By now you've probably heard of catfishing — the online practice where someone lures you into a relationship by creating a fake online persona or pretending to be someone else.

In response to the tragic catfishing case involving Home and Away actor Lincoln Lewis, we look at the ongoing effects of catfishing, how to protect yourself online and how to catch a catfish in the act.

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Why You Need To Practise Post-Sex Aftercare

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We hear your hot takes and find out why it was the hottest sex of your life.

Is Having Break Up Sex A Good Or Bad Idea?

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).

What Is A Banjo String? And What To Do If It Snaps

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.

Heartbreak High's Will McDonald & James Majoos On Intimacy, Dating Apps And Furries

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.

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