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‘Who Are We Listening To?’ Saxon Mullins Discusses Australia’s Relationship With Consent
Lifehacker Australia spoke with Saxon Mullins about the new consent series Asking For It and the future of Australian laws.
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What Is Stealthing and Why Is It Important to Talk About It?
1Warning: This article on stealthing deals with the topic of sexual assault. It may be triggering for some. If you or someone you love is in need of support, please contact 1800 RESPECT or Lifeline on 13 11 14. You may have come across the news in recent months that states like Queensland and South Australia will be criminalising…
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No, Getting Affirmative Consent for Sex Isn’t Hard and It Won’t Ruin the Mood
New South Wales and Victoria are set to introduce a suite of reforms to sexual offences legislation which set a new standard for sexual consent. Both states will implement an affirmative model of consent. Affirmative consent is based on the idea that someone who is consenting to sex will actively express this through their words…
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How to Safely Explore Your Violent Sexual Fantasies
For a large portion of the population (including 62% of women), power exchange role play makes an appearance in our sexual fantasies. These power exchange fantasies — aka “rape fantasies” — can bring shame and confusion, making discussion of them taboo and actually exploring them out of the question. But the reasons for our carnal…