Originally Published May 30, 2023

The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 3 women experiences some form of physical or sexual harassment in their lifetime. With the growing social awareness around things like women’s rights, female empowerment, and rape culture, is the problem getting worse or better? Consent is a huge topic of discussion today, but it can be hard to know how to educate people at a larger scale.

In this episode, Adie Delaney talks about her strategies and experiences as a sexual harm prevention educator. We discuss boundaries, informed consent, non-sexual vs sexual consent, and more. Adie answers the question, “what does consent mean?” and offers tips for providing better education about consent today for all ages and genders. 

Adie Delaney is a former professional circus artist who now works with sexual harm prevention programs. She is the founder of The Circus Studio, and travels the world to teach people of all ages about sexual harm prevention. She also partners with SASS, the Sexual Assault Support Service, in Australia. 

Know the Consent Acronym: FRIES

Freely-given

Reversible 

Informed

Enthusiastic (Explicit)

Sober

Discussed in this episode:

• Adie’s background in circus arts and what it taught her about consent
• How Adie transitioned into giving advice and consent talks
• The importance of helping girls define consent related to their boundaries and bodies
• How cultural dynamics play into consent norms
• Tips for how to use consent education in real life 
• The need to address unspoken rules and “sexpectations” 
• Consent online and internet boundaries with children 
• What to do if you’re unsure about someone else’s consent 

“Everyone is the authority on their own experience. But we’re not taught that.”  - Adie Delaney

Time Stamps:

[00:00] Introduction: Get ready for an enlightening conversation as Adie Delaney demystifies the concept of consent. Find out why consent is more than just a checkbox and learn how communication, respect, and empathy play a crucial role in building a culture of consent.

[07:20] Navigating Consent: Adie shares valuable insights on navigating consent in relationships and different situations. You'll learn practical strategies to establish healthy boundaries, challenge common misconceptions, and embrace the idea of enthusiastic consent.

[17:35] Consent Education: Discover why consent education is so important for creating a safer and more respectful society. Adie provides tips and tools to help you understand consent better and become an advocate for positive change.

[25:45] Empowering Connections: Explore how consent can lead to healthier relationships and empower you to stand up for your own boundaries. Imagine a world where consent is not only respected but celebrated.

Related to this episode:

• Resources and episodes on Mental Health

• Resources and episodes on Sexual Health

• Adie’s TED Talk: An Aerialist on Listening to Your Body’s Signals
• Adie Delaney on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adiedelaney 
• SASS Prevention Q&A Instagram: @sticky_qs 
• SASS Australia: www.sass.org.au

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