Can tech solve sexual consent in US colleges?
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13 Aug 2018
Can tech solve sexual consent in US colleges?

Sexual consent apps may have been derided as simplistic and ineffective tools to minimize assault, but tech can play a role in tackling this issue on US college campuses. How are new gadgets and communication platforms starting conversations around consent and empowering women in the process?

Mal Harrison

Mal Harrison is a clinical sexologist, educator, TEDx speaker, International Society for Sexual Medicine member, and founder of the Center for Erotic Intelligence, where she spearheaded the design of Erotic Intelligence Education programmes taught at universities worldwide. Her work with couples has garnered her the nickname 'relationship revitaliser'. As a go-to expert on desire, consumerism, communication, power dynamics, and the future of human connection, Mal offers deep insight into greater relational intelligence amid the ever-evolving world of technology. In addition to consulting on start-ups in the sextech and education sectors, she regularly works as an intimacy coach for TV and film.

Michelle Drouin

Michelle Drouin is a developmental psychologist, professor, and internationally-recognized speaker on technology and relationships, including online relationships, social media, and sexting.

Michael Lisack

Michael Lissack is the executive director of the Institute for the Study of Coherence and Emergence. He created We-Consent, one of the first consent apps.

Polly Rodriguez

Polly Rodriguez is the CEO and co-founder of Unbound, a New York City-based sexual wellbeing company.

Meaghan Beatley

Meaghan Beatley is a journalist based in Barcelona. She has written for The Guardian, Vice, The New Statesman and National Geographic, among others.