Sex, dating, and confidence can feel like a minefield — especially when the messages we grow up with about masculinity, relationships, and bodies don’t leave much room for honesty or vulnerability. In this episode, we are joined by comedian, content creator & podcaster Will Gibb for a candid conversation about growing up gay in an all-boys school, the lessons (and misconceptions) we absorb about sex and masculinity, and how those early messages shape our confidence in dating and relationships. Together, they unpack modern dating culture, the humour and absurdity that makes it so parody-able. Will also shares his personal experience choosing to get circumcised as an adult after experiencing pain during sex, opening up a wider discussion about sexual health, communication, and why so many people feel unable to speak up when something doesn’t feel right. From painful sex and taboo conversations among men to the myth that discomfort is something partners should simply endure, this episode explores how silence can undermine both pleasure and consent, and why honest communication is essential for respectful, healthy relationships. Featuring: Will Gibb (@_willgibb_) Hosts: Anthony Stefanos (@anthonystefanos) & Tess Fuller (@tesssfuller) This podcast is produced by Annabelle Kablean (@hellsbell.es), Teach Us Consent and I Want It Yesterday Studios, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com. Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and includes references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. References in this episode: Will Gibb Tour Dates & Tickets https://comedy.com.au/tour/will-gibb/ Medicare Statistics 30654 (circumcision with local anaesthetic) 30658 (circumcision with general anaesthetic) https://medicarestatistics.humanservices.gov.au/statistics/mbs_item.html Circumcision in Australia: prevalence and effects on sexual health https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16925903/#:~:text=A%202001%2D02%20telephone%20survey%20of%2010%2C173%20men,unrelated%20to%20reporting%20sexually%20transmitted%20infections%20(STIs) Support: QLife: 1800 184 427. QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Queerspace: 03 9663 6733. Queerspace provides a non-judgemental, queer affirmative counselling service. Lifeline: 13 11 14. Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Volunteer crisis supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. For a full list of support services, visit https://www.teachusconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies. In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence. Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.
