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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.

From being ghosted, dealing with heartbreak and falling in love for the first time. In this special episode, you’ll hear a softer side of writer and activist Clementine Ford as she shares the lessons she’s learnt about love.

Do you find it kind of awks to chat about condoms? Sometimes people will find any excuse to avoid them like: they’re too *big*, they're allergic, they can’t feel anything. Here’s how to have the condom convo and clap back at every excuse.

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, after chasing her gut feeling Jahkarli chats to a stranger on a train, what happens next some might call fate.

Do you care about someone’s height when you’re dating? There’s a lot of pressure in straight relationships for guys to be taller. Here’s how to embrace your height if you're a short king or a tall queen.

More and more people are looking for alternatives to monogamy. But going open isn't for everyone.

In this special episode Nat Tencic chats to Bachelorette Brooke Blurton about her sexuality, the importance of representation, and what exactly happened with G Flip.

Turns out a lot of people are turned on by feet. So if you want to know how they develop, or the basics of pedi-play.  Here’s everything you need to know about foot fetishes.

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, after being sent to a Christian youth camp Vanessa met the girl of her dreams but it had to be a secret.

Going on antidepressants can be life changing, but sometimes your sex drive can turn to shit. In this episode, how SSRIs and other medications affect your sexual performance and desire, how to find pleasure while being on meds and chat to your partner about it.  If you need support contact:  Lifeline: 13 11 14 QLife: 1800 184 527

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, listeners Adrian and Toria were pen pals who had never met, until years later they finally did…

Do you think coming out is an outdated concept? In this episode, we talk about what coming out means in 2021, whether you need to, and how to work out if, when and how you want to come out for yourself. If you need support contact: QLIFE - 1800 184 527

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, listeners Phoebe and Sasha end up on a flight together that changes the rest of their summer.

Do you know someone that’s completely shut down and shut you out before? Maybe after a fight, they became super distant and cold. It’s something called stonewalling, and in this episode, we’ll find out why some people do it and how to deal.  If you or someone you know needs support contact: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 QLIFE: 1800 184 527

Do you reckon you’re great at sex? New stats show we’re not as confident as we think.  So we’ll find out what makes someone *good* in bed.

Have you heard of attachment theory? It’s all about how your dating/relationship patterns were formed when you were a baby. In this bonus episode, find out your attachment style and how to change it.

A recent study showed that 40% of 18-29-year-olds surveyed had choked or been choked during sex.  Breath play can be really dangerous, so why are so many people doing it? In this episode, why it’s becoming more of a thing, and whether it can ever be done without risking serious consequences. This episode talks about sexual assault, if you need support contact: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 QLife: 180...

Medical experts say high vaccination rates are the only way we can open up and live with this virus. But dealing with a partner who's anti-vax or vax-hesitant can cause a lot of tension and sometimes even lead to a break up. In this episode, we hear your stories and get some great advice on how to talk to your loved ones about the vaccine.

Ever had pain trying to insert something into your pusswa? Like a tampon, finger or penis? Vaginismus is a painful but common condition where your vagina pretty much snaps shut.  We find out what causes it and how to treat it. For more information visit ginaapp.com.

Is loving yourself essential for a healthy and happy relationship?  We investigate those classic self-love self-help quotes. And Kota Banks tells us how to wake up every morning thinking “I’m it.”

Has it been a while since you last had sex? Going through a dry spell is totally normal but sometimes it can make you feel frustrated or unsexy. In this episode, we’ve got help for both our single and couple friends.

Are we really just adult versions of our parents repeating the same patterns? We find out what the terms 'daddy and mummy issues' really mean. And you'll learn how to change your attachment style if it's impacting your relationships.