Bridie Tanner and Tanya Koens discuss all the funny, cringey and downright weird things that happen once our clothes come off.

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Having a crush on a boss/housemate/friend can be tempting. This month for Awkward August, Bridie Tanner and Tanya Koens discuss if you should act on it or bottle it in. They also look at why the heart often wants what it can't have, and how our childhoods leave us vulnerable to this. Should you confront the people involved? They discuss ways to navigate these often tricky situations.

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Bridie Tanner and Tanya Koens look at sex with people of all shapes and sizes. They explore what positions work well for who and how to approach pleasure with different bodies.

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Last fortnight Bridie Tanner & Tanya Koens talked about how body image affects our relationships and sex lives. For Part 2 this week, guest host Andrew Lowe talks to Tanya about how to be body positive and how to support those that may not fit societal norms.

Want more info from our resident relationships counsellor, sexologist and pleasure activist here on Mornings, Tanya Koens? Head to her website: http://www.surryhillstherapy.com/

Links of articles discussed this episode:

For Trans and Non Binary folks
https://www.minus18.org.au/index.php/articles/item/859-how-to-challenge-other-people-s-crappy-language

Concern trolling
https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/11-reasons-your-concern-for-fat-peoples-health-isnt-helping-anyone/ 

How to be a fat ally 
https://www.abc.net.au/life/being-an-ally-to-your-fat-friends/11182926?fbclid=IwAR31PkZ6tkxb0OZ0inWOS1m1-7XsqBIa2Pp8mL2kHo1Bj4CA3Jhg-gUBx1U

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2017-10-22/the-unintended-harms-of-fat-self-talk/9071462

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sonia-tremblay-fat-people-body-positivity_n_5d275677e4b02a5a5d576697

Genital shaming
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/16/style/my-vagina-is-terrific-your-opinion-about-it-is-not.html?utm_sq=g1r550i238&mc=aud_dev&mcid=keywee&mccr=dommob&kwp_0=604306&kwp_4=2132669&kwp_1=890896&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2F&fbclid=IwAR0Jzh81mmqwsVtW0zFXJ10GDDQN83VZU_tZ4XaB21FE47XP8HBLFtFuIiU

Medical discrimination
https://www.whimn.com.au/strength/health/we-need-to-stop-blaming-women-for-the-wellness-industry/news-story/4ed013b06abc8a856a71453516117592?utm_source=whimn&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial

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When do you feel most confident in your body? Bridie Tanner and Tanya Koens are talking body image this week, and how it affects your relationships and sex life.

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Last fortnight Bridie Tanner & Tanya Koens talked about modern relationships and the challenges they face, and this week Tanya is back to give practical advice on keeping long-term relationships alive.

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In this episode Bridie and resident sexologist Tanya Koens talk about why there is a loss of desire in modern relationships, how it's never been easier to cheat and lessons from world renowned relationships expert, Esther Perel.

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Latifa and Tanya continue their discussion on kink.

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In this episode Latifa and resident sexologist Tanya Koens talk about various types of kink and appropriate ways to use it with a partner.

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