The Hook Up

Kink. Fetish. BDSM. Delve into the world of non-vanilla sex with kink educator, mistress and slave Aleni DV8. We ask psychologist Georgina Whelan about where kinks come from take a look at fetish in pop culture with writer Dr Lauren Rosewarne.

Does the idea of a dating sober give you the shakes? We ask relationship counsellor Melissa Ferrari about what to do when two people party differently. And Comedian Corey White reflects on navigating relationships as an ice addict.

Ever sent a nude to the wrong person? We get some tips for safe(r) sexting with online security expert Troy Hunt. Comedian Demi Lardner critiques dick pic techniques and what to do if you're being threatened with revenge porn with La Trobe's Dr Nicola Henry.

Can you really get herpes from a toilet seat? Or fall pregnant during your period? Dr Deborah Bateson from Family Planning NSW talks avoiding babies. And how NOT to get an STI screening with Aunty Donna's Mark Samual Bonanno.

What happens when a sugar baby falls for her client? And how do sex workers navigate their relationships? Comedian and stripper Nicole Henriksen, #facesofprostitution creator Tilly Lawless and CEO sex worker Cameron Cox with personal stories of their industry and love lives.

Comedian Luke McGregor from ABC TV's Luke Warm Sex on overcoming his fear of doing it and counsellor Kate Lloyd from Relationships Australia on why we need to start embracing anxiety.

Boning can be a hazardous activity, so we're talking about accidental sex injuries. We hear from an ER doctor about what really goes on late at night, comedian Joel Creasey talks mishaps in group sex and Joy's Dean Beck tells us about Lend a Hand.

When reality doesn't deliver on the sexual fireworks we're hoping for. Comedian Ryan Good shares the worst magazine sex tips of all time and porn performer Lucie Bee takes us behind the scenes of her work. Sexologist Dr Nikki Goldstein gives us tips on talking to your partner about performance anxiety with comedian Jen Carnovale.

What's the etiquette of a one night stand? Sex therapist Jacqueline Hellyer and comedian Corey White question the rulebook, Hannah confesses the ridiculous lie she told a fling and how to tell someone you have an STI.

On the most romantic day of the year, we talk about sex with the most important person: you. Sex toy designer Victoria Cullen shares her tips for choosing the perfect device and OMGYes founders tell us the secrets they have uncovered in their research on the female orgasm.

From profile pics to online lurking; how do you handle the tricky world of digital love? This week we're looking at how to get the most out of dating apps and dealing with relationships online. Whether you're looking for something serious or some casual fun, we have a team of experts at the ready to impart some solid advice on putting yourself out there in digital form.

'The Hook Up is all about relationships... And f-cking! Hosted by Hannah Reilly, it's like sex-ed but good. This week we hang out with sexologist Tanya Koens and comedian Rhys Nicholson to talk about 'first times'.