The Hook Up

Come Curious aka Florence and Reed - are two queens from the UK who talk about sex in all it’s weird, messy, wonderfulness with absolutely no filter, and no censor. In this episode, from farting during sex, to dealing with shit during anal, they answer all your questions about the awkward stuff you’re too scared to ask.  Plus, they’ve got some great advice - on how to become more confident in the...

Do you get nervous saying I love you for the first time? Or are you chill and can shout it from the rooftops? In this episode, we find out the right time to be vulnerable and say those three words. And what you should do if they don’t say it back. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup

Ever wondered if there are any benefits to being circumcised? In this episode, you’ll hear why some people are deciding to get the snip. And we find out if being cut/uncut has any impact on your sex life.  For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup

If you’re smart, good looking, have a great job, and just killing it at life - you should have heaps of matches on dating apps, right? Well not exactly...  We investigate why some successful people are changing their profiles and minimising themselves to get more likes. Plus, we chat to author and researcher Lisa Portolan who's done some really interesting research on dating app swiping habits. Fo...

Would you be chill with dating someone who votes differently to you? Or are someone’s political views a deal breaker? In this episode, we work out how to chat politics with your partner if you keep arguing about it. Plus, you’ll hear from ex-Bachie contestant and Labor staffer Alisha Aitken Radburn about what she learnt from her relationship with her young Liberal ex. For questions or topic sugges...

Is your sex drive completely different to your partners? When your libidos are out of whack, you might feel rejected, insecure and worried about whether or not you’re right for each other.  In this episode, we hear your stories, find out if you can change your sex drive, and get some expert advice from sex therapist Tanya Koens on how to find that balance in your relationship. For questions or top...

The ick is such a huge phenomenon on TikTok and some of them are piss-yourself-funny.  But now it kinda feels like we’re so ick obsessed, *simply existing* is an ick. So have we taken it too far?  We’re gonna find out from the King of TikTok icks, British lads SHXTS n GIGS and talk to an expert to see if there’s any coming back once you’ve caught it. For questions or topic suggestions email thehoo...

You’ve probably heard of endometriosis, but adeno is what we’re calling endo’s lesser known evil cousin. It’s a hell of a chronic illness, and for Adenomyosis Awareness Month we’re bringing you up to speed on what it is, why it often gets confused with endo, and how to cure it. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triple...

Whether it’s in porn, social media, or TV, there’s only one type of vulva we see - it’s neat, small, symmetrical and there’s no flaps. And… it can make you feel super insecure if ya pusswa don’t look like that! In this episode, we chat to Ellie from Comfortable In My Skin, Christine Yahya from Pink Bits and find out what a ‘normal’ vulva looks like and how to embrace/ love your cooch. For question...

Ok so peens are all over our screens at the moment - Euphoria, Sex/Life, Minx etc, and as usual there's been a lot of hype around these big dicks. But when it comes to doing the deed, do people really care about size? For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup

It’s something loads of people struggle with - and we want you to know that you’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken if you can’t. In this episode we find out why some of us never orgasm, how to work through the anxiety around climaxing and take the pressure off. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejtheho...

If you’re seeing someone right now and it’s definitely more than friends with benefits, but you’re not in a committed relationship - you might be in a situationship.  It’s the grey area of dating, and sometimes it can be really confusing! In this episode: how to tell if you’re in one, when you should break it off and digital creator Helen Chik chats to us about her experience. For questions or top...

Nearly half of you told us you LOVE a finger in the bum during sex!  So we’re going to find everything you need to know about how to do it properly - and why for guys or people with prostates, it might be the best orgasm you ever have. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup

Did you just figure out your sexuality? TikTok and lockdown fast tracked a queer awakening for a lot of you - so if you’re working through this new found identity and need some fairy godmother guidance, we plucked two icons from the LGBT+ community - comedian Alright Hey! and content maker Kath Ebbs to share their wisdom.  For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @tri...

You’ve probably seen her in your feed before, Drew Afualo is queen misogynist slayer. She’s blowing up on TikTok with 6.3 million followers - people either love her or hate her.  In this bonus episode - Drew lets us know what she thinks about the haters (hint she dgaf), why she does what she does, and what it means to her to be inspiring a generation of women. For questions or topic suggestions em...

Yes it's got major plot holes, yes it's probably gonna take another two years for a new season, but after that finale - there's so much we need to unpack. As one of the most popular shows in the past decade, Euphoria is definitely having a huge cultural impact. So what can we learn about the way it portrays sex, toxic relationships, addiction and cheating? And is it a show that young people actual...

Kyle Prue is a comedian, actor, author and TikTok’s ultimate pick me. His how to piss off men videos have millions of views and people are either obsessed with him or like he says “want me dead,” so why are they so triggering? In this episode - Kyle chats to Dee about why you should use his lines on first dates and why we should rethink what we consider feminine and masculine.  For questions or to...

From The Tinder Swindler, to West Elm Caleb, Kanye West and Julia Fox, everyone's talking about love bombing right now. So what exactly is it? And what's the difference between someone genuinely being into you and someone who's toxic? In this episode we've got everything you need to know about love bombing. If you need support contact: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732Lifeline: 13 11 14QLife: 1800 184 52...

Love Bites is exactly that. Bite-sized love stories.  A mini series where we share some of your rom-com worthy love stories! In this episode, turns out there’s only love stories on Chatroulette, not dicks. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup

Reckon your best friend is your soulmate/love of your life/your ride or die? Why not spend the rest of your life doing all the classic relationshipy things together? That's what April Lee and Renee Wong are doing and it's going viral on TikTok. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup

Not keen anymore? We're here to put an end to the slow ghost, excuses and breadcrumbing. In this episode - Georgia Hassarati from Too Hot To Handle shares why she finds it so hard to be straight up and honest. And Sex Coach Georgia Grace has a template you can use if you don't know how to reply to that 'when can we catch up?' text. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or d...

Hot Vax Summer is *kinda* a go! So if you're going on your first date in ages and you're anxious about it, don't worry we've got you. In this episode - you'll get some great advice from MAFS dating expert Mel Schilling and triple j's own Hobba and Hing with some killer convo starters. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com...

Ever wondered what goes down at a sex party? Well strap in, because in this episode Nat takes you to a sex club. Plus you’ll find out everything you need to know if you’re keen to go solo or with a partner.

Hot Vax Summer is finally here but turns out it might not be as slutty as we expected. In this episode, why young people are over casual sex and how to have a *great* one night stand.

Did you know we’re the most rejected generation ever? And research shows the emotional pain we feel from rejection is the same as physical pain.  In this special bonus episode, Nat chats to world renowned Psychologist Dr Guy Winch about the science of rejection, plus how to cope and heal from heartbreak.