Strip Down: Body Image

How do you even meet new people? What is dating etiquette? Is sending nudes okay? How do you know if the person you met online is for real? How do you stay safe? Let’s get frank.  For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.   Articles: Four tips to turn a first date into a second one Dating app etiquette: First date dos and don’ts How to play safe – online dating  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been ghosted? Or maybe your not sure about proper in person vs online dating etiquette?  C’mon let's get frank about the headspins of modern dating.Rowdie is joined by Alex Hourigan, co-host of the Two Broke Chicks podcast, and Aleks Trkulja, a sex therapist and owner of the Pleasure Centre. The three of them chat about everything dating, from their own experiences, funny stories and common dilemmas.For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.More information:You & Me = Us: All about relationships Online relationships  Articles:Things to think about re: sending nudes Dating apps 101: How to avoid burnout  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is finding pleasure more mental than it is physical? How does pleasure look different to everyone? How can you work consent into finding pleasure? How can you be assertive? Does porn create unrealistic expectations? Let’s get frank.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we manage all our expectations towards sex? Everything from our emotions, relationships and bodies can influence the way we experience sex.  C’mon. Let’s be frank about our sexpectations.  Rowdie is joined by Mistress Tokyo, a sex worker, dominatrix and kink educator who has developed her own mindful consent model and provides both clarity and insight for this week’s anonymous DM submission.  For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.  More information:You + me = us: All about relationships Articles:6 things we wish sex ed has taught usForeplayNot like the movies: Sex myths on the silver screenSmall word. Big expectations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is HIV so misunderstood? How can you pass it on? Are there symptoms? Is it treatable? What do PrEP and PEP mean? Can you prevent it? Let’s get frank.  For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are an estimated 29,000 people living with HIV in Australia, 12% of which are women. Although so many Australians are living with the virus, the stigma towards HIV still exists. C’mon. Let’s be frank about HIV. Rowdie is joined by Emil Canita (@babydilf on Instagram), a Melbourne-based artist who uses his work to explore sexuality. Emil speaks about his personal experience with HIV, providing both clarity and support for this week’s anonymous DM submission. For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886. For specific HIV info and support:Positive Life NSW: HIV info for everyoneACON: HIV info for people of diverse sexualities and gendersPozhet: HIV info for heterosexual people Notification websites:Let Them KnowThe Drama Down Under Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the best way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy? Who should you talk to about it? Are there different types of abortions? What are the abortion laws in Australia? How much does it cost? Let's get frank.  For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around half of all pregnancies in Australia are unplanned, and it’s estimated that at least 1 in 4 Australian women and people with uteruses will experience an abortion in their lifetime.  C’mon. Let’s be frank about contraception.  Rowdie is joined by Maria Thattil, winner of Miss Universe Australia 2020, columnist, activist, and model. Maria opens up about her experience with an unplanned pregnancy and abortion, addressing the thoughts of this week’s DM submission from Talissa.  For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.  Other services:Pregnancy Choices Helpline 1800 008 463Online Booklets:What Suits Me? Contraception OptionsPregnant? Working through your optionsYarning about pregnancy: working through your optionsFactsheets: Unplanned pregnancy: AbortionUnintended pregnancy: Continuing a pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s actually ‘normal’ for your body? Do my boobs look good? What should a vulva look like? Should you be stressed over penis size? What should you do with public hair? Let’s get frank. For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886. More information:Body Explorer Labia Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know how you feel about your body and your genitals can affect your sexual confidence and sexual satisfaction?C’mon. Let’s be frank about loving our bodies.  Rowdie is joined by April Hélène-Horton, a.k.a. Bodzilla. Amongst her many accomplishments as a body love activist, Bodzilla made history as the first Australian plus-sized bikini model to feature on a billboard and has launched her own Bras and Things campaign that focused on loving your body and feeling confident in the bedroom. In this episode, she shares her story and addresses the concerns of the anonymous DM submission.  For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.  More information:Body Talk Body Explorer Labia Library  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.