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Research-backed, inclusive intimacy and relationship education that cultivates deeper connections and safer communities.

We empower diverse adults with inclusive intimacy and relationship education.

11/09/2025

Protecting the next generation. 💙

We're proud to have joined the Child Protection Conference 2025 hosted by Save the Children Hong Kong 香港救助兒童會

Our key takeaway? The urgent need to address the impact of on young people’s mental health and safety. We learned more about how AI is presenting new challenges, from generating image abuse to replacing social connections.

This is why we’re dedicated to our mission to build more connected and safer communities. Our are designed to empower children and adolescents with the knowledge they need to navigate online and offline consent and boundaries and against digital harms.

A significant development is the Mandatory Reporting Regime (MRR), which comes into effect on 20 January 2026 in Hong Kong. Under this new law, 25 categories of specified professionals will be required to report suspected child abuse.

➡️ Is your profession included? Learn more about the MRR in our Lnk.Bio: https://lnk.bio/foxworthinstitute

18/07/2025

How do we create powerful on-screen intimacy while guaranteeing the safety and comfort of actors? 🎬

Our recent Intimate Conversations gathering on July 9th at Soho House & Co explored this question, highlighting the new and indispensable role of Intimacy Coordinators. Their work aligns with our mission to build safer communities and foster a stronger consent-driven culture.

Key takeaways from our conversation, echoing our core values include:

🛡️ Safety First: Intimacy Coordinators ensure the physical and emotional safety of actors on film & television sets, extending principles of safety from screen to society.

🗣️ Actor Advocacy: They are crucial advocates, prioritizing actors' comfort and boundaries – a direct reflection of our commitment to individual autonomy and consent.

✅ Creative Collaboration: Intimacy Coordinators represent actors in discussions with directors, ensuring a consensual and clear understanding of intimate scene breakdowns, thereby modeling consent in professional environments.

🌟 Authentic Storytelling: Their work ultimately leads to more authentic, nuanced, and creatively compelling intimate storytelling on screen, demonstrating how consent enhances, rather than limits, creativity.

Thank you to our guest speaker Sarah Leyshan, co-founder of Sley Entertainment, who screened their film "Jasmine" for the first time and shared their film industry insights with our founder Mary Foxworth. 🎤

Thank you to BRUXA for sponsoring our event with luxurious gifts for each guest. 🎁 Thank you to our community members for joining us and contributing to the conversation! 🫶

Want to be part of our movement for safer, inclusive communities? Join our mailing list! https://6c013de0.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAOqrRHskmrkNu52ykAVVHNnjrcuRGEUYFvL4eSmea0HRFrondnwyNJ1L8JygsX2N5FTC6oKw1uELz_A0GB4CAl74nJkOPGpGs0718PkaD5QB7FZx9J189nVVJqFKcEUyBUgb_uAaTnoM_i0U3hRiCwH42W0-VjW1Bl-oorhK5PIMTePEpzL10uTySEpO8RodWFGl6Bb-wvpr

30/06/2025

Join us for our final “Intimate Conversations” event of 2025! We’re excited to screen a powerful short film from at the beautiful Cinema.

After the film, our founder Mary Foxworth will chat with co-founder of Sley Entertainment, Sarah Leyshan. They’ll explore the role of Intimacy Coordinators on film sets – why they’re in growing demand, and how they can positively impact Asian cinema.🎬

A Special Farewell & Gift! 🎁
This event is particularly special as it’s Mary’s last before her new arrival! 🤰🏻 To celebrate our community’s growth, Melbourne company is generously sponsoring the evening.

Every guest will receive a complimentary Collection of Curiosity from BRUXA – an exquisite gift to thank you for your support and for celebrating with us. ✨

🗓️ Wednesday, July 9
⏰ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM HKT
📍 Soho House Cinema
🔗 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intimacy-on-set-the-rise-of-the-intimacy-coordinator-tickets-1436986006829?aff=oddtdtcreator

Earlybird tickets: HKD220
General Admission: HKD280 (from Monday, July 7)

We’d love to see you there! 🫂

09/06/2025

How are we building fulfilling connections in the digital age?📱🫂

Our recent 'Intimate Conversations' panel at Soho House Hong Kong held in recognition of Pride Month, explored navigating intimacy in the Grindr era, with a focus on experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community. 🌈

Here are 3 key takeaways from our insightful conversation

🛡️Boundaries are powerful: Confidently communicating your boundaries isn’t just self-care, it earns greater respect and cultivates healthier connections.

📱Digital intimacy is dynamic: Everyone’s definition of intimacy is different and dating apps are evolving beyond stereotypes, serving as spaces for both casual encounters and meaningful relationships.

💡Education empowers: Understanding how to safely navigate apps is crucial for young people – an education gap we’re proudly addressing at Foxworth Institute 🙌

Thank you to our incredible speakers, Shawn Griffin and Brenton Surgenor who shared their invaluable expertise alongside our founder, Mary Foxworth, and our guests for joining us!

To stay informed about future discussions and to join Foxworth Institute's mission to empower diverse learners, we invite you to sign up for our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/gjmY8rcS

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29/05/2025

Do you remember what it was like to navigate your feelings when you were 14? Chances are, it wasn’t easy. That’s precisely why our work with school communities focuses on empowering young people with essential skills to set them up for a lifetime of healthy connections.

Today, our founder .intimacy was invited to speak to Year 8 students at German Swiss International School on “Navigating Romantic Thoughts and Feelings”! 💖

We’re passionate about empowering with the skills to build healthy relationships. This session covered understanding and managing romantic feelings, with insights for experiences woven throughout. We received so many thoughtful questions during the Q&A, including handling rejection and persistent interest online and offline. 📲🫶

Thanks for having us, GSIS! It was wonderful to support such a thoughtful and engaged group!

05/05/2025

Our Event Recap with De Kai: AI & Intimacy! 🤖❤️

• AI expert De Kai urges a nuanced, not fear-based, approach.
• Many use AI for emotional support & deeper connections (backed by studies!).
• Cultural attitudes vary (Asia more open).
• Can AI challenge us like real relationships? AI acting as a coach is a solution!
• Ethical training for AI trainers is crucial (but facing cuts 😥).

Thanks to De Kai for sharing your knowledge with us 🙏His forthcoming book “Raising AI” will be released June 3rd!

🔗 Sign up to our to mailing list to join our next gathering: https://lnk.bio/foxworthinstitute?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeU9UJLvd4Xn-_m7JTxh1tE3cTbzvXVtikDNl_lVj55lkoTGZtECarBX27QHA_aem_SxMfMOtGoJMBEk1lDK-suQ

Hosted by our founder Mary Foxworth at Soho House Hong Kong

17/04/2025

How will artificial intelligence shape the future of romantic relationships?

Join our next Intimate Conversations gathering at Soho House Hong Kong to explore how AI could transform our experiences of intimacy.

This engaging conversation with AI Professor De Kai and founder Mary Foxworth will include an interactive Q&A session, allowing you to ask your questions and share your thoughts.

➡️ When: Weds April 23 | 6:30-8:30PM
➡️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/ai-the-evolution-of-intimacy-tickets-1320755949599?aff=oddtdtcreator
✅ Earlybird 10% discount until Fri April 18

We look forward to welcoming you 🫶

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Intimate Conversations is a thematic series from Foxworth Institute designed to explore the art and science of intimacy and build our community through genuine human connections.

08/04/2025

We are thrilled to share the publication of our first article in Tatler by our founder Mary Foxworth. In this piece, we explore the manosphere and its dangers while offering guidance for parents, guardians, and educators on how to protect adolescents from online misogyny, inspired by the Netflix series Adolescence.

To enhance this guidance, we are excited to offer a free PDF guide for parents and guardians (or anyone interested to learn more) with more information and strategies to safeguard adolescents from online misogyny and foster important conversations.

This knowledge sharing supports our mission to bridge knowledge gaps in sexual health and wellness education, build healthy relationships and a stronger culture of consent - now and for the future.

✅ Receive your free "Guide for Parents & Guardians: Protecting Adolescents from Online Misogyny and the Manosphere" by signing up to our mailing list here: https://6c013de0.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFAOqrRHskmrkNu52ykAVVHNnjrcuRGEUYFvL4eSmea0HRFrondnwyNJ1L8JygsX2N5FTC6oKw1uELz_A0GB4CAl74nJkOPGpGs0718PkaD5QB7FZx9J189nVVJqFKcEUyBUgb_uAaTnoM_i0U3hRiCwH42W0-VjW1Bl-oorhK5PIMTePEpzL10uTySEpO8RodWFGl6Bb-wvpr

➡️ For more information, resources, or personalised guidance on supporting young people in navigating relationships, identity, and online misogyny specific to your home or school please feel free to contact us.

Full article here: https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/impact/adolescence-netflix-how-we-can-combat-online-misogyny

14/01/2025

FULLY BOOKED 🌹 You are invited to join this special Intimate Conversations delving into the art of poetry, presented by FOXWORTH INSTITUTE in collaboration with Peel Street Poets hosted by our founder Mary Foxworth at our venue Soho House Hong Kong 🌹

We invite readers to share published poetry that explores the theme of intimacy, alongside original pieces inspired by those selections. Our open mic segment invites you to share either original or published creations.🎤

Join us to immerse yourself in the magic of words, whether as a listener or a reader. To join as a listener or reader, please DM or contact us via WhatsApp Business +852 6014 3563 by Thursday, January 23. This is an inclusive event and spaces are limited.🤝

DETAILS

🌹 Saturday 25 January
🌹 Soho House Hong Kong
🌹 6:30-9PM

We look forward to welcoming you.🥂

Poster Art: 🎨 commission by Mysticus Balatro

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