The Art of the Hook Up
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
'How I recovered from nice guy syndrome', with Jordan Hackett
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all familiar with the stereotype of the ‘nice guy’ - that straight bloke who bends over backwards to do favours for women, and expects att...
Hooking up as a couple, featuring Imogen and Andy
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a saying in the alternative sex scene: ‘Couples that play together, stay together.’ Obviously that might not always be true...but dating...
Difficult dating conversations, featuring Justine, 'Your Friendly Ghostwriter'
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often, the most difficult part of dating is the conversations that we know we need to have, but that are incredibly awkward. Things like refusing a s...
Why I love guys who can't get it up...with Lorraine, a sex coach.
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about a sensitive topic – erection issues. I know SO MANY guys who give themselves a hard time when they can’t get it up! But not ...
How to talk to women online, featuring Greg
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has gotten a LOT of people interested in online dating. And because we’re chatting online more, and waiting longer to meet in person, k...
The ultimate hook-up Q&A, with Allison Moon
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year I heard on the grapevine that legendary writer Allison Moon – author of Girlsex101 – was working on a book about how to have goo...
Chasing the big O, with Tess from ConnectAble Therapies
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whew, so, this episode is…kind of personal. A few months ago, I reached out to my friend Tess, an accomplished sex educator and occupational therapi...
Who cares about ethics? Featuring Gordon from Ethilogical
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about ethics – the practical moral choices we make in our day-to-day lives. And when it comes to sex and dating, moral dilemmas ...
How to hook up with sex workers online, featuring Jenna Love
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you single and living alone during the coronavirus pandemic? Are you starting to feel #lockdownthirsty? Throughout the ages, sex workers have alwa...
The perfect dick pic, with Gabriel
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to online dating, the good ‘ol ‘unsolicited dick pic’ is one of the most common hazards people – especially women – have to de...
The secrets of sexting, featuring Ariadne Starling
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an unusual episode, because it’s happening right in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Opportunities for hooking up are looking slim at...
Being your own sex coach, with Nat from That Bitch
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you got a bit of sex education? For many of us, the only time it happens is during sex ed at school, or if we have to go to an ...
We need to talk about online dating. Featuring Idan from Unmatch Me Now
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since I started messing around with online dating a few years ago, I’ve been SO curious about what other people are getting up to on dating app...
Sex versus therapy, with Sam from smutbuttons.com
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When mental health problems are getting you down, does seeking out sex makes the situation better or worse? Sam from smutbuttons.com is back to answer...
Trust your gut instincts! With Kit.
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Any sex pro will tell you that trusting your gut is the number-one rule when connecting with new sexual partners. But what does that actually mean? On...
How I survived my sex disaster, featuring Gabriel.
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s this standard cultural assumption that you’re either good at sex, or you’re not. But the truth is, sex is something we all need to pract...
Wish I'd known! With Eva Sless.
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is all about the sex advice I wish I’d learned earlier. If I could hop in a time machine and go back to when I was eighteen, or...
How to have the perfect threesome, featuring Alice Grey.
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You might think threesomes are something that only happen in porn or in the movies, but more and more folks these days are experimenting with the mén...
Will asking for consent make me look like a loser? Featuring Gus.
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know consent is supposed to be a thing, right? But how do we do it properly, without things getting awkward? I'm sitting down with a new friend...
Sex workers share the secrets to better sex! Featuring Frankie.
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sex worker are the ultimate sexperts. What can we learn from the pros about having better sex? Today I'm chatting with stripper and Tantric masseuse F...
Is there such a thing as an ethical pick-up strategy? Featuring Greg
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this post-#metoo world, being a pick-up artist is definitely not cool. But are there ethical strategies for getting laid that don’t involve trick...
Rough Sex 101 with Miss Penelope Dreadful
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you into the rough stuff? If you like to spank, slap, or wrestle in the bedroom, you might be engaging in kink play. Pro domme Penelope Dreadful i...
How to get off the sex escalator...featuring Arthur.
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the ‘sex escalator’ ruining your love life? Arthur joins us for an honest chat about expectations, and the pressure we all feel to stick to the...
Are condoms really necessary? With Sam Jones from smutbuttons.com
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the ins and outs of safer sex – why we do it, why we don’t, and whether taking the risk is actually worth it. We’re joined i...
Men vs women: who finds it easier to pick up? With Roger from Curious Creatures
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the stereotype true? Do hetero guys find it harder to get laid? Let's cut the crap and get honest, with Roger Butler from Curious Creatures.
How can we do better at online dating? With Ali from Bad Dates of Melbourne.
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to online dating, where are we going wrong? Ali from Bad Dates of Melbourne is here to help us all lift our game.