For over half a century, individuals have been advocating for their rights to comprehend and enhance their sexual health and relationships.
Consider the progress we’ve made:
Since 1974, contraception has been provided at no cost through the NHS.
Access to contraception is not limited to married individuals, a significant change from the 1960s.
Legalization of abortion in England, Wales, and Scotland has been in effect since 1967.
Teenage parents receive support and care instead of being ostracized and exiled.
Young people are entitled to confidential counseling, information, and services to aid them in making safer decisions.
There are provisions for testing and treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
In schools that offer comprehensive sex and relationship education (SRE), youths are educated about their bodies, health, and relationships.
Imagine a scenario where all these advancements were revoked. Consider the absence of choices, the barriers to accessing services, non-existent local services, doctors denying contraception, and a lack of discussion around sexual health, contraception, or rights.
We are concerned that the rights and options we’ve grown accustomed to are being undermined by a combination of budget cuts, policy changes, and extreme opposition. These hard-earned rights and choices are critical and should be safeguarded.
The importance of healthy sexual practices lies in their impact on overall health and well-being. Control over fertility, protection from infections, and access to unbiased, high-quality information and support are crucial for maintaining safe, fulfilling relationships.
This campaign focuses on ensuring awareness of your rights and the importance of defending them. It’s about preventing regression in these vital areas of personal and public health.
XES — WE CAN’T GO BACKWARDS
XES is a campaign organized by the sexual health charities Brook and FPA.
Brook assists young individuals under 25 in making informed choices
about their personal and sexual lives, providing free sexual health
information and advice. Brook’s Sex:Positive campaign aims to challenge
negative attitudes towards sex.
FPA delivers straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex,
and relationships for everyone in the UK. They educate and aid
thousands annually, offering training and resources for sexual health
professionals.
We cannot stand by and let this occur! Participate in our campaign and
raise your voice for the majority of people who rely on and utilize
these crucial services and information. Stand firm in refusing to
regress!
