What do you reckon emotional cheating is? And do you think it’s worse than physical cheating? In this episode, we get your hot takes, and chat to couples therapist Jill Dzardey about why people do it, and how to deal if you’re being emotionally cheated on.

What do you reckon emotional cheating is? And do you think it’s worse than physical cheating?  In this episode, we get your hot takes, and chat to couples therapist Jill Dzardey about why people do it, and how to deal if you’re being emotionally cheated on.

How To Spot Emotional Cheating In Your Relationship

Are you leaving the balls out of the bedroom routine? A lot of us simply don’t know how to handle them, so these pleasure plums end up just chillin’ behind the dick getting no love. In this episode, we give you some guidance on the gonads, so you can be a demon (in and around) the sack.

Ball Play 101

We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode!Sexologist Lauren French tells us how to deal with hectic UTIs, breathing for a better orgasm, how to move on from your ex's perfect dick, how to have sex after sexual trauma, and why some positions might hurt.

We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode! Sexologist Lauren French tells us how to deal with hectic UTIs, breathing for a better orgasm, how to move on from your ex's perfect dick, how to have sex after sexual trauma, and why some positions might hurt.

AMA With Sexologist Lauren French Part Two

We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode!Sexologist Lauren French tells us why we might avoid eye contact during sex, what to do if cum makes you physically sick, how to manage a healthy sex life when a partner is grieving, advice on squirting, and what to do if your dick is oversensitive in different sex positions.

We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode! Sexologist Lauren French tells us why we might avoid eye contact during sex, what to do if cum makes you physically sick, how to manage a healthy sex life when a partner is grieving, advice on squirting, and what to do if your dick is oversensitive in different sex positions.

AMA With Sexologist Lauren French Part One

Lie back on your leather couch coz it’s time to get therapised with one of the best in the biz. In this bonus ep, Therapy Gecko chats about his therapeutic journey, from streaming on Reddit in his mum’s basement to having 2.5 million followers on TikTok and now doing a world tour. Plus Geck interns Dee and Pip learn the art of listening and hearing people’s deepest secrets. *just in case the gecko outfit didn’t give it away, he’s not a real therapist btw.

Lie back on your leather couch coz it’s time to get therapised with one of the best in the biz.  In this bonus ep, Therapy Gecko chats about his therapeutic journey, from streaming on Reddit in his mum’s basement to having 2.5 million followers on TikTok and now doing a world tour.  Plus Geck interns Dee and Pip learn the art of listening and hearing people’s deepest secrets.  *just in case the gecko outfit didn’t give it away, he’s not a real therapist btw.

BONUS: Getting Therapy With Therapy Gecko 

Dudes - do you get nervous to shoot your shot, because you don’t want to come across as creepy?

Why Some Guys Are Scared To Make The First Move

Have you dated someone where you love each other so hard, but at the flip of a switch, you hate them? We investigate the rollercoaster of love-hate relationships and why you stay on the ride.

Love Me Hate Me But You Still Date Me

If you don’t know Pomara Fifth, hit play on this episode and get to know her. She’s part of the deadly new generation of indigenous drag queens in Australia who’s charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent has seen her on Rupaul’s Drag Race, Miss First Nations, and up on stage with Jess Mauboy at the Opera House.In this chat, we celebrate Pomara and hear her journey as an artist and how she incorporates her Aboriginal and Maori culture through her drag.

If you don’t know Pomara Fifth, hit play on this episode and get to know her. She’s part of the deadly new generation of indigenous drag queens in Australia who’s charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent has seen her on Rupaul’s Drag Race, Miss First Nations, and up on stage with Jess Mauboy at the Opera House. In this chat, we celebrate Pomara and hear her journey as an artist and how she incorporates her Aboriginal and Maori culture through her drag.

BONUS: Pomara Fifth on Indigenous Culture In Drag

Did you know nipple orgasms are a thing? 👀 We didn’t, so we asked you about it and you told us nipple play is a huge part of your routine - so we find out how to lick, suck, clamp and suction our way to pure nipply pleasure (and how to get over our nip-securities).

Nipple Play: How To Have A Nipple Orgasm

We’ve all been there, when your mate is dating someone you just don’t vibe with. But is it ever your place to say something? We hear your hot takes and find out the best way to tell your friend that you don’t like their partner.

We’ve all been there, when your mate is dating someone you just don’t vibe with. But is it ever your place to say something?  We hear your hot takes and find out the best way to tell your friend that you don’t like their partner.

Should You Tell Your Friend Their Partner’s Kinda Shit?

The Hook Up is about love, sex and relationships. We answer your questions, learn things together, cry over heartbreak, normalise shit. With Dee Salmin and Pip Rasmussen, who will probably bitch about dating apps. New episode every Tuesday.

“On my thirtieth birthday I got engaged. Six months later I was single for the first time in almost ten years.” Presenter and podcaster Linda Marigliano was in the ‘perfect’ relationship, so why did she decide to end it?In this bonus ep, Dee chats to Linda about her struggle with perfectionism, people pleasing and how she finally learned how to love with boundaries.

“On my thirtieth birthday I got engaged. Six months later I was single for the first time in almost ten years.”  Presenter and podcaster Linda Marigliano was in the ‘perfect’ relationship, so why did she decide to end it? In this bonus ep, Dee chats to Linda about her struggle with perfectionism, people pleasing and how she finally learned how to love with boundaries.

 BONUS: Linda Marigliano on People Pleasing in Relationships

If you have a regular period cycle - ever wondered why you hate everyone a few days before you get your period? But some days you’re in a full on slay era? Ever wondered how many eggs you actually have? And how to tell when you’re ovulating? In this ep - we’ve got the ultimate masterclass on the menstrual cycle from Dr Theresa Larkin - everything you need to know about hormones, periods, and your follicular (slay) and luteal (flop) phases.

If you have a regular period cycle - ever wondered why you hate everyone a few days before you get your period? But some days you’re in a full on slay era?  Ever wondered how many eggs you actually have? And how to tell when you’re ovulating?  In this ep - we’ve got the ultimate masterclass on the menstrual cycle from Dr Theresa Larkin - everything you need to know about hormones, periods, and your follicular (slay) and luteal (flop) phases.

The Slay And Flop Era of Your Menstrual Cycle Explained

Dr Yves Rees is a trans non-binary writer, podcaster and historian who recently wrote a book about their experience transitioning - called All About Yves, Notes From a Transition. In this bonus ep, Yves spoke to Dee about when they first realised they were trans, their journey transitioning, finding their non-binary identity, navigating their sexuality and finding their community online.

Dr Yves Rees is a trans non-binary writer, podcaster and historian who recently wrote a book about their experience transitioning - called All About Yves, Notes From a Transition.  In this bonus ep, Yves spoke to Dee about when they first realised they were trans, their journey transitioning, finding their non-binary identity, navigating their sexuality and finding their community online.

BONUS: Dr Yves Rees On Their Journey Transitioning

If you think you might be trans, or if you’re starting to transition, what are the first steps to take on this journey?In this ep we get advice on some of the health and medical info you might need, as well as how to navigate your sex and dating life during this time. You’ll hear from trans writer Dr Yves Rees on their journey and discovering their non-binary identity during lockdown.

If you think you might be trans, or if you’re starting to transition, what are the first steps to take on this journey? In this ep we get advice on some of the health and medical info you might need, as well as how to navigate your sex and dating life during this time. You’ll hear from trans writer Dr Yves Rees on their journey and discovering their non-binary identity during lockdown.

What You Need To Know About Transitioning Gender

On a first date, if someone overshared about past trauma would you be put off by that? Or find that kind of vulnerability refreshing? We hear your hot takes on trauma dumping, why some people do it and how to share trauma without traumatising the person on the receiving end.

Is It Ok To Trauma Dump On The First Date?

In dating, should you trust people from the start? Or should trust be earned over time?We get full philosophical in this ep, hear your hot takes and get a psych’s professional opinion. And we’ll also find out how to build trust in a relationship and how to deal when it’s broken.

In dating, should you trust people from the start? Or should trust be earned over time? We get full philosophical in this ep, hear your hot takes and get a psych’s professional opinion.  And we’ll also find out how to build trust in a relationship and how to deal when it’s broken.

To Trust Or Not To Trust From Date #1 

We chat with singer, stand-up comedian, and Rupaul’s Drag Race royalty Monét X Change.

BONUS: All Things Drag With Monét X Change 

Ever feel like you’re inexperienced when it comes to dating, relationships, kissing or sex? If everyone around you is hooking up or falling in love, it can feel isolating, like you’re being left behind or that there’s something wrong with you.It’s a super common experience and we unpack why there’s nothing wrong with you, or hitting these milestones later in life.

Ever feel like you’re inexperienced when it comes to dating, relationships, kissing or sex? If everyone around you is hooking up or falling in love, it can feel isolating, like you’re being left behind or that there’s something wrong with you. It’s a super common experience and we unpack why there’s nothing wrong with you, or hitting these milestones later in life.

When You’re Worried About Being Inexperienced

Talking dirty can be SO hot! But if it’s something you’ve never really done before, it can be kinda awkward.In this episode, we get your hot tips and find out how to chat to your partner about what you like.

Talking dirty can be SO hot! But if it’s something you’ve never really done before, it can be kinda awkward. In this episode, we get your hot tips and find out how to chat to your partner about what you like.

How To Talk Dirty (Without Giving Yourself The Ick)

When you first start dating someone, you’re infatuated with them - you’ve got the rose-coloured glasses on and everything is just so passionate. For most of us, this starts to fade after a few months. But not everyone.In this episode we find out how to keep the honeymoon period going.

When you first start dating someone, you’re infatuated with them - you’ve got the rose-coloured glasses on and everything is just so passionate. For most of us, this starts to fade after a few months. But not everyone. In this episode we find out how to keep the honeymoon period going.

How To Keep The Honeymoon Phase Alive

Nat and team do a great job of talking about issues and questions that plenty of people are curious about but may not have a safe place to discuss. It’s interesting and informative and always presented in an educational and not leading or condescending way. It’s fun an empowering and the kind of content more young Australians should engage with!

Smart conversations about under discussed topics

Really like the diversity of topics discussed here. This has been very educational. - Listener in America

Informative

The Hook Up

It's Bisexual Visibility Day but bi+ people in relationships that look straight can feel totally unseen.

'Pick a side' - being bisexual in a 'straight relationship'

When you’re on a date, you’re usually sweating about what to say next. But do you ever think about what your body is saying?Body language can communicate a lot about yourself, and being able to better interpret it can tell you a lot about your date, their interest in the situation and how they’re receiving you.Body language expert Dr Louise Mahler joins Nat to break it down and help translate your moves.

When you’re on a date, you’re usually sweating about what to say next. But do you ever think about what your body is saying? Body language can communicate a lot about yourself, and being able to better interpret it can tell you a lot about your date, their interest in the situation and how they’re receiving you. Body language expert Dr Louise Mahler joins Nat to break it down and help translate your moves.

Making the right moves: body language for dating

There are so, so many dating apps out there, how do you know if you're on the right one?Even though Tinder is the big one, there are so many more places to pick up, and they all work a little differently.Nat takes you through what's out there, and which platforms you should be swiping right on.

There are so, so many dating apps out there, how do you know if you're on the right one? Even though Tinder is the big one, there are so many more places to pick up, and they all work a little differently. Nat takes you through what's out there, and which platforms you should be swiping right on.

More than Tinder: a guide to dating apps

Do you find yourself constantly falling for people who are bad for you? It can be a vicious cycle, but why do some of us keep going for people who aren’t good for us in the long run? Psychologist Stephen Andrew and family violence social worker Krysia Heron join Nat to discuss why we get stuck in these patterns, how to recognise it in yourself, and how to break the cycle once and for all.

Do you find yourself constantly falling for people who are bad for you? It can be a vicious cycle, but why do some of us keep going for people who aren’t good for us in the long run? Psychologist Stephen Andrew and family violence social worker Krysia Heron join Nat to discuss why we get stuck in these patterns, how to recognise it in yourself, and how to break the cycle once and for all.

Why we date people who are bad for us (and how to break the pattern)

How often do you hear people talk about having herpes? Pretty rarely hey? Which is weird because so many of us have it!So what's the deal? What are the different types? How do you prevent it? In this episode we answer ALL of your questions.

How often do you hear people talk about having herpes? Pretty rarely hey? Which is weird because so many of us have it! So what's the deal? What are the different types? How do you prevent it? In this episode we answer ALL of your questions.

Herpes 101

Ever thought it would be hot to be taken down? Tackled, wrestled to ground, grabbed and restrained? You might be into takedown bondage.It's a style of BDSM play that can be coupled with all sorts of roleplaying scenarios, from karate duels to staged kidnappings.But what does it look like? Well, it’s pretty damn intense.Nat invited Mistress Tokyo and bunny Anna to the ABC Studios to give her a demo.

Ever thought it would be hot to be taken down? Tackled, wrestled to ground, grabbed and restrained? You might be into takedown bondage. It's a style of BDSM play that can be coupled with all sorts of roleplaying scenarios, from karate duels to staged kidnappings. But what does it look like? Well, it’s pretty damn intense. Nat invited Mistress Tokyo and bunny Anna to the ABC Studios to give her a demo.

Tackled and tied up: the kinky art of takedown bondage

Does waiting to have sex lead to better relationships?It's a pretty ancient idea, but is there any truth behind it?We'll find out and you'll hear from Too Hot To Handle contestant Harry Jowsety

Does waiting to have sex lead to better relationships? It's a pretty ancient idea, but is there any truth behind it? We'll find out and you'll hear from Too Hot To Handle contestant Harry Jowsety

Should you have sex on the first date?

Do you reckon it’s OK to talk about your ex around your current partner? Exes can be a big part of what makes you who you are. But at what point can you say enough is enough? Psychosexual therapist Jacqueline Hellyet and psychologist and Director of Relationships Australia Elisabeth Shaw join Nat to chat about what's reasonable, what's not, and how to discuss the ex in a new relationship.

Do you reckon it’s OK to talk about your ex around your current partner? Exes can be a big part of what makes you who you are. But at what point can you say enough is enough? Psychosexual therapist Jacqueline Hellyet and psychologist and Director of Relationships Australia Elisabeth Shaw join Nat to chat about what's reasonable, what's not, and how to discuss the ex in a new relationship.

How to navigate the ex in a new relationship

We've just finished Porn Week on triple j, where we looked at what 15,000 of you told us about your porn habits in the What's Up In Your World survey. So this episode, we’re picking apart your most searched genres. Why are you so into lesbian porn, amateur and threesomes — and does watching porn of it mean you want it IRL?We get to the bottom of what your porn tastes say about you.

We've just finished Porn Week on triple j, where we looked at what 15,000 of you told us about your porn habits in the What's Up In Your World survey. So this episode, we’re picking apart your most searched genres. Why are you so into lesbian porn, amateur and threesomes — and does watching porn of it mean you want it IRL? We get to the bottom of what your porn tastes say about you.

What does your taste in porn say about you?

The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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