The Hook Up
ABC Podcasts
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.
Episodes
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Dec 6, 2022 • 25min
Should you tell someone if you know they’re being cheated on?
If you knew someone was being cheated on, would you tell them? Or just keep it to yourself?
Dec 4, 2022 • 24min
BONUS: Harrison Kefford on what it’s like dating and having sex with a stoma bag
When Harrison Kefford was told he was getting a stoma bag his first thought was: “Holy shit! No one is ever going to want to have sex with me again.”
Nov 30, 2022 • 27min
BONUS: Esther Perel on dating apps, the ick and the ‘perfect person’
How have dating apps impacted how we find love? Why is catching the ick so common now? What are we getting wrong when it comes to dating and relationships? And what are gen z getting right?
Nov 29, 2022 • 34min
Premature ejaculation: how to last longer in bed
Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem for guys and people with penises, so if you’re worried about coming too quickly, here’s how you can last longer.
Nov 23, 2022 • 34min
BONUS: what the porn industry’s really like with Angela White
Angela White is one of the biggest porn superstars to come out of Australia, and we got the chance to catch up with her!
Nov 22, 2022 • 31min
Is it bad to keep score in your relationship?
Whether you’re tallying who does the most chores, initiates sex, or pays for stuff, a lot of us are guilty of using 'points' to measure how much effort a partner puts in.
Nov 15, 2022 • 32min
Normalise girls doing poos
You’ve probably seen the TikTok song ‘normalise girls doing poos’, it’s insanely catchy AND has a very important message.
Nov 8, 2022 • 31min
What is quiet quitting in relationships?
You’ve probably heard of quiet quitting at work, but turns out quiet quitting happens in relationships too!
Nov 3, 2022 • 42min
BONUS: the history of sex and kink with Esme Louise James
Ever wondered if people ate ass in the 1800s? What kind of sex toys people used? The origins of homosexuality in the ancient world? And if Mozart really had a poo fetish?
Oct 25, 2022 • 35min
What is pegging? And should I try it?
If you've been doing a bit of butt play and loving it, you might be keen to take it up a level.Well strap in, because in this ep, we've got everything you need to know about pegging.
