THE REAL SEX EDUCATION

Cheating – it's often seen as an unforgivable act, the most egregious sin to commit in a relationship and the end for many couples. But can one forgive the unforgivable? Accredited relationships therapist Cate Campbell and son Diggory discuss exactly what cheating is, why people do it and whether it truly has to be the end. Cate also outlines steps you can take in your relationship to prevent a si...

* TRIGGER WARNING * - Discussion of rape and sexual assault. If you've been affected by any issues brought up in this episode, please find links to support services below. Want your sex or relationship question answered by our accredited therapist Cate? You can send them into: -Our anonymous Google Forms:  https://forms.gle/HkCB68f11gDaCYLW7   -Our email: podcasts@hattrick.com -DMing us on Instagr...

In this episode, Diggory makes the case to his sex therapist mother Cate as to why you SHOULD sext and take nudes. Throughout they answer questions like: -      What is sexting? -      Which Emojs are best for sexting? -      What are the risks with sexting? -      What is revenge porn? -      How can we stay safe and sext? -      Is sexting cheating? -      Could sexting potentially lead to a rel...

Sex therapist Cate and son Diggory chat about what it's like to be compared to Otis and Jean Milburn from Netflix's Sex Education. We hear a bit more about what sex therapy entails before answering some questions from listeners about suspecting your partner may have compulsive intrusive thoughts and threesomes. Lastly, we pose the question, can Only Fans be empowering? Do let us know what you thin...

Gone off a potential partner because of their weird laugh? Embarrassing phone case? The way they use their knife and fork? Sounds like you've gotten 'the ick'. In this episode, accredited sex and relationships therapist Cate Campbell answers questions like why we get the ick? Can the ick go away? And is the ick actually real? Want your sex or relationship question answered by our a real life profe...

Sex therapist Cate and son Diggory talk about anal sex, discussing the different types before answering questions like: Who has anal sex? Why do people have anal sex? How should we have anal sex to minimise risk and maximise pleasure? Things also get a little heated as Cate and Diggory clash over their answers to listener questions about how to find a healthier balance between casual sex and commi...

In this episode, Cate and Diggory invite Dr Joe Kort to talk about the phenomenon of straight men who have sex with men. They discuss: Why some straight men have sex with men What defines someone's sexual orientation The difference between your sexual and erotic orientation Joe's 4 questions he asks clients to help them understand their sexual orientation You can find Dr Joe Kort here: https://joe...

Sex therapist Cate and son Diggory ask whether lesbian bed death (the idea that lesbians' sex lives become non existent in long-term relationships) is really a myth, throwing up other questions like: Where did the idea of 'lesbian bed death' come from? How do lesbians sex lives compare to their counterparts in other relationship styles? What is responsive and spontaneous desire and which one do I...

In this episode, Cate and Diggory speak to Lalalaletmeexplain about Modern Dating, discussing: The issues with Dating Apps What are situationships How porn is leading us to have deficit sex How to communicate what you want from your partner How celibacy can improve your sex life You can find Lalalaletmeexplain here: https://www.instagram.com/lalalaletmeexplain/ And you can purchase Lalalaletmeexpl...

From 'Situationships' to 'Friends with Benefits', Cate and Diggory discuss why people have casual relationships and what are some best practices for them before answering questions sent in by listeners, including: I sleep much better when my partner doesn't share a bed with me. Is it okay for a couple to sleep in separate beds? My partner is always asking me for sex and the more more I say no, the...

In this episode, Cate and Diggory speak to fellow sex and relationship therapist Silva Neves. They discuss: The reasons why LGBTQ+ have to be treated differently to heterosexual clients The importance of having a 'Pink' therapist Body Image Issues in the gay community You can find Silva Neves here: https://www.silvaneves.co.uk/ And you can purchase Silva Neves' book on Compulsive Sexual Behaviours...

Cate and Diggory discuss what bisexuality is, whether it's on the rise and debate whether we need labels at all before answering listener's questions which include whether someone can go off their boyfriend because they're 'too nice' and when should someone tell potential partners about their anxiety and depression. Want your sex or relationship question answered by our accredited therapist Cate?...

Losing your virginity. What does it actually mean? Is it important? What should you know before you do it? Can you get it back!? Diggory and Cate answer these questions as well as share stories of their first kisses, answer a listener's relationship conundrum about how to open up their relationship and discuss the problem with the stereotype that men are up for sex all the time. Want your sex or r...

Accredited sex therapist Cate Campbell and her son Diggory Waite are joined by comedian and actor Jack Barry to discuss his sex education, acting as his parents marriage councillor and why he and his partner opened up their relationship. For those of you at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, you can hear more about Jack's story by seeing his show 'Don't Happy, Be Worry' at the Monkey Barrel, M...

Accredited sex therapist Cate Campbell and her son Diggory Waite are joined by Meiji University Professor Dr Alice Pacher to talk about her new book (No) Sex in Japan. They discuss why fewer and fewer people are getting into relationships and why those that are in relationships are having less sex within them. They also touch on Japan's rapidly falling birth rate, what that means for the future of...

Ever wanted to know how to have festival sex, put your sex knowledge to the test or have some of your burning questions answered by a sex and relationships therapist? Listen in as Cate and Diggory did their first ever live recording of the podcast that they performed at Latitude 2022. Want your sex or relationship question answered by our accredited therapist Cate? You can send them into: -Our ano...

In this episode, Cate and Diggory speak to host of the F**ks Given and Love High podcasts Florence Bark about her own history with heartbreak. They discuss all aspects of breaking up, and answer questions like: Should you cut complete contact with your ex? What techniques can you use to help get back to feeling yourself again? When is it okay to move on and start seeing new people? You can find Fl...

Hypergamy - the action of marrying or forming a sexual relationship with a person of a superior sociological or educational background - is popping up more and more recently. Coaches are creating Instagram and Tik Tok accounts to teach hundreds of thousands of people (mostly straight women) how to successfully date upwards and to date upwards and attract 'Alpha Males' & 'High Value Men'. Diggo...

In this episode, Cate and Diggory speak to award-winning writer, editor and campaigner Sophie Gallagher to talk about the emergence and rapid rise of Cyber Flashing - the unsolicited and non-consensual sharing of explicit images. They discuss: How prevalent is Cyber Flashing? What sort of effect does it have on victims? Why is the law surrounding it inadequate? Why do perpetrators do this? Why has...

In this episode, Cate and Diggory go on their first school trip to the cinema to watch the new film, 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' in which Emma Thompson plays a retired widow who hires a young sex worker to give her her first ever orgasm. This sparks some conversation that, be warned, contains some light spoilers for the film - but nothing that hasn't already been mentioned in the press reviews...

In this episode, Cate and Diggory talk all things Cuckolding and interview Steve (not his real name) who partakes in a specific kind of cuckolding with his wife called 'Hotwifing'. They speak to Steve about: What Cuckolding and Hotwifing is Why he and his wife got into Hotwifing Steve's best tips for making sure you and your partner can avoid jealousy Bad experiences finding partners to join them...

In this episode, sex therapist Cate Campbell takes her son Diggory on a deep dive into all things Daddy Issues. They answer some of the key questions: -      What are Daddy Issues? -      Are they even real? -      What is the link between Daddy Issues and sex? -      What do they have to do with attachment theory? -      Who can have Daddy Issues? We then open up our mailbag to answer two of your...

In this episode, Diggory and his sex therapist mother Cate discuss the new bill in the UK which will make it compulsory to input data that proves you’re over 18 before you can watch any pornography online. Is this a good thing? Enter sex educator and owner of bishuk.com , Justin Hancock who tells us whether we should be worried about the effect that porn is having on young people before outlining...

In this episode, accredited sex and relationships therapist Cate Campbell is quizzed by her son Diggory on all things sexual compatibility: What is sexual compatibility? How important is it that we're sexually compatible with our partner? Can we improve our sexual compatibility with our partner? Is sexual compatibility grounds for starting or ending a relationship? What star signs are sexually com...

Can you orgasm from having your nipples played with? Is one boob often bigger than the other? Can you lactate just from hearing a baby cry? Join accredited sex and relationship therapist Cate Campbell and her son Diggory as they quiz Jackie Adedeji on all things boobs. They also find out what was it like for Jackie to hit puberty so early that she was treated like an adult when she was still a chi...