Dynamics of sexual consent: Sex, rape and the grey area in-between
This in-depth, thoughtful guest piece by Lena Gunnarsson explores how consent unfolds in the relational, affective and ambiguous terrain of real sexual encounters. Her analysis resonates strongly with the Safe Uncertainty framework, which argues that relationships and...
Boys, uncertainty and the online search for answers
Responding to Male Allies UK’s “Voice of the Boys” report Recent headlines often tell a simple story about boys: either they are in crisis, or they are the cause of crisis. The recently-released Voice of the Boys report reveals something much more layered: a...
Sex, consent and intoxication: Navigating the grey areas with kindness and care
This blog brings together cross-contextual insights and practitioner reflections on consent, intoxication and education. It is co-written by our first guest blogger, Giselle Woodley, a researcher and sexologist in Australia, and Emily Setty, with contributions from...
A legacy of fear-based messaging: From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Think Before You Share’
From ‘Just Say No’ to ‘Think Before You Share’: A Legacy of Fear – Explore how fear-based messaging in sex education, like ‘Just Say No,’ falls short in the digital age. Discover why empathy and consent are key.