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St Hilda’s Launches Anonymous Help Amid Rough Sex, Online Risks

7/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Dr Marcelle Nader-Turner launched the Ask Aunty Hilda programme at St Hilda’s, enabling Year 13 girls to submit anonymous sexual-health questions.
Over half of New Zealand girls and women reported experiencing rough sex in 2023, which the Under the Influence series describes as mainstream.
Dr Jo Robertson reported that two-thirds of New Zealand teens have not discussed porn with parents.
Dr Jo Robertson also reported that 35% of New Zealand teens encounter unsafe content on social media.

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Story summary

Dr Marcelle Nader-Turner launched the Ask Aunty Hilda programme at St Hilda’s, enabling Year 13 girls to submit anonymous sexual-health questions.
Over half of New Zealand girls and women reported experiencing rough sex in 2023, which the Under the Influence series describes as mainstream.
Dr Jo Robertson reported that two-thirds of New Zealand teens have not discussed porn with parents.
Dr Jo Robertson also reported that 35% of New Zealand teens encounter unsafe content on social media.