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You made it to part three of our podcast mini-series on consent. On this episode you’ll find out how to navigate consent when alcohol is involved and dominatrix Mistress Tokyo will teach us how consent works in BDSM. We continue our conversation with sex therapist Tanya Koens and psychologist Dr Stephen Andrew. And you’ll hear from singer Tia Gostelow - who also happens to be a passionate consent...

This is part two of our podcast mini-series on consent. On this podcast, we look at what enthusiastic consent is and how you can apply it in the bedroom. You’ll hear from sex therapist Tanya Koens about how we define consent, psychologist Dr Stephen Andrew on why some might think they have consent when they don’t and Dr Nikki Goldstein on how and when you can change your mind, and why some people...

Welcome to part one of our podcast mini-series on the C word. Yep, we're talking about consent. We’ve been told it’s as simple as making a cup of tea, so why are so many people so confused about it? We’re getting into every aspect of consent in this mini-series. On this podcast, you’ll learn how to apply consent when meeting new people at the bar or online, and get some consensual pick up tips. An...

Have you ever had a partner who insists everything needs to be super tidy? Imagine every time you’d catch up with them, they feel the need to clean. You, sitting in the bathroom having a chat while they’re cleaning the shower… Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can have a real effect on your relationships. You’ll hear from a psych on how you can work through dating with OCD, from Alex, a speaker from B...

How much do you know about Hepatitis C? Up until recently the medication to treat people with Hep C had a lot of side effects, but recent medical advances have made Hep C really easy to get rid of - especially now the government is helping to pay for the medication. While it’s not technically and STI, it can be transmitted during sex. Featuring Professor Greg Dore from the Kirby Institute . More i...

If you’re a big music lover, or a movie buff, how do you deal when your partner doesn’t share your taste? Is it a dealbreaker for you? You’ll hear from relationships therapist Amanda Lambros on how you can reconcile your differences and Junkee music writer Jared Richards on when he dated someone who's cultural tastes just didn't match.

Robert Yang is a game designer from New York, a lot of his games focus on gay sex in pretty full on ways. So full on, he’s been constantly banned from the Steam online game store and Twitch, the livestreaming game platform. Nat also checks out his game 'Ruck Me', a game about AFL and homosexuality.

You might not think about them at all, but some people are kinda obsessed with them. On the podcast you’ll hear a little about foreskin fetish with a sex therapist Cat O'Dowd and you’ll also find out why it’s so important to keep it clean (among other things) with Dr Brad.

Have you noticed that certain people smell REALLY attractive? And that certain scents can get you all kinds of excited? You’ll hear from Dr Brad on if you can change the way you smell, a Cat O'Dowd on smells as fetishes, and a Professor Mark Elgar who specialises in evolutionary biology will tell us how (and if!) pheromones work.

According to the What’s Up In Your World survey, 1 in 3 of you have a side hustle. And for some, that side hustle could be sex work. So if you’re thinking about doing sex on the side, what are the dangers and what do you need to think about? Hear from sex worker Lucie Bee , Jules Kim, CEO of the Scarlet Alliance , the national sex worker advocacy and support group, and Cameron Hart , a guy who wor...

Are you a bisexual guy? Chances are, you haven’t told many people, if anyone at all. According to the What’s Up In Your World survey, only 40% of bi guys have come out, compared to 83 per cent of gay men and 48 per cent of bi women. While coming out isn’t everything, it begs the question, why are bisexual men staying in the closet?

triple j’s What’s Up In Your World survey found that 61 per cent of you have sent a naked selfie, but that’s not all sexting can be. Sexting can be a photo, a video, anything that’s sexually provocative. So, how can you sext safely? We’re joined by sex therapist Chantelle Otten and Ally Oliver-Perham, Project Manager at the Victorian Women’s Trust, and Co-Founder of Rosie.org.au.

We all know it’s a woman’s right to choose what she wants to do with her body, but if you decide to have a kid from someone you hardly know, should you tell the father? Featuring: - Jenny Douglas, couples and family therapist, Relationships Australia NSW - Dr Batt Beard, philosopher, The Ethics Centre - Antonella Sanderson, Principal Solicitor, Family Law Matters

Having a thing for nipples is one thing… but if you’re sucking on the nipples of someone who’s producing milk, you might get a bit of a surprise… and even get a taste for it… Featuring sex therapist Giverny Lewis .

It affects 12-18 percent of women of reproductive age, but it isn’t so easy to diagnose cause not everyone has the same symptoms. On the podcast you’ll find out what polycystic ovary syndrome is, how can it affect you, and what can you do about it. Featuring Dr Sonia Davison from Jean Hailes Health for Women .

Recently, 19 year old Chicago boy Fredy Alanis made news as a selfie he posted of him in hospital after attempting to suck a ten inch penis went viral… It turned out his airway was ruptured... So on the podcast, you’ll find out how you can deep throat without sending yourself or your partner to the ER. Featuring sex therapist Tanya Koens .

If you’re living with unrealistic expectations, it can play havoc with your enjoyment and performance…Find out how you can manage your expectations and enjoy yourself. We're joined by Dr Nikki Goldstein.

Can first loves last? On the podcast we’re talking about high school sweethearts, how you can make those relationships last, and what you might miss out on if your first love is your only love. Clinical psychologist Gemma Cribb will join you to talk about how you might be able to get over those first relationships humps.

It’s a substance that’s pretty popular on dancefloors and is known to be a go-to drug for men during sex with other men as it relaxes muscles in the body. And while it’s illegal to sell, supply or inhale products containing amyl, it can be still sold online or in sex shops as room deodoriser or video head cleaner, but the government body - the TGA - wants to change that and further restrict the sa...

Spencer Tunick is a New York photographer, famous, or perhaps infamous for his mass nude photo shoots in public spaces. He’s in Australia right now for his latest installation Return Of The Nude. He gets volunteers to pose naked with each other and this time round, Nat was one of them. On the podcast you’ll hear from the man himself, hear what happened when Nat got naked with hundreds of strangers...

What’s sex and dating like when you’re Jewish? Well it can be a bit complicated. You'll hear from a Rabbi to tell us the ins and outs of Jewish dating, and how you can reconcile being gay and Jewish. You'll also hear from a young woman who was raised as a Modern Orthodox Jew, but then came up against some challenges when dating outside of her faith.

If you haven’t heard of it, you may have done it. It’s masturbating before a stressful situation. This could be a date or a big day at work. Men and women do it, but sometimes for different reasons. You'll hear from people who swear by it, and a sexologist will walk us through the benefits it can have.

It’s thirst-trapping but for lifestyle, image-crafting for your crush. It’s what Jay Gatsby did to attract the attention of his love Daisy, throwing huge lavish parties and living a grand life in the hopes she might notice. Some might say all modern social media is this to an extent. But does it work? You’ll hear from a relationships expert on what the best way forward is, and from a few self-conf...

Plenty of people change their name after getting married, but it can be a divisive thing. Would you change your name when you get married? Changing your surname has long been expected of women, but things have been changing. On the podcast you’ll hear why people are so connected to their last names, and you’ll also from a sex and relationships therapist on how you can negotiate the situation with...

About 3 per cent of Australians live with bipolar disorder. It’s a condition that makes it really hard to regulate your mood. You get depressive episodes and high energy mania. It can make dating and maintaining relationships really difficult, both for the person with bipolar, and their partner. On the podcast, you’ll hear from Professor Greg Murray , a clinical psychologist who specialises in bip...