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....
Nov 16, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 Tal...
Nov 13, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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.
Nov 09, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 ...
Nov 06, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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.
Nov 02, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 fran...
Oct 30, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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....
Oct 26, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 informat...
Oct 23, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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....
Oct 19, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. I...
Oct 16, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Do guys feel more pressure to be sexually active? Does your penis look normal? Is premature ejaculation actually common? How important is hygiene? 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....
Oct 12, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It’s been reported that men think about sex 19 times a day. Beyond the act itself, these thoughts could include anything from the stress of keeping up with peers to penis size, or worries about lumps and bumps. C’mon. Let’s be frank about men's sexual health. Rowdie is joined by Dr Brad McKay, an Australian doctor and host of the TV series, Embarrassing Bodies Down Under . Dr McKay breaks down common myths and concerns around men’s sexual health, addressing questions from this week’s anonymous D...
Oct 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
How can you tell if your relationship is unhealthy? What are the red flags? What do you do if you notice the warning signs? How can communication help improve relationships? Who can help? 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....
Oct 05, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The terms ‘unhealthy relationships’ and ‘red flags’ are often thrown around, but what do they actually mean? How do you know if it’s your relationship, and what can you do? C’mon. Let’s be frank about unhealthy relationships. Rowdie is joined by Helen Chik, digital content creator and author of Sex Swipes And Other Stories . Helen paints the picture of a healthy relationship built on respect, trust and communication, addressing the concerns of this week’s anonymous DM submission. For more inform...
Oct 02, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What does STI even stand for? How often should you test? What should you actually expect when getting a sexual health check? 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.
Sep 28, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Roughly 90,000 people in Australia are diagnosed with Chlamydia each year and around two-thirds of these are young people under the age of 30. C’mon. Let’s be frank about STIs. Rowdie is joined by Jack Millar, a DJ, content creator and former contestant on Married at First Sight. You’ll also hear from Dr Clare Boerma, the Medical Director at Family Planning Australia, who’ll help answer questions from this week’s DM submission. For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning...
Sep 25, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What does consent really mean? Does the absence of ‘no’ make it a ‘yes’? What body language should you be looking out for? Are you ever able to not consent? How can you make consent sexy? 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....
Sep 21, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Almost 2 million Australian adults have experienced sexual assault since the age of 15. Yet, with sexual assault figures so high, especially among women, consent is only now being included in school curriculums. C’mon. Let’s be frank about consent. Rowdie is joined by Chanel Contos, founder of the online petition demanding consent education reform in Australian schools. Chanel empowers us to recognise when consent is necessary and how to ensure it happens, addressing the uncertainty of Grace fro...
Sep 18, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
How do you take care of your sex toys? Can solo sex actually help partnered sex? What does mutual masturbation even mean? What's all the fuss about lube? 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.
Sep 14, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Despite being a safe and fun way to learn about your body and what feels good, only one in four people with vulvas masturbate regularly, which is only half the rate of people with penises. C’mon. Let’s be frank about masturbation and sex toys. For this first episode, Rowdie is joined by Lucy Wark, the founder of sex toy company NORMAL. Lucy advocates for normalising sex toys and masturbation, addressing the fears and concerns of Rosie from this week’s DM submission. For more information, visit f...
Sep 11, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Talking Frank covers every nook and cranny of Australia's sex life. Coming soon. @talking.frank https://frank.org.au/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 02, 2022•59 sec
