The Sex, Lies & Love Project.

Today I had the privilege to be with Victoria Wiegleb PGc delivering at Derby County Cricket Club representing The Cricket Regulator.

We spoke with coaches from the Tier One and Tier Two women’s game about social media and online abuse. We discussed moving beyond awareness towards accountability and action. As part of this commitment, we will be delivering dedicated sessions designed to challenge and confront this issue. Educating, supporting and protecting everyone in the game.

At a time when women’s sport is thriving, it’s heartbreaking to see that targeted abuse rises. By opening these conversations and building understanding, we’re taking real steps to reduce harm and ensure the online environment reflects the respect and inclusivity players deserve.

🏏Today I had the privilege to be with Victoria Wiegleb PGc delivering at Derby County Cricket Club representing The Cricket Regulator.

We spoke with coaches from the Tier One and Tier Two women’s game about social media and online abuse. We discussed moving beyond awareness towards accountability and action. As part of this commitment, we will be delivering dedicated sessions designed to challenge and confront this issue. Educating, supporting and protecting everyone in the game.

At a time when women’s sport is thriving, it’s heartbreaking to see that targeted abuse rises. By opening these conversations and building understanding, we’re taking real steps to reduce harm and ensure the online environment reflects the respect and inclusivity players deserve.

⚡️⚽️ Incredible energy brought to the session by U18’s // scholars yesterday…

We explored the influence of online explicit content on s*x and consent, the laws around image sharing, & the growing risks of exploitation and s*xtortion online.

The players were engaging, asking valuable questions around boundaries & consent, showing real respect while still having a good laugh.

We also recently delivered ‘Parenting in a Digital World’ online webinar for parents of players across all age groups, (well received!)🙌🏼.

Great to see Birmingham City FC taking a holistic approach to safeguarding their academy players on and off the pitch.

⚽️ Aston Villa FC thanks for having us as part of the Premier League Life Skills programme with your academy players.

We had important conversations around online exploitation, especially with the growing issue of s*xtortion targeting footballers.
With the U21s and U18s, we discussed how online influences such as po*******hy and social media can shape ideas of s*x, respect, and relationships, and the importance of the laws of online content with their transition to adulthood.

U16’s, we reflected on what they see, say, and share online, and how their digital footprint can affect both their future careers in football, as well as their personal safety.

Everyone was encouraged to think about how to avoid making permanent decisions from temporary places.

Look forward to returning soon for more workshops with the U15s to U11s, all focused on online safety, “Banter!” & respect 💻🛡️.


Libby Flenley

📣 Day Two Ready for our whole school community voice on RSE at 🙌🏼💫

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Admittedly a selfie from July, taken in a tiny booth near Euston Station in 28-degree heat, just before online training, squeezed between multiple schools visits, and travels up and down the UK. A pretty typical week for The Project! 🤪 (But i wouldn’t have it any other way! I love it 🫶).

I wanted to pop on and say a quick hello, and to share some gratitude for where the project is at.

It’s been a rewarding time of growth, new clients, collaborations, and moving into new spaces 💫.
I haven’t been the best at prioritising sharing on socials, (a shame because we are doing some very exciting things!) But I can’t wait to share more updates soon, and I WILL get better at posting them here 😅!

It’s sad that the issues we discuss continue to rise, which is reflected in the growing demand for the project and those similar. But I hope we keep bringing energy to empower people to recognise and challenge them.

Thanks for the support this year! ✌🏼

Libby Flenley

⚽️ Proud to be at Leeds United F.C. running workshops for academy players as part of our new space on the Premier League Life Skills programme 🙌🏼.

An incredible Welcome Day organised by the club. A great community feel, and a true investment in their players.

As The SLL Project, we delivered:
U16 - U14: Online Awareness, Exploitation, and Laws on Image Sharing
U13: Offside: Banter Gone Too Far!

Players showed fantastic energy and engagement throughout. Interactive sessions, plenty of laughs, while still focusing on the importance of these topics. Not only for their personal safety, but also for their development and future careers in football. 🏆

Looking forward to returning to Leeds United soon, & excited for the season ahead!