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 @triplejthehookuphttps://www.instagram.com/triplejthehookup

BONUS: how getting herpes can change your life for the better

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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.

How Porn Affects Us And Our Sex 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.

What Is A 'Tradwife'?

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

How To Date In The Current Gender Violence Crisis

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.

What To Ask On A First Date

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.

BONUS: how getting herpes can change your life for the better

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