The Hook Up

Have you ever had feelings for someone only to find out they just wanna be friends? On the podcast we’re talking about "the friendzone". It's a pretty loaded term that people are pushing back on but not having your feelings reciprocated really hurts.

You’ll hear stories from people who’ve been rejected, those who have told a friend they’re not interested and from someone who likes her friend but doesn’t know what to do. But first up, Tara tells us what happened when she got friendzoned…Featuring relationships counsellor Megan Luscombe.

If you like it then you should put a ring on it, right? Well not everyone would agree. On the podcast we ask – what’s with the engagement? How important is it in 2018 and how long should the optimal engagement last?

You’ll hear from a couple who are recently engaged on why they’re making a deal about it and why an engagement can also be treated as a test zone for the relationship and whether you want to stay in it or not. Featuring lecturer in social and political sciences Dr Lauren Rosewarne and psychologist Melanie Khashadorian.

Weed is the most commonly used illicit drug in the country, and around 70 percent of 20-29 year olds have tried it at some point.

But what if you’re smoking regularly? How does it affect a relationship? On the podcast, we’re looking at how being "420 friendly" can affect your relationship.

You’ll hear from people who’ve been introduced to it by a partner then wondered what they were doing, others who’ve been broken up with because they don’t smoke, and one person who say it’s enhanced their sex…

You’ll also hear from Jarrod Weir, head counsellor at The Cabin, an addiction treatment centre, on how you can manage your addiction.

Did you learn anything weird in sex ed at school that didn’t really help you out? On the podcast we’re talking about sex ed in schools. What’s taught and what should be taught. Featuring comedian (and former high school teacher) Mark Butler, and Professor Christopher Fisher from the Australian Research Centre for Sexual Health and Society (ARCSHS). Hosted by James Findlay.

Despite sex work not being decriminalised in Australia and different laws allowing different things in different states, sex work still happens - and as you’ll hear, it’s not just people who can’t pick up who are seeing sex workers.

We recently got an email from a listener who was shocked and concerned that her boyfriend had seen sex workers, and it got us thinking – how many people have this as one of their dealbreaker?

Featuring sex worker and activist Lucie Bee and sex therapist and clinical psychologist Gemma Cribb. Hosted by James Findlay.

Talking about sex can be pretty hard at times, but can be made so much easier when you can have a bit of a laugh. On the podcast, we chat to the team from Glittery Clittery from Colin and Alia from #Pickup, who are all in Melbourne for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Having kids might be a way off for you, but you may need to at least consider prepping your body for that now. On the podcast, we’re looking at fertility. You’ll hear from people in their 20s who are freezing their eggs or sperm, and we talk about options you have if you’ve got complications with the ability to have a kid.

Joining us is Dr Manuela Toledo, IVF and fertility specialist at Melbourne IVF and Rita Alesi, Senior Psychologist and Manager of Monash IVF Counselling Services.

Have you ever been kicked in the balls and liked it?

What’s the difference between bi and pan? We break down the labels.