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.
Wed, April 30, 2025
We’re going back to basics with pregnancy in this ep with Dr Theresa Larkin - covering how everything works from fertilisation and conception, to infertility and genetics, and how your body brings a baby to life. Because even if you’re NOT trying to get pregnant, it’s super helpful to know what the hell is going on and how to manage your sex life and cycle if you’re having sex with someone with a penis. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, April 29, 2025
It's triple j's award winning and most complained about show – The Hook Up, live from Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Wed, April 23, 2025
If you’re not feeling great mentally, or you want to work through some things, or you’ve just gone through a big life event - you might be thinking about getting some professional help. Starting therapy can feel super overwhelming if you’ve never done it before, so in this ep we chat to clinical psychologist Dr Jarrod White about everything you need to know about going to therapy for the first time. SHOW NOTES: Dr Jarrod White - Beyond Therapy Room The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk The Courage To Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga Lost Connections - Johann Hari DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, April 22, 2025
It's triple j's award winning and most complained about show – The Hook Up, live from Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Wed, April 16, 2025
Let’s unpack romantic love!!! why do we fall in love? And why only with certain people over others? Is love at first sight real? Can you stay in love your whole life? What’s happening in the brain and body? Is love an addiction? And can you actually die from a broken heart? Dee chats to the world’s leading romantic love researcher Adam Bode to find out the science of love. SHOW NOTES: Adam Bode's research DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, April 15, 2025
We couldn’t get him on for our live show, so we got him in the studio - content creator, stand up comedian and podcaster Will Gibb chats to us about dating with radical honesty, cooked sex dreams and what it’s actually like to get a circumcision as an adult. *NB this chat contains descriptive language about surgery so skip that part if you're squeamish DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, April 09, 2025
Nearly 30% of you told us you’ve ended a relationship because of your own family or your partners. So whether it’s parents being manipulative, controlling or having no boundaries, we get some advice from clinical psychologist Dr Lillian Nejad on how to navigate a meddling family. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, April 08, 2025
Have you ever dated someone who's family was too involved, or a bit too close? (Anna Paul and Atis???) Whether it’s your own or your partners - we hear how families with no boundaries, cultural/religious differences, and mummy’s boys/daddy’s girls have messed with your love life. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, April 02, 2025
If you’re looking to read about queer joy, pain, heartbreak, love and hot af sex - A Language Of Limbs is for you. The story follows two lives over three decades as they navigate their queer identities, the beginning of Mardi Gras and the AIDs epidemic. Dee chats to author Dylin Hardcastle about the process of writing their novel, portraying queer sex and the importance of trans joy. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, April 01, 2025
Everyone’s talking about Netflix’s new crime drama Adolescence atm. The series is about a teenage boy accused of murdering a female classmate and it’s triggered a huge cultural conversation around toxic masculinity, incels and the gender divide. Ryder Jack from Tomorrow Man joins Dee and Pip to unpack your thoughts on the series and your experiences as guys dating women. SHOW NOTES: Tomorrow Man & Tomorrow Woman: https://www.tomorrowman.com.au/ Research debunking 80/20 theory: https://www.psypost.org/romantic-attraction-and-evolution-new-study-pinpoints-key-traits-in-mate-selection/ DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, March 26, 2025
If you’re someone who struggles to talk about sex, or you feel uncomfortable asking for what you want (or don’t want) in the bedroom, this ep is for you! Psychologist and sexologist Laura Lee has some great tips to get you yapping your way into a hotter sex life. SHOW NOTES: Laura Lee Website Resources DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, March 25, 2025
'Good sex' is one of those things where you kinda just know it when you have it. But how do YOU define it? From communication, safety and enthusiasm to compatibility, dirty talk and aftercare - we hear what you reckon makes someone good in bed. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, March 19, 2025
A new groundbreaking study has found that the most common vaginal infection bacterial vaginosis (BV) is actually an STI. This is huge news! Especially if you’re someone who keeps getting BV again and again. In this ep, Dee chats to the two lead researchers behind the study Professor Cat Bradshaw and Dr Lenka Vodstrcil to find out everything we need to know. SHOW NOTES: Professor Cat and Dr Lenka's study BV resources Study on LGBTQ+ couples DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, March 18, 2025
There’s new research saying that women who use dating apps are more likely to get cosmetic procedures. So how are you feeling about getting work done and dating?? We hear from you about whether it’s affecting your body image, your partners, and your experience on the apps. SHOW NOTES: Research on dating apps and cosmetic procedures https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2025/swipe-style-surgery-why-dating-apps-are-fuelling-cosmetic-procedures/ SBS - Sasha Kutabah Sarago chats on Eurocentric beauty standards https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sasha-kutabah-sarago-chats-about-challenging-eurocentric-beauty-standards/u5vrg5m0j DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, March 12, 2025
Recently we did an ep on post nut clarity and 50% of you said you felt shame, disgust or embarrassment after orgasming. So in this ep, sex therapist Aleks Trkulja chats to Dee about why it’s so common and how to work through those feelings. SHOW NOTES: Post Nut Clarity vodcast DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, March 11, 2025
Have you ever finished and had a massive realisation about your life, a partner, your sexuality? Maybe you find energy, peace and creativity? Or do you get hit with a wave of shame, disgust, and anxiety? We find out what happens when you cum to your senses and experience post nut clarity. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, March 05, 2025
In our last ep we spoke about game playing in dating - things like playing hard to get, posting thirst traps, not double texting, withholding sex for the 5th date etc. 86% of you said you don’t do it, but what does the research show? And is ‘game playing’ as problematic as you said? Dee chats to psychology and relationship researcher Dr Beatrice Alba to find out. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, March 04, 2025
From never double texting and taking days to respond back, to giving mixed signals and posting thirst traps just to get a reaction - we hear how you feel about “doing the dance”, and if playing hard to get is a necessity in dating, or if it’s just toxic. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Thu, February 27, 2025
Mardi Gras celebrations kick off in Australia this weekend - so whether it’s the parade, hooking up at after-parties, or finding your people - here’s everything you need to know about the LGBTQIA+ protest/celebration with author and psychologist Dr Chris Cheers. SHOW NOTES: Sydney Mardi Gras details DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, February 25, 2025
Have you ever set your friends up on a date? 89% of you would rather meet people this way than use dating apps, but there are some rules you gotta know before you play matchmaker. We hear your stories, advice and tips for setting up mates. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Thu, February 20, 2025
In our last ep , we spoke about how young people are the most politically divided generation ever. So why are guys turning to the right and becoming more traditional? And if progressive feminist women are choosing to be single is that even a bad thing? In this episode, Dee unpacks what's going on for men with Clinical Psych Dr Zac Seidler. SHOW NOTES: Last year's ep with Zac: How To Date In The Current Gender Violence Crisis DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, February 18, 2025
Research shows that women are getting more progressive and men are becoming more conservative - so how is this growing political divide affecting your love life? We hear your experiences of right-wing dudes wokefishing on dates, and your takes on how the algorithm is making you want to quit dating altogether - and if going boy sober is a bad thing. SHOW NOTES: Research on gender divide in politics: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/australia-s-gender-divide-why-young-men-and-women-are-pulling-apart-20241120-p5ks5z https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/14/us-election-donald-trump-voters-gender-race-data https://www.ft.com/content/29fd9b5c-2f35-41bf-9d4c-994db4e12998 Research on algorithms and toxic content: https://www.dcu.ie/humanities-and-social-sciences/news/2024/apr/new-research-shows-how-tiktok-and-youtube-shorts-are Articles of demise of dating/relationships: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/12/4b-sex-strike-american-dating/680770/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/09/were-in-a-relationship-recession-and-a-lot-of-women-are-absolutely-fine-with-that DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, February 12, 2025
A lot of people think if you argue in your relationship it means something is wrong, but relationship therapist and sexologist Lucille Shackleton says it’s actually a good thing - it just depends on how you fight. In this ep Dee Salmin gets all the advice from Lucille on how to deal with conflict with your partner in a healthy way. SHOW NOTES: Lucille's Instagram Lucille's book All In Gottman Institute research on conflict DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, February 11, 2025
‘Micro cheating’ is the new trend online, and everyone’s got a hot take on what it looks like. So what do you consider ‘micro cheating’? And is it worth ending a relationship over? DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, February 05, 2025
A lot of the time if we’re struggling in our love lives, whether that’s attracting the wrong people, or ending up in bad relationships, we usually blame the other person/people. But sometimes it has a lot to do with ourselves. In this episode relationship therapist and sexologist Lucille Shackleton chats to Dee about the ways we can unpack our bad dating habits and create the safe and healthy love we deserve. SHOW NOTES: Lucille Shackleton Instagram: @lucille.shackleton DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, February 04, 2025
From moaning names and describing your hottest fantasies, we ask you what you think about dirty talk - what you love about it, what you hate about it, and how you reckon you can level up your vernacular in and out of the bedroom. SHOW NOTES: Articles on audio erotica: https://www.allure.com/story/sensual-auralism-dirty-talk https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/58354/1/why-so-many-women-are-turning-to-audio-erotica-frolicme-dipsea Dirty talk research: https://bigthink.com/the-present/dirty-talk/ https://getmaude.com/blogs/themaudern/the-science-behind-dirty-talk DO OUR SURVEY!!!!! → https://forms.office.com/r/0UPDsRsaZ6 DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, January 28, 2025
We’re back and we have a LOT to discuss - from debriefing our debauchery to hearing all about your summer secrets. ALSO!!! Pls pls pls fill out our survey!! We want your feedback on the pod - what you’re loving, what you want to hear more of and what we can do to make it better. It only takes a few minutes and you can find it here —> SURVEY DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, January 22, 2025
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. Plus, he gives us a spicy hot take and sings some original songs for you. cs, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, January 20, 2025
Comedian Morgan Jay comes through the Hook Up studios to give us the sweet sweet sounds of autotune. Dee and Pip get the goss on his tour, dms, dirty talk and his open relationship. Plus, he gives us a spicy hot take and sings some original songs for you. cs, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, January 15, 2025
Content creator Evelyn Miller was born with complete uterus didelphys, a medical condition which means she has two vaginas. She has to use two tampons, can have two babies from two different guys at the same time and can have double the fun in her sex life. We chat to her about what her vulva looks like, how sex feels and what it's been like being an Only Fans creator with her husband. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, January 13, 2025
Tradwives are women who believe in traditional gender roles - they’re full time homemakers, living to serve their husbands and children. Now they’re going viral on tiktok, alongside their aesthetic carefree cottagecore lives. 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. Find out more about Let's Get Explicit here. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, January 08, 2025
Loneliness, trust issues, cheating, and casual hook ups with colleagues - these are just a few of your experiences dating FIFO workers. For this episode, Dave Marchese from the Hack podcast brings us your stories. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, January 06, 2025
We catch up with the world’s biggest porn stars Angela White and she answers your questions about the adult industry, how to give good head, feminism in porn and whether bigger is better. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, January 01, 2025
Feel like your sex life is kinda meh? Sex and relationship professor Dr Tara is here to help! With 2 million followers, you’ve probably seen her in your TikTok feed, with her snappy sex tips. In this ep, she jumps on with Dee to give advice on how to build your sexual confidence. Notes: @luvbites.co (TikTok) https://www.luvbites.co/ DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, December 30, 2024
Going boy/girl sober, dating with ADHD, talking about tradwives and being brat - we wrap all the sex, dating and relationship trends you went through this year, plus some make some 2025 predictions of our own. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, December 25, 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? We get some advice from psychologist and couples therapist Elizabeth Neale. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, December 23, 2024
From waffle stomping and ewok kinks, to reusing a housemate’s sex toy and having a SWAT team investigate your nudes - we round up the most cooked secrets spilled by you this year. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, December 18, 2024
What does the research show when it comes to relationships with big age gaps? How likely are they to be successful? And when is an age gap problematic? Professor of Psychology from Deakin University Gery Karantzas weighs in on the age gap debate in dating. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, December 16, 2024
Bimini’s legacy started on season 2 of UK Drag Race, throwing them into the limelight to figure out fame, their sexuality and how to express their punk and politics through drag. We caught up with the dancing DJing vegan diva to chat about their journey with being non-binary, believing the universe has a plan and rant about queer trauma on screen. SHOW NOTES: Bimini’s tiktok Bimini’s new song - Take It All DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, December 11, 2024
Ever felt like all your problems would be solved if you were able to change your attachment type? In this ep we have the incredible relationship expert Thais Gibson to explain and unpack attachment theory for us! Thais breaks down what it means to be anxious avoidant, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant and secure and how each type impacts the way you date - plus how to change from an insecure attachment style to a more secure one. Ever felt like all your problems would be solved if you were able to change your attachment type? In this ep we have the incredible relationship expert Thais Gibson to explain and unpack attachment theory for us! Thais breaks down what it means to be anxious avoidant, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant and secure and how each type impacts the way you date - plus how to change from an insecure attachment style to a more secure one. SHOW NOTES: Personal Development School Attachment Quiz Personal Development School YouTube DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, December 10, 2024
How to deal with sexual harassment in the dms? Well comedian and podcaster Chloe Maddren decided to make money off of it. We chat to her about how she got back at trolls with her OnlyFans and hear her hot take on how sex positivity may have gone too far. Content warning: this episode discusses sexual assault, trauma, and sexual harassment. SHOW NOTES: Chloe Maddren Instagram DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, December 04, 2024
We ask TikTok famous therapist Jeff Guenther what he really thinks about the therapy boom on social media - plus he answers your dating questions, from settling for the slow burn to how to listen to your partner, not react. SHOW NOTES: TherapyJeff on tiktok DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, December 02, 2024
Ever fantasised about someone else other than your partner? Did you feel guilty about it? From replaying hot memories with your ex, to exploring your sexuality - we hear who/what you’re thinking about and whether you reckon it’s a red flag in a relationship. SHOW NOTES: ABC article on fantasising DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Almost one quarter of people aged 18 to 24 feel anxious or embarrassed about the way their vulva looks. But Ellie Sedgwick is on a mission to change that. She’s spent the past seven years photographing over 500 different vulvas - celebrating vulva diversity, challenging unrealistic beauty standards and encouraging people to feel more comfortable in their skin. SHOW NOTES: Comfortable In My Skin Labiaplasty research DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, November 25, 2024
Is age just a number? Or does it get icky if the gap is too big? We hear from you about your experience dating older / younger - from the positives like having better sex to the challenges like navigating different life stages and realising when the power dynamic is off. SHOW NOTES: (If the ep brought up anything for you) Lifeline: 13 11 14 Dee’s article on age gaps in relationships Deakin University study - Does age difference in relationships matter? Study on men being attracted to women in their 20s regardless of their own age DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, November 20, 2024
Ever wondered what cum is actually made of? Or the science behind an erection? Why do wet dreams happen? What are the chances of pre-cum getting someone pregnant? Dr Theresa Larkin has everything you need to know about sperm, semen, erections and ejaculations. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, November 19, 2024
Have you kept photos, jewellery, tshirts, presents, sentimental stuff or nudes from your ex? We debate what’s ok or not ok to hold onto after a break up. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, November 13, 2024
Do you struggle with "checking in" with your partner? Maybe you've tried to initiate the convo and they give you nothing back? We chat to couples therapist Liz Neal to find out how to take the pressure off and navigate those vulnerable conversations - and how to start making check ins a regular thing in your relationship. SHOW NOTES: Gottman couples cards DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, November 12, 2024
Sometimes it’s a good idea to suss how your partner is feeling about your relationship, reflect on the good and bad, and talk about the future. In this episode, we hear how you do relationship check ins - how often you do them, what you ask and how it's impacted your relationship. SHOW NOTES: 2 Be Better Podcast Check In Questions DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, November 06, 2024
If you've ever been curious about sex parties/bathhouse/saunas/events but you're a bit intimidated or don't even know where to start — we find out everything you need to know with sex event curator Paisley Heart. SHOW NOTES: @paisleyheart_ @rave.temple DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, November 04, 2024
Are you having quickies or spending hours having sex? And is there a perfect sweet spot for how long the sesh should last? SHOW NOTES: The Conversation study on average length of sex DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, October 30, 2024
Intimacy with your partner is super important to have but it’s also easy to lose if you don’t make the effort. We get advice from a sex and relationship therapist on what she reckons is the most important type of intimacy, and how to get it back if you’ve lost that spark. SHOW NOTES: Aleks Trkulja - sex, relationships and body image therapist and founder of The Pleasure Centre DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, October 28, 2024
Intimacy is SO different for everyone so it’s kinda hard to describe - from light touches and vulnerable conversations to cooking together and slow dancing in the kitchen, we hear all the ways you love to be intimate with someone. SHOW NOTES: 5 Types Of Intimacy DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, October 23, 2024
Whether it’s getting wet, maintaining an erection, the pressure to perform and orgasm, being intimate can make you feel super vulnerable and can bring some deep rooted anxieties to the surface. We chat to Dr Nicole Cain, an expert in trauma-informed clinical psychology, about why panic can manifest, how to spot the warning signs and how to manage it. SHOW NOTES: Instagram: Dr Nicole Cain DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, October 22, 2024
If you’re spiralling after a break up, you’ll probs hear someone insist “you just need to be single for a while!!!” People love to hand out this advice - but why is it good to be alone for a bit? We get your tips on how to decenter relationships and fully embrace being single w/ special cohost Louis Hanson. SHOW NOTES: Resources for decentering relationships Tiktok: TherapyJeff Book: All About Love - Bell Hooks Podcast: Jillian On Love by Jillian Turecki DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, October 16, 2024
Does a good relationship take hard work or should it be easy? Well… it’s complicated. We chat to sex and relationship therapist Isiah McKimmie to find out how to strike the balance, and how to clock the signs that you should let go. SHOW NOTES: Gottman Institute on "perpetual problems" DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Mon, October 14, 2024
When people say “good relationships take hard work”, do you agree? Or do you think if you’re with the right person, it should be easy breezy smooth sailing? We hear all your takes with special co-host Hannah Ferguson. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Thu, October 10, 2024
It’s one of the most common STIs that often goes undetected for years - so whether you’re casually dating or in a long term relationship, how do you bring it up with a partner? We get sex coach Georgia Grace’s advice on how to have that conversation. SHOW NOTES: Pod ep: Everyone Has Herpes* BONUS: how getting herpes can change your life for the better Herpes support group: Herpes support group via Comfortable In My Skin DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, October 08, 2024
Toni and Ryan heard your secrets about livestreaming nuts and tonsil stones, we got some hot takes about how funerals make you horny, and Pip brought up her wikifeet AGAIN. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, October 02, 2024
You dm’d us asking for tips - so we grabbed Love On The Spectrum’s counsellor Jodie Rodgers to share her advice on navigating communication, rejection, online dating, and how to best support as a neurotypical partner. SHOW NOTES: Jodi Rodgers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodirodgers_/?hl=en Jodi's website: https://www.birdsandbees.com.au/ DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, October 01, 2024
Rejection sensitivity, masking, overstimulation, and not understanding non verbal cues - we hear your experiences of what it’s like to date with autism. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, September 25, 2024
ICYMI earlier in the year The Imperfects were on The Hook Up If you don’t know - The Imperfects are a hugely popular podcast where some of the most well-known guests jump on to share their insecurities and all the ways they feel imperfect. Comedian Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg chat to Dee and Pip about the power of vulnerability and what they’ve learnt from hearing so many people’s incredible stories. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Tue, September 24, 2024
Huge fan girl moment for us in this ep!!! Content creator, muso and actor Millie Ford jumps on The Hook Up to chat about her love life. As a certified lover girl, Millie has a hot take on who should pay for the first date and opens up about what it's been like dating with her ADHD and OCD. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
Wed, September 18, 2024
To celebrate hitting 69k followers on Instagram, Dee chats to sex educator Georgia Grace about how to do one of the most polarising sex positions — 69.
Tue, September 17, 2024
For our first ever live podcast we went to Warrnambool for triple j's One Night Stand and heard your one night stand hook up stories. Like… being caught naked by a housemate, meeting the whole extended family over dinner, a condom getting stuck, and pissing all over someone's bed.
Wed, September 11, 2024
What should you do if you realise you're gay but you're in a long term hetero relationship? We chat to relational therapist Dabaco Sunset about how to tell your partner and why breaking up might be the hardest but best thing you can do to explore your sexuality.
Tue, September 10, 2024
Have you kept track of how many people you've had sex with? And are you worried about your 'number'? We investigate TikTok's obsession with body count, the gendered double standards and whether or not anyone actually cares. NOTES: Call Her Daddy ep with Miley Cyrus Study about global average sex number Study about gender differences lying about number
Wed, September 04, 2024
If you're on the contraceptive pill there might come a time where you want to stop taking it. Maybe you're no longer in a relo, or you want to use a different contraception. So what will happen to your body and hormones? Will you have any side effects? We chat to Dr Theresa Larkin about everything you need to know about the pill and coming off it.
Tue, September 03, 2024
We chat to content creator and podcaster Maddy MacRae about her dating diaries series on TikTok, her hot take on condoms, and how she’s trying to stop faking it in bed.
Thu, August 29, 2024
Have you ever wanted to shorten your refractory period? Men's sex coach Cam Fraser teaches us how. Plus, we learn how to have an orgasm without ejaculating (yes ghost loads are possible!!!)
Tue, August 27, 2024
Is there a certain sex position, or toy, or breathwork, or move you know will give you an incredible orgasm? We hear your best nut tips and tricks and chat to someone who reckons they came for seven minutes long.
Thu, August 22, 2024
Content creator Evelyn Miller was born with complete uterus didelphys, a medical condition which means she has two vaginas. She has to use two tampons, can have two babies from two different guys at the same time and can have double the fun in her sex life. We chat to her about what her vulva looks like, how sex feels and what it's been like being an Only Fans creator with her husband.
Tue, August 20, 2024
Do tongue, nipple, clit and penis piercings make sex feel better? Or are they emergency room visits just waiting to happen? We hear your piercing hook up stories and when tattoos have given you the ick.
Wed, August 14, 2024
What's the science behind pheromones? Can a big orgasm trigger your period? Why do drugs make you super horny? And can you shorten your refractory period so you can go again sooner? Dr Karl and Dr Eva Jackson answer all your sex, body and love questions.
Tue, August 13, 2024
Do you feel like no one's really romantic anymore? Like grand gestures, red roses kinda romantic. You tell us whether it gives you the ick, and what makes you swoon.
Thu, August 08, 2024
There’s a lot of wild claims on TikTok saying how to look after your vulva, like using sprays, wipes, douches, tablets, and juices. But is it all just bullshit? we chat to GP Dr Michael (@drmichaelsays) and gynocologist Dr Charlotte Elder on what actually works.
Tue, August 06, 2024
Comedian Morgan Jay comes through the Hook Up studios to give us the sweet sweet sounds of autotune. Dee and Pip get the goss on his tour, dms, dirty talk and his open relationship. Plus, he gives us a spicy hot take and sings some original songs for you.
Thu, August 01, 2024
Are there some types of people who are more likely to cheat than others? Or does cheating happen because something’s missing in the relationship? We chat to couples therapists and researchers about why cheating happens.
Tue, July 30, 2024
We hear a lot about being cheated on but what's it like to be the other person? We hear from the sneaky links who were blindsided, and the people in years-long affairs on why they stick around, and whether they feel guilty or not.
Wed, July 24, 2024
Dating someone who's struggling with their mental health can take a massive toll on your relationship. So in this ep, we find out the signs your partner is dealing with depression, how to talk about it and the best ways to support them. If you or your partner need help: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277
Tue, July 23, 2024
Is your partner your best friend, your only ride or die, and closest confidante? Some of you reckon if they're not, you're really missing out (and you're wasting your time). But should partners have separate roles to besties, and is it dangerous to make one person be absolutely everything to you?
Thu, July 18, 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.
Tue, July 16, 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???????
Thu, July 11, 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.
Tue, July 09, 2024
We chat to seasoned app pro Outback Tom and hear all your tips, tricks, hacks and advice on how to decode dating apps.
Thu, July 04, 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.
Tue, July 02, 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
Thu, June 27, 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.
Thu, June 20, 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
Tue, June 18, 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.
Thu, June 13, 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.
Tue, June 11, 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.
Thu, June 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
Tue, June 04, 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.
Thu, May 30, 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.
Tue, May 28, 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.
Thu, May 23, 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.
Tue, May 21, 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.
Thu, May 16, 2024
The impact of cheating can last for years, stopping you from trusting people even if they give you no reason to doubt them.
Tue, May 14, 2024
Do you think if someone's cheated, they'll cheat again? Or can people change? We hash it out with your hot takes.
Thu, May 09, 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?
Tue, May 07, 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.
Thu, May 02, 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).
Tue, April 30, 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.
Thu, April 25, 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.
Tue, April 23, 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?
Thu, April 18, 2024
‘Aftercare’ has become a bit of a buzzword the past few years, but sexologist Lauren French is here to tell you why practising post-sex aftercare is just as important as foreplay.
Tue, April 16, 2024
Is break up sex healing or harmful? Will you get closure or just make it harder to move on? We hear your hot takes and find out why it was the hottest sex of your life.
Thu, April 11, 2024
If you tear, break or snap your penile frenulum (aka the banjo string) it can be a big painful bloody mess, so here’s everything you need to know with triple j’s Dave Woodhead and sex coach Cam Fraser. (And yes we will be chatting about blood and pain and breaking your penis in this ep so if you get queasy you’ve been warned).
Wed, April 10, 2024
Term 2 has begun for the horny SLTS of Heartbreak High, so we catch up with our favourite couple from the show - Ca$h and Darren - aka Will McDonald and James Majoos.
Tue, April 09, 2024
If your roomie’s partner is over every night, eating your food, hogging the shower and never contributing financially or to the general house ~vibes~, you might need to set some boundaries. You tell us your rules to keep the peace, plus we hear your horror stories from when a partner overstays their welcome.
Thu, April 04, 2024
Feel like your sex life is kinda meh? Sex and relationship professor Dr Tara is here to help! With 2 million followers, you’ve probably seen her in your TikTok feed, with her snappy sex tips. In this ep, she jumps on with Dee to give advice on how to build your sexual confidence.
Tue, April 02, 2024
If you don’t know each other’s passcodes does that mean there’s trust issues? We hear your hot takes about privacy and going through your partner’s phone.
Wed, March 27, 2024
Dee catches up with neuroscientist and host of the Do You Fucking Mind podcast Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa to get all the expert advice on how to heal after a breakup and build your self-love and confidence up again.
Tue, March 26, 2024
We all know RuPaul’s classic line ‘if you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?’ – but how true is it really? Or is self-love something that can grow through being in a relationship and loving someone else?
Thu, March 21, 2024
You told us that you cry, laugh, get the zoomies, sneeze and get blocked ears, or itchy noses when you orgasm. So in this ep we chat to sexologist Lauren French and Dr Theresa Larkin about why it might be happening to you.
Mon, March 18, 2024
You’ve heard of post nut clarity, but what about post nut reactions? We hear your weird and wonderful reactions post orgasm, from crying and laughing, to blocked ears, hyperactivity, sleepiness and cravings.
Wed, March 13, 2024
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the US which claims dating apps are created to make people addicted and keep using them. Dee chats to Clinical Psych and researcher from UTS Anastasia Hronis about how dating apps can keep us hooked.
Mon, March 11, 2024
If someone has a crush on their friend, is the friendship actually platonic? Or does it completely change the dynamic? In this ep, we debate attraction, crushes, feelings in friendships and when it blurs the line.
Thu, March 07, 2024
We catch up with the world’s biggest porn stars Angela White and she answers your questions about the adult industry, how to give good head, feminism in porn and whether bigger is better.
Tue, March 05, 2024
In our last ep we met some findoms, and a paypig, but what actually makes someone get off on giving money and gifts for no sexual favours in return? Dee chats to psychologist Dr Sarah Ashton about why someone might be into financial domination.
Tue, March 05, 2024
A paypig is someone who gets off on giving you gifts, cash, paying your bills - but they don’t want any physical sexual favours in return. Sounds too good to be true right? We find out how findomming works and what’s in it for the pigs.
Thu, February 29, 2024
We live, laugh, love comedian, presenter, and writer Louis Hanson. As your 2024 Mardi Gras host - he’s got your pride survival guide for your gay christmas.
Wed, February 28, 2024
You told us about how you've self sabotaged your way out of healthy, secure relationships with green flags - but how can you stop this pattern from ruining a good thing? Psychologist and author Chris Cheers joins Dee to chat about why we get addicted to red flags and how you can rewire your brain.
Tue, February 27, 2024
If you've been in a toxic relationship or you only date red flags, do you find it hard when someone healthy, secure and safe comes along? You tell us your experience of what it's like dating from problematic to perfect, from feeling boredom, picking fights to self sabotage.
Wed, February 21, 2024
She’s the founder and CEO of Cheek Media, author of Bite Back, and podcast host of Big Small Talk - Hannah Ferguson put the ultimate group date to the test, and says it was the best date she’s ever been on. So here’s how she pulled it off and why she thinks group dates are going to make dating apps fun again.
Tue, February 20, 2024
If you’re living with your parents (maybe you’re studying, or for cultural reasons, or just coz cost of living is fkd) you might be struggling to have any kind of sex life. We hear your horror stories of getting caught, getting creative and getting off.
Thu, February 15, 2024
We yappa yappered about timing, but now it’s time to hear from an actual expert. Dee chats to couples therapist Megan Kozak about how much timing actually matters in relationships, and how to deal if you’re going through a break up because of it.
Tue, February 13, 2024
Have you ever met someone who ticks all the boxes, you have great chemistry, you could honestly see a future with them… but the timing isn’t right? Like maybe they’re about to move overseas for work/study, maybe they’re not over their ex - or sometimes it’s just a case of “I need time to work on myself”. So how much does timing really matter? - and is it something you can overcome if you actually wanna be with someone.
Thu, February 08, 2024
If you wanna start using your backdoor in the bedroom but don't know where to start, we got chu. Sex coach Georgia Grace and founder of sexual wellness brand NORMAL Lucy Wark chat to us about all the basics of butt play.
Tue, February 06, 2024
83% of you reckon we live in a low effort dating culture. Where people never put in effort and everyone just bails or ghosts each other. So are Australians just lazy or have dating apps made everyone burnt out? Also is it actually a bad thing? Should you expect so much effort at the start of getting to know someone? Dee and Pip hear your hot takes and chat it out.
Mon, January 29, 2024
It’s finally happened, The Imperfects are on The Hook Up If you don’t know - The Imperfects are a hugely popular podcast where some of the most well-known guests jump on to share their insecurities and all the ways they feel imperfect. Comedian Ryan Shelton and Josh Van Cuylenburg chat to Dee and Pip about the power of vulnerability and what they’ve learnt from hearing so many people’s incredible stories.
Mon, January 22, 2024
She’s one of our favourite brains in the whole wide world - historian, writer and TikTokker Esme Louise James is back with some more kinky history for you.
Mon, January 15, 2024
We chat to author and cartoonist Lily O’Farrell – you might know her as Vulga Drawings on Instagram, and she’s just released a podcast about how internet culture is shaping dating, sex, pleasure and the patriarchy.
Mon, January 08, 2024
Dylan Buckley is an ex AFL player now turned podcaster - who you’d probs know from Dyl & Friends - a podcast where (mainly AFL players) are open, vulnerable and share their stories. Dee chat’s to him about masculinity, social pressure, his AFL career, vulnerability, being an emotional guy, embracing your insecurities, and the importance of male role models.
Mon, January 01, 2024
Did you know if you’re on the disability support pension it might stop you from taking your relationship to the next level? Award winning writer, stand up comedian and disability advocate Madeleine Stewart joins Pip to chat about what’s going on.
Mon, December 25, 2023
Every Sunday on our insta @triplejthehookup we get your raunchiest secrets, honestly they leave us gooped, gagged and gazumped. In this special ep - you’ll hear some of the most cooked Sunday Secrets from 2023, from a missing butt plug, a sneaky rideshare hook up, and getting caught mid dildo.
Mon, December 18, 2023
It’s been a hell of a year. From Jonah Hill's therapy speak, the orchestra orgasm, and Sam Levinson's controversial show The Idol and Anna Paul's break up that rocked world – we take wrap 2023's biggest moments in love, dating, sex and relationships.
Tue, December 12, 2023
A lot of guys still associate vulnerability with weakness. But you told us that it’s messing with your mental health and your relationships - as you suffer in silence.
Thu, December 07, 2023
Dee chat's to clinical psychologist and men's mental health expert Dr Zac Seidler about the spotlight on masculinity at the moment, why so many young guys are obsessed with Andrew Tate and the importance of male friendships for men's mental health.
Tue, December 05, 2023
A lot of guys have told us they’re feeling super confused atm about how to act and what it means to be ‘a man’.
Tue, November 28, 2023
Keen to get with other people but have no idea how to ask your partner? Going from monogamous to ethical non-monogamous sounds hot and exciting, but there’s a lot of work that goes into keeping your relationship healthy and happy. So here’s how to do it.
Tue, November 21, 2023
We’re so obsessed with the enemies to lovers trope in movies, books and tv - but can it happen irl? Turns out yes, and the most common way to catch feelings for your arch nemesis is through hatefucking, so we chat the experts on how sexual chemistry can mess with your head and your heart
Tue, November 14, 2023
ICYMI, you don’t have to have a foot fetish to be into feet.
Tue, November 07, 2023
Loads of people are getting later in life diagnoses of ADHD which has helped a lot you figure out the way you work – but what about the way you date? We’re investigating how symptoms like hyperfixation vs distraction/loss of interest, impulsive behaviour and overstimulation/hypersensitivity can affect your relationships and sex life.
Tue, October 31, 2023
Imagine if you could have sex with yourself. That’s the dream for people who’re autosexual. We delve deep into the sexuality we had no idea even existed.
Tue, October 24, 2023
Exercise might give you endorphins but it also might give you an orgasm. It’s actually more common than you think. We get your coregasm stories and find out what exercises to do/avoid.
Tue, October 17, 2023
Most of you told us you’ve felt insecure about your body during sex, so how do you stop that negative self-talk and learn to accept yourself just the way you are? In this episode, we tackle body image during sex with body image advocate Bella Davis and find out how to feel confident to fuck with the lights on.
Thu, October 12, 2023
In this bonus episode, writer, artist and producer Madison Griffiths chat to Dee about her new book Tissue. Tissue is Madi's raw and vulnerable reflection on a pregnancy she terminated during lockdown in 2021 and the complexities that come with getting an abortion for so many people in our current political climate.
Tue, October 10, 2023
Getting a urinary tract infection can be one of the most painful experiences, and if you're getting them all the time, they can cause a lot of anxiety around sex. So in this ep, we chat to a urologist, sexologist and pelvic floor specialist about how to cope with chronic and recurrent UTIs and find out if a UTI isn't causing your pain, then what the hell is?
Tue, October 03, 2023
Everyone’s obsessed with attachment theory atm! But even if you don’t subscribe - it’s a pretty common relationship dynamic where someone can be more avoidant and need space and someone can be more anxious and clingy. So here’s Stephanie Rigg from the On Attached pod, and Psychologist Chris Cheers on how to make it work.
Tue, September 26, 2023
She’s the activist who helped make consent education mandatory in the Australian curriculum and now Chanel Contos has written her first book Consent Laid Bare. In this episode, Chanel chats to us about some of the ways rape culture is reinforced in Australia and what needs to change.
Thu, September 21, 2023
From posting dick pics on tumblr to now sitting in top 0.1% on OnlyFans, we get to know one of Australia’s biggest adult content creators - Girthmasterr.
Tue, September 19, 2023
You’ve probs heard of the G spot, maybe the P spot - but what about the A and C spot? We chat to Georgia Grace (aka @g.spot) and learn about the erogenous zones that will level up your sex and solo play.
Wed, September 13, 2023
There’s so much misconception around people who use a wheelchair - one being that they’re not interested in or capable of sex and intimacy. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Tue, September 05, 2023
Nearly 70% of you told us you’ve faked an orgasm before! So why are we all out here pretending we’re having a good time? We chat to sexologist Laura Miano @lauramianosexology about the orgasm gap and how to close it with a conversation.
Thu, August 31, 2023
Comedy content kings Swag On The Beat aka Jack, Isaac and Sam joined us in the studio to spill some secrets and share their cooked dating stories.
Tue, August 29, 2023
Attention chronic snorers, blanket hoggers, alarm snoozists – this ep is for you, because sleeping in bed with a partner can be a real struggle for a lot of us.
Thu, August 24, 2023
What’s the science behind libido? Why do I get migraines after orgasming? Does pineapple juice really change the taste of your cum? Is skipping your period bad for you? Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Larkin answer all your sex, body and love questions.
Tue, August 22, 2023
ICYMI - TikTok star Anna Paul and her boyfriend Glen broke up :’( She said “it’s the most healthy breakup you could imagine,” so in this ep - we find out the best, most respectful way to dump someone.
Tue, August 15, 2023
What do you reckon emotional cheating is? And do you think it’s worse than physical cheating? In this episode, we get your hot takes, and chat to couples therapist Jill Dzardey about why people do it, and how to deal if you’re being emotionally cheated on.
Tue, August 08, 2023
Are you leaving the balls out of the bedroom routine? A lot of us simply don’t know how to handle them, so these pleasure plums end up just chillin’ behind the dick getting no love. In this episode, we give you some guidance on the gonads, so you can be a demon (in and around) the sack.
Tue, August 01, 2023
We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode! Sexologist Lauren French tells us how to deal with hectic UTIs, breathing for a better orgasm, how to move on from your ex's perfect dick, how to have sex after sexual trauma, and why some positions might hurt.
Tue, July 25, 2023
We get some of the best questions from you in our dms so we thought it’s about time we did an ‘ask us anything’ episode! Sexologist Lauren French tells us why we might avoid eye contact during sex, what to do if cum makes you physically sick, how to manage a healthy sex life when a partner is grieving, advice on squirting, and what to do if your dick is oversensitive in different sex positions.
Wed, July 19, 2023
Lie back on your leather couch coz it’s time to get therapised with one of the best in the biz. In this bonus ep, Therapy Gecko chats about his therapeutic journey, from streaming on Reddit in his mum’s basement to having 2.5 million followers on TikTok and now doing a world tour. Plus Geck interns Dee and Pip learn the art of listening and hearing people’s deepest secrets. *just in case the gecko outfit didn’t give it away, he’s not a real therapist btw.
Tue, July 18, 2023
Dudes - do you get nervous to shoot your shot, because you don’t want to come across as creepy?
Tue, July 11, 2023
Have you dated someone where you love each other so hard, but at the flip of a switch, you hate them? We investigate the rollercoaster of love-hate relationships and why you stay on the ride.
Thu, July 06, 2023
If you don’t know Pomara Fifth, hit play on this episode and get to know her. She’s part of the deadly new generation of indigenous drag queens in Australia who’s charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent has seen her on Rupaul’s Drag Race, Miss First Nations, and up on stage with Jess Mauboy at the Opera House. In this chat, we celebrate Pomara and hear her journey as an artist and how she incorporates her Aboriginal and Maori culture through her drag.
Tue, July 04, 2023
Did you know nipple orgasms are a thing? 👀 We didn’t, so we asked you about it and you told us nipple play is a huge part of your routine - so we find out how to lick, suck, clamp and suction our way to pure nipply pleasure (and how to get over our nip-securities).
Tue, June 27, 2023
We’ve all been there, when your mate is dating someone you just don’t vibe with. But is it ever your place to say something? We hear your hot takes and find out the best way to tell your friend that you don’t like their partner.
Thu, June 22, 2023
“On my thirtieth birthday I got engaged. Six months later I was single for the first time in almost ten years.” Presenter and podcaster Linda Marigliano was in the ‘perfect’ relationship, so why did she decide to end it? In this bonus ep, Dee chats to Linda about her struggle with perfectionism, people pleasing and how she finally learned how to love with boundaries.
Tue, June 20, 2023
If you have a regular period cycle - ever wondered why you hate everyone a few days before you get your period? But some days you’re in a full on slay era? Ever wondered how many eggs you actually have? And how to tell when you’re ovulating? In this ep - we’ve got the ultimate masterclass on the menstrual cycle from Dr Theresa Larkin - everything you need to know about hormones, periods, and your follicular (slay) and luteal (flop) phases.
Thu, June 15, 2023
Dr Yves Rees is a trans non-binary writer, podcaster and historian who recently wrote a book about their experience transitioning - called All About Yves, Notes From a Transition. In this bonus ep, Yves spoke to Dee about when they first realised they were trans, their journey transitioning, finding their non-binary identity, navigating their sexuality and finding their community online.
Tue, June 13, 2023
If you think you might be trans, or if you’re starting to transition, what are the first steps to take on this journey?In this ep we get advice on some of the health and medical info you might need, as well as how to navigate your sex and dating life during this time. You’ll hear from trans writer Dr Yves Rees on their journey and discovering their non-binary identity during lockdown.
Tue, June 06, 2023
On a first date, if someone overshared about past trauma would you be put off by that? Or find that kind of vulnerability refreshing? We hear your hot takes on trauma dumping, why some people do it and how to share trauma without traumatising the person on the receiving end.
Tue, May 30, 2023
In dating, should you trust people from the start? Or should trust be earned over time? We get full philosophical in this ep, hear your hot takes and get a psych’s professional opinion. And we’ll also find out how to build trust in a relationship and how to deal when it’s broken.
Thu, May 25, 2023
We chat with singer, stand-up comedian, and Rupaul’s Drag Race royalty Monét X Change.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Ever feel like you’re inexperienced when it comes to dating, relationships, kissing or sex? If everyone around you is hooking up or falling in love, it can feel isolating, like you’re being left behind or that there’s something wrong with you. It’s a super common experience and we unpack why there’s nothing wrong with you, or hitting these milestones later in life.
Tue, May 16, 2023
Talking dirty can be SO hot! But if it’s something you’ve never really done before, it can be kinda awkward. In this episode, we get your hot tips and find out how to chat to your partner about what you like.
Tue, May 09, 2023
When you first start dating someone, you’re infatuated with them - you’ve got the rose-coloured glasses on and everything is just so passionate. For most of us, this starts to fade after a few months. But not everyone. In this episode we find out how to keep the honeymoon period going.
Tue, May 02, 2023
If you’ve lived with a partner for two or more years, you’re actually considered de facto. Which means if you split up…there’s a lot on the table when it comes to your money, assets even your super. It’s pretty much the same as getting a divorce. In this episode, we find out what you’re entitled to and your rights, plus how to protect yourself.
Tue, April 25, 2023
If you’re being honest with yourself - how’s your life going? Do you feel like you’re just coasting through, or stuck in a bit of rut? Or feeling uninspired? Chris Cheers is a psychologist who’s been helping people change the way they think about love, their bodies, their emotions, and self-care. In this bonus ep, he’ll give you some great advice on how to do just that, so you can be your best self.
Tue, April 18, 2023
If you’re dating someone and they’re not introducing you to their friends, family or posting about you on socials - they might be ‘pocketing’ you. In this episode, we investigate why people are pocketers (lol Pip) and how to know if there’s something shady going on (aka cheating).
Tue, April 11, 2023
Did you know you can actually cum from a flaccid penis?! There’s SO much emphasis on hard and erect cocks (hello porn) that not a lot of people play with and embrace a dick when it’s soft. It’s something a lot of you told us you feel awkward about. So here’s how to feel more comfortable around them, some practical tips for solo and partnered sex, and how to orgasm without an erection.
Tue, April 04, 2023
There’s so many unspoken rules and expectations when it comes to messaging someone for the first time. You can find yourself over-analysing texts and getting anxious if someone doesn’t reply to you for ages, honestly it’s a total headf*ck. And a lot of you told us - a shit texter is a deal breaker for you.
Tue, March 28, 2023
It’s completely normal to feel jealous but sometimes it can make you act out in ways that can be damaging to your relationship. Maybe you go through your partner's phone, or won’t let them be friends with their friends. We find out how to deal with insecurities and how to best support as a partner.
Tue, March 21, 2023
Ever heard of the Ancient roman trans icon Elagabalus who set tigers on her dinner party guests? Or what about the San Diego lesbians banding together to save gay men during the HIV AIDS crisis? There’s so many queer and trans stories that've been erased all the back from ancient China to now, but author and content creator Hannah McElhinney is here to teach the history you never learnt in school.
Tue, March 14, 2023
The great Esther Perel once said “foreplay begins after your last orgasm”. So if it’s something you do for a couple of minutes before sex - target audience reached. You need to hear this.
Wed, March 08, 2023
To celebrate WorldPride this month, we’re hearing your queer bite-sized love stories - and now it's time for the big finale.
Tue, March 07, 2023
If you’ve struggled to get hard or ‘get it up’ it might be because you’re stressed or anxious about being good in bed. And so many of you told us you have so much shame around erectile dysfunction. In this ep, we find out what performance anxiety is, how to cope, and how to best help as a partner.
Wed, March 01, 2023
To celebrate WorldPride this month, we’re hearing your queer bite-sized love stories. And nothing screams modern gay love like a grindr hook up that turned into the love of your life moving into your place the very next day. That’s what happened to art collector Wade who fell in love at first sight with artist Teejay.
Tue, February 28, 2023
Dating in regional or rural Australia can be pretty tough. There’s like five people on the apps, everyone knows everyone’s business and you have to be careful you don’t accidentally go on a date with your second cousin.
Wed, February 22, 2023
To celebrate WorldPride this month, we’re hearing your queer bite-sized love stories.
Tue, February 21, 2023
Moving in with your partner can make or break a relationship - you might see a bunch of red flags or it might make you closer than ever. We find out if there's a right time to do it, and get some hot tips from you on how to make it work.
Tue, February 14, 2023
You told us that dating as a bisexual person can be a really shit time. You've had people say stuff like "it’s just a phase" or "pick a side."
Tue, February 07, 2023
Friends with benefits can be a really great way to have no strings attached sex, but it can also get really messy, especially if someone catches feelings. So is it possible to bang your mates without ruining the friendship? We’ll get your hot tips and chat to a sex and relationships therapist about how to nail the FWB.
Tue, December 13, 2022
So you’re about to go on your first vacay with bae. Maybe you’re going overseas, road tripping in a van or meeting the their fam for the first time.
Tue, December 06, 2022
If you knew someone was being cheated on, would you tell them? Or just keep it to yourself?
Sun, December 04, 2022
When Harrison Kefford was told he was getting a stoma bag his first thought was: “Holy shit! No one is ever going to want to have sex with me again.”
Wed, November 30, 2022
How have dating apps impacted how we find love? Why is catching the ick so common now? What are we getting wrong when it comes to dating and relationships? And what are gen z getting right?
Tue, November 29, 2022
Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem for guys and people with penises, so if you’re worried about coming too quickly, here’s how you can last longer.
Wed, November 23, 2022
Angela White is one of the biggest porn superstars to come out of Australia, and we got the chance to catch up with her!
Tue, November 22, 2022
Whether you’re tallying who does the most chores, initiates sex, or pays for stuff, a lot of us are guilty of using 'points' to measure how much effort a partner puts in.
Tue, November 15, 2022
You’ve probably seen the TikTok song ‘normalise girls doing poos’, it’s insanely catchy AND has a very important message.
Tue, November 08, 2022
You’ve probably heard of quiet quitting at work, but turns out quiet quitting happens in relationships too!
Thu, November 03, 2022
Ever wondered if people ate ass in the 1800s? What kind of sex toys people used? The origins of homosexuality in the ancient world? And if Mozart really had a poo fetish?
Tue, October 25, 2022
If you've been doing a bit of butt play and loving it, you might be keen to take it up a level. Well strap in, because in this ep, we've got everything you need to know about pegging.
Tue, October 18, 2022
Whoever said ‘three’s a crowd’ was LYING, because so many of you told us - a threesome was the best sex of your life!
Tue, October 11, 2022
A special bonus episode with Brooke Blurton this week! You’d know her from reality TV, but there’s so much more to Brooke than being ‘the bi Bachelorette.’
Tue, October 04, 2022
Tue, September 27, 2022
If you’ve been in an abusive relationship or experienced any sort of sexual assault - it can be really hard to open up, trust and love again.
Wed, September 21, 2022
You might remember Emma Carey’s story. She’s the girl who miraculously survived a skydiving accident in 2013. But what a lot of people haven’t heard about is - Emma’s story of heartbreak.
Tue, September 20, 2022
If you’re bored of mainstream porn or just not into it at all - there’s plenty of alternatives that’ll get you hot, heavy and turned on.
Thu, September 15, 2022
If you’re looking for a new podcast to binge, you should check out Tall Tales & True!
Tue, September 13, 2022
Going through a break-up sucks, but finding out a few weeks (or months) later your ex is already in another relationship, is the worst feeling in the whole world!
Tue, September 06, 2022
Saying what you want (or don’t want) in the bedroom can be awkward sometimes – especially if you’re sleeping with someone new.
Tue, August 30, 2022
When a partner can only orgasm using their hand during sex, it can bring a lot of anxiety into the bedroom.
Thu, August 25, 2022
How fast are sperm? Can women get 'whiskey dick'? And wtf is with period poos? Dr Karl and Dr Theresa Larkin give us the answers to this and more.
Tue, August 23, 2022
We are so sick of dating apps, but how the f*ck do you even meet people irl?
Tue, August 16, 2022
After you cum does everything become clearer? Or do you totally spiral and feel a whole lot of shame?
Tue, August 09, 2022
If someone tells you, you’re doing a great job at something, or calls you a good girl/boy does that turn you on?
Tue, August 02, 2022
For a lot of people, it's really normal and can even play a part in the relationship. But for some, when a partner gets off to someone else on a screen, it brings up a whole lot of insecurities. We hear your stories and find out how to deal if you're struggling to separate the porn fantasy from reality. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, July 19, 2022
It’s seen as the ultimate sin to commit in a relationship – but a lot of people still try to stay together and rebuild what they had. So can you get back to what you were after infidelity? We find out if it's possible to bounce back, and how to do it. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, July 12, 2022
Suz Elzbieta aka @suzbub on TikTok, got herpes a few years ago and has been breaking down the stigma ever since. In this bonus ep, you’ll hear the full chat we had with her about - what it’s like being so open about having herpes on TikTok, plus she'll chat about how she went from thinking it was the end of the world, to now - having the best dating/love life. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, July 12, 2022
*well maybe not everyone. BUT it is one of the most common STIs, and if you don’t have it, it’s likely someone you know or slept with does. So why is it still so hard for people to openly talk about it? In this episode, we’re going to smash that stigma, answer all of your questions and give you advice on how to tell your partner. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Thu, July 07, 2022
Happy NAIDOC week! In this bonus ep - we want to celebrate and introduce you to some of our fav First Nations Instagram and TikTok creators who're all doing absolutely incredible things online. Author and spiritual coach Allira Potter (@allira.potter), artist and meme lord Emily Johnson (@howdoidelete1) and mythical creature from the outback Evander Connelly (@outbackfairy) - join Dee to talk about being "very f*cking single", racism on dating apps, and their journeys with self-love and embracing their full selves. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, July 05, 2022
Reckon going on a break is just soft launching a break up? Turns out having a bit of breather from your relationship - can actually be a good thing. In this episode, we hear your break stories, the good and bad, and get some expert advice on how to do it right. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, June 28, 2022
So you think you know sex positions? Name every single one. Nah but seriously, there's so many out there with crazy names like 'the pinball wizard', 'butter churner' and 'pretzel dip' but what are the most popular? In this episode, we bring you the ultimate sex position masterclass. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, June 21, 2022
Out of all the letters in the LGBTQIA+ acronym, the “I” is the least known. We’re gonna find out what it means to be intersex, and how a new draft law to protect the rights of intersex people in the ACT could change history in Australia – if it’s passed. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, June 14, 2022
There are two types of people (with penises) in this world - those who openly admit they've tried to suck their own dick and those who lie and say they've never tried. It's a bit of a taboo technique when it comes to masturbation, and not many have succeeded with the self-suck, but we chat to the people who have and find out how they did it, what it felt like and why we shouldn't shame anyone for trying. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, June 07, 2022
If you’ve been basing your whole personality off love languages… we've got some news for you. Turns out the big five - gifts, physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation and acts of service - might not be that legit. In this episode, we investigate where the theory comes from, and how there are better “secrets to love that lasts.” For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Thu, June 02, 2022
Come Curious aka Florence and Reed - are two queens from the UK who talk about sex in all it’s weird, messy, wonderfulness with absolutely no filter, and no censor. In this episode, from farting during sex, to dealing with shit during anal, they answer all your questions about the awkward stuff you’re too scared to ask. Plus, they’ve got some great advice - on how to become more confident in the bedroom. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup You can find Come Curious here: https://www.instagram.com/comecurious/?hl=en
Tue, May 31, 2022
Do you get nervous saying I love you for the first time? Or are you chill and can shout it from the rooftops? In this episode, we find out the right time to be vulnerable and say those three words. And what you should do if they don’t say it back. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, May 24, 2022
Ever wondered if there are any benefits to being circumcised? In this episode, you’ll hear why some people are deciding to get the snip. And we find out if being cut/uncut has any impact on your sex life. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, May 17, 2022
If you’re smart, good looking, have a great job, and just killing it at life - you should have heaps of matches on dating apps, right? Well not exactly... We investigate why some successful people are changing their profiles and minimising themselves to get more likes. Plus, we chat to author and researcher Lisa Portolan who's done some really interesting research on dating app swiping habits. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, May 10, 2022
Would you be chill with dating someone who votes differently to you? Or are someone’s political views a deal breaker? In this episode, we work out how to chat politics with your partner if you keep arguing about it. Plus, you’ll hear from ex-Bachie contestant and Labor staffer Alisha Aitken Radburn about what she learnt from her relationship with her young Liberal ex. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, May 03, 2022
Is your sex drive completely different to your partners? When your libidos are out of whack, you might feel rejected, insecure and worried about whether or not you’re right for each other. In this episode, we hear your stories, find out if you can change your sex drive, and get some expert advice from sex therapist Tanya Koens on how to find that balance in your relationship. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, April 26, 2022
The ick is such a huge phenomenon on TikTok and some of them are piss-yourself-funny. But now it kinda feels like we’re so ick obsessed, *simply existing* is an ick. So have we taken it too far? We’re gonna find out from the King of TikTok icks, British lads SHXTS n GIGS and talk to an expert to see if there’s any coming back once you’ve caught it. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, April 19, 2022
You’ve probably heard of endometriosis, but adeno is what we’re calling endo’s lesser known evil cousin. It’s a hell of a chronic illness, and for Adenomyosis Awareness Month we’re bringing you up to speed on what it is, why it often gets confused with endo, and how to cure it. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, April 12, 2022
Whether it’s in porn, social media, or TV, there’s only one type of vulva we see - it’s neat, small, symmetrical and there’s no flaps. And… it can make you feel super insecure if ya pusswa don’t look like that! In this episode, we chat to Ellie from Comfortable In My Skin, Christine Yahya from Pink Bits and find out what a ‘normal’ vulva looks like and how to embrace/ love your cooch. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, April 05, 2022
Ok so peens are all over our screens at the moment - Euphoria, Sex/Life, Minx etc, and as usual there's been a lot of hype around these big dicks. But when it comes to doing the deed, do people really care about size? For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, March 29, 2022
It’s something loads of people struggle with - and we want you to know that you’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken if you can’t. In this episode we find out why some of us never orgasm, how to work through the anxiety around climaxing and take the pressure off. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, March 22, 2022
If you’re seeing someone right now and it’s definitely more than friends with benefits, but you’re not in a committed relationship - you might be in a situationship. It’s the grey area of dating, and sometimes it can be really confusing! In this episode: how to tell if you’re in one, when you should break it off and digital creator Helen Chik chats to us about her experience. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, March 15, 2022
Nearly half of you told us you LOVE a finger in the bum during sex! So we’re going to find everything you need to know about how to do it properly - and why for guys or people with prostates, it might be the best orgasm you ever have. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, March 08, 2022
Did you just figure out your sexuality? TikTok and lockdown fast tracked a queer awakening for a lot of you - so if you’re working through this new found identity and need some fairy godmother guidance, we plucked two icons from the LGBT+ community - comedian Alright Hey! and content maker Kath Ebbs to share their wisdom. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Thu, March 03, 2022
You’ve probably seen her in your feed before, Drew Afualo is queen misogynist slayer. She’s blowing up on TikTok with 6.3 million followers - people either love her or hate her. In this bonus episode - Drew lets us know what she thinks about the haters (hint she dgaf), why she does what she does, and what it means to her to be inspiring a generation of women. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, March 01, 2022
Yes it's got major plot holes, yes it's probably gonna take another two years for a new season, but after that finale - there's so much we need to unpack. As one of the most popular shows in the past decade, Euphoria is definitely having a huge cultural impact. So what can we learn about the way it portrays sex, toxic relationships, addiction and cheating? And is it a show that young people actually relate to? In the episode we hear your stories and chat to certified sex coach Georgia Grace. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup If you need support contact:1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732Lifeline: 13 11 14QLife: 1800 184 527
Thu, February 24, 2022
Kyle Prue is a comedian, actor, author and TikTok’s ultimate pick me. His how to piss off men videos have millions of views and people are either obsessed with him or like he says “want me dead,” so why are they so triggering? In this episode - Kyle chats to Dee about why you should use his lines on first dates and why we should rethink what we consider feminine and masculine. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, February 22, 2022
From The Tinder Swindler, to West Elm Caleb, Kanye West and Julia Fox, everyone's talking about love bombing right now. So what exactly is it? And what's the difference between someone genuinely being into you and someone who's toxic? In this episode we've got everything you need to know about love bombing. If you need support contact: 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732Lifeline: 13 11 14QLife: 1800 184 527 For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Thu, February 17, 2022
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, turns out there’s only love stories on Chatroulette, not dicks. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
Tue, February 15, 2022
Reckon your best friend is your soulmate/love of your life/your ride or die? Why not spend the rest of your life doing all the classic relationshipy things together?That's what April Lee and Renee Wong are doing and it's going viral on TikTok. For questions or topic suggestions email thehookup@abc.net.au or dm us @triplejthehookup https://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup
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