Deakin University

Can’t Talk About Sex Talks.

Deakin Research has found that a majority of high-school children are uncomfortable talking with teachers and parents about sex and sexual health. And more than this, they are then turning to highly unreliable sources like pornography, social channels and the internet to get their information.

So we got the next generation of teachers, and the current experts in all areas of sexual education - from pornographers, to sex workers to abuse victims to equal rights advocates - and got them to answer real kids questions, all sourced from high school aged children.

More than just answers to a few questions, the social content series showed teenagers and their parents that’s it’s much better to talk than look online.

Deakin University • Can't Talk About Sex Talks Trailer
Instagram and Meta posts were targeted at past Deakin Teaching graduates, to start the conversation with their students.
Social posts brought them through to an article on Deakin's content hub 'this.', where teachers and students could ask their questions about sex anonymously. These questions then formed the content for our student teacher and the professional to talk about and provide guidance.
Jason Ball LGBTI Advocate
Liam
Deakin Teaching Student
Tilly Lawless
Sex Worker, Activist

Contributors

Michelle Flynn
Porn producer & Director
Stephanie
Deakin Teaching Student
Emily
Deakin Teaching Student
Adau Mornyang
Domestic violence survivor
Euphoria F. Russell
Founder, I Wish You Knew
David
Deakin Teaching Student
Tim
Deakin Teaching Student