Trigger warning: Some readers may find the content within this article distressing “I think it is incumbent upon all of us and on every man in today’s society to learn more and to do better” A survey conducted by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has revealed a ‘concerning’ attitude from young men towards consent. […]
1 year ago
It seems like every single WhatsApp group in the country has been talking about the Pleasure Boys They took to the stage in The Devenish Complex on the 17th of February and to say things were eventful would be the understatement of the century. Videos of the last ten minutes of the event – which […]
1 year ago
Another step forward. In a bid to combat image based sexual abuse or so-called ‘revenge porn’, a new system is being put in place by the Department of Justice. The new portal will allow for anyone who has images or videos shared online without their consent to report them. The campaign, launched by the Department […]
4 years ago
When it comes to issues like consent, there is no room to be neutral. A new study from NUI Galway’s Active* Consent programme has found that one in five secondary school boys are ‘neutral’ on the issue of consent being a requirement for sexual activity. The programme surveyed 613 post-primary students, and found that 93% […]
4 years ago
Brought to you by the HSE We hear the term so often, but what does it really mean? You might think we’re stating the obvious but sexual consent is vital so we really want to get it right. Whether your sex life has been thriving recently or lockdown has left you wanting, it’s never a […]
5 years ago
The Education Minister confirmed the news. Sexual consent classes in secondary schools, as well as some primary schools, will be introduced later this year. The Education Minister, Richard Burton, announced the news, as he said a whole new look needs to be taken at Relationships and Sexuality Education in the country. Mr Burton has asked […]
8 years ago