The Hook Up

We’ve all been there, when your mate is dating someone you just don’t vibe with. But is it ever your place to say something? 

We hear your hot takes and find out the best way to tell your friend that you don’t like their partner. 

“On my thirtieth birthday I got engaged. Six months later I was single for the first time in almost ten years.” 

Presenter and podcaster Linda Marigliano was in the ‘perfect’ relationship, so why did she decide to end it?

In this bonus ep, Dee chats to Linda about her struggle with perfectionism, people pleasing and how she finally learned how to love with boundaries. 

If you have a regular period cycle - ever wondered why you hate everyone a few days before you get your period? But some days you’re in a full on slay era? 

Ever wondered how many eggs you actually have? And how to tell when you’re ovulating? 

In this ep - we’ve got the ultimate masterclass on the menstrual cycle from Dr Theresa Larkin - everything you need to know about hormones, periods, and your follicular (slay) and luteal (flop) phases.

Dr Yves Rees is a trans non-binary writer, podcaster and historian who recently wrote a book about their experience transitioning - called All About Yves, Notes From a Transition. 

In this bonus ep, Yves spoke to Dee about when they first realised they were trans, their journey transitioning, finding their non-binary identity, navigating their sexuality and finding their community online. 

If you think you might be trans, or if you’re starting to transition, what are the first steps to take on this journey?In this ep we get advice on some of the health and medical info you might need, as well as how to navigate your sex and dating life during this time. You’ll hear from trans writer Dr Yves Rees on their journey and discovering their non-binary identity during lockdown.

On a first date, if someone overshared about past trauma would you be put off by that? Or find that kind of vulnerability refreshing? We hear your hot takes on trauma dumping, why some people do it and how to share trauma without traumatising the person on the receiving end.

In dating, should you trust people from the start? Or should trust be earned over time?

We get full philosophical in this ep, hear your hot takes and get a psych’s professional opinion. 

And we’ll also find out how to build trust in a relationship and how to deal when it’s broken.

We chat with singer, stand-up comedian, and Rupaul’s Drag Race royalty Monét X Change.

Ever feel like you’re inexperienced when it comes to dating, relationships, kissing or sex? If everyone around you is hooking up or falling in love, it can feel isolating, like you’re being left behind or that there’s something wrong with you.

It’s a super common experience and we unpack why there’s nothing wrong with you, or hitting these milestones later in life.

Talking dirty can be SO hot! But if it’s something you’ve never really done before, it can be kinda awkward.

In this episode, we get your hot tips and find out how to chat to your partner about what you like.