Consent Isn’t Optional - Even When It’s Clickable

<p>In this episode of <em>Unzipping Taboos</em>, we step into a messy, very public story to ask a much bigger question: what happens when someone’s private sexual expression is exposed without their consent?</p><p>We’re not here for the headlines—we’re here for the ethics.</p><p>Using the recent coverage surrounding Bryon Noem as a starting point, we unpack the tension between privacy and public curiosity in a digital world where “private” doesn’t always stay that way. We talk about what consent really means when it comes to sharing intimate content, why outing someone—regardless of who they are—crosses a line, and how quickly media can turn personal expression into spectacle.</p><p>From there, we zoom out.</p><p>How do gender expectations shape the way we react to what people do in private—especially when men step outside traditional norms? Why is femininity still used as a punchline? Why are some behaviors pathologized, while others are quietly ignored? And who gets protected… versus exposed?</p><p>We also take a hard look at media framing—how women are often pulled into narratives about men’s behavior, how headlines shift accountability, and how easily bias hides in plain sight.</p><p>This is a conversation about privacy, power, consent, and the stories we tell about gender. No shame. No clickbait. Just a candid look at what’s underneath it all—and an invitation to start noticing it in the world around you.</p><p>If you have a story, thoughts and/or a topic or question for Dr. Sue and Charlie please share your ideas here: <a href="https://milsteinhealthconsulting.com/unzipping-taboos"> <u>⁠Show suggestions</u></a></p><p>If you want to ask Dr Sue a sex question for the weekly Q&amp;A you can submit it here: <a href="https://milsteinhealthconsulting.com/heydrsue"><u>Ask a question</u></a></p>