Boundaries are everywhere: self-help and relationship gurus on TikTok are encouraging us to set them, communicate them without fear, respect everyone else’s perfectly, never let anyone cross them, and get angry or remove them from your life when they do — even accidentally. Sounds like a lot of work— so what does it all mean?

On the surface, the baseball metaphor is simply a way to hint at what went down with someone intimately. Peel it back, and it actually reveals some commonly held misconceptions people have about flirting, dating and sex. 

From the absolutely pre-eminent Means Girl quote, “don’t have sex or you’ll get pregnant… and die,” to the rising trend in our generation to ditch condoms, it can be hard to work out what’s important, misinformation, scare tactics, or how you’re supposed to talk about this stuff without feeling awkward or judged. 

Porn has become one of the most accessible, but least discussed, sources of sex education for so many of us. Years before we’ve had the chance to get out there and explore our sexuality, we’re being shown what it ‘should’ look like. 

Have you ever had a gut feeling that something in your own or a friend’s relationship didn’t sit right? Or a relationship that seemed ‘off’ but you couldn’t quite explain why? That could be your instincts picking up a shift in power dynamics within the relationship

Our generation is navigating love in a digital world. But with this comes a serious risk: image-based abuse — when intimate images or videos are shared without consent. It’s illegal in Australia and includes threats, deepfakes, and financial sexual extortion. If it happens to you, there’s support.

I view myself as a deeply empathetic person. Which is why, when I was informed by several female friends that my behaviour was inappropriate and crossing a line, I was shocked.

The traits we associate with genders aren't inherently negative. But when society pushes the idea that there's only one "right" way to be a man or a woman, those traits can become limiting, and even harmful.

Challenging sexual violence and the attitudes that normalise it doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being willing to learn, to own up when you’ve messed up, and to call out disrespect when you see it.

Most of us have heard of 'fight or flight' — the automatic responses our bodies have when facing danger. When it comes to sexual situations, it's essential to understand freeze and fawn as well.

Whether it’s in a gaming chat, in the workplace, or at a pub, we’ve all heard someone say something that just doesn’t sit right. You want to do something, but you’re not sure what. Here's how.

You are never alone if you have experienced sexual violence, or if you are supporting someone who has. We've partnered with The Survivor Hub to help you access all the information you need.

Consent means autonomy. It means dignity. It means respect. But for many people with disability, the right to give, withhold, or withdraw consent is too often denied or misunderstood.

Whether you’re hooking up casually, in a relationship, or experiencing intimacy for the first time, understanding consent is essential. Not only because we want to avoid the bad stuff, but because consent is the key to genuine connection, comfort, and pleasure. 

Learning how to actively practise consent in all kinds of interactions and relationships — not just sexual or romantic — is one of the most compassionate things you can do for yourself and those around you. It builds trust, respect, and stronger relationships by showing you value other people’s boundaries — and your own. 

We hear these two terms discussed in the media, at school, uni, and work, but what they mean on their own and the difference between the terms can be unclear.While they’re deeply connected, there are key differences between the two, especially when legal definitions come into play. 

Coercive control can start subtly, which can make it hard to pinpoint what crosses the line. But left unchecked, it can escalate into a relationship where someone feels trapped, powerless, and unable to trust their own instincts.