Ask Ava

Do you have questions about dating violence? Or, do you ever wonder what makes a relationship healthy? Look no further than the Ask Ava Podcast, where experts weigh in on these topics and more - like blackmail, gender, consent, and sexual assault. Questions come directly from New Jersey-based classrooms & groups.

This podcast is recommended for listeners 12+. Subscribe and stream all Ask Ava episodes wherever you get podcasts! Some episodes are also available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@safesoundsomerset

The Ask Ava Podcast is produced by Safe+Sound Somerset. Located in Somerset County, we provide survivor services and prevention programs for domestic, dating and sexual violence. If you need support, please call or text our trained advocates on our confidential, free, 24/7 Helpline: 866-685-1122.

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Episodes

Ask Ava, Episode 170: "How do I get rid of guilt I feel for saying 'no' to sex?"

Episode 170: "How do I get rid of guilt I feel for saying 'no' to sex?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jul 13, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 170

Ask Ava, Episode 169: "What if I love my partner, and I don’t want to leave?"

Episode 169: "What if I love my partner, and I don’t want to leave?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jul 06, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 169

Ask Ava, Episode 168: Ask Ava Anything! - "What if my partner threatens to 'out' me?"

Episode 168: Ask Ava Anything! - "What if my partner threatens to 'out' me?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jun 29, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 168

Ask Ava, Episode 167: "What if I still have to see the person who sexually assaulted me?"

Episode 167: "What if I still have to see the person who sexually assaulted me?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jun 22, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 167

Ask Ava, Episode 166: "What if I told my parents about abuse, but they didn’t do anything?"

Episode 166: "What if I told my parents about abuse, but they didn’t do anything?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jun 15, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 166

Ask Ava, Episode 165: "What can bystanders do if they see sexual harassment in public?"

Episode 165: "What can bystanders do if they see sexual harassment in public?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jun 08, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 165

Ask Ava, Episode 164: "What if I consented to sexual activity, but I didn't know what I was agreeing to?"

Episode 164: "What if I consented to sexual activity, but I didn't know what I was agreeing to?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jun 01, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 162

Ask Ava, Episode 163 - Ask Ava Anything!: "Should I watch adult content so I know what partners expect of me?"

Episode 163: "Should I watch adult content so I know what partners expect of me?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

May 25, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 163

Ask Ava SPECIAL!: "What is the purpose of your Safe House?"

"What is the purpose of your Safe House?" Go Fund Me to support a new Safe House for survivors in Somerset County, NJ: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wath3e Support the show Real answers for real questions

May 23, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 162

Ask Ava, Episode 162: "What if I want to break up, but I rely on my partner's money?"

Episode 162: "What if I want to break up, but I rely on my partner's money?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

May 18, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 161

Ask Ava, Episode 161: "What if my partner is disappointed because I don't want to have sex?"

Episode 161: "What if my partner is disappointed because I don't want to have sex?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

May 04, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 160

Ask Ava, Episode 160: "What if someone lies about using birth control?"

Episode 160: "What if someone lies about using birth control?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Apr 20, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 159

Ask Ava, Episode 159: Ask Ava Anything! Questions from April 2023

A special episode of Ask Ava where we answer three questions from this month: -"If something isn't about sex, why is it considered sexual harassment?" -specifically gay slurs and asking someone out over and over -"What if my partner gets aggressive when they drink, and they apologize after?" -"Why don't they just dump them? They're toxic!" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Apr 13, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 159

Ask Ava, Episode 158: "What if I'm afraid to tell anyone about someone sexually assaulting me?"

Episode 158: "What if I'm afraid to tell anyone about someone sexually assaulting me?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Apr 06, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 158

Ask Ava, Episode 157: "When does overprotection become abuse?"

Episode 157: "When does overprotection become abuse?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 30, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 157

Ask Ava, Episode 156: "What if my partner is sharing private photos of me without my permission?"

Episode 156: "What if my partner is sharing private photos of me without my permission?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 23, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 156

Ask Ava, Episode 155: "How can you tell someone to back off without hurting their feelings or the relationship?"

Episode 155: "How can you tell someone to back off without hurting their feelings or the relationship?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 16, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 155

Ask Ava, Episode 154: "What’s the difference between love bombing and someone genuinely wanting to make me happy?"

Episode 154: "What’s the difference between love bombing and someone genuinely wanting to make me happy?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 09, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 154

Ask Ava, Episode 153: "What if someone keeps making fun of my sexual orientation?"

Episode 153: "What if someone keeps making fun of my sexual orientation?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Mar 02, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 153

Ask Ava, Episode 152: "What does blackmail from a partner look like in real life?"

Episode 152: "What does blackmail from a partner look like in real life?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 23, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 152

Ask Ava, Episode 151: "Why is teen pregnancy more common in abusive relationships?"

Episode 151: "Why is teen pregnancy more common in abusive relationships?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 16, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 151

Ask Ava, Episode 150: "Why does my partner keep harassing me on social media?"

Episode 150: "Why does my partner keep harassing me on social media?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 09, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 150

Ask Ava, Episode 149: "What if they are toxic, but I love them and don't want to leave?"

Episode 149: "What if they are toxic, but I love them and don't want to leave?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Feb 02, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 149

Ask Ava, Episode 148: "What does stalking look like in real life?"

Episode 148: "What does stalking look like in real life?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 26, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 148

Ask Ava, Episode 147: "What if my partner pressures me to change my plans after graduation, for them?"

Episode 147: "What if my partner pressures me to change my plans after graduation, for them?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 19, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 147

Ask Ava, Episode 146: "What if my partner lets me use their car, but expects me to pay them back with sex?"

Episode 146: "What if my partner lets me use their car, but expects me to pay them back with sex?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 12, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 146

Ask Ava, Episode 145: "What if my partner insists on holding onto my money?"

Episode 145: "What if my partner insists on holding onto my money?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Jan 05, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 145

Ask Ava, Episode 144: "What if my partner keeps bothering me while I'm working?"

Episode 144: "What if my partner keeps bothering me while I'm working?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Dec 29, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 144

Ask Ava, Episode 143: "What if my partner gives me gifts, but holds them against me later?"

Episode 143: "What if my partner gives me gifts, but holds them against me later?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Dec 22, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 143

Ask Ava, Episode 142: "Up until what point during sex can I change my mind, and take away consent?"

Episode 142: "Up until what point during sex can I change my mind, and take away consent?" Support the show Real answers for real questions

Dec 15, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 142

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