Dr Jane Meyrick
drjanemeyrick.bsky.social
Dr Jane Meyrick
@drjanemeyrick.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Health Psychology/ Public Health Spec. Sexual Health/Violence. Author #Metoo for Women and Men http://tinyurl.com/3z5xusk5
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Check out findings of Dr Kevin Turner’s Doctoral research work with male sex workers or as they prefer ‘men who accept r£wards for sex’ @shipsexhealth.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @kevinvestig8s.bsky.social
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Videos of academic talks on a range of research around sexual health and sexual violence.
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We got pretty emotional on the latest #NowandMen talking to Prof @steven-d-roberts.bsky.social about his amazing life & work, which illuminates both the sexist ideas being fed to young men, and the seeds of hope in how many are challenging rigid notions of masculinity. nowandmen.net/episode/stev...
November 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Powerful BBC coverage of rape pregnancy, so often, in war and peace, silenced by shame. Natalie Fleet MP & @sarsasupport.bsky.social will be hosting a parliamentary roundtable to launch our UWE research study hearing UK mothers experience in December. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Forgiveness: Stories from the Front Line - 5. Lejla - BBC Sounds
Lejla Damon was born as a result of sexual violence in war. Is forgiveness possible?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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#Livedexperiences of #PrEP use amongst #malesexworkers reveals barriers, #stigma and gaps in access-reminding us that #healthequity starts with [1] asking, [2] listening and [3] responding to #realvoices. @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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As first dates go, our #braindate at @stihiv2025.org focusing on #digitalhealth #interventions for #male #sexworkers was rich in reflections, shared experiences and innovative ideas that centred dignity, access and equity. Join in the discussion by leaving a comment below:
August 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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New #HIV Report 2024 🇬🇧
#HIVtesting in sexual health services up 3%
#PrEP use up 7.7% (111k people)
📉 New HIV diagnoses down 4% UK-wide
⚠️ 42% still diagnosed late — especially among Black African heterosexuals
🏥 UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets met again in England.
HIV testing, PrEP, new HIV diagnoses and care outcomes for people accessing HIV services: 2025 report
www.gov.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The @bpsofficial.bsky.social @divhealthpsych.bsky.social
Wales is hosting an online engagement event focusing on the role of #healthpsychology in improving patient experiences in #sexualhealth services. For more information and to register visit:: www.bps.org.uk/event/using-...
Using health psychology to improve the experiences of clients in sexual health services | BPS
We are pleased to announce our connection event on health psychology within sexual health services. We have 2 speakers who will introduce their work followed by a group discussion.
www.bps.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
More people are talking about sexual strangulation, but are we facing it head-on? It's time to have real conversations. Learn why this issue matters in my latest blog: wix.to/EvWCsXf
Sexual Strangulation: Why It Matters
Sexual strangulation or “choking” is being talked about more and more — but not in the ways it needs to be. At its core, strangulation cuts off oxygen or blood to the brain. That is what makes it dang...
wix.to
September 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Dedicated to amplifying the voices of #marginalisedcommunities around #sexualhealth and #sexualviolence @drjanemeyrick.bsky.social talks about her award winning work that bridges #publichealth and #psychology at the @stihiv2025.org @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social @bpsofficial.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Guardian article on choking during sex, featuring @drjanemeyrick.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

See also our interview www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
July 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Me & my team of brilliant researchers presenting at the #SVAHRN2025. Kyle McGovern’s winning poster on LGBTQIA SV disclosure. Laura Hooper on survivors avoidance of healthcare. Hannah Jackson’s research on rape pregnancy. Dr Rae Mundane & SARSAS voice group on survivors-led needs in healthcare.
June 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Great piece of work on disclosure for LGBTQIA survivors. Kyle will be presenting at the SVAHRN next week.
June 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
86% of survivors of sexual violence significantly avoid healthcare - from Laura Hooper's Masters in Health Psychology research. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5...
Trauma has an echo: a mixed methods study exploring barriers to routine healthcare for survivors of sexual violence in a UK higher education setting
Objectives To explore barriers to healthcare among survivors of sexual violence (SV) and the behavioural pathways behind avoidance, focusing on survivor-led solutions. Design A mixed methods study co...
bmjopen.bmj.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Are you 18+ British South Asian English speaking and have experienced any form of sexual violence? @sarsasupport.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Vita led this paper on “Barriers and Facilitators for Sexual Trauma Disclosure in Boys and Men: A Systematic Review” - the first publication from her PhD journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Barriers and Facilitators for Sexual Trauma Disclosure in Boys and Men: A Systematic Review - Vita Pilkington, Sarah Bendall, Simon Rice, Michael Salter, Michael J. Wilson, Zac Seidler, 2025
Disclosing sexual trauma can support recovery and healing for victim-survivors. Despite evidence indicating low disclosure rates and long disclosure delays in s...
journals.sagepub.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The brilliant lived experience advocate @JoLizRobinson kindly indulging my evidence summary book on sexual violence at the All Wales Women’s Health stakeholder event @nhswalesexecutive.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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🚨 Last chance! Late Breaker Abstract submissions for #STIHIV2025 close on May 5, 2025!

🛑 No submissions accepted after the deadline!
Priority will be given to abstracts presenting new data.

Submit today: stihiv2025.org/abstract
#sexualhealthforall
March 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Women give birth to an estimated 5-10 babies a day in the UK as a result of rape. Listen as Hannah Jackson, therapist @sarsasupport.bsky.social + Counselling Doc
at UWE trainee talks through her work on the 1st study of its kind on rape pregnancy & mothering. www.drjanemeyrick.com/podcast
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March 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Talking to amazing lived experience advocate MP Natalie Fleet supporting women survivors around rape pregnancy with brilliant researcher Hannah Jackson.
March 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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What do schools need to do to have a good culture and healthy approach to gender?
theconversation.com/what-do-scho... via @ConversationEDU
What do schools need to do to have a good culture and healthy approach to gender?
Enrolling girls will not automatically make a boys school more inclusive. Schools need to look at things such as what is taught, extra-curricular activities and support for students.
theconversation.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Check out findings of Dr Kevin Turner’s Doctoral research work with male sex workers or as they prefer ‘men who accept r£wards for sex’ @shipsexhealth.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @kevinvestig8s.bsky.social
Videos | Research Connections
Videos of academic talks on a range of research around sexual health and sexual violence.
www.drjanemeyrick.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Bristol is part of the global network of Fast-Track Cities, working to:
➡️ end new #HIV infections
➡️ stop preventable HIV deaths
➡️ tackle HIV discrimination + stigma

For more info see fasttrackcitiesbristol.org

@londonftci.bsky.social @fasttrackcymru.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social 🛟 #HIVsky
Home | Fast Track Cities Bristol: Ending HIV Infections & Stigma
Join Fast Track Cities Bristol in our mission to end new HIV infections, stop preventable HIV deaths, and eliminate the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV. Learn more about our initiatives ...
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January 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What is the collective noun for Health Psychologists, an insight of psychologists. @HealthPsychology
January 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Struggling to understand the context of the Gisele Pelicot case and how her reversal of the focus of shame in rape is so important. See my overview book www.routledge.com/MeToo-for-Wo...
December 20, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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It's time to stop pretending male violence is rare and good men aren't part of the problem. If you're not part of the solution, you're watching on. I challenge every man to think about Gisèle's words and other women's stories, and recognise the need to act in your lives.
December 20, 2024 at 9:32 AM