
The Hook Up
The Hook Up is about love, sex and relationships. We answer your questions, learn things together, cry over heartbreak and normalise shit. Every Tuesday Dee and Pip debate your dating dilemmas and hear your cooked stories. Every Thursday it's the sex ed you never had — we call on an expert to go deep and find answers with Dee.
Latest episodes

Jun 20, 2023 • 40min
The Slay And Flop Era of Your Menstrual Cycle Explained
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.

Jun 15, 2023 • 20min
BONUS: Dr Yves Rees On Their Journey Transitioning
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.

Jun 13, 2023 • 54min
What You Need To Know About Transitioning Gender
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.

Jun 6, 2023 • 29min
Is It Ok To Trauma Dump On The First Date?
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.

May 30, 2023 • 31min
To Trust Or Not To Trust From Date #1
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.

May 25, 2023 • 27min
BONUS: All Things Drag With Monét X Change
We chat with singer, stand-up comedian, and Rupaul’s Drag Race royalty Monét X Change.

May 23, 2023 • 39min
When You’re Worried About Being Inexperienced
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.

May 16, 2023 • 29min
How To Talk Dirty (Without Giving Yourself The Ick)
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.

May 9, 2023 • 29min
How To Keep The Honeymoon Phase Alive
When you first start dating someone, you’re infatuated with them - you’ve got the rose-coloured glasses on and everything is just so passionate. For most of us, this starts to fade after a few months. But not everyone.In this episode we find out how to keep the honeymoon period going.

May 2, 2023 • 24min
What You’re Entitled To In A De Facto Relationship (It’s A Lot)
If you’ve lived with a partner for two or more years, you’re actually considered de facto. Which means if you split up…there’s a lot on the table when it comes to your money, assets even your super. It’s pretty much the same as getting a divorce. In this episode, we find out what you’re entitled to and your rights, plus how to protect yourself.