We all know sex is considered to be one of the best stress relievers out there, but it can also be a major cockblock when you're too stressed to even get in the mood.

We chat with sex therapist Lauren White to unpack why it happens, how to talk about it and some tips for you and your partner to get out of your heads... and into your bed.

Stress and sex

The Hook Up is about love, sex and relationships. We answer your questions, learn things together, cry over heartbreak, normalise shit. With Dee Salmin and Pip Rasmussen, who will probably bitch about dating apps. New episode every Tuesday.

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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?

To The Friend That Always Wants To Bring Their Partner…

‘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.

Why You Need To Practise Post-Sex Aftercare

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.

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.

Stress and sex

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