Around half of young Australians have engaged in strangulation during sex. But it’s dangerous, even with consent.
Articles on Consent
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Young people have reported how consent can be painted as a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ act, rather than an ongoing discussion between sexual partners.
Individuals must be equipped with the tools to understand and practise consent.
With the re-election of Donald Trump, the sex-trafficking allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and the Gisele Pelicot case, #MeToo is in the news. Three new books reflect its key themes.
Our research on school students’ sexist behaviour towards teachers shows some school leaders, colleagues and parents are downplaying harassment and abuse.
Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.
Bringing discussion about aftercare into the negotiation of sexual consent encourages deeper conversations about what people want and need for safe, respectful and pleasurable sex.
Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows alarmingly high rates of sexual violence perpetration. Here’s what is shows.
A survey of thousands of young people has revealed choking during intercourse is more common than not. A third of people said they were first made aware of the practice as teenagers.
The Coalition is sending mixed messages on community consultation when it comes to nuclear power. If the community never has the authority to influence the outcome, is it actually “consultation”?
When should you start discussing sex with your child? It may be earlier than you think: It starts with consent.
New technologies lead to new forms of gender-based violence such as cyberflashing, where survivors receive unsolicited explicit images. There is a need for legal and societal responses in response.
‘Baby Reindeer’ raises questions about the effectiveness of content warnings. Viewers may still be vulnerable to secondary trauma, particularly those who have experienced similar violence.
In one of the biggest legal sagas of recent times, Justice Michael Lee has delivered his verdict. What did he say?
Australian jurisdictions are making strides to ensure consent means an active ‘yes’ rather than the absence of a ‘no’. But without better knowledge of these laws, they risk being just words on paper.
Without nuanced discussion, the film may end up being interpreted by young people in unintended ways.
Deepfake pornography raises questions about consent, sexuality and representation. The issue is more complicated than online misogyny — new criminal laws are not our best response.
Affirmative consent involves a ‘yes’ rather than the absence of a ‘no’.
Heartstopper is a celebration of ‘queer joy’ that uses the imaginative intimacy of graphic novels to invite the reader into its tight-knit world.
The tragic case of a 12-year-old boy who experienced sextortion highlights the importance of practical advice for parents on having conversations about sex, sextortion and healthy device habits.
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Sexologist & Lecturer and Research Fellow in Communications & Culture, Edith Cowan University
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Lelia Green is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Communications, Edith Cowan University
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Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer, Health Promotion and Sexology, Curtin University
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Principal Research Fellow, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
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Professor of Adolescent Health, Co-Head of the General Practice Clinical School, University of Sydney
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Head of School and Dean, School of Law and Justice, University of Southern Queensland
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Lecturer in Education (Literacy and Language), Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Professionalism, Adelaide University