The ‘effect’ of toxic masculinity influencers

This article is in response to the questions I get about ‘what should we do about toxic masculinity influencers’. I complexify the idea of an individual having a singular ‘effect’. I argue that there are potential harms of uncritically accepting a common sense ‘cause and effect’ discourse of toxic masculinity. How paying attention to those[…]

Weird Science

Late last year I was asked to take part in an interview and Q&A after a screening of the classic 80s film Weird Science as part of the CineSci6 series of films – where classic sci-fi films are screened and a discussion follows. It’s a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon: watch a classic[…]

Working With Young Men In Sexual Health Services Part One

Over the last 14 years I’ve run projects which have aimed to increase access to sexual health services, condoms, information and advice for young men – as well as challenging the problematic values and attitudes they sometimes have.  This manual draws on best practice and research as well as my own personal experiences of effective[…]