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Jun 20, 20244 min read
The harmful realities of stealthing in university and beyond
Photo Credit: Kate Astbury By Rhea Willson TW: Discussion of sexual assault In recent years, stealthing has emerged as a violent form of...
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CERT
May 21, 20244 min read
Why the numbers matter: CERT's campaign for a stealthing marker in Police Scotland's national database
By Kate Astbury TW: Discussion of sexual violence. At many points during the coronavirus pandemic it felt like we were constantly...
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Jan 11, 20244 min read
Bad enough to count?: The problematic creation of a hierarchy of sexual assault
By Kate Astbury TW: Discussion of sexual assault. After high-profile testimonies involving sexual violence are made public, conversations...
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Jul 17, 20234 min read
The importance of youth involvement in policy development: takeaways from the conundrum project
Written by Kate Astbury As an organisation comprised of young people, it will come as no surprise that we believe young people should be...
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CERT
Mar 20, 20233 min read
Love Island does not present relationships in a positive way - here’s why
Written by Eleanor Thornber. “The majority of the time, you can tell you will end up together by drafting a graph of lip filler on one...
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CERT
Mar 12, 20233 min read
The Pleasure Dilemma: Is Porn Feminist?
Written by Eleanor Thornber. “I watch a lot of lesbian porn because straight porn is mainly made for men, so it’ll have blowjob scenes...
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CERT
Mar 8, 20234 min read
Nudity in TV: Liberating or Just Plain Creepy?
Written by Eleanor Thornber Image via HBO. Why is HBO so obsessed with a nude cast? When I first put on The White Lotus and heard the...
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Jan 27, 20232 min read
Hi, we’re CERT Scotland! Wait… what exactly is CERT Scotland?
Written by Eleanor Thornber What does CERT do? In a sentence: we’re all about positive contraception experiences - that’s why we called...
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CERT
Jan 16, 20233 min read
Sexual Health 101: CERT'S Key Terms
Sex, contraception, STI - we hear these words all the time. But what exactly does consent mean? What's the difference between an STI and...
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CERT
Feb 19, 20213 min read
Help CERT Bring an End to Stealthing in Scotland
by Lucy Beck and Niamh Roberts Trigger Warning: This article includes references to sexual assault. Most people probably aren’t familiar...
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Jan 20, 20214 min read
Contraception Is the Gateway to Women's Sexual Liberation... Right?
The individual journey of sexual liberation is most definitely not a sexy one. Stumbling from weird teenage boys’ bedrooms with blue striped
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CERT
Oct 19, 20203 min read
Porn: Let's be Mindful
Porn is a tool for masturbation and escapism, but can also come with negative consequences. Here's our guide for mindful consumption of porn
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Sep 20, 20204 min read
3 Ways We Can Use the Internet to Destigmatise Sex
The internet is revolutionary in its potential to empower and educate the average user. However, the internet can be an unreliable narrator.
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CERT
Jul 15, 20204 min read
I May Destroy You ignites fresh debates about consent as a public health issue
Michaela Coel’s 'I May Destroy You' (BBC) is a show that doesn’t shy away from honest presentations of sex, consent and health.
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CERT
Jul 10, 20204 min read
We'd All Benefit if Men Took More Responsibility for Contraception: 6 reasons why
We all (men included!) benefit when men have a more comprehensive understanding of their partner's contraceptive needs.
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CERT
May 27, 20204 min read
The Problem of Inclusivity and TERF Ideology Within Fertility Tracking Methods
By: Alice Murray Fertility tracking has been used for decades, both as a form of birth control and a way of understanding menstrual and...
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CERT
May 26, 20204 min read
Enough is Enough: Why Contraception Needs Reform
In our recent survey, 95.9% of our 295 respondents told us that they believed contraception is in need of reform. CERT (Contraception...
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May 26, 20203 min read
What Constitutes a Positive Contraceptive Experience?
By: Sophie Butcher This piece was originally written for Polygeia about a joint project we are working on with them entitled "What...
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May 21, 20205 min read
The Formation of CERT
By: Kirsty Lambert Within social circles, you’re bound to find at least a few who have had a negative experience - or maybe even a horror...
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May 20, 20203 min read
A Troubling Trend: Covid-19 and Domestic Violence
By: Emma Ahlert **Trigger warning and disclaimer of inclusivity: This article discusses sexual and domestic violence. Although it’s...
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