Sex

Ethical non monogamy is nothing new - but an increasing number of people are giving it a go. Research from the US reports that 4-5% of people identify as polyamorous, and 20% have tried a version of… Audio

In Sex At Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality, co-authors Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha take what they call the "standard narrative" of human sexual evolution and re-examine it… Audio

We all know how it goes - two people meet, they fall in love, they decide to get married and live happily ever after. We've heard different versions of this story so many times, many of us never stop… Audio

Research shows that putting a name to a feeling helps manage it. In this episode, three BANG! listeners talk about things they've struggled with and the steps they've taken to deal with them, plus… Audio

Didn't you know? It's 20-bi-teen! What better time to get schooled on the ins and outs of bisexuality. In this ep, a couple from season 2 return to talk about the difference between being bi and… Audio

Live from the Bread and Circus Festival in Christchurch, Melody Thomas puts your sex and relationship questions to father-daughter sex advice duo Nic and Lena beets, plus Gemma Syme talks about coming… Audio

Hurrah! BANG! returns for Season 3 on Monday March 4th. Audio

The first national survey of heterosexual sex in New Zealand for a very long time has found a quarter of underage young people are having sex. Should we be worried? Afterall there is an age of consent… Audio

Fiona Patten is an MP in the Victorian state parliament and the founder of the Australian Sex Party, now renamed the Reason Party. In the past, she's been a fashion designer, a sex worker and… Audio

From crotch-less bloomers and women’s fashion in the late 19^th century to contraception, menstruation and abortion. Episode Four of Beyond Kate explores the politics and double standards around the… Audio

Sexual health education experts are calling ACC's consent classes an $18 million waste of money. ACC decided to roll out its controversial Mates and Dates programme nationally, despite opposition from… Video, Audio

In this very special episode of BANG! recorded in front of a live audience at The Basement Theatre, Melody Thomas and guests dispense advice, tell personal stories, recite erotic poems and have a few… Audio

We hear three stories from people who have worked through shame or embarrassment towards "really wonderful sunshine" on the other side. Audio

In BANG! episode 7, Melody speaks to couples in their 60s and 70s about the different ways they choose to stay connected, Lesley Maskery discusses policy and practice regarding sexuality in rest… Audio

In episode 6, Melody faces up to another awkward phone call, we learn about how intimacy is affected by life-threatening illness, visit an "adult entertainment store" and sex therapist Edit Horvath… Audio

In episode 5, we hear from parents about how kids affected their relationships, clinical psychologist and sex therapist Nic Beets highlights some of the most common issues experienced by new parents… Audio