Is FX's Dying for Sex perfect television?
After talking about Materialists last week, Hannah and Bev are curious about TV that delves into what happens after rom-com happy endings and have landed on two totally engrossing picks: Dying for Sex and Couples Therapy.
This episode contains references to sex, sexual abuse and trauma.
If anything in this episode has raised issues for you, contact the National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service: https://www.1800respect.org.au or call 1 800 737 732.
Get in touch: Tell Bev and Hannah about your top pop culture picks and moments from the first half of 2025. Write or send a voice memo to: stopeverything@abc.net.au
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Dying for Sex podcast
https://wondery.com/shows/dying-for-sex/
Jason Isaacs Vulture interview: https://www.vulture.com/article/jason-isaacs-in-conversation.html
Decorating Cents
https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsforthegirlies/video/7517058466737851679?_r=1&_t=ZS-8xSTH2EfBqi
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSkweq3FM/
https://www.hgtv.com/shows/decorating-cents
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