“Does this feel good?” – Sex, Consent, and Boundaries ft We Consent

On this episode, we chat to Sarah Monaghan from the We Consent. We-Consent is a long-term national campaign, run by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, to inform, educate and engage with all members of society about consent.

We’ll be chatting about things like:

- What is consent?

- How can consent make sex more enjoyable?

- What is sexual violence?

- What to do if it happens to you?

Take the Relationship Quiz at toointoyou.ie to see if yours is healthy or not.

Remember, if you are worried about your own or a friend’s relationship:

Call Women’s Aid 24Hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900.

Chat for support at toointoyou.ie

Both are completely free and confidential.

Contact Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (available nationwide)

Call 24hr Rape Crisis Helpline 1800778888 - free, confidential & non-judgmental

Webchat is available at DRCC.ie

Share your story anonymously, securely & safely at WeSpeak.ie

Learn more at we-consent.ie

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:52 What is the WeConsent campaign?

04:04 What is consent?

06:08 Why is consent important in relationships?

08:14 Meaningful consent - It’s not just about ‘yes’

10:00 Ways to talk to your partner about your preferences

13:06 ‘Consent ruins the mood’ - Misconceptions around consent

19:34 When sex turns to sexual violence

25:54 How do you know what your boundaries are?

30:04 What factors influence consent?

32:45 The power of little conversations

34:12 Navigating consent online

36:27 Need support?

38:00 One message on consent

39:04 Episode chat with Madeline Campbell