Teach Us About: Red Pilling, That ‘Time of the Month’ & Pressure To Have Kids

When online ideologies spill into real life, they shape how we date, relate to each other, and how we see ourselves.In this episode, we unpack the rise of “red-pill” thinking and the mainstreaming of beliefs about “high-value” men and women, the irony around “body count”, and challenge the double standards and rape myths embedded in these narratives – to refocus the conversation on accountability and respect. Then we zoom out to the broader gender expectations many of us grew up with — around sex, bodies, parenthood, and who is meant to provide or nurture — and how silence and shame around women’s health is still prevalent today.

Hosts: Anthony Stefanos (@anthonystefanos) & Tess Fuller (@tesssfuller)

This podcast is produced by Annabelle Kablean (@hellsbell.es), Teach Us Consent and I Want It Yesterday Studios, and supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.Want to go deeper? We've created hundreds of resources to help you get confident with consent, sex and relationships - visit teachusconsent.com.Studies and references in this episode:The Man Box 2024 (Jesuit Social Services)https://jss.org.au/programs/research/the-man-box/Why dress codes can't stop sexual assault (SMH)https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/why-dress-codes-cant-stop-sexual-assault-20160415-go6wza.htmlWe are Childfree - Global community & storytelling projectIG: @weare.childfreeTeach Us How Sexual Violence Is Normalised - Teach Us Consent Podcasthttps://youtu.be/OBkAMK626aITeach Us About: How Much S*x Is Normal, Mismatched Desires & Unfollowing Women On Social Media - Teach Us Consent Podcasthttps://youtu.be/azhq8u66e2cGina Martin - Substackhttps://ginamartin.substack.com/More information on the menstrual cycle:https://www.mavencentre.com.au/maven-journal/the-down-low-on-vaginal-discharge/https://drbrighten.com/how-hormones-affect-mood-throughout-menstrual-cycle/Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and includes references to sexual harassment and assault, and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. For a full list of support services, visit https://www.teachusconsent.com/get-support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies. In Australia, Mental Health Care Plans are available through GPs and can provide access to subsidised sessions with mental health professionals. Reach out to your GP to discuss your options. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence. Thank you for listening! Please support us by sharing this with a friend.