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Justin Hancock

@justinhancock.bsky.social
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Sex and relationships educator. BISH (website). Culture Sex Relationships (podcast). Doing a PhD. Solution Focused Practitioner (SFBT). Find everything here justinhancock.co.uk He / Him

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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
They made Google Search deliberately worse, so if you search for things like ‘how to have sex’ or ‘how do I know when I’m in love’ or ‘what is prinding’ you are less likely to get to a good, free, high quality education website like this one. [nails emoji]. www.bishuk.com/about-you/sh...
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Should You Use AI Chatbots For Advice?
There’s quite a lot of chat about young people using Generative AI Chatbots for advice. Here I’m going to explain why they aren’t that great and so we probably shouldn’t use them for advice. But also ...
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Help me promote BISH by printing out some posters and putting them in your schools, colleges, youth centres, pubs, workplaces, toilets, theatres, art galleries, museums, shops etc www.bishuk.com/support/#pos...
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Support BISH - One of the best sex and relationships education resources online
I'm reliant on wonderful people like you to chip in to pay me to run this website. Crowd-funding is hard, but it keeps it independent, free, ad free, and run by a human.
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Tom Mills @tommills.bsky.social · 19h
It is now official Green policy to mutualise the BBC, creating 'democratic & representative forums of BBC members with guaranteed powers to oversee & shape BBC operations in key areas'. greenparty.org.uk/2026/10/03/g...
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Greens adopt policy of mutualising the BBC  - Green Party
Green Party Conference passed a landmark motion today to shift media away from corporate control towards public participation, including mutualising the BBC.  Under this policy, the BBC would be mutua...
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Dr Farbod @emergencybod.medsky.social · 03/10/2026
According to Suella Braverman England are only 2-0 up at half-time. #CROENG
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Have you started Have you started Have you started puberty? Have you started puberty? #CROENG
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What will be the very first sign of your problem being alleviated? How will you know? What differences will you start noticing? What difference will that make? What else? The kinds of questions I'll ask you if you have a session with me. 👇🏻 justinhancock.co.uk#coaching
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Justin Hancock
I'm Justin Hancock, a sex and relationships educator, facilitator, writer, and Solution Focused Practitioner.
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Andrew Fisher @fisherandrew79.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Good and much-needed policy www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Zack Polanski to call for three-year cap on private rent rises
In his speech to his party's conference, the Green leader will frame housing as a key issue of generational fairness.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Help me promote BISH by printing out some posters and putting them in your schools, colleges, youth centres, pubs, workplaces, toilets, theatres, art galleries, museums, shops etc www.bishuk.com/support/#pos...
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Support BISH - One of the best sex and relationships education resources online
I'm reliant on wonderful people like you to chip in to pay me to run this website. Crowd-funding is hard, but it keeps it independent, free, ad free, and run by a human.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What will be the very first sign of your problem being alleviated? How will you know? What differences will you start noticing? What difference will that make? What else? The kinds of questions I'll ask you if you have a session with me. 👇🏻 justinhancock.co.uk#coaching
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Justin Hancock
I'm Justin Hancock, a sex and relationships educator, facilitator, writer, and Solution Focused Practitioner.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is really good and helpful because it explains why the speech was really good but also why I'm not moved or hopeful about anything getting better in the next 3 years. Until the Burnham team find a way of empowering local authorities with MONEY it's not going to shift the dial
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I've been a member of the lobby for well over a decade. Not a single one of my lobby colleagues has said a word about the Conservatives banning me from their conferences, without any explanation. Contrast with the US where even Fox News stood in solidarity when Trump banned news outlets he disliked
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Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban
The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thoroughly enjoying Resonance Extra today. It's a vibe extra.resonance.fm/schedule
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Resonance Extra
Resonance Extra is a 24/7 digital broadcasting platform dedicated to global music, sound art and radio art based at Resonance, London's community radio station for the arts.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'd accept Dale Vince as a potential buyer for BISH but until then www.bishuk.com/support/
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Support BISH - One of the best sex and relationships education resources online
I'm reliant on wonderful people like you to chip in to pay me to run this website. Crowd-funding is hard, but it keeps it independent, free, ad free, and run by a human.
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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Top tip:Do not use chatbots for sex and relationship advice. Use Justin's website instead. If nothing else, he wont tell you to put glue on your junk.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The problem is that it is getting harder and harder to find other sources of support, advice, education and information about sex and relationships. www.bishuk.com/about-you/sh...
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Should You Use AI Chatbots For Advice?
There’s quite a lot of chat about young people using Generative AI Chatbots for advice. Here I’m going to explain why they aren’t that great and so we probably shouldn’t use them for advice. But also ...
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
You might be pleasantly surprised by some stats in this article but also please enjoy my a) stupid anagrams of AI companies (eg Iminge) and also b) this really daft satirical drawing of a Gen AI Chatbot giving advice about sex
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Just catching up on the Cornell sexual violence allegations, which are really grim. (Take that as a content note) www.npr.org/2026/09/28/n...
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Cornell fraternity rape case is reopened, as Hochul calls for review of school response
New York prosecutors are reexamining an investigation into an alleged rape case at Cornell University in 2024. The alleged victim recently filed a lawsuit against seven members of Chi Phi fraternity.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
You might be pleasantly surprised by some stats in this article but also please enjoy my a) stupid anagrams of AI companies (eg Iminge) and also b) this really daft satirical drawing of a Gen AI Chatbot giving advice about sex
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
New Solution Tracks is up, which is a stream of my CSR podcast. This one uses Solution Focused (SFBT) prompts to help you deal with a stressful day. www.patreon.com/culturesexre...
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Solution Tracks 3. Dealing With A Stressful Day | Culture Sex Relationships
Solution Tracks 3. Dealing With A Stressful Day by Culture Sex Relationships on Patreon. Join Culture Sex Relationships 's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today on the Patreon I have an extensive review of a number of the historical problems in The Uprising and why they matter. I didn't even really get to do the bit about the lack of colour and the filth, cuz there's so much. You can check it out from only £1 per month. www.patreon.com/GoingMedieva...
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On the Uprising, or, Must Riser Harder | Dr Eleanor Janega
Paul Greengrass’s new film the Uprising presented an interesting opportunity to examine what happens during historical periods of exaggerate
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There’s quite a lot of chat about young people using Gen AI Chatbots for advice. Here I’m going to explain why they aren’t that great and so we probably shouldn’t use them for advice. Also, do young people actually want to use them? www.bishuk.com/about-you/sh...
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Should You Use AI Chatbots For Advice?
There’s quite a lot of chat about young people using Generative AI Chatbots for advice. Here I’m going to explain why they aren’t that great and so we probably shouldn’t use them for advice. But also ...
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'm listening to a presentation of a report into adolescents' and young people's views on sexuality education and feeling so incredibly vindicated. www.bishuk.com/parents/bad-...
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Bad Sex Ed Bingo
Are you over 14? Having some sex and relationships education at school this year? Play along with this Bad Sex Ed Bingo card and see how good or bad it was.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My book Can We Talk About Consent is never not relevant and it still holds up I reckon. What if consent is about increasing our freedom to choose to agree (our capacity to act), what will that do and how can we do it? www.bishuk.com/can-we-talk-...
Me an XL man holding my book Can We Talk About Consent in the Italian version. Consenso possiamo parlane. It got much more attention in Italy where I was invited to several events. There are several international translations as well as the UK and US version
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Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Absolutely devestated by the loss of one of my dearest friends, and one of the great political scientists of his generation. Philipp Köker was incredibly insightful, a generous scholar, and incredible friend. The world is a poorer place without him. rundblick-niedersachsen.de/politikwisse...
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Politikwissenschaftler stirbt überraschend mit 40 Jahren
Philipp Köker, habilitierter Politikwissenschaftler und Experte für die Erforschung politischer Institutionen, ist im Alter von 40 Jahren überraschend gestorben. Die Nachricht hat in Kreisen der Unive...
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Women Like Sex (Myth-busting podcast) @womenlikesex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Justin is a longtime youth worker and founder of bishuk.com, one of the most comprehensive sex ed websites. As he says, the "grim" pain narrative teaches everyone that visible suffering is normal in sex. It is not. What a great conversation and what a great resource Justin is, for all ages.
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Women Like Sex (Myth-busting podcast) @womenlikesex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It's rare that a guest's answer about the biggest sex myths floors me as like @justinhancock.bsky.social's did: that first-time intercourse with hurt girls and women. Despite feeling no pain myself, it had NEVER occurred to me to call this out. It should not hurt the first time – or any time.
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No Pain, All Gain — Women Like Sex
Justin Hancock – creator of BISH (one of the most comprehensive sex ed websites), author and podcaster – busts two of the most important yet ignored sexuality myths. And shares many thoughtful, nuance...
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ben smoke @bencsmoke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
REVEALED: New rules for rent tribunals introduced by the Renters Rights Act are actually increasing rents at a faster rate than the national average, despite claims from Housing Secretary Angela Rayner that they would bring rents down...
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ben smoke @bencsmoke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
@greenpartyhan.bsky.social details the impact that rents are having on the people of Gorton and Denton (and more widely across Burnham's beloved Manchester) pointing to domestic violence survivors being trapped in dangerous situations because of spiralling housing costs.
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Podcasting is Praxis @praxiscast.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If you've a few pounds to spare, consider donating some to a lovely queer and trans bookshop in Glasgow who've been having their windows smashed and sadly need to install roll shutters to be safe. They're close to the target, so help push it over? www.gofundme.com/f/categoryis...
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Donate to Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!, organized by Category Is Books
For the past eight years, Category Is Books has been able to comfortably oper… Category Is Books needs your support for Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!
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James Butler @piercepenniless.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When was the last time our Secretary of State for Culture displayed anything approaching this degree of public enthusiasm for our world-class arts industry? Has she been seen anywhere? Given impending charter renewal... did she even bother to visit a single prom?
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I was listening to this earlier about stress, pretty interesting, as far as these bio-psycho medical things go. zoe.com/learn/the-se... The guest talks about something i'm always going on about and that is the relationship between having the freedom to choose to agree to do something and stress
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The Secret To Coping With Stress With Prof. Carmine Pariante
In this episode, we ask: What happens when a stress response built to last minutes never switches off? Professor Carmine Pariante explains all.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I was listening to this earlier about stress, pretty interesting, as far as these bio-psycho medical things go. zoe.com/learn/the-se... The guest talks about something i'm always going on about and that is the relationship between having the freedom to choose to agree to do something and stress
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The Secret To Coping With Stress With Prof. Carmine Pariante
In this episode, we ask: What happens when a stress response built to last minutes never switches off? Professor Carmine Pariante explains all.
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flyingrodent @flyingrodent.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The wrecking crew in action again: destroying any public good and breaking it up into bits that can be exploited by their pals, and bits that won’t make a profit and can simply be discarded. Decades of this now, and the reason why the country is (points at country). Don’t like it? Fuck you.
Martyn Ziegler • @martynziegler
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NEW: BBC to axe sports bulletins and tell staff they may have to reapply for jobs. Some cuts to staff numbers.
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Petra Boynton @petraboynton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Worried how the RNLI and it's amazing volunteers are being targeted? Take action with a one-off or monthly donation. Quick, easy, and much needed. Blocking and reporting misinformation also curtails those with nefarious aims who seek to monetise hate and spread division rnli.org/pages/ig/new...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I get the weirdest spam about VC firms wanting to buy my business.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Reluctantly posting videos on Tiktok. If you're on there, could you give me a boost please? vm.tiktok.com/ZN8MAexux/
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This is a positive and important step. Rape victims are being failed by our criminal justice system in so many ways. They shouldn't have to wait years for their cases to be heard and every aspect should be trauma-informed as standard. 1/2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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England and Wales to have specialist courts for rape cases
Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“You created an atmosphere where people felt they could ask anything – thank you” “please use Justin again. His teaching style was engaging and the information was presented in a comfortable way.” “I believe that it was incredibly helpful, interactive, and generally fun.” bishtraining.com/teaching
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Teaching
Justin Hancock is one of the leading relationships and sex educators and is available to deliver some of your RSE teaching this year.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"He does not ask to participate, he creates the environment for people to participate. I could not ask for better." justinhancock.co.uk#facilitation
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Justin Hancock
I'm Justin Hancock, a sex and relationships educator, facilitator, writer, and Solution Focused Practitioner.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"I feel that I have benefited so much from our session! I left it feeling so moved, and with much more confidence about listening to my own body and wants and leaning in to that." justinhancock.co.uk#coaching
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Justin Hancock
I'm Justin Hancock, a sex and relationships educator, facilitator, writer, and Solution Focused Practitioner.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"I feel that I have benefited so much from our session! I left it feeling so moved, and with much more confidence about listening to my own body and wants and leaning in to that." justinhancock.co.uk#coaching
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Justin Hancock
I'm Justin Hancock, a sex and relationships educator, facilitator, writer, and Solution Focused Practitioner.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The average risk of conception from one time PiV intecourse even with a ghost is 3.1% #snluk www.bishuk.com/your-questio...
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Am I Pregnant?
Frequently asked questions, answered with a pretty picture: "I am freaking out, am I pregnant?"
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“You created an atmosphere where people felt they could ask anything – thank you” “please use Justin again. His teaching style was engaging and the information was presented in a comfortable way.” “I believe that it was incredibly helpful, interactive, and generally fun.” bishtraining.com/teaching
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Teaching
Justin Hancock is one of the leading relationships and sex educators and is available to deliver some of your RSE teaching this year.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Available for free in the above link or wherever you get your podcasts. For the young adult audience for BISH I did this earlier this week. www.bishuk.com/your-call/a-...
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A Relationships Education Guide to 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love'
"Olivia Rodrigo’s new album could be an interesting listen as it seems to me to show a lot of obsessive/anxious thoughts about relationships"
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
For Culture Sex Relationships (my podcast for adults) I've done a couple of episodes about 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love'. I unpack 'falling in love' via enamoration, Barthes, and courtly love - Deleuze and Guattari's line of flight that got captured www.patreon.com/culturesexre...
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Cultural Artefact - you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love | Culture Sex Relationships
A reader at BISH (my project aimed at, but not exclusively so, young adults) asked me to cover this album, which I did there https://www.bis
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Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Having a nice little proud PNWer time with the Macklemore Renaissance. If you are streaming/watching stuff right now and are wanting something other than the expected, I really love the Town, which makes me so homesick I want to cry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIBd...
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Macklemore "THE TOWN" Official Music Video
YouTube video by Zia Mohajerjasbi
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
For Culture Sex Relationships (my podcast for adults) I've done a couple of episodes about 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love'. I unpack 'falling in love' via enamoration, Barthes, and courtly love - Deleuze and Guattari's line of flight that got captured www.patreon.com/culturesexre...
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Cultural Artefact - you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love | Culture Sex Relationships
A reader at BISH (my project aimed at, but not exclusively so, young adults) asked me to cover this album, which I did there https://www.bis
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Happy Hour at Hippel's @sanktmaxtci.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Look we know the 'social fascism' analysis of the Stalinists in the 30s was a disaster, but in the UK it's as if the social democrats are actively *trying* to become "objectively the left wing of fascism"
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Related, there's a Teach Yourself Sex Ed course, aimed at young adults, available for free at BISH. I keep forgetting I did this and it's really good. www.bishuk.com/tag/teach-yo...
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Teach yourself Archives
9 self reflection lessons of RSE. Sex ed itself. You and the self. Gender and identity. Sexualities. Relationships. Consent. Sex. The sex you see. Bodies.
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Justin Hancock @justinhancock.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I've spent the afternoon listening to the latest Olivia Rodrigo album and wrote this Relationships Education Guide to .... I wonder if she knows about BISH? 🙏 Anyway, the album is great and has a lot of Cure references www.bishuk.com/your-call/a-...
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A Relationships Education Guide to 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love'
"Olivia Rodrigo’s new album could be an interesting listen as it seems to me to show a lot of obsessive/anxious thoughts about relationships"
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