The Bent Banana

Sex education done differently.

  • The Evolution of Sex Ed in Australia: From Morality Lessons to Modern Day Challenges

    The Evolution of Sex Ed in Australia: From Morality Lessons to Modern Day Challenges

    Sex education has been part of Australian schools for over a century, yet even today, there’s a lot of uncertainty around what’s being taught and what’s missing. A History of Morality Over ScienceWhen sex ed was first introduced, it wasn’t about biology, relationships, or pleasure. It was about morality. Thanks to advocacy from groups like…

  • Rule 34….what is it and does it actually exist?

    Rule 34….what is it and does it actually exist?

    For those new to the idea of Rule 34, it is an internet rule that states, “if it exists in real life, or can be imagined, then porn will exist of it.”  Sounds like the perfect internet challenge with your mates trying to prove or disapprove the rule exists.  A short reminder, though, that in…

  • Stealthing

    Stealthing

    What is it?  Is it legal?  What to do if this happens to you! The term ‘stealthing’ began as a slang term to describe the act of secretly removing a condom during sex without the partner’s consent.  Non-consensual removal of the condom has been reported in the LGBTQ+ community since 2014.  1 in 3 Australian…