Resident sexologist and pleasure activist Tanya Koens joins Maleeka on Up For It to discuss what makes a good date.

Tanya Koens - our resident sexologist, pleasure activist and relationship therapist - is back in the studio to discuss compulsory heterosexuality: how are we conditioned towards heteronormativity, how can we decondition from compulsory heterosexuality, and how to unpack internalized homophobia/biphobia?

Tanya Koens our resident sexologist, pleasure activist and relationship therapist is back in the studio to discuss 'Decolonising Sex'. Head to the Mornings program page on FBi Radio's website to access resources mentioned in this episode.

How does stress affect experiencing pleasure? Does masturbation help stress levels? How can you feel sexy during stressful times? Tanya Koens our resident sexologist, pleasure activist and relationship therapist answers all our questions on the relationship between stress and sex.

Why do romantic relationships often take priority over non-romantic relationships in our society? Have you ever felt confined by these definitions of romantic love? Following on from the last episode on "Queer-platonic Relationships", our resident sexologist, pleasure activist and relationship therapist, Tanya Koens is on the show to expand on the notions of love and how to care for your single friends and/or yourself!

Do you feel confined by the societal definitions of relationships? Have you ever felt an indescribable closeness to your friends which isn’t championed like heterosexual, romantic relations? On today’s episode of LTAS, Tanya Koens (resident sexologist, pleasure activist and relationship therapist) will be exploring Queer Platonic Relationships & just how important these are to our understanding of love. This one hits the feels.

“If you don’t have to think about it, it is privilege." Have you ever thought about how bodily autonomy not only applies to intimate relationships but also in the context of healthcare, and identity expression? Maybe you have thought about how idealisation of bodily integrity often does not exist for female bodies, trans-bodies and for people with differently abled bodies. Tanya Koens, our resident sexologist, pleasure activist and relationship therapist is back in the studio to discuss this incredibly important topic, and answer your questions on “The Importance of Bodily Autonomy”.

Tanya Koens is in the studio to discuss all things "Consensual Non-Monogamy" (CNM). This relationship style, that is usually described as "Ethical Non-Monogamy" (ENM), involves expanding a relationship to add romantic and/or sexual partners. Tanya and Deb discuss how CNM/ENM is practised, and why there is a shift towards the term consensual!

Tanya Koens our resident sexologist, pleasure activist and relationship therapist is back in the studio! We’ll explore the impacts of religion on perceptions of sex, what is religious-trauma syndrome, and how to develop a healthier relationship with sex!

“Love is a doing word - it’s an act of showing up.” Resident sexologist Tanya Koens is here to answer all our questions on “Genital Response vs Arousal vs Desire (vs consent)”. An exciting episode inspired by Emily Nagoski’s “Come As You Are”, Tanya helps us understand areas like if you can have sexual arousal without sexual desire & what is arousal concordance? “My genitals don’t tell you what I want or what I like - I do”

This week, we explore a different form of self-pleasure through the world of audio guided masturbation (also called audio porn), and how it compares to 'traditional' porn.

This episode, we dive into the complex and often misunderstood topic of paraphilias

Tanya Koens joins us to talk when open relationships go wrong - what do you do?!?

Ever wondered what to expect when going into a sex therapy session? Resident sexologist Tanya Koens tells you everything you need to know.

From the beach, a car, your backyard, to a movie theatre, sex in public can be hot or incredibly daunting. We've given you the rundown on everything you need to know, from position suggestions to the risks involved.

We're celebrating 100 episodes of Let's Talk About Sex with a very special AMA edition, answering your burning questions on everything from anal sex, threesomes, genital warts, asexuality, BDSM and body image.

We're back with for Conset Pt.2 with resident sexologist Tanya Koens to talk communicating, negotiating and withdrawing consent.

In another LTAS special, the renowned Dr. Betty Martin, who has taught everything from peer counseling, gender liberation, embodiment and empowerment to fantasy play, goddess awakening and erotic massage, joined us to talk everything consent! Learn more about Betty and the Wheel of Consent at bettymartin.org

PhD. Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexological Bodyworker, Surrogate Partner Therapist, author of Erotic Massage and 8 Erotic Nights…and a storyteller joined us to chat about the empowering experience of entering sex work at age 54. She founded the BodyJoy Intimacy School in Austin, Texas, twenty years ago, attracting thousands of students from surrounding states to her workshops and classes on new ways to talk, touch and play together—all safe and sensual. On stage, her raw truth telling and humor ‘humanize’ sex. Her other play, Tales of Sex Magic & Healing, chronicles a dozen short stories of her beloved clients, “Yes, intimacy can be taught!” Dr. Charla empowers students with clear choice and consent—the heart and soul of erotic joy. Experience her incredible message and humour live as she tours her Naked At My Age show in Sydney this Feb.

We’re wrapping up a big year on LTAS with a deep dive into fantasies - resident sexologist Tanya Koens joined us one last time to chat keeping our fantasies under wraps vs getting them out into the open with a partner, plus so much more!

Infidelity is more common than you might think. But what crosses the line, and how can a relationship heal when that line is crossed?

Ever wondered what you need to know going into a sexual health check up? Tanya Koens talks STIs, GP vs sexual health clinics, what questions to expect in an appointment, testing (and self testing!), and more.

Service is an expression of love and care, and service as play can heighten that expression. This episode, we dive into all things service-related, and how to negotiate service play with a partner.

Impact play can sound a little intimidating if you don’t know where to start, so resident sexologist and pleasure activist Tanya Koens joined us to chat everything from slapping, spanking, whipping and thuddy play to safe words.

From swapping to sex parties, Tanya Koens gives us the rundown on Swinging and what it really takes to make this form of non-monogamy work for you.

Sex and sport have a complex relationship, and there’s more to sexercise than you might think. In honour of our supporter drive where we’re asking you to get off the bench and get in the game, we’re asking the big question today - does sex count as exercise?

Anal sex is an A+ play option pleasurable for all genders and sexualities and, whether you’re thinking of trying it for the very first time or a seasoned pro, we let you in on a few secrets to help everything go smoothly…

To mark Butch Appreciation Day on August 18, we're taking some time to appreciate all the incredible butches and femmes out there, and all sub-identities in-between.

A more intense orgasm? Maintain pleasure for a longer time? Unlikely to cause any health issues? Despite what you may have heard bringing yourself to the brink of climax - or edging - isn't harmful and adds some extra suspense to the bedroom.

From oysters to eggs, chilli to ginseng, aphrodisiacs are said to give our libido an extra kick. But do they really work? Find the answer in this episode, hosted by Bindi Mutiara and resident sexologist Tanya Koens.

Do asexual people ever have sex? The simple answer, yes. Resident sexologist and pleasure activist Tanya Koens joined us to break down some of the many misconceptions around the diverse spectrum of asexuality.

If you can think of it, it's probably a fetish. But are all fetishes sexual and do people with fetishes need the fetish involved to enjoy sex? This episode covers all these answers and more.

In a special 'Ask Me Anything' edition to celebrate super-producer Jenna's final show, we sneak behind the LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX curtain and find out how to be the big spoon and get our smooch on.

Special guest Dr. Lou Cooper and resident sexologist Tanya Koens joined us to help bring it back to basics this week as we talked pronouns - what are they, how do we use them and why are they so important?

We’ve talked about foreplay and sex in all it’s myriad forms on this show but we’ve never really talked about what comes after your big O - today we’re talking about aftercare.

Every been in a relationship where one of you wants to have sex way more often than the other? Suddenly finding yourself in a situation where you or your partner don't want to get down like they used to? Having the exact same libido as your partner isn't as common as you might think. Maia Bilyk and resident sexpert Tanya Koens are here to let you know what to do if you and your partner can't quite find a horny balance.

For those with a uterus, finding the right contraception can be super complicated and finding the right info can be difficult and sometimes downright confusing. Maia Bilyk and Tanya Koens are here to try and remove some of the mystery around all the different ways to prevent any unwanted buns in your oven.

Some people love it, some people hate it but periods come every month so we are talking about it! Maia Bilyk is back on board for this year and her and Tanya Koens are discussing period sex, why some bodily fluids are more accepted than others and how to maximise pleasure and minimise mess (unless you like the mess ;) )

We've dusted ourselves off after a little New Year and Mardi Gras hiatus and Let's Talk About Sex is back for 2022! There have been lots of articles published which are suggesting that young people today are having less sex than past generations but is this actually true? We are debunking the stats and getting to the bottom of how much we're all bonking.

Have you ever had trouble reaching orgasm? Maybe you were fine with one partner but can't seem to make it happen with another? Maybe you lost the ability at random or after an event? This isn't as uncommon as you think and Maia Bilyk and our resident sexpert Tanya Koens are here to talk you through Anorgasmia, how it happens and what to do if you're having trouble with your O's

Have you ever had trouble reaching orgasm? Maybe you were fine with one partner but can't seem to make it happen with another? Maybe you lost the ability at random or after an event? This isn't as uncommon as you think and Maia Bilyk and our resident sexpert Tanya Koens are here to talk you through Anorgasmia, how it happens and what to do if you're having trouble with your O's

Vagazzling, Jade Eggs, Dick Pills - there's a lot of stuff out there being sold as the solution to having the best sex ever. In this episode, we are cutting through the noise and telling you what works and what doesn't and what is plain snakeoil.

Sometimes erections can just be hard to come by, other times you might be able to get it up but the fun is over sooner than you expected. Erectile dysfunction is the name of the game this week and Tanya Koens and Maia Bilyk are here to tell you it's a lot more common and probably a lot more manageable than you think.

Continuing on our discussion of intimacy in the media, Tanya Koens and Maia Bilyk this week talk about the more positive elements of sex in movies and TV. We are talking Intimacy Coordinators and the representation of the actually good sex on screen.

Sex scenes on TV, bangin' on the big screen, this week Tanya Koens and Maia Bilyk are discussing how intimacy is represented in the media, what this teaches us about intimacy and some tropes about sex on screen we'd like to throw in the bin.

~~Lockdown Special Extended Cut!!~~ This week Maia Bilyk is broadcasting live from her laundry to bring you another chat with resident sexpert Tanya Koens. LTAS is now fully remote but that won't stop us from bringing you another chat about being single in this lockdown, finding new ways to make connections with people, and how to stay in touch with, well, touch!

Well, here we are again. I know we're all sick of hearing about it but we are back at home, but this shouldn't mean that you need to pump the breaks on your love life. This week Maia Bilyk and Tanya Koens are giving you a crash course in Zoom dates, Facetime romance, and getting saucy on Google Hangouts.

Happy 69 episodes! In honour of this milestone, Tanya Koens and Maia Bilyk will be discussing the much renowned 69 position, the myriad ways to do it and how to maximise your pleasure while doing the two (or more!) person cartwheel.

Maia Bilyk and resident sex and relationship counsellor and all-round sexpert Tanya Koens, are discussing dating with a disability. We are talking ableism and how able-bodied folks can approach the dating world better when interacting with folks with a disability.

>>>Trigger Warning<<< This episode discusses Kinks/Fetishes and contains mentions of ageplay, consensual non-consent as well as sexual assault. If these are topics which are difficult for you, feel free to give this episode a miss. This week we are discussing foot fetishes, who has em, who wants em and why are people into things like this? Tanya and Maia are discussing fetishes, kinks, paraphilias and the everything in between. If you're not sure if your love of latex is a kink or a fetish or you want to know if loving pregnant women is ok (it is, just make sure they're keen too!) then we will be going through it all!