Sex & Consent

Dr Mardi Wilson & Lizzy Keen
Sex & Consent

Sex & Consent is a feminist podcast about sex, consent and how to tackle patriarchy with your friends. Join Dr Mardi Wilson and Lizzy Keen as we unpack authentic reflections and real-life stories of sexual coercion, rape culture and misogyny, to help you better understand patriarchy in Australia and abroad. Please review and subscribe to this podcast and follow us @sexandconsent on Instagram and TikTok. The Sex & Consent podcast has been recorded on Aboriginal land across NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.

  1. 09/21/2024

    16 How to talk to men about gendered violence

    POV you’re having a difficult interaction with a guy about gendered violence when you suddenly reach a fork in the road …  Do you shut the conversation down, call him an idiot and walk away – or do you engage him in a meaningful conversation that might help steer him in the right direction? Well, in our view, it depends: how close or far is he from being an ally?  In this episode, we unpack our approach to engaging different types of men about sexual, relationship and gendered violence using our own successes – and failures – as a guide. If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV ⚠️ CW: Lots of swearing, anecdotal storytelling of rape and sexual coercion, and discussion of sexual assault and intimate partner abuse ⚠️

    1h 5m

  2. 05/18/2024

    15 Sexual coercion in relationships

    We often talk about sexual consent in the dating world – but does sexual coercion happen in relationships too? Short answer: absolutely.  In this episode, Mardi and Lizzy unpack how sexual coercion can play out in healthy relationships and in abusive relationships, and the factors that often drive cis men’s decision to coerce their women partners (including patriarchal beliefs and supporting traditional gender roles). We also cover, in particular, the use of sexual coercion and assault in abusive relationships. If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV ⚠️ CW: Anecdotal storytelling of sexual coercion, discussion of sexual assault and intimate partner abuse

    42 min

  3. 09/22/2023

    We're on a little break

    Between moving houses, relocating interstate and months of overseas travel, we've taken a little break – and will return to recording later in the year. As always, thank you for listening to the Sex & Consent podcast. We look forward to hopping back on the mic for you soon. Love you, Mardi and Lizzy

    2 min

  4. 04/29/2023

    14 Megan didn’t call it sexual assault – until #MeToo years later

    Like many teenagers, Megan got drunk at a house party when she was 17. When a friend offered to help sober her up in a bedroom, he instead coerced and sexually assaulted her.  After opening up about it, Megan and her parents agreed to blame the incident on her drunkenness and the topic stayed dormant for years – until #MeToo erupted. In this episode, we unpack Megan’s reckoning with her assault, how she's overcome its impact on her life and how her parents took part in an awakening. If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV  Come say hello on Instagram and TikTok @sexandconsent

    1h 3m

  5. 02/18/2023

    13 Lexi*’s experience was worse than just bad sex

    We all have a story to tell.  In our Storytelling Mini-Series, you’ll hear everyday people’s stories of sexual consent, coercion, misogyny and patriarchy – which Mardi and Lizzy unpack together. In this episode, Lexi* shares her story of going home with someone she vibed with – only to be confronted with his slut-shaming, dismissiveness and a complete disregard for consent when they got home. Stuck at his place without a phone, she had to figure out how to keep safe. Through Lexi’s* story we explore themes of misogyny, rape culture and sexual violence. This episode discusses rape, violence and heavy themes. If listening brings anything up for you, please contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV  Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexandconsent

    1h 2m

  6. 12/18/2022

    12 Why they call rape trials the ‘second rape’

    Does the justice system really serve victim-survivors? Are all people who rape held accountable? How does rape culture intersect with the justice system? Join us as we unpack the reality of sexual violence statistics, how the criminal justice system fails victim-survivors and advantages perpetrators, and why rape myths are so important to bust. If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV Subscribe to this podcast, babes, and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexandconsent/

    1h 5m

  7. 10/12/2022

    11 Josh is a trans dad – this is his experience

    Josh is a 45-year-old dad who works for himself, is devoted to his young sons and who transitioned at the age of 40. With the unique experience of living in the world presenting as a woman and as a trans man, Josh shares his story of coming to know who he is, the process of medically transitioning and what it’s like to live truly as himself. This episode discusses topics like trans gender identity, medical transitioning and parenting as a trans person. If listening brings anything up for you, please check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV  Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexandconsent

    52 min

  8. 08/19/2022

    10 Claire never consented to that kind of violence

    We all have a story to tell. In our Storytelling Mini-Series, you’ll hear everyday people’s stories of sexual consent, coercion, misogyny, patriarchy and more – which Mardi and Lizzy unpack together. In this episode, Claire looks back on a series of problematic sexual experiences from her teens and 20s. With help from Claire’s eloquent storytelling, we connect her encounters with coercion, rape culture, indifference to consent and violence to their origins: patriarchy, misogyny and mainstream porn. This episode discusses rape, violence and heavy themes. If listening brings anything up for you, please contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexandconsent

    48 min
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About

Sex & Consent is a feminist podcast about sex, consent and how to tackle patriarchy with your friends. Join Dr Mardi Wilson and Lizzy Keen as we unpack authentic reflections and real-life stories of sexual coercion, rape culture and misogyny, to help you better understand patriarchy in Australia and abroad. Please review and subscribe to this podcast and follow us @sexandconsent on Instagram and TikTok. The Sex & Consent podcast has been recorded on Aboriginal land across NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.

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  • Creator
    Dr Mardi Wilson & Lizzy Keen
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr Mardi Wilson & Lizzy Keen
  • Show Website
    Sex & Consent

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