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Giselle
@dr-gis.bsky.social
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Sexologist | Researcher | PhD Candidate
https://theconversation.com/profiles/giselle-woodley-930025/articles
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The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns

We write for @theconversation.com

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The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns
A host of other restrictions will affect social media use in the coming months. Our research shows teens worry about them – and will find a way around them.
theconversation.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
dr-gis.bsky.social
Number of Indigenous deaths in custody at record high
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Number of Indigenous deaths in custody at record high
A new report shows 33 of the 113 deaths in custody in 2024–25 were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. It’s the highest number in 40 years.
theconversation.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Death of 21-year-old raises alarm as rights groups document systematic torture in detention facilities.
Young Palestinian dies in Israeli custody, dozens taken in West Bank raids
Death of 21-year-old raises alarm as rights groups document systematic torture in detention facilities.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
dr-gis.bsky.social
Report finds not all porn is inherently harmful and provides balanced nuanced recommendations after listening to a variety of stakeholders: theconversation.com/porn-not-inh...
Porn not ‘inherently harmful’, says first inquiry of its kind in Australia
The first ever state-based inquiry into the impacts of porn challenges simplistic ideas in favour of nuance, and calls for better sex ed.
theconversation.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
dr-gis.bsky.social
Why did choking during sex become vanilla?

I was asked for coment from @dazeddigital.com they've produced this very balanced article on sexual choking with comments from myself and @justinlehmiller.bsky.social
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Since when did choking during sex become vanilla?
Rising numbers of young women have been choked during consensual sex, as a once-niche kink moves into the mainstream
www.dazeddigital.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear
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Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear
New guidance for tech companies outlines how the government expects them to keep young people off their services.
theconversation.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:37 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
An important blog post from myself and @emilysetty.bsky.social at 'ReimaginingRSE': Sex, Consent and intoxication: Navigating the grey areas with kindness and care:

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Sex, consent and intoxication: Navigating the grey areas with kindness and care | Reimagining RSE
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September 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Thousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire
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Fab article @snapdragoness.itch.io @theconvo-bot.bsky.social
Thousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire
Payment processing companies have ceded to pressure from an ‘anti-porn’ group, causing Steam and itch.io to ban tens of thousands of games almost overnight.
theconversation.com
August 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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📖 BOOK REVIEW: The Male Complaint argues we should try to understand the manosophere – even if we disagree with it.
Don’t blame toxic masculinity for online misogyny – the manosphere is hurting men too
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July 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
'Universities & artists face funding threat under antisemitism plan considered by Australian government'

What the actual F. Thousands are dying. Where is the focus on the widespread nature of islampahobia enabling these atrocities?

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Universities and artists face funding threat under antisemitism plan being considered by Australian government
Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal also urges Labor government to bolster education and seek new powers to deport visitors
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
The Australian Human Rights Commission are looking for a Research Director with mixed-methods experience for the 'On Your Terms' study, investigating teens experiences of, & attitudes towards, consent, respectful relationships, and sexuality education. More here: humanrights.gov.au/about/jobs/j...
Job details
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July 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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jizlee.bsky.social
I am excited to talk about porn and censorship with WOODHULL FREEDOM FOUNDATION, in a panel of amazing individuals. @woodhullfreedom.bsky.social

June 26th @ 10am PST/1pm EST
RSVP to Defying the Censors (Part 1 of 3):
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Defying the Censors - Creative Resistance in the Face of Censorship with Woodhull Freedom Foundation
June 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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melodytaba.bsky.social
My PhD framework is now LIVE!

We co-designed 5 recommendations for improving social media health communication to young people, with young people and health orgs📱

🔗: www.sydneyhealthliteracylab.org.au/social-media-comms-for-young-people-framework

#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PhDSky #PublicHealth 🦘🎓
June 27, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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tamaleaver.bsky.social
Strongly recommended!
June 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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jjofbc.bsky.social
i had to smoke so much weed to get this photo but it was worth it
a copper beech tree with beams of smoke shining thru the leaves
June 10, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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sociologyaustralia.bsky.social
**JOB OPP**

Lecturer - Sociology (Level B), UNSW

Apps close soon - this Sunday June 15th

For the full details, visit external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/53...
Lecturer - Sociology
Contribute to the School’s Sociology teaching program at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise research students, and develop their research profile while supporting the School and Faculty’s teaching and service goals.
external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au
June 10, 2025 at 6:31 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
If Books Could Kill - The Anxious Generation @ifbookspod.bsky.social

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The Anxious Generation
If Books Could Kill · Episode
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June 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
Won a few ECU media awards last week for 2024 :)

Well done to all the winners!

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ECU shines spotlight on research media excellence
Edith Cowan University (ECU) has announced the winners of the 2024 ECU Media Awards, recognising researchers whose work has reached and influenced audiences around the world.
www.ecu.edu.au
June 4, 2025 at 4:20 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
How Parents Glued To Their Phones Are Impacting Their Child’s Development

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How Parents Glued To Their Phones Are Sabotaging Their Child's Development
Researchers call it "technoference" – when your phone or tablet steals attention that would otherwise go to your child. Based on a comprehensive analysis of existing research, this digital distraction...
studyfinds.org
June 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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aljazeera.com
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an independent inquiry into the mass shooting of Palestinians.
UN demands probe as Israeli forces kill more people near aid site in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an independent inquiry into the mass shooting of Palestinians.
bit.ly
June 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
dr-gis.bsky.social
What makes somebody a narcissist? (The term is often flung around with little understanding)

Mounting evidence suggests links to insecure attachment styles theconversation.com/what-makes-s...
What makes somebody a narcissist? Mounting evidence suggests links to insecure attachment styles
New analysis finds vulnerable narcissism is consistently linked to insecure attachment styles.
theconversation.com
June 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
dr-gis.bsky.social
Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australia’s new tech codes may further threaten their access to important sexual information theconversation.com/sexual-healt...

@zahrastardust.bsky.social @katha.bsky.social and I write for @theconversation.com
Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australia’s new tech codes may threaten their access
Draft rules to restrict ‘age-inappropriate content’ may also affect essential information about sex and sexual health.
theconversation.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:44 AM
dr-gis.bsky.social
Gosh my feed on here is so different to Twitter (X).
May 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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mondoweiss.net
Every time someone asks, “How are you?” I feel a sharp twist inside. That simple question drags me back into a place I desperately try to avoid. The truth is, I am not fine. And neither is anyone else in Gaza.

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A Gazan’s honest answer to the question, “How Are You?”
Every time someone asks, “How are you?” I feel a sharp twist inside. That simple question drags me back into a place I desperately try to avoid. The truth is, I am not fine. And neither is anyone...
mondoweiss.net
May 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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corgwynmom.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 4:16 AM