Bi Visibility Day 2016
Guest blog post by Mieks Weijers, Co-organiser of the Brum Bi Group: What does Bi Visibility Day mean to me? Well firstly, I’ve been bisexual three times. Once, when I was twelve. It was the first label I had, sexuality wise. By thirteen I identified as a lesbian. I stayed that way until I couldn’t […]
Sexual Health Week 2016 – Trans Sexual Health
Trans Sexual Health It’s worth defining sexual health as a first step. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it ‘is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, […]
Sexual Health Week 2016 – Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Sexual Health
Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Sexual Health; why it’s often disregarded and seen as unimportant? There almost feels like there isn’t a definitive answer maybe because the question is not asked or discussed enough on a wider scale. Maybe because L, B and T women are not used to hearing /seeing sexual health messages aimed at […]
Sexual Health Week 2016 – Finding freedom after living in forced suppression
Finding freedom after living in forced suppression: Identity is a complex thing …… -Is it what you perceive yourself to be? -Is it what others perceive you to be? -Is it what you think others perceive you to be? -Is it what you want others to perceive you to be? And so […]
Sexual Health Week 2016 – Douching Guide
Anal Douching We can talk about penises and balls but we can’t talk about anal cleanliness without getting a bit bashful. The fact is, it can be necessary before any kind of anal play. So what is douching? Is it safe? Hopefully this blog will educate, inspire and encourage more people to talk […]
Sexual Health Week 2016 – Spice up your sex life
Spice up your sex life! When we talk about spicing up your sex life the saying brought to us by the Spice Girls in the 1990s “zig-a-zig-ah” comes to mind. Whether you are in a monogamous or polyamorous relationship; open or closed relationship; a couple or single; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or […]
International Day of Yoga 2016
Considering Some of Yoga’s Many Benefits on the International Day of Yoga Anna Robottom – City Yoga Birmingham Tuesday June 21st 2016 is recognised as the second International Day of Yoga, or International Yoga Day. Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the UN explains that “this year’s observance of the International Day of Yoga highlights the important […]
Blog: Cycling & Cycle Rides
Now the summer’s here and at least the rain is getting warmer, Activate led cycle rides have started again. The first few are planned from Edgbaston Reservoir cycle hub. This means there’s a great selection of bikes to borrow if you wish, and the space to give them a try. If you’re new to cycling […]
Men’s Health Week #5: Getting Active!
It’s Men’s Health Week, and the theme this year is stress. Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to yoga, can act as a stress reliever. Also being physically active and less sedentary is important for good health, both physical and mental. But do you know just how important it is and why? With recent evidence (Survey […]
Men’s Health Week #4: Sexual Health Stress
This men’s health week, remember your sexual health. There are very few amongst us who can say they don’t worry or get stressed, quite often worry and stress can be worse than facing up to and dealing with a situation. Unfortunately, sexual health is one of the areas where men worry but often do very […]