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.



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Do breaks in relationships work?

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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.

What Is The 'Boy/Girl Sober' Movement?

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Sexologist Lauren French is here to tell you why, and what to do about it.

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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.

Do breaks in relationships work?

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