pandemic support Archives

Where to get a sexual health check in the UK

Amy Forde pandemic support, sexual health, STIs

Ever wondered how you go about getting a sexual health check in the UK? Especially during a pandemic? We have all the information here

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LGBTQ+ and struggling with your mental health? You’re not alone

Olive West asexuality and aromanticism, bisexuality and pansexuality, gay men, lesbians, mental health support, pandemic support, trans+ and non-binary

For LGBTQ+ people, the pandemic’s challenges can be even more pressing and serious, especially if they have tricky family situations or face other challenges.

My identity Sexuality and Gender

LGBTQ+ and in a difficult family situation? Here’s what to do

Alice Hiley asexuality and aromanticism, bisexuality and pansexuality, feelings and emotions, gay men, lesbians, pandemic support, trans+ and non-binary

If you’re dealing with a difficult family situation, or know someone who is, here’s a handy guide to help you through

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Blog: How I’ve stayed motivated during the pandemic

Ella Watson feelings and emotions, pandemic support

Carving out time for things that make you happy, helps to improve your mood and mindset and will boost your motivation.

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Blog: How the pandemic has affected my self-esteem

Alice Hiley body image, feelings and emotions, life online, pandemic support

It can feel impossible to balance being careful around Covid with wanting to still be included.

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Bodies and health Body

Blog: My body image and the pandemic

Sophie Elwin body image, exercise, feelings and emotions, life online, pandemic support

During the pandemic I found myself beginning to dislike my body more and more, triggered by the online fitness frenzy

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Relationships when you’re shielding

Sophie Balfour dating and partners, feelings and emotions, pandemic support, physical health

Being classed as ‘vulnerable’ in this pandemic has been scary and frightening. I now feel huge gratitude for my relationships.

Dating and partners Relationships

Blog: Online dating with a hidden disability

Romla Kadir dating and partners, disability and neurodivergence, life online, pandemic support

Having a hidden disability makes online dating just that extra bit more complex

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How to tell if a friend needs support during the pandemic

Amy Thompson feelings and emotions, friendship, pandemic support

t’s been a difficult year for all of us, so now more than ever we’re relying on our friends.

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Fumble Talks: Have you struggled with motivation in the pandemic?

Phoebe McIndoe and Lucy Whitehouse feelings and emotions, fumble talks, pandemic support

Young people explain how the pandemic has impacted on their sense of motivation, and the role social media is playing in keeping them going