What actually happens in an animal testing lab?

Is it worth it to save human lives? We go inside a cancer research lab testing on mice.

• 16 mins

Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older?

"Music paralysis" hits around your 28th birthday. So how can we break out of it?

• 34 mins

What is sex like with a disability?

Hannah Witton, Becca Fowles and Sam Renke speak about how health impacts their sex lives.

• 18 mins

How to style the perfect Christmas tree

Big fan of bauble bling? Or prefer the natural look? Our experts have you sorted.

• 20 mins

Should vegans be protected in law?

Callers on 5 Live debate whether veganism is a "philosophical belief" akin to a religion.

• 41 mins

How to have a green Christmas

Good for the planet - and your bank balance! We hear top eco tips from the experts.

• 34 mins

'I sued the man that raped me'

5 Live's Rory Carson speaks to a woman known as 'Miss M' about her fight for justice.

• 20 mins

Birth mums: Life after adoption

Anna Foster hears the stories of mothers whose children were taken away for adoption.

• 48 mins

A hidden agony: The women living with vaginal pain

5 Live hears how vaginal pain affects women's sex lives, mental health and relationships.

• 25 mins

'Why can't I find plus-sized fashion on the high street?'

Fashion fan Molly says it is hard to find nice high street clothes. She investigates why.

• 18 mins

Is 2019 the year to write your book?

Always wanted to put pen to paper? We ask bestselling authors for their top writing tips.

• 16 mins

'I donated my kidney to a total stranger'

5 Live's Emma Barnett finds out why Eric McFarland made such a generous act of kindness.

• 19 mins

The biggest internet moments of 2018

What broke the internet this year? Niki and Sammy and Love Island's Josh Denzel discuss.

• 55 mins

How to reduce your stress levels in 2019

TV's Dr Rangan Chatterjee reveals some of the ways we can de-stress in the new year.

• 35 mins

The science of obesity: Is it all in the genes?

Is losing weight about eating less - or are we fighting biology? Dr. Giles Yeo explains.

• 36 mins

Is lab-grown meat the future of food?

It could ease animal suffering and help reduce carbon emissions. But would anyone eat it?

• 21 mins

Why we should think differently about ageing

Terrified of getting older? Many of us are - but is it time to change our preconceptions?

• 34 mins

Should LSD be used in medical trials?

Drugs expert Professor David Nutt argues the law is holding medical research back.

• 22 mins

'I grew up without a penis'

Andrew Wardle talks of his "nightmare" teenage years, and how surgery changed his life.

• 16 mins

Is it easier to come out as gay or bisexual in 2019?

Younger and older generations of callers share their experiences. Will they differ?

• 29 mins

'My life being intersex'

Suz Temko chats to the special people in her life, who supported her after her diagnosis.

• 23 mins

Is it time to embrace celibacy as a lifestyle choice?

Michael Ayo, AKA rapper Faith Child, explains why he is saving himself for marriage.

• 46 mins

Student life today: Dealing with anxiety, sex and grief

Students Gigi, Morgen and Madi have a raw, honest conversation about student life.

• 18 mins

How constant panic attacks can affect your life

Three women share their experiences – including Corrie actress Samia Longchambon.

• 23 mins

Is it harder to be a black dad?

Dope Black Dads host Marvyn Harrison challenges the “absent black father” stereotype.

• 42 mins

'Sis, I've got you': Four stories of friendship

What makes a great mate? 5 Live hears four stories of amazing female friendships.

• 20 mins

Are you stealing the internet by using an ad-blocker?

There’s been a huge increase in usage of ad blocking software. But is it ethical?

• 23 mins

Life after reality TV: Your stories

5 Live listeners tell Rachel Burden their stories of being on reality TV shows.

• 35 mins

Hypebeast culture: Why do fashion fans queue for hours?

Fashion fan Sam Harris finds out why limited release streetwear items are big business.

• 20 mins

How do you break the cycle of gaming addiction?

Cam Adair was once gaming for 16 hours a day. He explains how he turned his life around.

• 17 mins

‘Why I met the man who murdered my identical twin’

Nick Dawson describes the moment he came face to face with one of his twin's killers.

• 33 mins

What is it like to care for adults with autism?

Nihal speaks to journalist Mikey Kay, whose brother Spencer was born with severe autism.

• 40 mins

Losing a pet: Why the grief is real

Ashleigh, who won Britain's Got Talent with her dog Pudsey, talks about pet bereavement.

• 28 mins

‘Why do some white people feel uncomfortable around black men?’

Writer Derek Owusu talks about the problem of micro-aggressions in society.

• 44 mins

Growing up rural: No country for young people?

Nihal Arthanayake takes a look at the challenges of growing up in the countryside.

• 41 mins

What happens during an exorcism?

We hear from a woman whose home was exorcised and a vicar who carries out the procedure.

• 41 mins

'I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth'

Klara Dollan travelling to a new job, when she started experiencing an unusual pain...

• 18 mins

What’s stopping men talking about infertility?

Elis Matthews talks about his condition known as Azoospermia, which means he's infertile.

• 37 mins

Jamz Supernova talks interracial dating

1Xtra's Jamz discusses her relationship and meets TJ - who won't date outside his race.

• 30 mins

Abducted in Plain Sight: Jan Broberg's story

Jan Broberg, whose story was featured in a Netflix documentary, shares her experience.

• 46 mins

My father the fugitive: Growing up on the run

Tyler thought her family loved travelling. Her dad was actually on the run from the FBI.

• 27 mins

Inside the criminal mind

Forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes talks stalking, nature vs nurture and psychopathy.

• 26 mins

Everything you wanted to know about sleep - answered

Want to make the most of your forty winks? Sleep expert Matthew Walker shares top tips.

• 45 mins

Selfies: Why are we so obsessed with perfection?

Nobody's perfect - but filtered selfies suggest we are. Photographer Rankin investigates.

• 41 mins

Dark Tourism: Would you go on holiday to Chernobyl?

What motivates tourists to visit places with a dark past? Author Dom Joly gives his view.

• 19 mins

Why are we so bad at managing our money?

Boxer Richard Riakporhe explains why he wants young people to be more financially savvy.

• 35 mins

'How do we create a world where nobody cares I'm gay?'

YouTuber Riyadh Khalaf, author of 'Yay! You're Gay! Now What?' talks to callers.

• 19 mins

'My husband betrayed me. Now I'm a nun selling weed'

When Christine Meeusen's husband stole her money, her life took a very different turn...

• 22 mins

How can we make UK engineering more diverse?

In the UK, 91% of engineers are men and 92% are white. How do we fix the diversity issue?

• 28 mins

Calum Best: Is the phrase 'man up' outdated?

TV star Calum Best, son of George Best, asks whether we need an alternative phrase.

• 37 mins

Race on screen and stage - is it part of your world?

Do the people you see on screen reflect your experience of the UK? We hear from callers.

• 36 mins

Dan Bilzerian: The controversial King of Instagram

27 million Instagram fans follow his extravagant life of mansions, pools, women and guns.

• 23 mins

Would the world be better without social media?

Comedians Russell Kane and Aurie Styla discuss with digital media expert Dr Fiona Scott.

• 39 mins

Rochelle's son murdered Zoe's son. This is their story

How does murder affect the mothers of victims and perpetrators? Rory Carson investigates.

• 21 mins

What is it like to be gay in the UK in 2019?

How much have things changed since the 60s, when sex between men was decriminalised?

• 57 mins

How to change the world - with teen activist Marley Dias

At 10, she campaigned to see more black girls in books. Now 14, she's an author herself.

• 30 mins

How can we make work feel more human?

Podcaster Bruce Daisley reveals how we can be happier and more productive at work.

• 30 mins

Resilience: How to get through the tough times

How do you recover from a setback? Writer Poorna Bell and podcaster Lauren Mahon discuss.

• 54 mins

Is online porn changing our sex lives?

Stephen Nolan speaks to callers about the way porn has affected their lives offline.

• 39 mins

Hen and stag dos: Love or loathe them?

You're invited: are you excited or worried about the costs? Rachel Burden asks callers.

• 37 mins

Are men allowed to find fatherhood difficult?

5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake speaks to dads about their mental health.

• 40 mins

'Why I risked my life to save Jihadi brides’

John Carney (not his real name) explains why he saved brides and children of IS fighters.

• 25 mins

What are the ups and downs of modern-day dating?

1Xtra's Sideman, Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson and guests discuss modern-day dating.

• 48 mins

More than 'picky eating': Living with ARFID

Trouble eating greens can be commonplace - but when does 'picky eating' become dangerous?

• 38 mins

Information overload: Are we drowning in content?

Nihal Arthanayake hears how "infobesity" is affecting our brains and lives.

• 44 mins

‘Why does my mental health mean I'm often treated like a criminal?’

Do the police need more support with mental health incidents? Nihal and guests discuss.

• 51 mins

What is it like living with HIV in 2019?

How has it changed for people in the UK? Callers share their experiences.

• 42 mins

Meet the mum and son who are 'ethical hackers'

Chrissy and son Tom have an unusual shared trade - they are both hackers for good.

• 36 mins

The online movement challenging people to quit masturbation

Followers claim it boosts confidence, but is it a backwards step for sex positivity?

• 20 mins

An ocean apart: The battle to get my sister back

Two sisters who grew up on different continents describe their emotional reunion.

• 29 mins

Is the contraceptive pill changing our brains?

Emma Barnett chats to Dr Sarah E Hill, author of How the Pill Changes Everything.

• 22 mins

What happens when IVF doesn’t work?

Becky, Kat and Fran discovered they had fertility problems. Here's what they did next.

• 52 mins

What makes someone a journalist?

Writer Salma El-Wardany, comedian Konstantin Kisin and journalist Sarah Brett discuss.

• 20 mins

'I recruited kids to sell drugs, now I help them avoid crime'

Matthew Norford was a gang boss making £2,000 a day, but he turned his life around.

• 42 mins

Restorative justice: Why I met my rapist face to face

Ailbhe Griffith explains why facing her attacker, nine years on, was empowering.

• 36 mins

Has violence during consensual sex become 'normalised'?

Emma Barnett meets women who experienced unwanted acts of violence during consensual sex.

• 27 mins

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Has it changed attitudes?

Runner-up Divina de Campo, Jodie Harsh and Muslim drag performer Glamrou discuss.

• 47 mins

Is it a parent's responsibility to read to their children?

Actor and children's author Ben Miller puts the question to parents and literacy experts.

• 52 mins

'The moment I learnt my husband was accessing indecent images of children'

When police knocked on "Win's" door, she learned the truth about her husband of 30 years.

• 23 mins

Circumcision: Whose decision should it be?

Tom Rosenthal investigates whether parents or children should decide on circumcision.

• 44 mins

'I was a homeless teenager - now I'm a senior firefighter'

Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton explains how she dramatically turned her life around.

• 48 mins

Being gay in the armed forces: Then versus now

In 2000 being gay in the armed forces was decriminalised, but have things really changed?

• 46 mins

Stories from the sex industry: The former street sex worker

Colette, a former street sex worker, explains how she turned her life around.

• 27 mins

Stories from the sex industry: The adult performer

Adult performer Heidi Switch explains why she is a big advocate of ethical porn.

• 26 mins

Stories from the sex industry: The sexual development companion

Madison James explains why he changed careers to become a "sexual development companion".

• 27 mins

Biohacker: 'I'm 40, but my biological age is nine'

"Biohacker" Ben Greenfield explains why he is tinkering with his biological processes.

• 22 mins

Why are we so angry on social media?

Comic David Baddiel, often targeted by trolls, asks why people are more outraged online.

• 45 mins

Are some races better at some sports?

Geneticist Dr Adam Rutherford looks at whether sporting success is genetic or cultural.

• 33 mins

Unorthodox author: Why I left strict Satmar Jewish community

Deborah Feldman, whose book is now a hit Netflix show, talks about leaving her community.

• 24 mins

AJ and Curtis Pritchard: Why we celebrate our dyslexia

Strictly star AJ and Love Island's Curtis say having dyslexia helped them become dancers.

• 42 mins

Are our prisons fit for purpose?

We hear from legal experts, community workers and an ex-prisoner about the prison system.

• 42 mins

Life with adult ADHD: A misunderstood condition?

We hear from three women with ADHD about the experiences and difficulties they face.

• 23 mins

Medicinal cannabis in the UK: Why is it so hard to access?

We hear from a leader in cannabis medicine research, plus a chronic pain sufferer.

• 29 mins

Post-birth bodies: Why don't we talk more about pelvic floor disorders?

It is estimated that one in three women will experience them.

• 15 mins

Gut bacteria: How important is it for our health?

We hear from a leading authority in gut science and a dietary expert for practical tips.

• 23 mins

'There's a conspiracy theorist in my family - what should I do?'

Benjamin Zand talks to people whose loved ones have bought into conspiracy theories.

• 47 mins

'Why I am disabled by society, not by my medical condition'

Is disability caused by a medical condition or by the barriers you encounter in society?

• 34 mins

Black Lives Matter: How to be an anti-racism ally

5 live listener Sophie asks anti-racism campaigner Dominique about how to be an ally.

• 46 mins

Would you eat chicken grown in a lab?

Josh Tetrick, CEO of Eat Just, explains why his company is growing chicken in a lab.

• 22 mins

Dr Chatterjee: How to manage your food and feelings in January

The TV doctor explains how we can improve our health without being overwhelmed.

• 19 mins