Talking Frank

Talking Frank covers every nook and cranny of Australia's sex life. Coming soon.@talking.frankhttps://frank.org.au/podcast

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 frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886. Articles:5 Benefits of Masturbation you never knew aboutSex Toys – the low down

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.

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 from this week’s DM submission. For more information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886. Support services:1800 RESPECT National helpline 1800 737 732Lifeline - 13 1114Mensline Australia - Men and Boys support For info on the consent laws in your state:ConsentSex and dating

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. 

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 Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.  More information:What’s involved in a sexual health check-up: Part 1What’s involved in a sexual health check-up: Part 2STIs and BBVsTesting and Treatment STI notification websites:Let Them KnowThe Drama Down Under 

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. 

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 information, visit frank.org.au or call the Family Planning Australia Talkline at 1300 658 886.  Other services and support:1800 Respect National helpline 1800 737 732Lifeline 13 11 14Full Stop AustraliaGP or health workerIn an emergency situation call 000 Resources: Reach Out