'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' Director Sophie Hyde on pleasure, shame and the path to liberation

October 12, 2022

"Pleasure is the point...it is freedom." These are the wise words of pleasure activist Adrienne Marie Brown.  And the opposite of freedom is control. When we think about the ways humans have been ...

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Introduction to intersectional feminism

August 22, 2022

If you followed the news around the international Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, or recent discussions in Australia about the relationship between gendered violence and the incarceration...

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Sharehouse etiquette: masturbation

July 30, 2022

Privacy is hard to come by when you’re living in a sharehouse. Masturbation is an important part of sexual wellness, but it can be hard to relax and enjoy your ‘alone time’ when your housemate is f...

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6 ways to combat bi erasure

June 22, 2022

Bi erasure is a pervasive problem that occurs when the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality, either in general or in regard to an individual, is questioned or outright denied. Bi erasure is real...

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Interview with a unicorn

May 25, 2022

In mythology, they are rare, magical and hard-to find creatures. In relationships, they are not too dissimilar. A ‘unicorn’ is any person who is intimate with a couple, whether that means joining...

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The Disputed History of the Vibrator

January 04, 2021

The origin story of the vibrator has been retold again and again in TV shows, plays, documentaries and films for the past 20 years. But the tale, as we have come to know it, might not actually be ...

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Beyond Pornhub: Considering Ethics in the Consumption of Porn

December 02, 2020

There isn’t one definition for ethical porn, but generally it’s porn that upholds the rights and fair working conditions for the cast and crew, celebrates consent and sexual variety, and often avo...

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When Only Yes Means Yes: A Guide to Consensual Sexual Encounters

December 02, 2020

We had the pleasure of chatting to the team at Consent Labs about the importance of greater awareness around consent, sexual harassment and assault.

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