Best Sticky Qs Podcasts (2025)

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Why does my boyfriend edge? 19:12

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9M ago19:12

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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 topics with our young people when we are clueless (p.s. Most of us are!) You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast …

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If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? Part 2 19:54

9M ago19:54

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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 set healthy boundaries. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assault Supp…

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If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? (Part 1) 17:34

9M ago17:34

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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 support their teenagers to navigate their sexual development while adhering to the law. Adie and Tom talk about all this and more with none other than their…

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Is there a way to tell if they mean no when they say yes? 21:58

9M ago21:58

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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 understanding and practising consent. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assaul…

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Why do some people excuse sexual assault when their friend did it to someone? 24:48

9M ago24:48

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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 episode, we unpack our tendency to ignore bad news and do some self-reflection on how complicated things can get when you know someone involved in a harmf…

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If I was in the process of being sexually harmed would it be legal to punch them? 23:46

10M ago23:46

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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 ourselves isn’t as straight forward as it sounds in the context of an intimate relationship. But how do we draw that line? When do we know that our actions ar…

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If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 2) 22:33

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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 strategies we have. This is a candid conversation with one of the world’s foremost thinkers in this space. In this episode we reference: AFP and AUSTRAC tar…

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Adam Grant, Witness to War helpline, Qtopia Sydney & more 8:55

10M ago8:55

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March 2025 Quote: Adam Grant, Useful Fact: Reachout for schools, Instagram Highlight: What's On Our Mind: From Lovers to Friends, Campaign & Events: Be Unapologetic by ACON Can We Project, Know Your Websites: Witness to War helpline, Who are?: Qtopia Sydney, On the Blog: Animal Sex part 2: At It Again, Resource: The Gist, Diary Dates: On The Couch …

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If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 1) 20:37

10M ago20:37

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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 (CSE). In part 1, we learn what CSE is, what to look out for and how to talk to young people about the risks. You’ll find more questions and answers on o…

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Why do people force sex? 27:48

10M ago27:48

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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 and this week, Tom and Adie will unpack some of the most common reasons. In this episode, we reference the following: Identifying and understanding child s…

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Is it abuse if it’s kinky? Is it still assault if they like getting hit? 25:33

11M ago25:33

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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 talk with your young people about whether they are ready or not to try things they may have heard about. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Ins…

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Cheer Up Luv, Cliterate, Tender Funerals & more 9:28

11M ago9:28

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February 2025 Quote: Alexander Den Heijer, Useful Fact: Stealthing Yeah, Nah Project, Instagram Highlight: What people are saying, Campaign & Events: Cheer Up Luv, Know Your Websites: Cliterate, Who are?: Tender Funerals, On the Blog: Relationships, Emotions and Horsemen, Resource: QGuides, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the full newsletter here Ac…

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Youth Educating Peers (YEP), The Water Well Project, Griefline & more 8:50

12M ago8:50

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January 2025 Quote: E.O. Wilson, Useful Fact: GEN, Instagram Highlight: What We're Reading - 100 Dates, Campaign & Events: Youth Educating Peers (YEP) Project, Know Your Websites: free eBooks websites, Who are?: The Water Well Project, On the Blog: The Dating Hack You Didn't Know You Needed, Resource: Griefline, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the f…

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Is school safe? 23:28

1y ago23:28

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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 found this question difficult to answer and reflects on her thinking with Tom. Join us in our season finale as we challenge ourselves with a very stick…

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I'm scared to tell anyone what happened to me, do I have to? 19:02

1y ago19:02

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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 face when it comes to opening up about their experiences, and the things adults can do to make it easier, safer and more supportive for young people who…

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What do you think about Andrew Tate? 22:30

1y ago22:30

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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 caregivers unpack the drivers and solutions to harmful attitudes online. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is p…

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Kiranjothi, Youth Law Australia, SANE & more 9:01

1y ago9:01

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December 2024 Quote: Kiranjothi, Useful Fact: NSW Agency of Clinical Innovation, Instagram Highlight: Contraception and Protection, Campaign & Events: Ending HIV Transmission in Scotland by 2030, Know Your Websites: Youth Law Australia, Who are?: SANE, On the Blog: What makes you blush?, Resource: Why sound heals, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the…

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Is it bad that I stayed with him after he assaulted me? 25:52

1y ago25:52

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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 violence situations. She really opens our eyes about the nature of family violence and the victim/survivor experience. We talk about how to spot the s…

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How to ask someone out if you’re scared of being rejected? 22:49

1y ago22:49

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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 advice on how to use consenting conversations to create safety in vulnerability. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs …

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How can we figure out the wrongs and rights in porn? 22:53

1y ago22:53

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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 critically about what they might be seeing. We also discuss the impact that pornography has on consenting intimacy, and cover strategies for preventing harm. …

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Is it ok for a guy to get really jealous over a girl hanging with guys? Like really really jealous? 23:30

1y ago23:30

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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 Australia as we’re only just starting to understand what is considered ‘normal’ and ‘okay’ within teen relationships today. We’ll cover the basics of what…

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Collective Shout, Autism Connect, Sticky Q's & more 9:10

1y ago9:10

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November 2024 Quote: Dr Gabor Mate, Useful Fact: Knia Maps, Instagram Highlight: On The Couch with Axel Nathaniel Rose, Campaign & Events: First Nations Listening and Truth Telling Project, Know Your Websites: Collective Shout, Who are?: Autism Connect, On the Blog: Sex Ed in Schools, Resource: Sticky Q's Podcast, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the…

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Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 2) 24:05

1y ago24:05

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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 about sexual behaviour and the current best practice when it comes to prevention and intervention of harmful sexual behaviours. Heads up, this episode includ…

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Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 1) 22:45

1y ago22:45

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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 joining the podcast to help answer this very sticky question. It’s a big topic; in part one of our conversation Renae explains the impact of trauma, the c…

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How do you know you're being manipulated? 24:31

1y ago24:31

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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 detect, and how it undermines safe, consenting intimacy. Tune in for practical insights on recognizing red flags and empowering young people (and yoursel…

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Jane Gilmore, Mpox, Your Ground, Project Air & more 8:44

1y ago8:44

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October 2024 Quote: Jane Gilmore, Useful Fact: NSW Opioid Treatment Program, Instagram Highlight: All About Women at the Sydney Opera House, Campaign & Events: Mpox, Know Your Websites: Your Ground NSW, Who are?: Project Air, On the Blog: Myth or Fact, Resource: Your Emotional Vocabulary, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the full newsletter here Acce…

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Adam Grant, The Survivor Hub, SBS Asking For It & more 11:51

1+ y ago11:51

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September 2024 Quote: Adam Grant, Useful Fact: The Neuroception of Psychology Safety Scale, Instagram Highlight: What We're Reading - Holding The Man by Timothy Conigrave, Campaign & Events: All About Women at the Sydney Opera House, Know Your Websites: Termination For Medical Reasons, Who are?: The Survivor Hub, On the Blog: Could it be HIV?, Reso…

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Global Peace Index, trans.au, Kind Hearts Illawarra & more 10:10

1+ y ago10:10

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August 2024 Quote: Loretta J.Ross, Useful Fact: Global Peace Index, Instagram Highlight: Lube Up & Level Up, Campaign & Events: A World Where, Know Your Websites: Trans.au, Who are?: Kind Hearts Illawarra, On the Blog: Self Care In The Chaos, Resource: Alcohol Think Again Audit, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the full newsletter here Access this ep…

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The Seedling Group, WellMob, Djirra & more 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

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July 2024 Quote: Rev Dr Djinyini Gondarra, Useful Fact: The Seedling Group, Instagram Highlight: Indigenous Surfboard Competition, Campaign & Events: Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation, Know Your Websites: WellMob, Who are?: Djirra, On the Blog: Aboriginal Comedy, Condoms & Surfboards, Resource: Relational Cheat Codes for Community Care, Dia…

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With You We Can, The Heartland Project, SECCA & more 9:02

1+ y ago9:02

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June 2024 Quote: Oliver Sacks, Useful Fact: Penis size through history, Instagram Highlight: Anal sex, Campaign & Events: With You We Can, Know Your Websites: Wellbeing Health & Youth Centre of Research Excellence in Adolescent Health, Who are?: The Heartland Project, On the Blog: Consent, Resource: Sexuality Education Counselling and Consultancy A…

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Abortion Grief Australia, Trans Vitality & more 10:13

1+ y ago10:13

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May 2024 Quote: Doe Zantamata, Useful Fact: Name It Change It, Instagram Highlight: Sisters talking about herpes, Campaign & Events: Crushed But OK, Know Your Websites: Abortion Grief Australia, Who are?: Body Safety Australia, On the Blog: Sexology, Resource: Trans Vitality, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the full newsletter here Access this episo…

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The Good Box, Yellow Ladybugs & more 9:40

1+ y ago9:40

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April 2024 Quote: Ursula K LeGuin, Useful Fact: Isolated Patients Travel & Accommodation Service, Instagram Highlight: Feeling two things at once, Campaign & Events: The Good Box, Know Your Websites: Yellow Ladybugs, Who are?: The Centre For Future Work, On the Blog: Summer Favs, Resource: Understanding Dementia Online Learning Module, Diary Dates:…

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Say It Out Loud, Ask For Health, Better Births Illawarra & more 8:44

1+ y ago8:44

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March 2024 Quote: Reinhard Engels, Useful Fact: Medical Cost Finder, Instagram Highlight: Youth Empowerment Tool, Campaign & Events: Say It Out Loud, Know Your Websites: Ask For Health, Who are?: Better Births Illawarra, On the Blog: 2023 Wrap, Resource: A Good Mind To, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the full newsletter here Access this episode’s t…

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Resilience Project, 13YARN, Love Clews & more 9:40

1+ y ago9:40

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February 2024 Quote: Brene Brown, Useful Fact: Australian Birth Trauma Association, Instagram Highlight: Platonic Love, Campaign & Events: Resilience Project, Know Your Websites: 13YARN, Who are?: Death Tech Research Team, On the Blog: Animal Sex, Resource: Love Clews, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the full newsletter here Access this episode’s tr…

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Daisaku Ikeda, Emen8, Street Side Medics & more 8:56

1+ y ago8:56

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January 2024 Quote: Daisaku Ikeda, Useful Fact: Macular Disease, Instagram Highlight: Pregnant Barbie, Campaign & Events: Emen8, Know Your Websites: The Noise Risk Calculator, Who are?: Street Side Medics, On the Blog: Ejaculate Responsibly, Resource: Desktop Mindfulness, Diary Dates: On The Couch Read the full newsletter here Access this episode’s…

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If you accidentally assaulted someone, how do you help? 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

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This is one of our favourite questions we’ve been asked! Adie and Tom talk through what we can do if we realise we’ve caused harm to someone, ways we can reflect and how we can change behaviour. The episode also discusses the lack of good role models in owning our mistakes and the gap in our community support for young people who have caused harm b…

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What do you do if you are getting weird vibes from a guy in the street and you can’t do anything? 22:30

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Sadly, this is a pretty common experience. In this episode, Tom & Adie talk about the warning signs our body gives us when we feel unsafe, what our options are, and what it means to be an ‘Ethical Bystander’ when we see someone in distress. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is produced at Tasmania’s …

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If you’re in a toxic relationship and they tell you they will do something to themselves, how do you get out of that relationship? 21:50

1+ y ago21:50

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This can be a really scary prospect for people. What do we do when a breakup feels like it’s becoming unsafe? Adie & Tom walk through what our rights are and what kind of supports we can access personally and professionally. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assault S…

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A guy with a girlfriend messaged me saying he’s attracted to me etc., and that he just wants to have a bit of fun 26:58

2y ago26:58

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Technology moves faster than we can keep up with. Young people are dealing with social situations and expectations that adults often can’t even comprehend. In this episode, Tom & Adie talk about the crazy world of online messaging, sexting, nudes and how to manage your boundaries in a constantly changing landscape. You’ll find more questions and an…

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What is the best thing to do when you know someone that has been assaulted but they don’t want you to tell anyone? 25:42

2y ago25:42

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Heads up, this episode will include explicit conversation around sexual harm. This is a tough one – There are so many reasons why someone might not want to get help after an assault, and it can feel like an impossible task to know but also keep it to yourself. In this episode, Adie & Tom talk through our options when someone discloses to us but ask…

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What is sex? 18:24

2y ago18:24

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Adie & Tom are ready to tackle the big question: What even IS sex? They discuss how to answer this very sticky question in an age-appropriate way, share their own experiences with ‘the talk’ and deep dive into understanding values and boundaries around sex. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is produc…

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Is it okay to try and recommend to my partner how to act around my parents? 19:48

2y ago19:48

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A common conundrum! Your partner is about to Meet The Parents and all you can think about is how many ways there are to upset the folks. In this episode, Tom and Adie discuss the difference between healthy discussions and power plays, and how they navigate these things in their own worlds. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com…

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Do your parents need consent to clip your toenails? 22:25

2y ago22:25

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Sounds like a crazy idea right?! Join Adie and Tom as they talk about what it actually means to be consenting, why it’s not just about sex, and why consent might be both simpler and more complicated when we’re younger. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assault Support…

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Is it ok to get turned on by cartoons? 17:09

2y ago17:09

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You might have old memories of seeing cartoon or animated characters on tv and having some strong feelings! In this episode, Tom and Adie discuss the idea of being turned on by cartoons, which cartoons sparked that special something for them, all the complicated feelings, and what is ‘normal’ or ‘okay’ when it comes to being turned on. You’ll find …

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Coming Soon 0:42

2y ago0:42

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Trailer for the upcoming season of Sticky Q's! A podcast where we answer anonymous questions from kids in our real life sex education classes. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs This podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assault Support Service, find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sasstasmania Or onl…