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The Hook Up

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Relationships
Mental Health
Dating
Consent
Dating Apps
Sexual Health
Social Media
Communication In Relationships
Intimacy
Relationship Dynamics
Sex Education
Threesomes
Communication
Therapy
Masculinity
Age Gap Relationships
Pleasure
Couples Therapy
Ethical Non-Monogamy
Feminism

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1412Founded10 years ago
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We’ve all been through puberty. It was sometimes traumatic, mostly awkward, it even had its endearing moments - and going through it shaped the way we think about ourselves and how we show up in the world. In this ep, you share your puberty war stori... more

If you’re LGBTQI+ and live rurally, it can be so hard to explore your sexuality or discover your identity, especially if you don’t have any queer community nearby. In this ep, Dee chats to psychologist Dr Chris Cheers about how to find yourself and y... more

Dating and relationships out bush is a pretty unique and sometimes challenging experience - everyone knows everyone’s business, you bump into casual hook ups and exes at the local pub, there’s pressure to fit the town culture and pressure to settle d... more

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How you’re feeling emotionally has such an impact on your sex life. It can be hard to feel turned on or connect with people when you’re feeling down, stressed or just numbness from the cooked state of the world. In this ep, Dee chats to sexologist Cl... more

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Recent Guests

Claire Diaz
Sexologist
Independent sexologist / consultant
Episode: Reconnecting To Pleasure After Burnout, Stress or Grief
Daniel Foxx
Comedian, podcaster; writer of musical theater
Self/Guest
Episode: Dumping Over Text, Romantasy Smut & Mummy's Boys w/ Comedian Daniel Foxx
Anna Machin
World-renowned British evolutionary anthropologist; writer and researcher
University of Oxford
Episode: Lust, Limerence and Why We Love w/ Dr Anna Machin
Jill Dzadey
Couples therapist
Freedom Couples Counseling
Episode: An Expert’s Advice On Dating Your Co-Worker
Theresa Larkin
Associate professor at the University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
Episode: The Truth About The ‘Biological Clock’
Lou Wall
Comedian performing a 'when did you know' story, hosting format as a guest on stage
Episode: The Hook Up Live: IYKYK
Fergus Neal
Comedian performing a 'when did you know' story
Episode: The Hook Up Live: IYKYK
Lara Ricote
Comedian performing a 'when did you know' story
Episode: The Hook Up Live: IYKYK
Sophie Duker
Comedian performing a 'when did you know' story, UK Taskmaster winner
Episode: The Hook Up Live: IYKYK

Hosts

Dee Salman
Co-host discussing various relationship topics with humor and insight.
Pip Rasmussen
Co-host who contributes to discussions with expertise and relatability.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Disspaointed with the views of the hosts

    I used to really like the hook up, it opened my mind to a lot of ideas and I gained a better understanding of my sexuality and the sexuality of others.

    In the last few years though, I find it’s got a common running theme of talking down men. I now feel quite alienated and that men are made out to be the root of all relationship and sexual problems.

    Very disappointing that it’s not as inclusive and really pushes a line to hate on hetero males. Just because we are male, doesn’t me we are inhe... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    JacksonTuckers
    Australia10 months ago
  • Dom Ep

    Another male beat up!!! Come on ABC break up this rubbish dynamic and get a male co host in. The views of these feminist hosts are way too biased

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    127366272
    Australiaa year ago
  • Mardi Gras ep

    Legends for doing a Mardi Gras ep. Super informative, honest and non-judgemental. My 18 year old self would've felt so supported hearing these tips! Feeling safe enough to let loose and have a ball, that’s the key. Safety. Look out for each other x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fierce Girls Fans
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Thanks for diving into all these topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vejdud
    Australiaa year ago
  • Five Stars!

    Love this poddie! Topical and relatable content. Five stars!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megawatzz
    Australia2 years ago

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Some audience members have expressed concerns about perceived biases in discussions, particularly related to gender dynamics and inclusivity.
Listeners appreciate the open and honest discussions on often-taboo topics, providing a sense of inclusivity and community.
Overall, listeners value the educational aspects and expert insights, citing it as a supportive resource for personal growth.
Feedback reflects a desire for deeper conversations while balancing a light-hearted tone, especially in sensitive subjects.

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Reconnecting To Pleasure After Burnout, Stress or Grief
Q: When should someone seek professional help for pleasure concerns?
If there's persistent difficulty or strong concern, seeing a sex therapist or sexologist can provide personalized guidance and a clearer path forward.
Reconnecting To Pleasure After Burnout, Stress or Grief
Q: How should someone talk to their partner about mismatched desire?
Be vulnerable and frame it as your own experience, avoid making it about the partner, share what you're feeling in your body, and look for middle ground in intimacy options.
Reconnecting To Pleasure After Burnout, Stress or Grief
Q: Is it better to explore on your own before involving a partner?
Starting with yourself helps you understand your body and needs; a partner can later aid co-regulation and mutual exploration, but self-knowledge is foundational.
Reconnecting To Pleasure After Burnout, Stress or Grief
Q: What should someone do first if they're feeling disconnected from pleasure right now?
Start with self-compassion, understand the root cause of the block, and begin neurophysiological strategies like nervous-system regulation and present-moment practices, then progress with small, achievable steps.
Dumping Over Text, Romantasy Smut & Mummy's Boys w/ Comedian Daniel Foxx
Q: What is your Hook Up Hot Take?
The guest argues that breakups should happen over text to allow processing time and avoid public humiliation, with a preference for privacy and a controlled emotional space before any in-person meetup.

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1. Claire Diaz
2. Daniel Foxx
3. Anna Machin
4. Jill Dzadey
5. Theresa Larkin
6. Lou Wall
7. Fergus Neal
8. Lara Ricote

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