Sticky Q's
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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.
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S3E10 Why does my boyfriend edge?
Adie 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 how we can broach…
S3E9 If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? Part 2
In 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 to collaboratively…
S3E8 If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? (Part 1)
There 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 parent can best…
S3E7 Is there a way to tell if they mean no when they say yes?
This 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 with deeply…
S3E6 Why do some people excuse sexual assault when their friend did it to someone?
As 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 going on. In this…
S3E5 If I was in the process of being sexually harmed would it be legal to punch them?
You’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 force to protect…
S3E4 If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 2)
In 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 best prevention…
S3E3 If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 1)
If 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 Sexual Exploitation…
S3E2 Why do people force sex?
This 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 we understand why…
S3E1 Is it abuse if it’s kinky? Is it still assault if they like getting hit?
Welcome 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 context and help you to…
S2E10 Is school safe?
A 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 quite that simple. Adie…
S2E9 I'm scared to tell anyone what happened to me, do I have to?
Grown-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 pressures young people…
S2E8 What do you think about Andrew Tate?
We’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 tips to help…
S2E7 Is it bad that I stayed with him after he assaulted me?
For 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 helping people in family…
S2E6 How to ask someone out if you’re scared of being rejected?
Putting 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 intimacy. We offer practical…
S2E5 How can we figure out the wrongs and rights in porn?
Talking 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 people can think…
S2E4 Is it ok for a guy to get really jealous over a girl hanging with guys? Like really really jealous?
Is 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 rising concern in…
S2E3 Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 2)
Part 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 to talk to kids…
S2E2 Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 1)
For 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 behaviours, and she’s…
S2E1 How do you know you're being manipulated?
Welcome 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 it can be hard to…
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Sticky Q's has published 30 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Education, How To.
Sticky Q's is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 22m.
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