benjamin weil
@benvyle.bsky.social
writer-researcher-bodybuilder / head of research @thelovetankcic.bsky.social / they/he / insta: @benvyle / ✡️ 🍉
(london, where views are my own)
(london, where views are my own)
have just seen someone criticise the new adaptation of mary shelley’s frankenstein for failing the bechdel test…. Media literacy is dead
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
have just seen someone criticise the new adaptation of mary shelley’s frankenstein for failing the bechdel test…. Media literacy is dead
excellent article by @tabbykibugiwriter.bsky.social on continued inequities faced by Black women in sexual health: national.thelead.uk/p/sti-crisis...
We’re in an STI crisis. Once again, Black women are being left behind
The gonorrhoea vaccine should be a major breakthrough, but young Black women are being left out of sexual health policy – with devastating effects.
national.thelead.uk
October 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
excellent article by @tabbykibugiwriter.bsky.social on continued inequities faced by Black women in sexual health: national.thelead.uk/p/sti-crisis...
folks i think it is actually politically expedient to stress that "gender affirming" and "confidence building" are contiguous and similar but *not identical*.
October 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
folks i think it is actually politically expedient to stress that "gender affirming" and "confidence building" are contiguous and similar but *not identical*.
🧵: the availability of new injectable formulations of PrEP is going to be enormously difference-making in our collective mission to tackle HIV inequities. more people than ever before will be able to use medications that are essentially 100% effective at preventing HIV. /1
‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales
‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales
Long-acting injection offers an alternative to daily pills taken to protect against the virus
A “gamechanging” injection to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and Wales.
The long-acting jab, administered every two months, will offer an alternative to the daily pills used to protect against the virus. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🧵: the availability of new injectable formulations of PrEP is going to be enormously difference-making in our collective mission to tackle HIV inequities. more people than ever before will be able to use medications that are essentially 100% effective at preventing HIV. /1
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Our horror at the genocide in Gaza, at the mass murder of civilians on Oct 7 2023, and at today's atrocity in Manchester, comes in each case from the same, inherent part of our shared humanity. We need to assert that shared humanity as loudly as possible, and in as many practical ways as we can.
October 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Our horror at the genocide in Gaza, at the mass murder of civilians on Oct 7 2023, and at today's atrocity in Manchester, comes in each case from the same, inherent part of our shared humanity. We need to assert that shared humanity as loudly as possible, and in as many practical ways as we can.
literally no correlation here except to massage the notion that the cause of palestinian liberation is antisemitic and to manufacture consent for genocide from jews (which, itself, places jews in harm’s way).
Home secretary says pro-Palestine protests in wake of Manchester attack are ‘un-British’
Home secretary says pro-Palestine protests in wake of Manchester attack are ‘un-British’
Shabana Mahmood calls for demonstrators to ‘take a step back’ and call off planned protests after Thursday’s deadly attack
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
literally no correlation here except to massage the notion that the cause of palestinian liberation is antisemitic and to manufacture consent for genocide from jews (which, itself, places jews in harm’s way).
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“I’m pleased to see that, after five years... some people involved in this national scandal are starting to face consequences. But we cannot claim to have moved on from the venal political culture that brought us the VIP lane until the ministers involved face consequences too.” goodlaw.social/f2e9
PPE Medpro must repay £122m for breach of contract | Good Law Project
The company Michelle Mone landed on the Tories’ unlawful VIP lane has 14 days to repay £122m for gowns supplied during the pandemic and never used.
goodlaw.social
October 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
“I’m pleased to see that, after five years... some people involved in this national scandal are starting to face consequences. But we cannot claim to have moved on from the venal political culture that brought us the VIP lane until the ministers involved face consequences too.” goodlaw.social/f2e9
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for a second i thought Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x was a new tv programme
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x review: does the new multi-styler justify its hefty price tag? I put it to the test
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x review: does the new multi-styler justify its hefty price tag? I put it to the test
Dyson’s upgraded Airwrap promises faster results and smarter tech. Here’s what it gets right – and where it falls short
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
for a second i thought Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x was a new tv programme
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An early look at next week’s cover: "Remote Control,” by Barry Blitt.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
An early look at next week’s cover: "Remote Control,” by Barry Blitt.
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I don't think pointing out the fascists' 'hypocrisy' is a good use of time. It's not hypocrisy, it's hierarchy. They actually do believe that they have the right and obligation to dominate you because they are superior to you. They are using their power not being hypocritical.
September 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I don't think pointing out the fascists' 'hypocrisy' is a good use of time. It's not hypocrisy, it's hierarchy. They actually do believe that they have the right and obligation to dominate you because they are superior to you. They are using their power not being hypocritical.
not only a masterpiece - a truly exceptional investment in art, spirit and vision that has more or less been obliterated under the thumb of late stage capitalism
Antoni Gaudí’s vision for the Sagrada Família, a church that’s been under construction for nearly 150 years, was never universally liked. George Orwell called the church “one of the most hideous buildings in the world.”
Is the Sagrada Família a Masterpiece or Kitsch?
In the century since Antoni Gaudí died, his wild design has been obsessively realized, creating the world’s tallest church—and an endlessly debated icon.
www.newyorker.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
not only a masterpiece - a truly exceptional investment in art, spirit and vision that has more or less been obliterated under the thumb of late stage capitalism
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Sensing Starmer's departure, and aware his performative hatred of trans people has fatally harmed his own ambition to become PM, he utters some warm words - and commits less than £3 per person to tackle the problem his bigotry helped to create. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
‘Unacceptable’ waiting list of up to eight years for NHS gender care
Exclusive: ‘This breaks my heart,’ says minister Wes Streeting as waiting list tops 42,000
www.independent.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Sensing Starmer's departure, and aware his performative hatred of trans people has fatally harmed his own ambition to become PM, he utters some warm words - and commits less than £3 per person to tackle the problem his bigotry helped to create. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
please admire this regal weight bench i saw today
September 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
please admire this regal weight bench i saw today
holiday has been very good for getting rid of inflammation (the enemy of condition)
September 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
holiday has been very good for getting rid of inflammation (the enemy of condition)
i have the best workouts on holiday
September 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
i have the best workouts on holiday
you can’t tell but i am in 🇦🇱
September 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
you can’t tell but i am in 🇦🇱
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Actually, Frankenstein is a doctor success at the Venice film festival
August 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Actually, Frankenstein is a doctor success at the Venice film festival
last check in before holiday. been holding at 96ish kg since competition (97 here) and happy with what the rough starting point for bulk will be.
August 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
last check in before holiday. been holding at 96ish kg since competition (97 here) and happy with what the rough starting point for bulk will be.
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I'm doing the World AIDS Day Red Run in November to raise money for Prepster and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social!
Donate to my JustGiving page here:
www.justgiving.com/page/edftmxxx
Any and all donations appreciated🥰
Donate to my JustGiving page here:
www.justgiving.com/page/edftmxxx
Any and all donations appreciated🥰
August 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I'm doing the World AIDS Day Red Run in November to raise money for Prepster and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social!
Donate to my JustGiving page here:
www.justgiving.com/page/edftmxxx
Any and all donations appreciated🥰
Donate to my JustGiving page here:
www.justgiving.com/page/edftmxxx
Any and all donations appreciated🥰
the term “performative male” has just finished judith butler off
Why fear the tote bag-wielding, matcha-drinking ‘performative male’? At least he makes an effort | Rachel Connolly
Why fear the tote bag-wielding, matcha-drinking ‘performative male’? At least he makes an effort | Rachel Connolly
So-called experts are warning women about men who try too hard to look like feminists. There are worse red flags than that, says writer Rachel Connolly
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
the term “performative male” has just finished judith butler off
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111/NHS direct is a joke. Having to misgender yourself to the people there for no reason is outright humiliating. It's designed to put trans people off reaching out for healthcare support.
There were years of surveys that worked on finding respectful ways to gather this information, disregarded.
There were years of surveys that worked on finding respectful ways to gather this information, disregarded.
August 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
111/NHS direct is a joke. Having to misgender yourself to the people there for no reason is outright humiliating. It's designed to put trans people off reaching out for healthcare support.
There were years of surveys that worked on finding respectful ways to gather this information, disregarded.
There were years of surveys that worked on finding respectful ways to gather this information, disregarded.