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The Hook Up
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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Episodes
BONUS: lessons of love with Clementine Ford 22.11.2021 23:12
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.
How to have the condom convo 15.11.2021 24:05
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: a stranger on a train 11.11.2021 6:37
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.
Does height really matter? 08.11.2021 17:45
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.
What is ethical non-monogamy? And is it for me? 01.11.2021 31:00
More and more people are looking for alternatives to monogamy. But going open isn't for everyone.
BONUS: Bachelorette Brooke Blurton on sexual fluidity and making history 28.10.2021 15:05
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.
Foot fetishes: why so many people are hot for feet 25.10.2021 14:38
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: This one time at Christian camp 21.10.2021 7:25
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.
When antidepressants break your sex drive 18.10.2021 17:41
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: Letters of Love 14.10.2021 6:03
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…
Is coming out outdated? 11.10.2021 28:50
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: Flight of Destiny 07.10.2021 0:22
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.
Stonewalling: how to deal with the silent treatment 04.10.2021 21:38
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
Am I good in bed? 27.09.2021 23:56
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.
BONUS: How your parents screwed your love life (and how to fix it) 23.09.2021 31:35
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.
Choking during sex: can it ever be safe? 20.09.2021 21:59
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...
What to do if your partner doesn't want the jab 13.09.2021 17:34
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.
Vaginismus: when your vag says nope! 06.09.2021 26:10
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.
Do you have to love yourself before you can love someone else? 30.08.2021 22:30
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.”
How to cope with a dry spell 23.08.2021 26:14
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.
What are ‘daddy/mummy issues’? 16.08.2021 28:06
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.
What to do if your partner’s friends are bad for them 09.08.2021 24:34
Are your partner's mates a bad influence on them? Maybe they encourage them to do drugs when they're trying to stay sober, or maybe they're manipulative and toxic and it's impacting your relationship. Here's how to navigate that shitty situation and chat to your partner about it. This podcast talks about mental health issues, if you need help call Lifeline: 13 11 14
How body image insecurities are affecting men’s sex lives 02.08.2021 31:39
Pressure from social media is impacting how people feel about their bodies. But it's still a convo that's hard for a lot of guys to talk about. So in this episode, you'll hear the stories of three men and the journeys they've been on when it comes to their body image, dating and sex. Panel: Will Cook - Butterfly Foundation ambassador, Luke Currie-Richardson - storyteller, Rudy-Lee Taurua - comedia...
“Selfish lovers”: Should you be reciprocating in sex? 26.07.2021 15:51
If someone goes down on you, do you have to give them head back? All's fair in love, but maybe not when it comes to sex. We look at reciprocation, 'selfish lovers' and how you can run into trouble expecting your partner to return sexual favours.
How to find your money match 19.07.2021 16:43
Would you choose not to date someone because of how they spend their money? Research shows clashes over cash are a major reason people break up. So in this episode, how to have the awkward convo about dosh. Guests: Queenie Tan, Finance educator @investwithqueenieGlen Hosking, Psychologist
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