Sticky Q's
by Sticky Q's
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Why does my boyfriend edge?
Why does my boyfriend edge?
About this podcast
Join hosts Tom and Adie as they answer anonymous questions written on sticky notes from their real-life consent education classes. Covering sex, relationships, consent and lots more in between, this podcast can help you start conversations and tackle the sticky questions from young people in your life.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 30 episodes
- Why does my boyfriend edge? · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 10Adie had not heard this term before, so Tom takes the lead in navigating us through the ever-changing lingo. Learn how trends affect our ability to consent and communicate and…
- If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? Part 2 · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 9In part 2 of our interview with Lucy Crowley (our boss!) we discuss how parents and caregivers can use the law as a jumping off point to talk about what consent is and isn’t, and…
- If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? (Part 1) · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 8There are laws about the age of consent to have sex, but what do they actually mean for parents and caregivers? This episode explores what’s behind age of consent laws and how a…
- Is there a way to tell if they mean no when they say yes? · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 7This is a hot topic, and we think adults and young people alike would love to know the answer. Tom and Adie give it a red-hot go, discussing the nuances and challenges that come…
- Why do some people excuse sexual assault when their friend did it to someone? · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 6As the impact of sexual harm becomes more well known, young people are seeking answers about who to believe – a sticky question to answer if we as adults don’t understand what’s…
- If I was in the process of being sexually harmed would it be legal to punch them? · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 5You’d think this would be a short answer, of course it’s legal to defend yourself! This is a common response when we talk about boundaries, but reality is that using physical…
- If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 2) · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 4In part 2 of our interview with Conrad, we dive a little deeper into the risks of online ‘relationships’, the nuance between child sexual abuse and exploitation and what are the…
- If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 1) · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 3If a relationship is online, it can’t be THAT dangerous, right? For this sticky, yet common question, we meet with specialist Conrad Townson who is a Principal Advisor on Child…
- Why do people force sex? · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 2This week we’re answering a very straightforward question, WHY?! Sexual harm is prevalent in our world, and we talk a lot about how to prevent it. That becomes much easier when…
- Is it abuse if it’s kinky? Is it still assault if they like getting hit? · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 1Welcome to season 3! We’re thrilled to be back and jumping straight in the deep end with this sticky question. We want to destigmatise conversations about consent in every…
- Is school safe? · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 10A straightforward question, with a complicated answer! Transparency is usually our go-to when it comes to talking with young people about their safety, but sometimes it’s not…
- I'm scared to tell anyone what happened to me, do I have to? · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 9Grown-ups aren’t always great at having vulnerable conversations, even though we’ve had loads of time to practise! In this episode we talk about the unique considerations and…
- What do you think about Andrew Tate? · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 8We’ve received so many questions about online influencers this year! In this episode we talk about our own journey of changing how we address these questions in class and offer…
- Is it bad that I stayed with him after he assaulted me? · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 7For our second interview episode this season, we turned to Ebony for an answer to this question. Ebony is a counsellor and crisis response worker who has extensive experience…
- How to ask someone out if you’re scared of being rejected? · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 6Putting your heart out there is scary! This week we talk about why this fear is so common and the social pressure that young people are under when it comes to dating and…
- How can we figure out the wrongs and rights in porn? · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 5Talking to your child about pornography can be really daunting as a caregiver. In this episode, we dissect the ethical questions surrounding pornography and suggest how young…
- Is it ok for a guy to get really jealous over a girl hanging with guys? Like really really jealous? · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 4Is jealousy ok or is it a red flag? In this episode we explore the line between expressing big and difficult emotions and coercive control within relationships. It’s an issue of…
- Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 2) · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 3Part 2 of our conversation with Renae about harmful sexual behaviours in young people. If you haven’t listened to part 1, please start there! Here in part 2, Renae explains how…
- Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 1) · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 2For one of our toughest questions yet, we are bringing in our first guest! Renae Pepper is a psychologist specialising in children and adolescents engaging in harmful sexual…
- How do you know you're being manipulated? · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 1Welcome back for season 2! We’re getting straight to it with a very sticky subject, emotional manipulation. We’ll discuss what manipulation and grooming behaviours look like, why…
