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Around one in ten women have endometriosis. And even though it can be one of the most debilitating and painful conditions - there's still no cure. But now a huge study has found a really interesting link between endo and childhood. We'll unpack it in this episode with Associate Professor Dr Theresa Larkin. Plus she'll explain what the symptoms of endo are, the process to diagnosis, treatment and pain management. SHOW NOTES:Endometriosis researchTheresa's research on pelvic painTheresa's article about hysterectomyDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Everyone's talking about incels - but what about women who're struggling to date and have sex? Enter ‘femcels' – a term that's got people divided online, with some even saying they don't exist. We investigate the history of incels, how a new movement of women identify with the term, and what that looks like in your dating lives.SHOW NOTES:The Woman Who Founded “Incel Movement”: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45284455From femcels to ‘femcelcore': Women's involuntary celibacy and the rise of heteronihilismhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13675494241293731How "Femcels" Differ From Incels:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-heart/202211/how-do-femcels-and-incels-differResearch debunking 80/20 theory: https://www.psypost.org/romantic-attraction-and-evolution-new-study-pinpoints-key-traits-in-mate-selection/DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Author and podcaster Jemma Sbeg is behind one of the world's most popular podcasts - The Psychology Of Your 20s. Always backed with receipts - Jemma chats to Dee about what the research shows when it comes to love, dating and relationships in one of the most turbulent decades of your life.SHOW NOTES:Jemma Sbeg's InstagramThe Psychology Of Your 20s podcastJemma's book: Person In ProgressDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We're off on holidays!! Don't stress, we'll be back with fresh new content soon - but in the meantime go check out the feed for any episodes you haven't heard yet. MISS YOU ALREADY!! xxxDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

You might not realise but financial abuse is a form of domestic and family violence. It can happen in your relationship without you even realising. So in this episode, Dee chats to the CEO of Full Stop Australia Karen Bevan about what economic abuse can actually look like, how to spot the signs early, how to get help. Plus, how podcasters encouraging their partners to stay at home to be 'happier' can be dangerous. SHOW NOTES:Full Stop Australia helpline: 1800 385 5781800 Respect: 1800 737 732Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978Lifeline: 13 11 14 DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Is it a recession indicator that no one can afford to date right now? We find out how the cost of living crisis is impacting your love life, how important financial compatibility is for a relationship and whether or not you should merge or keep your money separate. SHOW NOTES:BMO Real Financial Progress Index (2025) - The price of love: How a rising cost of living is affecting dating and relationshipsLending Tree Report - 23% of People in Relationships Have Ended One Due to Financial Incompatibility Fidelity study - How money can build or break your relationship, according to experts International Association for Relationship Research - “When couples fight about money, what do they fight about?” (2023)DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Keen to have a threesome for the first time but duno how to go about it?Dee chats to sexologist Laura Lee about all the different ways you can have a threeway. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

From spontaneous hook ups between strangers or friends, to carefully negotiated experiences between partners - there are sooo many ways to have a threesome. We hear how you navigate the power dynamics as couples/singles, what it's like being a unicorn, exploring your sexuality as a third and negotiating boundaries so everything goes as smooth and sexily as possible MWAH.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Ever had someone hectically overshare in dating? Maybe about their ex, or their mental health, or their trauma? They might be floodlighting.Dee chats to couples therapist Liz Neal about why people do it, when it can be manipulative, how to handle someone who overshares, and what to do if you're the floodlighter. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Ever been on a date where someone trauma dumps their breakups, difficult childhood or mental health struggles all before your entrée arrives? You might've been floodlighted. We hear your experiences of oversharing to test the waters, speed up intimacy, or filter out people who can't ‘handle' your shit - and whether this kind of radical honesty is actually just manipulative.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

She's one of Australia's most popular adult stars on Tiktok with millions of followers tapped into her life as an OnlyFans content creator and a full service sex worker – in what she calls “a very dangerous industry that I wouldn't recommend to anyone”. We bring your burning questions to Kayla about her clients, her dating life, her mental health and her top sex tips. SHOW NOTES:Listen to Storytime With Kayla Jade hereDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We're going back to basics with pregnancy in this ep with Dr Theresa Larkin - covering how everything works from fertilisation and conception, to infertility and genetics, and how your body brings a baby to life.Because even if you're NOT trying to get pregnant, it's super helpful to know what the hell is going on and how to manage your sex life and cycle if you're having sex with someone with a penis. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's triple j's award winning and most complained about show – The Hook Up, live from Melbourne International Comedy Festival. 

If you're not feeling great mentally, or you want to work through some things, or you've just gone through a big life event - you might be thinking about getting some professional help. Starting therapy can feel super overwhelming if you've never done it before, so in this ep we chat to clinical psychologist Dr Jarrod White about everything you need to know about going to therapy for the first time. SHOW NOTES:Dr Jarrod White - Beyond Therapy Room  The Body Keeps The Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk The Courage To Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga Lost Connections - Johann HariDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's triple j's award winning and most complained about show – The Hook Up, live from Melbourne International Comedy Festival. 

Let's unpack romantic love!!!why do we fall in love? And why only with certain people over others? Is love at first sight real? Can you stay in love your whole life? What's happening in the brain and body? Is love an addiction? And can you actually die from a broken heart?Dee chats to the world's leading romantic love researcher Adam Bode to find out the science of love. SHOW NOTES:Adam Bode's researchDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We couldn't get him on for our live show, so we got him in the studio - content creator, stand up comedian and podcaster Will Gibb chats to us about dating with radical honesty, cooked sex dreams and what it's actually like to get a circumcision as an adult.  *NB this chat contains descriptive language about surgery so skip that part if you're squeamishDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Nearly 30% of you told us you've ended a relationship because of your own family or your partners. So whether it's parents being manipulative, controlling or having no boundaries, we get some advice from clinical psychologist Dr Lillian Nejad on how to navigate a meddling family. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Have you ever dated someone who's family was too involved, or a bit too close? (Anna Paul and Atis???) Whether it's your own or your partners - we hear how families with no boundaries, cultural/religious differences, and mummy's boys/daddy's girls have messed with your love life.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

If you're looking to read about queer joy, pain, heartbreak, love and hot af sex - A Language Of Limbs is for you. The story follows two lives over three decades as they navigate their queer identities, the beginning of Mardi Gras and the AIDs epidemic. Dee chats to author Dylin Hardcastle about the process of writing their novel, portraying queer sex and the importance of trans joy. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Everyone's talking about Netflix's new crime drama Adolescence atm. The series is about a teenage boy accused of murdering a female classmate and it's triggered a huge cultural conversation around toxic masculinity, incels and the gender divide. Ryder Jack from Tomorrow Man joins Dee and Pip to unpack your thoughts on the series and your experiences as guys dating women.SHOW NOTES:Tomorrow Man & Tomorrow Woman: https://www.tomorrowman.com.au/Research debunking 80/20 theory: https://www.psypost.org/romantic-attraction-and-evolution-new-study-pinpoints-key-traits-in-mate-selection/DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

If you're someone who struggles to talk about sex, or you feel uncomfortable asking for what you want (or don't want) in the bedroom, this ep is for you!Psychologist and sexologist Laura Lee has some great tips to get you yapping your way into a hotter sex life. SHOW NOTES:Laura Lee Website ResourcesDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

'Good sex' is one of those things where you kinda just know it when you have it. But how do YOU define it? From communication, safety and enthusiasm to compatibility, dirty talk and aftercare - we hear what you reckon makes someone good in bed.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

A new groundbreaking study has found that the most common vaginal infection bacterial vaginosis (BV) is actually an STI. This is huge news! Especially if you're someone who keeps getting BV again and again. In this ep, Dee chats to the two lead researchers behind the study Professor Cat Bradshaw and Dr Lenka Vodstrcil to find out everything we need to know. SHOW NOTES:Professor Cat and Dr Lenka's studyBV resources DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

There's new research saying that women who use dating apps are more likely to get cosmetic procedures. So how are you feeling about getting work done and dating?? We hear from you about whether it's affecting your body image, your partners, and your experience on the apps.SHOW NOTES:Research on dating apps and cosmetic procedureshttps://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2025/swipe-style-surgery-why-dating-apps-are-fuelling-cosmetic-procedures/SBS - Sasha Kutabah Sarago chats on Eurocentric beauty standardshttps://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/sasha-kutabah-sarago-chats-about-challenging-eurocentric-beauty-standards/u5vrg5m0jDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Recently we did an ep on post nut clarity and 50% of you said you felt shame, disgust or embarrassment after orgasming.So in this ep, sex therapist Aleks Trkulja chats to Dee about why it's so common and how to work through those feelings. SHOW NOTES:Post Nut Clarity vodcastDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Have you ever finished and had a massive realisation about your life, a partner, your sexuality? Maybe you find energy, peace and creativity? Or do you get hit with a wave of shame, disgust, and anxiety?  We find out what happens when you cum to your senses and experience post nut clarity.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

In our last ep we spoke about game playing in dating - things like playing hard to get, posting thirst traps, not double texting, withholding sex for the 5th date etc. 86% of you said you don't do it, but what does the research show? And is ‘game playing' as problematic as you said?Dee chats to psychology and relationship researcher Dr Beatrice Alba to find out. DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

From never double texting and taking days to respond back, to giving mixed signals and posting thirst traps just to get a reaction - we hear how you feel about “doing the dance”, and if playing hard to get is a necessity in dating, or if it's just toxic.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Mardi Gras celebrations kick off in Australia this weekend - so whether it's the parade, hooking up at after-parties, or finding your people - here's everything you need to know about the LGBTQIA+ protest/celebration with author and psychologist Dr Chris Cheers. SHOW NOTES:Sydney Mardi Gras detailsDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Have you ever set your friends up on a date? 89% of you would rather meet people this way than use dating apps, but there are some rules you gotta know before you play matchmaker. We hear your stories, advice and tips for setting up mates.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

In our last ep, we spoke about how young people are the most politically divided generation ever. So why are guys turning to the right and becoming more traditional? And if progressive feminist women are choosing to be single is that even a bad thing? In this episode, Dee unpacks what's going on for men with Clinical Psych Dr Zac Seidler.SHOW NOTES:Last year's ep with Zac: How To Date In The Current Gender Violence Crisis DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Research shows that women are getting more progressive and men are becoming more conservative - so how is this growing political divide affecting your love life? We hear your experiences of right-wing dudes wokefishing on dates, and your takes on how the algorithm is making you want to quit dating altogether - and if going boy sober is a bad thing.SHOW NOTES:Research on gender divide in politics:https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/australia-s-gender-divide-why-young-men-and-women-are-pulling-apart-20241120-p5ks5zhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/14/us-election-donald-trump-voters-gender-race-datahttps://www.ft.com/content/29fd9b5c-2f35-41bf-9d4c-994db4e12998Research on algorithms and toxic content: https://www.dcu.ie/humanities-and-social-sciences/news/2024/apr/new-research-shows-how-tiktok-and-youtube-shorts-areArticles of demise of dating/relationships:https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/12/4b-sex-strike-american-dating/680770/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/09/were-in-a-relationship-recession-and-a-lot-of-women-are-absolutely-fine-with-thatDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

A lot of people think if you argue in your relationship it means something is wrong, but relationship therapist and sexologist Lucille Shackleton says it's actually a good thing - it just depends on how you fight.In this ep Dee Salmin gets all the advice from Lucille on how to deal with conflict with your partner in a healthy way. SHOW NOTES: Lucille's InstagramLucille's book All InGottman Institute research on conflict DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

‘Micro cheating' is the new trend online, and everyone's got a hot take on what it looks like. So what do you consider ‘micro cheating'? And is it worth ending a relationship over?DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

A lot of the time if we're struggling in our love lives, whether that's attracting the wrong people, or ending up in bad relationships, we usually blame the other person/people. But sometimes it has a lot to do with ourselves. In this episode relationship therapist and sexologist Lucille Shackleton chats to Dee about the ways we can unpack our bad dating habits and create the safe and healthy love we deserve. SHOW NOTES: Lucille Shackleton Instagram: @lucille.shackleton DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

From moaning names and describing your hottest fantasies, we ask you what you think about dirty talk - what you love about it, what you hate about it, and how you reckon you can level up your vernacular in and out of the bedroom.SHOW NOTES:Articles on audio erotica: https://www.allure.com/story/sensual-auralism-dirty-talkhttps://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/58354/1/why-so-many-women-are-turning-to-audio-erotica-frolicme-dipseaDirty talk research: https://bigthink.com/the-present/dirty-talk/https://getmaude.com/blogs/themaudern/the-science-behind-dirty-talkDO OUR SURVEY!!!!! → https://forms.office.com/r/0UPDsRsaZ6DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We're back and we have a LOT to discuss - from debriefing our debauchery to hearing all about your summer secrets. ALSO!!! Pls pls pls fill out our survey!! We want your feedback on the pod - what you're loving, what you want to hear more of and what we can do to make it better. It only takes a few minutes and you can find it here —> SURVEYDM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

A lot of you told us that you think you either have sexual chemistry with someone from the beginning or you don't. So if you're dating/sleeping with someone and you feel like the spark just isn't there, is it worth sticking around? Sex coach Georgia Grace has A LOT to tell you.Plus, he gives us a spicy hot take and sings some original songs for you. cs, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Comedian Morgan Jay comes through the Hook Up studios to give us the sweet sweet sounds of autotune. Dee and Pip get the goss on his tour, dms, dirty talk and his open relationship. Plus, he gives us a spicy hot take and sings some original songs for you. cs, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Content creator Evelyn Miller was born with complete uterus didelphys, a medical condition which means she has two vaginas. She has to use two tampons, can have two babies from two different guys at the same time and can have double the fun in her sex life.We chat to her about what her vulva looks like, how sex feels and what it's been like being an Only Fans creator with her husband.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Tradwives are women who believe in traditional gender roles - they're full time homemakers, living to serve their husbands and children. Now they're going viral on tiktok, alongside their aesthetic carefree cottagecore lives. We deep dive into the world of tradwives with author, content creator and kinky historian Esme Louise James to find out whether this trend is a dangerous fantasy that no one can live up to.Find out more about Let's Get Explicit here.DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup or email us: thehookup@abc.net.auThe Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.