Teach Us Consent

Sport culture shapes so much of how we understand masculinity — strength, stoicism, triumph, and the pressure to “play on” no matter what. In this episode, we chat about moments that push back against that script, from athletes using big stages to speak about mental health, to teammates openly showing affection for one another. We unpack why it’s not as simple as telling men to “just open up,” and why healthy expressions of masculinity can still attract backlash. The conversation then widens to the male hormonal cycle, before diving into emerging sex and relationship trends like scrolling social media during intimacy and declining condom use in young people.Hosts: Anthony Stefanos (@anthonystefanos) & Tess Fuller (@tesssfuller)This podcast is produced by Annabelle Kablean (@hellsbell.es), Teach Us Consent and I Want It Yesterday Studios, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and includes references to suicide, mental health, sexual harassment and assault, and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point.  If you need support, call Lifeline on 11 13 14 or head to lifeline.com.au, or call 000 in emergencies. For a full list of support services, visit https://www.teachusconsent.com/get-support for more resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence. Studies and references in this episode:Paddy Pimblett - Post Fight Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZF28H1ORD0No Holds Barred - GWS Docuseries https://www.afl.com.au/news/1464497/go-inside-the-gws-giants-with-new-docuseries-no-holds-barred1 in 3 college students admit to having done this shocking act during sex (NY Post)https://nypost.com/2026/02/07/lifestyle/1-in-3-college-students-admit-to-having-done-this-shocking-act-during-sex/A focus on adolescent sexual health in Europe, central Asia and Canada (WHO)https://www.hbsc.org/new-who-hbsc-report-reveals-alarming-decline-in-adolescent-condom-use-across-europe-central-asia-and-canada/#:~:text=Decline%20in%20condom%20use%3A%20The,more%20dramatic%20reductions%20than%20others.Casual Condomless Sex, Range of Pornography Exposure, and Perceived Pornography Realism (Wright, Herbenick, Paul)https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350743820_Casual_Condomless_Sex_Range_of_Pornography_Exposure_and_Perceived_Pornography_RealismThank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

When online ideologies spill into real life, they shape how we date, relate to each other, and how we see ourselves.In this episode, we unpack the rise of “red-pill” thinking and the mainstreaming of beliefs about “high-value” men and women, the irony around “body count”, and challenge the double standards and rape myths embedded in these narratives – to refocus the conversation on accountability and respect. Then we zoom out to the broader gender expectations many of us grew up with — around sex, bodies, parenthood, and who is meant to provide or nurture — and how silence and shame around women’s health is still prevalent today. Hosts: Anthony Stefanos (@anthonystefanos) & Tess Fuller (@tesssfuller)This podcast is produced by Annabelle Kablean (@hellsbell.es), Teach Us Consent and I Want It Yesterday Studios, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com.Studies and references in this episode:The Man Box 2024 (Jesuit Social Services)https://jss.org.au/programs/research/the-man-box/Why dress codes can't stop sexual assault (SMH)https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/why-dress-codes-cant-stop-sexual-assault-20160415-go6wza.htmlWe are Childfree - Global community & storytelling projectIG: @weare.childfreeTeach Us How Sexual Violence Is Normalised - Teach Us Consent Podcasthttps://youtu.be/OBkAMK626aITeach Us About: How Much S*x Is Normal, Mismatched Desires & Unfollowing Women On Social Media - Teach Us Consent Podcasthttps://youtu.be/azhq8u66e2cGina Martin - Substackhttps://ginamartin.substack.com/More information on the menstrual cycle:https://www.mavencentre.com.au/maven-journal/the-down-low-on-vaginal-discharge/https://drbrighten.com/how-hormones-affect-mood-throughout-menstrual-cycle/Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and includes references to sexual harassment and assault, and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. For a full list of support services, visit https://www.teachusconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies. In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence. Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

Shame, fear, and misinformation shape far more of our lives than we’re taught to notice. In this episode, we unpack the fear of false accusations and the real harm they can cause, while separating that fear from the reality that sexual violence is widespread and vastly under-reported. We explore why so few victim-survivors go to police, including disbelief, community backlash, cultural stigma, re-traumatisation, and the long, punishing nature of the legal process, as well as why many people only recognise or report harm years later. From there, the conversation widens to how insecurity is manufactured more broadly — from porn and social media distorting what bodies “should” look like, to growing pressure around genital appearance, cosmetic procedures, and intimate hygiene products that create shame to sell solutions. Hosts: Anthony Stefanos (@anthonystefanos) & Tess Fuller (@tesssfuller)This podcast is produced by Annabelle Kablean (@hellsbell.es), Teach Us Consent and I Want It Yesterday Studios, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com.Studies and references in this episode:Statistics on female experiences of sexual assault, including victimisation rates, socio-demographics, incident characteristics and responses (ABS)https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/crime-and-justice/sexual-violence/2021-22Rough justice: How police are failing survivors of sexual assault (ABC)https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-28/how-police-are-failing-survivors-of-sexual-assault/11871364Challenging misconceptions about sexual offending (Victorian Police)https://www.police.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-01/FINAL-factsheet-for-web-Challenging-Misconceptions.pdfAttrition of sexual assaults from the New South Wales criminal justice system (ABS)https://bocsar.nsw.gov.au/media/2024/mr-attrition-sexual-assaults-BB170.htmlReal bodies: understanding and celebrating labia diversity (Women’s Health Victoria)https://www.whv.org.au/training-and-resources/publications-and-submissons/real-bodies-understanding-and-celebrating-labia-library/The Great Wall of Vulva - Jamie McCartneyhttps://www.thegreatwallofvulva.com/The Modern Guide to Sex - Georgia Grace https://www.georgiagrace.co/mybookContent note: This material contains sensitive content, and includes references to sexual assault and other forms of violence, how rape plays out in the criminal justice system, and body image concerns. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. For a full list of support services, visit https://www.teachusconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies. In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence. Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

Online rhetoric spreads quickly, and we're seeing young men increasingly being told that women are a distraction to be eliminated rather than voices to be heard.In this episode, we unpack the rise of male influencers encouraging boys and men to unfollow women who post photos of their bodies so they can “lock in,” and what this reveals about objectification, control, and the idea that women are responsible for men’s focus and behaviour. The conversation then turns to sex and desire, examining different desire styles, why constant sexual wanting is treated as the ideal, and how pressure around “normal” amounts of sex can push people into intimacy they don’t actually want. We challenge the belief that 'everyone is having more sex than you', and centre the importance of consent in all relationships – by reframing the questions that matter most: is sex pleasurable, is communication working, and can everyone freely say yes or no.Hosts: Anthony Stefanos (@anthonystefanos) & Tess Fuller (@tesssfuller)This podcast is produced by Annabelle Kablean (@hellsbell.es), Teach Us Consent and I Want It Yesterday Studios, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com.Studies referenced in this episode:Unmasking Influence (Tomorrow Woman)https://www.tomorrowwoman.com.au/unmasking-influence-how-the-manosphere-affects-young-women#Unmasking-Influence-Report-FormDo men need sex to feel love? A deep dive with relationship coach Megan Luscombe (KIC Pod)https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/do-men-need-sex-to-feel-love-a-deep-dive/id1457667995?i=1000734864526Is there a 'normal' amount of sex couples should be having? (ABC)https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-20/defining-a-healthy-and-fulfilling-sex-life/106100374Gen Z Aren’t Having the Sex You Think: Here’s Why (Kinsey Institute + Lovehoney)https://www.lovehoney.com/blog/gen-z-are-having-less-sex-here-is-why.htmlContent note: This material contains sensitive content, and includes references to sexual harassment and assault, and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. For a full list of support services, visit https://www.teachusconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies. In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence. Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

Our ideas about identity, desire and sex are shaped by culture, power, and the digital spaces we spend our time in.In this episode, we chat about 'blue balls' and whether 'blue vulva' exists, and how these ideas are often weaponised to pressure someone into sex. Touching on the ‘2016 trend’, we explore how social media has shifted from something that felt oddly collective to an algorithmic maze designed for profit over connection. Campbell joins to discuss his recent experience with homophobia in the media, Josh Cavallo’s recent statements about his experience playing professional sport, and whether it should ever fall on the person experiencing discrimination to solve it. Closing out with a look at why audiences have connected so deeply with Heated Rivalry, and the pressure society places on people to label themselves or “come out” on demand.Hosts: Anthony Stefanos (@anthonystefanos) & Tess Fuller (@tesssfuller)Featuring: Campbell Harrison (@campbell_harrison547)This podcast is produced by Annabelle Kablean (@hellsbell.es), Teach Us Consent and I Want It Yesterday Studios, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com.Studies referenced in this episode:“Blue balls” and sexual coercion: a survey study of genitopelvic pain after sexual arousal without orgasm (Sexual Medicine)https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10155057/Dublin City University research on how TikTok and YouTube Shorts rapidly amplify misogynistic contenthttps://www.dcu.ie/humanities-and-social-sciences/news/2024/apr/new-research-shows-how-tiktok-and-youtube-shorts-areProfessor Steven Roberts (Monash University) on queer sport media and audience connection (ABC Religion & Ethics)https://www.abc.net.au/religion/heated-rivalry-why-straight-men-embrace-queer-sport-tv-matters/106225756Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and includes references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. Support:QLife: 1800 184 427. QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.Queerspace: 03 9663 6733. Queerspace provides a non-judgemental, queer affirmative counselling service.Lifeline: 13 11 14. Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Volunteer crisis supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online.For a full list of support services, visit https://www.teachusconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies. In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence. Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

Through a series of webinars, Teach Us Consent brought together parents, educators, and industry leaders for an important conversation on consent, sexual harm prevention, and how we can best equip young people to build respectful relationships. This webinar featured insights from Teach Us Consents' developmental research, provided an overview of our resources, and featured a panel discussion on how various innovative resources can be used to improve consent education in the classroom.Our guest panel featured Daniel Principe (Educator & Advocate), Dr Joy Townsend (Founder of Learning Consent), and Tess Fuller (Teach Us Consent) and was facilitated by Teach Us Consent's founder and CEO, Chanel Contos.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to s*xual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. Visit teachusconsent.com/support for help resources including 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in an emergency.This podcast was recorded on Aboriginal land. Teach Us Consent honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people are disproportionately affected by s*xual violence, and we are committed to ending that violence.

Through a series of webinars, Teach Us Consent brought together parents, educators, and industry leaders for an important conversation on consent, sexual harm prevention, and how we can best equip young people to build respectful relationships. This webinar combined research insights with actionable solutions to empower adults to have impactful, informed conversations with young people about consent, empathy, and respect. Our guest panel featured Dr Zac Seidler (Movember), Ged Moriarty (The Man Cave), and Turia Pitt, and was facilitated by Teach Us Consent's founder and CEO, Chanel Contos.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to s*xual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. Visit teachusconsent.com/support for help resources including 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in an emergency.This podcast was recorded on Aboriginal land. Teach Us Consent honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people are disproportionately affected by s*xual violence, and we are committed to ending that violence.

Chanel Contos & Harrison James sat down with Teach Us Consent to chat through some hypothetical scenarios regarding consent, sex and relationships in the ever changing online landscape.Want to go deeper? We’ve created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, s*x and relationships — visit teachusconsent.com.If you'd to make a report to eSafety, head to esafety.com/report.This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to s*xual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. Visit teachusconsent.com/support for help resources including 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in an emergency.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through your GP and can provide access to subsidised sessions with a mental health professional.This podcast was recorded in the UK, and produced and edited on the lands of the Gadigal people. Teach Us Consent honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people are disproportionately affected by s*xual violence, and we are committed to ending that violence.

Sexual and emotional harm isn’t always distant or abstract — it often happens close to home, involving people we know and care about.In this episode, Host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Georgia Grace, Matty Mills, and Zahra Al Hilaly for a raw and compassionate conversation about what it looks like when harm happens within our circles.Together, they explore the realities of supporting a friend coming to terms with an experience, navigating the shock of someone you love being accused of harm, and reflecting on your own actions. They unpack how to show up for others, seek support as a victim-survivor, and what true accountability looks like in our communities.This is a deeply human conversation about care, responsibility, and finding a way forward when the people involved are close to us.Featuring: Georgia Grace (@gspot), Matty Mills (@itsmattymills), Zahra Al Hilaly (@zahuhra).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships – visit teachusconsent.comThis episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism, and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconsent.com/support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening. Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

You've probably heard of fight or flight, but what about freeze or fawn?In this episode, Host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Georgia Grace, Matty Mills, and Zahra Al Hilaly for a powerful conversation about trauma responses. They unpack the lesser-known ways people react in moments of fear or danger — like freezing up, dissociating, or people-pleasing — and why these automatic survival responses are not the same as giving consent.Together, they explore how trauma can show up in the body, how to support someone who’s experienced it, and what it means to build a more trauma-informed, consent-literate culture.This is an essential listen for anyone who wants to better understand how trauma shapes behaviour, and how we can all respond with more care, empathy and awareness.Featuring: Georgia Grace (@gspot), Matty Mills (@itsmattymills), Zahra Al Hilaly (@zahuhra)Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships – visit teachusconsent.comThis episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconsent.com/support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

Not every moment is clear-cut. Sometimes, someone crosses a line and you don’t know whether (or how) to step in.In this episode, host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Tom Forrest, Lucy McEvoy and Dan Principe for a real-world conversation about these tricky moments when something feels off - and you're not sure what to do. Whether it’s a mate making unwanted advances at the pub, someone being inappropriate at work, or a stranger pushing boundaries, stepping in as a bystander isn’t always easy. We unpack how to speak up without losing your friends or starting a fight, and how even small actions can make a big difference. Plus, we explore how to support someone after the fact, when stepping in at the time wasn’t possible.This is a practical and honest conversation about instinct, courage and the ripple effects of saying something.Featuring: Tom Forres (@outbacktom), Lucy McEvoy (@lucymev0y) and Dan Principe (@lastoftheromans).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconconsent.com/support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

Dee Salmin & Darcy Moore sat down with Teach Us Consent to talk about the ideas and stereotypes surrounding masculinity, femininity, what we're taught about how we should act, and how it should be questioned.Want to go deeper? We’ve created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, s*x and relationships — visit teachusconsent.com.This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another, hosted by Anthony Stefanos, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to s*xual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. Visit teachusconsent.com/support for help resources including 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in an emergency.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through your GP and can provide access to subsidised sessions with a mental health professional.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. Teach Us Consent honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people are disproportionately affected by s*xual violence, and we are committed to ending that violence.

Not all power looks like control — sometimes it’s quiet, subtle, or hard to name — and while it isn’t always obvious, it can still shape what we feel we can say, want, or choose.In this episode, host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Georgia Grace, Campbell Harrison and Will Smith for a thoughtful conversation about how power plays out in age gaps, status, money, and positions of trust — and how those dynamics can shape friendships, families, and romantic or sexual relationships.Together, they unpack how coercion, grooming and control can thrive in everyday situations, and why recognising power imbalances is key to building safer, more respectful connections.This is a grounded and honest conversation about pressure, vulnerability, and what it really means to choose freely.Featuring: Georgia Grace (@gspot), Campbell Harrison (@campbell_harrison547), and Will Smith (@w_smith92)Want to go deeper? We’ve created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, s*x and relationships — visit teachusconsent.com.This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another, hosted by Anthony Stefanos, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to s*xual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. Visit teachusconsent.com/support for help resources including 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in an emergency.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through your GP and can provide access to subsidised sessions with a mental health professional.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. Teach Us Consent honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people are disproportionately affected by s*xual violence, and we are committed to ending that violence.

From life admin to love lives, our screens are never far away — but have you ever stopped to think about how much they’re shaping us?In this episode, Host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Gina Martin, Dan Principe, Blake Pavey, and James Rowbottom for an honest conversation about how algorithms, digital content, and online culture influence the way we think about relationships, identity, and s*x.Together, they unpack how mainstream porn, online echo chambers, and subtle algorithmic nudges don’t just reflect our interests — they shape them. They explore the link between digital literacy and consent, the way misinformation spreads online, and how screen time impacts emotional connection, communication, and expectations in the real world.This is a revealing conversation about growing up online, questioning what we’ve absorbed — and learning how to take back control.Featuring: Gina Martin (@ginamartin), Daniel Principe (@lastoftheromans), Blake Pavey (@blakepavey), James Rowbottom (@james.rowbottom).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com.This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconconsent.com/support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

We often hear "consent is simple" — but we think that's pretty unhelpful. People aren't simple, relationships are complex, and sex looks different every time. In this episode, we explore what it really means to navigate intimacy and relationships in ways that are respectful, clear, and mutually pleasurable. Host Anthony Stefanos sits down with sex educator Georgia Grace, content creator Meissa Mason, and professional climber Campbell Harrison to unpack what consent and boundary-setting actually look like in practise. Together, the group tackles myths like “consent kills the mood,” breaks down the idea that consent is a contract, and talks openly about why checking in can be sexy, not awkward. They also explore how gender roles, social pressure, and personal confidence can shape how we set (or fail to set) our own boundaries—and how to change that for the better. Whether you’re in a relationship, dating around, or just figuring this stuff out, this one’s packed with practical insights and the kind of honest chat that makes complicated concepts feel genuinely doable.Featuring: Georgia Grace (@gspot), Campbell Harrison (@campbell_harrison547), and Meissa Mason (@meissamason).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, s*x and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! If you learned something or enjoyed the conversation, please support us by sharing this with a friend and leaving us a rating.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the mess around sex, dating, and safe practices - like why talking about STIs, contraception, and boundaries shouldn’t feel awkward but essential. From porn and social media to outdated ideas about flirting and sex, we look at how confusion and pressure can lead people to ignore their comfort or rush into things. We’ll bust common myths, explore how to navigate consent in and out of the moment, and chat about why safe sex is more than just condoms - it’s about respect, communication, and shared responsibility.Featuring: Angie Wan (@consentlabs), Mitch Greer (@mitch.greer), Maggie Zhou (@yemagz) and Emerson Brophy (@emersonbrophy).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconconsent.com/support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.

From knockoffs and beach cans to late-night hookups, alcohol is so often baked into our social and sexual experiences — whether we ourselves drink or not. But when it comes to consent, the lines can get blurred.In this episode, host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Jack Toohey, Dee Salmin and Tom Forrest for an honest conversation about the role alcohol plays in our sex lives. Together, they explore how alcohol affects judgement, what "capacity to consent" really means, and how to read the room (and yourself) when things escalate. There’s plenty of practical advice too — like how to check in with a partner, how to know when someone’s too drunk, and why asking for consent is never a mood killer. This episode is for anyone navigating dating, parties, relationships or hookups — whether you drink or not.Featuring: Jack Toohey (@jack_toohey), Dee Salmin (@dee.salmin) and Tom Forrest (@outbacktom).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! If you learned something or enjoyed the conversation, please support us by sharing this with a friend and leaving us a rating.

Gender expectations shape so much — what we wear, how we're expected to behave, the roles we ‘should’ fill at home, in our careers, and our relationships. In this episode, Anthony Stefanos is joined by Daniel Principe, Blake Pavey, Gina Martin, and Brodie Grundy for an insightful conversation about how gender roles shape our sense of identity — and the harm they can do. Together, the group dives into how pressure to be a “real man” or “perfect woman” can mess with how we form relationships, express emotions, or feel safe being ourselves. They talk body counts, footy culture, hyper-masculine role models, social media echo chambers, and the impossible tightrope of femininity. This is an unfiltered and honest conversation about unlearning what we’ve been taught —and the liberation that comes in redefining our gender on our own terms. Featuring: Gina Martin (@ginamartin), Daniel Principe (@lastoftheromans), Blake Pavey (@blakepavey) and Brodie Grundy (@brodiegrundy).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! If you learned something or enjoyed the conversation, please support us by sharing this with a friend and leaving us a rating.

The statistics around sexual assault are hard to stomach, but we've all got the power to curb them. In this episode, host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Angie Wan, Gina Martin and Emerson Brophy to explore how sexual violence has become normalised — and what we can do about it. From locker room talk and rape jokes to disbelief and victim-blaming, they examine how seemingly small moments build a culture where sexual harm is downplayed, denied, or straight-up dismissed. Together, they unpack the “rape culture pyramid” — a concept that explains how normalised disrespect, objectification and entitlement can lay the foundations for more serious harm. They also tackle common myths: like the idea that sexual assault can't happen in relationships, that false accusations are common, or that men can’t be victims. The group shares personal reflections, hard truths and practical ways to shift the culture — from how we speak to our mates, to how we respond when someone discloses harm, to how we reflect on our own learned behaviours. It’s about being honest, open, and proactive — not perfect.Whether you’ve been impacted by sexual violence, want to be a better ally, or just feel confused about how to navigate these conversations, this episode offers clarity, insight, and tools for change.Featuring: Angie Wan (@consentlabs), Gina Martin (@ginamartin), and Emerson Brophy (@emersonbrophy).Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit ⁠teachusconsent.comThis episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Content note: This material contains sensitive content and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconconsent.com/get-support for resources such as ⁠1800RESPECT ⁠and ⁠13YARN⁠, or call 000 in emergencies.In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.Thank you for listening! If you learned something or enjoyed the conversation, please support us by sharing this with a friend and rating us 5 stars.