Explore every episode of the podcast Sticky Q's
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| Why does my boyfriend edge? | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:19:12 | |
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 We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? Part 2 | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:19:54 | |
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 We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is school safe? | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:23:28 | |
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 sticky question. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| I'm scared to tell anyone what happened to me, do I have to? | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:19:02 | |
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 might be seeking help. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| What do you think about Andrew Tate? | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
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 We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is it bad that I stayed with him after he assaulted me? | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:25:52 | |
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 signs and support a young person in a harmful situation, especially as a parent. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| How to ask someone out if you’re scared of being rejected? | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:22:49 | |
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 We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| How can we figure out the wrongs and rights in porn? | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:22:53 | |
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. Tune in as we lift the lid on a taboo topic. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is it ok for a guy to get really jealous over a girl hanging with guys? Like really really jealous? | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:23:30 | |
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 coercive control is, what it looks like and how we can support our young people to spot, and seek help for, red flags in their relationships. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 2) | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:24:05 | |
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.
You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 1) | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:22:45 | |
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 causes of harmful sexual behaviour in young people, sexual behaviour in childhood and why context is crucial. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| How do you know you're being manipulated? | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:24:31 | |
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. In this episode, we quoted Tunya Petridis. Tunya has worked as a trauma counsellor and clinical/practice supervisor for over 20 years specialising in working therapeutically with complex families and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse and neglect. Tunya currently provides practice/clinical supervision to counsellors and senior staff across Australia and consults on all aspects of trauma service provision. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| If parents give consent for their underage child to be sexually active, is that negligent? (Part 1) | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:17:34 | |
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 boss, Lucy! Lucy is the manager of SASS’s Primary Prevention team, is legally qualified and though no longer works as a lawyer, brings a legal lens to the grey areas of sexual intimacy. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| If you accidentally assaulted someone, how do you help? | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:24:25 | |
This is one of our favourite questions we’ve been asked! Adie and Tom talk through You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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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? | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
Sadly, this is a pretty common experience. In this episode, Tom & Adie You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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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? | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:21:50 | |
This can be a really scary prospect for people. What do we do when a breakup feels You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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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 Mar 2024 | 00:26:58 | |
Technology moves faster than we can keep up with. Young people are dealing with You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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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? | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:25:42 | |
Heads up, this episode will include explicit conversation around sexual harm. This is You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| What is sex? | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:18:24 | |
Adie & Tom are ready to tackle the big question: What even IS sex? They discuss You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is it okay to try and recommend to my partner how to act around my parents? | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:19:48 | |
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/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Do your parents need consent to clip your toenails? | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:22:25 | |
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 We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is it ok to get turned on by cartoons? | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:17:09 | |
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 more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Coming Soon | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:00:42 | |
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 We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is there a way to tell if they mean no when they say yes? | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:21:58 | |
You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Why do some people excuse sexual assault when their friend did it to someone? | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:24:48 | |
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 harmful experience. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| If I was in the process of being sexually harmed would it be legal to punch them? | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:23:46 | |
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 are justified? Turns out there’s much more to unpack if we want to set young people up for safety. You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 2) | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:22:33 | |
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 target offshore sextortion syndicates preying on Australian youth | ACCCE You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| If I'm 14, is it ok to be in an online relationship with a 20 year old? (Part 1) | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:20:37 | |
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 our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Why do people force sex? | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:27:48 | |
In this episode, we reference the following: Who perpetrates child sexual abuse? | National Office for Child Safety Our ambassador: Chanel Contos - 90 sec | Consent.gov.au - Check your understanding You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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| Is it abuse if it’s kinky? Is it still assault if they like getting hit? | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:25:33 | |
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 Instagram.com/sticky_qs We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:
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