Sticky Q's
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.
Episodes
20 episodes
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 found this question difficult to answer...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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23:28
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 face when it comes to opening up about t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:02
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 caregivers unpack the drivers and solutions to h...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:30
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 violence situations.She really ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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25:52
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 advice on how to use consenting conversations...
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22:49
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 critically about what they might be seeing. We also ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:53
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 Australia as we’re only just starting to underst...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:30
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 about sexual behaviour and the current ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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24:05
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 joining the podcast to help answer this ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:45
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 detect, and how it undermines safe, conse...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:31
If you accidentally assaulted someone, how do you help?
This is one of our favourite questions we’ve been asked! Adie and Tom talk throughwhat we can do if we realise we’ve caused harm to someone, ways we can reflectand how we can change behaviour. The episode also discusses the lack of good...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:25
What do you do if you are getting weird vibes from a guy in the street and you can’t do anything?
Sadly, this is a pretty common experience. In this episode, Tom & Adietalk about the warning signs our body gives us when we feel unsafe, what ouroptions are, and what it means to be an ‘Ethical Bystander’ when we see someonein ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:30
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?
This can be a really scary prospect for people. What do we do when a breakup feelslike it’s becoming unsafe? Adie & Tom walk through what our rights are and whatkind of supports we can access personally and professionally.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:50
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
Technology moves faster than we can keep up with. Young people are dealing withsocial situations and expectations that adults often can’t even comprehend. In thisepisode, Tom & Adie talk about the crazy world of online messaging, se...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:58
What is the best thing to do when you know someone that has been assaulted but they don’t want you to tell anyone?
Heads up, this episode will include explicit conversation around sexual harm. This isa tough one – There are so many reasons why someone might not want to get helpafter an assault, and it can feel like an impossible task to kno...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:42
What is sex?
Adie & Tom are ready to tackle the big question: What even IS sex? They discusshow to answer this very sticky question in an age-appropriate way, share their ownexperiences with ‘the talk’ and deep dive into understanding values and...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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18:24
Is it okay to try and recommend to my partner how to act around my parents?
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:48
Do your parents need consent to clip your toenails?
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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22:25
Is it ok to get turned on by cartoons?
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, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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