGBTQIA survivors. Kyle will be presenting at the SVAHRN next week.

86% of survivors of sexual violence significantly avoid healthcare - from Laura Hooper's Masters in Health Psychology research. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5...

Are you 18+ British South Asian English speaking and have experienced any form of sexual violence? @sarsasupport.bsky.social

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‘There’s a significant change in where sexual scripts come from’ | BPS

Health Psychologist and British Psychological Society Chartered Member Dr Jane Meyrick discusses the changing landscape of gender-based stereotypes, attitudes and sexual violence. As told to Ella Rhod...

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Vita led this paper on “Barriers and Facilitators for Sexual Trauma Disclosure in Boys and Men: A Systematic Review” - the first publication from her PhD journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Barriers and Facilitators for Sexual Trauma Disclosure in Boys and Men: A Systematic Review - Vita Pilkington, Sarah Bendall, Simon Rice, Michael Salter, Michael J. Wilson, Zac Seidler, 2025

Disclosing sexual trauma can support recovery and healing for victim-survivors. Despite evidence indicating low disclosure rates and long disclosure delays in s...

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The brilliant lived experience advocate @JoLizRobinson kindly indulging my evidence summary book on sexual violence at the All Wales Women’s Health stakeholder event @nhswalesexecutive.bsky.social

🚨 Last chance! Late Breaker Abstract submissions for #STIHIV2025 close on May 5, 2025! 🛑 No submissions accepted after the deadline! Priority will be given to abstracts presenting new data. Submit today: stihiv2025.org/abstract #sexualhealthforall

Women give birth to an estimated 5-10 babies a day in the UK as a result of rape. Listen as Hannah Jackson, therapist @sarsasupport.bsky.social + Counselling Doc at UWE trainee talks through her work on the 1st study of its kind on rape pregnancy & mothering. www.drjanemeyrick.com/podcast

Talking to amazing lived experience advocate MP Natalie Fleet supporting women survivors around rape pregnancy with brilliant researcher Hannah Jackson.

What do schools need to do to have a good culture and healthy approach to gender? theconversation.com/what-do-scho... via @ConversationEDU

What do schools need to do to have a good culture and healthy approach to gender?

Enrolling girls will not automatically make a boys school more inclusive. Schools need to look at things such as what is taught, extra-curricular activities and support for students.

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www.drjanemeyrick.com/vlog-and-vid... Check out findings of Dr Kevin Turner’s Doctoral research work with male sex workers or as they prefer ‘men who accept r£wards for sex’ @shipsexhealth.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @kevinvestig8s.bsky.social

Bristol is part of the global network of Fast-Track Cities, working to: ➡️ end new #HIV infections ➡️ stop preventable HIV deaths ➡️ tackle HIV discrimination + stigma For more info see fasttrackcitiesbristol.org @londonftci.bsky.social @fasttrackcymru.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social 🛟 #HIVsky

Home | Fast Track Cities Bristol: Ending HIV Infections & Stigma

Join Fast Track Cities Bristol in our mission to end new HIV infections, stop preventable HIV deaths, and eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV. Learn more about our initiatives ...

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What is the collective noun for Health Psychologists, an insight of psychologists. @HealthPsychology

Struggling to understand the context of the Gisele Pelicot case and how her reversal of the focus of shame in rape is so important. See my overview book www.routledge.com/MeToo-for-Wo...

It's time to stop pretending male violence is rare and good men aren't part of the problem. If you're not part of the solution, you're watching on. I challenge every man to think about Gisèle's words and other women's stories, and recognise the need to act in your lives.

This is what medical misogyny looks like “I was sort of given the impression that it was all in my head and this was completely normal for women to be experiencing,” www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told

Damning parliamentary report blames lack of education by healthcare workers and ‘pervasive stigma’ for poor care

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📣Call for special issue papers📣 Confronting Violence: Exploring the #Psychosocial Dynamics of Gender-Based Aggression Guest edited by DrJane Meyrick , ProfDavidGadd, Pete Harris davidwjones Ioanna Gouseti Abstract submissions close: 17 Jan bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

Today, @rapecrisis.bsky.social CEO @ciarabergman.bsky.social has publicly and directly criticised the total absence of the sexual violence reduction - or any VAWG mission related mention - in the PMs milestones speech & the real term cut in victim services funding. rapecrisis.org.uk/news/our-ceo...