Live: The manosphere unpacked. Our experts answer your questions

If you're worried about the rise of the manosphere and the messages it's sending teenage boys and men about masculinity, relationships and their place in the world, you're not alone. It's a complex topic with no easy solution, so we've asked a panel of experts to join us to answer your questions.We'll be joined by developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey, Dr Zac Seidler from Movember and Genevieve Sheppard from Our Watch.Follow along live and submit your questions for our experts below.Tue 13 Oct 2026 at 10:47amTue 13 Oct 2026 at 10:47amHelplines and resourcesGiven the nature of the manosphere, it's likely that today may touch on some issues that are confronting and difficult.If you, or anyone you know, needs help, you can find support at each of the services below:Lifeline on 13 11 14Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36Headspace on 1800 650 8901800RESPECT, national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service on 1800 737 732MensLine on 1300 78 99 78Tue 13 Oct 2026 at 11:05amTue 13 Oct 2026 at 11:05amMeet our expertsBilly, Genevieve and Zac will be answering your questions. (Supplied)We're lucky enough to be joined by three experts today to cover off a few different areas linked to the manosphere.Dr Billy Garvey is a developmental paediatrician, researcher and author. He is the Founder of Guiding Growing Minds, a social enterprise bringing evidence-based child development science to communities and families across Australia. He's also the co-host of Pop Culture Parenting podcast.Genevieve Sheppard is a former teacher and currently holds the position of Principal Advisor, Respectful Relationships Education at Our Watch. For over a decade, she has supported governments, education systems and schools to embed evidence-based, whole-of-school approaches to preventing gender-based violence.Dr Zac Seidler is a clinical psychologist and leading researcher in men's mental health. He is Global Director of Men's Health Research at the Movember Institute of Men's Health and leads research focused on how masculinity, culture and social norms influence men's mental health and help-seeking behaviours.Tue 13 Oct 2026 at 10:44amTue 13 Oct 2026 at 10:44amHello and welcomeHi and thanks for joining us today.I'm Anna, and I'll be with you for the next few hours, along with my colleague Georgia.We want to hear from you. Our expert contributors have a wealth of knowledge across parenting, mental health, social media, respectful relationships, and more, and they're on call to answer your questions.Maybe you're curious about the language you've heard from your son, brother, or partner. Perhaps you'd like to know how to have a constructive conversation about online misogyny with a young person in your life. Or maybe you want to learn more about how social media algorithms present young men with toxic content.Submit your questions using the yellow button at the top of the page.