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The Hook Up

Society EN ↓ 908 episodes

The Hook Up is about love, sex and relationships. We answer your questions, learn things together, cry over heartbreak and normalise shit. Every Tuesday Dee and Pip debate your dating dilemmas and hear your cooked stories. Every Thursday it's the sex ed you never had — we call on an expert to go deep and find answers with Dee.

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Author

triplej

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.abc.net.au

Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

Can You Create Sexual Chemistry If It’s Not There? 18.07.2024

A lot of you told us that you think you either have sexual chemistry with someone from the beginning or you don’t.  So if you’re dating/sleeping with someone and you feel like the spark just isn’t there, is it worth sticking around?  Sex coach Georgia Grace has A LOT to tell you.

What Actually Makes Sexual Chemistry? 16.07.2024

Is sexual chemistry a spark you can’t explain? Or pheromones? Banter? Or when you get along with someone intellectually/emotionally?  What actually is sexual chemistry???????

Are We Breaking Up With Dating Apps? 11.07.2024

We chat to author and academic Lisa Portolan about why everyone is ditching dating apps, sussing out whether there really is a secret ranking system scoring your profile, and if a new world-first code of conduct for dating apps could change them for the better.

The Ultimate Guide To Dating Apps 09.07.2024

We chat to seasoned app pro Outback Tom and hear all your tips, tricks, hacks and advice on how to decode dating apps.

What It Means To Be A Top/Bottom/Verse/Side 04.07.2024

Sometimes queer guys will label themselves a 'top', 'bottom', 'verse' or 'side' to describe the kinda sex they have, but what do they mean? In this ep we find out plus sex therapist Todd Baratz (@yourdiagnonsense) shares how he thinks these labels can be limiting.

Making Friends As An Adult w/ Two Broke Chicks 02.07.2024

Keen to make some new friends, but struggling to know how to do it?  In this special ep, we’re joined by soulmate besties and podcaster’s Sal and Al from Two Broke Chicks, who’ve written a whole book about Finding Your People. We get their advice on how to find your new crew and they answer some of your friendship dilemmas.  Catch Sal and Al on IG: @twobrokechicks

ICYMI: How To Talk Dirty (Without Giving Yourself The Ick) 27.06.2024

In case you missed it in your feeds last year, In this episode, we get your hot tips on how to dirty talk and get some advice on how to chat to your partner about what you like.

How To Deal With Bisexual Erasure 20.06.2024

We chat to psychologist Chris Cheers on how to navigate bi-erasure, whether it’s internalised or if you’re copping it from all angles

Has Your Bisexuality Been Invalidated? 18.06.2024

Why in 2024 are bisexuals still having to prove their existence as a legit sexuality? It’s called bi-erasure, and it’s a super common experience - in this ep we hear your stories.

How Porn Affects Us And Our Sex Lives 13.06.2024

Research shows on average people watch porn three years before they have their first sexual experience. So if porn is basically our sex education, how is it impacting the way we have sex? In this ep, Dee chats to educator Daniel Principe and sex researcher Giselle Woodley about the effect of porn, and if there’s a link to gendered violence.

What Is A 'Tradwife'? 11.06.2024

We deep dive into the world of tradwives with author, content creator and kinky historian Esme Louise James to find out whether this trend is a dangerous fantasy that no one can live up to.

How To Date In The Current Gender Violence Crisis 06.06.2024

You told us you're feeling confused, angry, scared and worried about the current gender violence crisis, so how do you even date right now? We chat to clinical psychologist and men's mental health expert Dr Zac Seidler about the important conversations we need to be having and how to have them. Support numbers: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 LIFELINE: 13 11 14

What To Ask On A First Date 04.06.2024

Struggling to know what to say on a first date? Whether you’re socially anxious and need some ice breakers, or you want to suss if this person is compatible and on the same page. We’ve put together the ultimate list of your favourite first date questions.

Could Your PMS Actually Be PMDD? 30.05.2024

If you feel extreme sadness, anxiety, irritability, breast tenderness and bloating before you get your period, you might have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a severe form of PMS and it can completely impact your work and relationships. In this episode Dr Theresa Larkin explains PMDD and what to do if you think you might have it.

What Is The 'Boy/Girl Sober' Movement? 28.05.2024

Taking a break from dating, sex and relationships? TikTok's calling it 'boy/girl sober' and it's become a huge trend to delete the apps, reset and go celibate. We find out why you're going sober and some of the benefits.

What To Do If You Can't Orgasm Without A Vibrator 23.05.2024

If you or your partner can only cum using sex toys and you're worried about it, well you shouldn't be. Sexologist Lauren French is here to tell you why, and what to do about it.

All The Creative Ways You First Learnt To Masturbate 21.05.2024

Did you ever experiment when you were first learning to get off? Maybe you used an electric toothbrush, humped a pillow or stuck your dick into an orange. There's a lot of shame around masturbation, so in this ep we're here to normalise your creative nut techniques.

How To Trust Again After You've Been Cheated On 16.05.2024

The impact of cheating can last for years, stopping you from trusting people even if they give you no reason to doubt them. 

Once A Cheater, Always A Cheater? 14.05.2024

Do you think if someone's cheated, they'll cheat again? Or can people change? We hash it out with your hot takes.

How To Know When You Should Break Up 09.05.2024

It’s hard to know when a relationship has run it’s course - so when there’s nothing really wrong or really right, how can you trust your gut on what to do?

When Should You Know They’re The One? 07.05.2024

How many years should you be in a relationship before knowing it’s going to be long term or for life? We get your hot takes on whether it's time wasted if you date without knowing what your future holds - or if time isn’t a good measurement at all.

Blake Pavey On Hard Launches, Cystic Fibrosis & Why You Shouldn't Date Comedians 02.05.2024

We catch up with comedian Blake Pavey to chat about how his girlfriend soft launched him, the awkward experience of getting his sperm checked and his advice to anyone thinking of dating a comedian (just don’t).

Should You Check Your Date's Following List? 30.04.2024

When you start seeing someone, do you suss who they’re following on their socials? We debate if lists full of insta baddies is a red flag, or if that's your insecurity talking.

Am I In A Codependent Relationship? 25.04.2024

Are you and your partner joined at hip, to the point where you can’t stand to be apart? Maybe you’re in the thick in the honeymoon stage or maybe you’re in a co-dependent relationship.  

To The Friend That Always Wants To Bring Their Partner… 23.04.2024

There's always a friend who wants to bring their partner to everything, but what are the rules around when it's ok and when it's crossing the line?

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