The Hook Up

How does coming back from deployment affect the sex lives and relationships of our young veterans? How does PTSD play a part in your sex and relationships? Do you abstain from sex while you're away? What's a battle fat!? You'll hear from the co-founder of Young Veterans, Chris May, on what his experiences were while he was in the Army and what it was like returning. You'll also hear from Dr Stephanie Hodson from the Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (who is also a veteran herself), and psychosexual therapist, Dr Christopher Fox.

Imagine what it's like being in a relationship with someone and all of a sudden becoming confused about your sexuality, and having fantasies about trying something or someone new. On the podcast we'll speak to a listener who is going through that right now. You'll also hear from psychologist Gemma Cribb on what you can do if you're in this situation.

How do you feel about being naked? Does the idea of getting your kit off in front of someone send you into a panic? On the podcast you'll hear from sex therapist and relationships coach Jacqueline Hellyer on how you can overcome this and help encourage your partner to be comfortable naked, plus we speak to Brendan who started the Instagram account 'Get Naked Australia' on why people are loving getting their clothes of out in nature.

Dating can be hard enough as it is, so imagine how hard it must be when you know you're not going to be around for long. You'll hear from Yolanda and Nathan, a young couple who decided to get married despite what's to come for Yolanda, who has terminal cancer. Their story is beautiful and heartbreaking, so prepare the tissues! You'll also hear from Grant aka HTML Flowers who is living with cystic fibrosis, and clinical counsellor and psychotherapist Lea Rose, who specialises in speaking to clients with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Our generation isn't getting married anywhere near as early as the generations before us, so what is the appeal of getting married young? Is it the right thing to do, or should we wait? On the pod we'll hear from very happily married people as well as Michael, who only married six months ago and desperately wants out! Plus, you'll be joined by relationships counsellor Deserie Sperlings on why couples might decide to get married early and how to negotiate these decisions in your early 20s.

The relationship between anal sex and women has been seen as a bit taboo for quite a while. We decide to lift the lid on the issue and present you with "A women's guide to anal sex". Why do we do it? What's so good about it? What must we know before trying it? We also hear from a couple of women who can't get enough of it. To help us through the motions, we're joined by sexologist Cyndi Darnell.

Why are men given such a hard time when they embrace their feminine side? We'll look at femininity in men across the sexuality spectrum and find out what it's like to be not "manly" enough for straight guys AND gay guys. You'll be joined by sexuality and gender academic Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli, YouTuber Mitchell Coombs, and self-confessed 'dandy' Nikola.

Why do people make such a big deal about height when looking for a partner? Why does society think men need to be taller than the woman in hetero relationships? How do tall women feel about dating shorter guys? And how do short guys feel about being at the bottom of the dating pack? All these questions and more are explored when psychologist Dr Alicia Franklin joins us.

If it exists, someone has probably made porn about it. On this podcast we explore fanfiction porn with academic Dr Lauren Rosewarne and comedian Adam Richard. You'll even be treated to an excerpt of fanfiction porn by Adam Richard titled 'Downton Grabby'.

Have you ever cried after sex and have no idea why? It's actually a thing! Post coital dysphoria is feeling sad, tearful or depressed after sex without any reason at all. Joining us is international sexologist Susan Bratton to talk through what to do if you feel sad after sex and how to react if it happens to your partner.