Miscarriages are the most common form of pregnancy loss - yet are rarely talked about in public.

Jo and Steve Peck suffered not one, not two, but recurrent miscarriages over the course of four years, before seeking private treatment.

In this searingly honest, compelling interview with Olly, they reveal the toll this took on their marriage, their work and their mental health - as they watched their friends begin families - gradually realising it may never happen for them.

Elsewhere, in this week’s Zeitgeist, Ollie Peart heads off for a ‘sound bath’ at the behest of Mann-fan Nicola Kelly, and learns about Tibetan bowls, crystal trance and his Chakra alignment. If YOU have a trends challenge for Ollie to try out, head to our feedback page at modernmann.co.uk.

Meanwhile, down the Foxhole, Alix Fox advises a gay teenager with I.B.S about his options for anal sex, and uncovers some unexpected titbits about Viagra.

If YOU have a sex question for Alix Fox, head to modernmann.co.uk and fill in our feedback form - you can remain anonymous if you wish.

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This week’s Lifehack comes courtesy of Matthew Brown, ‘Productivity Ninja’ at Thinkproductive.co.uk. His Top 3 tips on making the most of your time at work? Unchain yourself from email, keep your head down 9-6, and start the day with a book…

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Finally, our Record of the Week is ‘Cacophony’ by Halona King. Enjoy.

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See You Next Tuesday!

If you’ve been affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy, the Miscarriage Association offers support and a pregnancy loss helpline. Visit them at miscarriageassociation.org.uk/

Presenter: Olly Mann. Contributors: Ollie Peart, Alix Fox, Jo and Steve Peck, Matthew Brown, Halona King. Producer: Matt Hill. Theme Music: ‘Skies Over Cairo’, by Django Django. Graphic Design: Jenny Mann Design. Copyright: Olly Mann / Rethink Audio 2018.

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