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We all know sex is considered to be one of the best stress relievers out there, but it can also be a major cockblock when you're too stressed to even get in the mood. We chat with sex therapist Lauren White to unpack why it happens, how to talk about it and some tips for you and your partner to get out of your heads... and into your bed.

Do you reckon it’s a dog move to sleep with your best mate’s ex? The age-old Bro/Girl Code is thought to be an uncrossable line, but why? We hear from listeners who have been on different sides of the debate and chat with sex therapist Jacqueline Hellyer to decide if it's ever OK to break the Bro Code, and how to have that conversation if you do.

When was the last time you had a sexual health check? If you have to think hard about your answer, it might be time to make an appointment. Sexual health expert Dr Vincent Cornelisse joins Nat to answer all your burning questions about chlamydia... what to look for, how to prevent it, and what to do if you find out you have it.

Ever felt like one relationship isn’t quite enough for you? You’re not alone. In this special bumper episode, we answer all your qus about consensual non-monogamy — that is, having multiple relationships and everyone being consenting and cool with it. How to open your relationship, how to get started, how to deal with jealousy and more.

Have you ever thought about starting a business, writing a song, or collaborating creatively with your partner? It can be a dream, but it can also be a nightmare. Nat chats with one couple who's been making it work for more than a decade with their business Taste Creative, and Relationships Australia's Elisabeth Shaw drops in to take a good look at how to make stuff with the person you love... wit...

You should never feel ashamed to have sex, but if you grew up being told sex was sinful or wrong, you might still be shouldering a lot of guilt when you have it. Sex therapist Cat O Dowd joins Nat to unpack where those feelings come from and how to deprogram all that shame to enjoy sex without feeling like you're doing something wrong.

This Easter, we're all about eggs ... and we don't just mean the chocolate ones. We dive deep into the oviposition kink — a fetish where you're really into the idea of having eggs laid inside of you — and chat with the creator of an ovipositor sex toy to learn where the appeal comes from and what it feels like to have an 'alien' lay eggs inside your bits.

Sex writer and SBS Viceland's Slutever creator Karley Sciortino proudly owns her sluthood. After more than 10 years covering sex for Vogue and Vice, she's got some real insights into the state of modern sex and pursuing guilt-free pleasure. Karley and Nat sit down, sexplorer to sexplorer, to chat about how to embrace your sexuality and truly own being a slut.

Do you have a type when it comes to dating? Most of us seem to, but maybe it's not always a good thing... We take a look at why people have types and whether we should break out of our usual types every now and then to meet someone completely different.

By now you've probably heard of catfishing — the online practice where someone lures you into a relationship by creating a fake online persona or pretending to be someone else. In response to the tragic catfishing case involving Home and Away actor Lincoln Lewis, we look at the ongoing effects of catfishing, how to protect yourself online and how to catch a catfish in the act.

First dates are already pretty awkward ... so imagine having one onstage in front of an audience of strangers. That’s the premise of comedian Bron Batten’s show Onstage Dating, which has been running as part of the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. We take a look into the weird and wonderful world of first dates and find out what it's like to go on more than 100 dates in front of a gaw...

While hook up culture has lots of people screwing whoever they match with — and power to 'em — there's a whole bunch of people who need some emotional connection to feel turned on. The word for it is demisexual. We look into what it means, why it's popping up everywhere and where demis actually fit on the broad spectrum of sexuality.

We absolutely froth over a sexy voice, but have you ever thought about why? We dig into that and what actually makes a sexy voice, plus we'll hear from one of Australia's sexist voices to find out how she uses it to her advantage in the bedroom.

They say f*** the haters, but maybe that’s your thing... It makes sense to bond over common interests, but it also feels so damn good to connect over people and things you just can't stand. We take a look at why a good bitch sesh is such a great bonding exercise, and dating app Hater — which matches people over their mutual hatred — to suss out whether it's actually a good basis for a relationship...

It’s pretty common to be allergic to bees or dust or peanuts, but what happens when you’re allergic to cum? Allergies to latex, lubes and even each other’s fluids can really put the brakes on your sexy times, so we look at strategies for dealing and staying safe.

Dating already seems complicated enough, right? But if you’re transgender, hooking up can be a whole world more difficult — and even dangerous. To celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility, we’re looking into the challenges trans and gender non conforming people can face when dating, plus how to tackle those challenges to have great love and sex.

We all want sex to hurt so good, but what do you do when it just plain hurts? For heaps of people, bodily issues like endometriosis or vaginismus, or even stress and anxiety can leave you feeling like sex is always going to suck. But it doesn't have to — we're looking at how to turn pain into pleasure with sex therapist Tanya Koens and triple j Good Nights' own Bridget Hustwaite, who talks on how...

Is love really written in the stars? Or is astrology just a load of crap? Astrology is having a meme moment, but the question is why, and should you let the position of Venus determine your love life? Spiritual self-care coach Jerico Mandybur and social commentator Dr. Lauren Rosewarne help us understand what the horoscopes actually mean and whether they have any real value for dating.

It’s terrifying, right? How do you cross the line over from friends to more than friends? It’s pretty much the definition of awkward - but you know what they say: big risk, big reward. Psychologist Gemma Cribb helps with all the friendship dilemmas and meet a bunch of besties who made love work.

Aphrodisiacs are a concept that have persisted since ancient times… but is there much to them? This episode is all about aphrodisiacs: what they are, whether they work, what to avoid, and what to try out. We're consulting the experts on what kinds of foods can you eat to improve your sexual prowess and pleasure.

From sitting on cakes to bathing in baked beans.

You’ll hear about how to identify and escape this emotional manipulation.

A guided meditation to help get you in the mood.

If you've lost interest in sex due to stress or feeling too wired, mindfulness could help.

Are you bit over Tinder? Feel like breaking up with Bumble? You're not the only one.