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.

Music is "Fresh Cut" produced by Beats By Dillin.

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Ask Ava

Episodes

Ask Ava, Ep. 230: "What if my partner keeps trying to talk to me like nothing happened?"

Ask Ava, Episode 229: "What if someone says, 'I was just drunk, it won’t happen again?'"

Ask Ava, Episode 228: "What if the way I joke around hurts others?"

Ask Ava, Episode 227: "What are some ways a friend can manipulate you mentally?"

Ask Ava, Episode 226: "What if my ex is trying to ruin my new relationship?"

Ask Ava, Episode 225: "If someone throws things and calls me names, is that abuse?"

Ask Ava, Episode 224: "What if I want to say no to sex, but I'm scared they will get mad?"

Ask Ava, Episode 223: "What if my friend tells me not to get help for them?"

Ask Ava, Episode 222: "Can I change my mind during sex?"

Ask Ava, Episode 221: "Why don’t people just leave abusive relationships?"

Ask Ava, Episode 220: "What are the signs that someone is love bombing their partner?"

Ask Ava, Episode 219: "What if my friend keeps joking about suicide?"

Ask Ava, Episode 218: "What if an old friend starts saying sexual things, and I’ve told them to stop?"

Ask Ava, Episode 217: "What if I don't trust anyone enough to tell them I'm being sexually harassed?"

Ask Ava, Episode 216: "Are people bullying me about my sexuality because I’m different?"

Ask Ava, Episode 215: "What are signs that your partner respects you in a healthy way?"

Ask Ava, Episode 214: "Is it sexual harassment if I meant it in an innocent way?"

Ask Ava, Episode 213: "What if I go home with someone, but I don’t want to have sex?"

Ask Ava, Episode 212: "What if I don’t like the way my friend’s partner is treating them?"

Ask Ava, Episode 211: "Can someone get help now if sexual assault happened a long time ago?"

Ask Ava, Episode 210: "How do we prevent sexual assault from happening?"

Ask Ava, Episode 209: "Is it rape if two people are married?"

Ask Ava, Episode 208: "What is the difference between sexual harassment and sexual assault?"

Ask Ava, Ep. 207: "What if I feel pressured to go to parties?"

Ask Ava, Ep. 206: "What if I feel pressured to have a prom date?"

Ask Ava, Ep. 205: "What if I feel pressured to lose my virginity?"

Ask Ava, Ep. 204: "What if I feel pressured to be in a relationship?"

Ask Ava, Ep. 203: "What if I feel pressured to have my first kiss?"

Ask Ava, Ep. 202: "What can I do if my friend doesn’t want help?"

Ask Ava, Episode 201: “What if I didn’t want to have sex, but I gave in because I felt pressured?”