Sex Talk with Erika Miley (Erika Miley)

In this episode, Erika talks about how the move to a seasonal format was the best thing and sometimes a little quieting for her mind. She goes over how the season went, and where the podcast goes from here. Hint: It's just going to get better! Click here for full show notes.

Happy belated New Year 2021 and this episode means something different doesn’t it… I went back and listened to our last episode with Susan Bratton… We were so hopeful, we were excited… Now here we are none of our plans happened! Ugh!

That's okay because I brought back the ever wonderful, amazing, trusted hot sex advisor to millions, Susan Bratton. Full show notes here.

Let’s talk about how money impacts your sex life, relationships, and power dynamics. Featuring the awesome Kate Dorman. | Join Patreon

In this episode, the ever amazing Jane Boon joins me to talk about her book, Edge Play. Find the full show notes here.

Hey folks! I wanted to do a podcast/video series about sex across the world.  Think Rick Steve meets Sex Nerd. This episode is the introduction to this series, and I want to hear from you. I want to hear from folks across the world how they are having sex, what education did they get, and what are your cultural processes that are different? Full show notes here.

Erika has Heather McPherson from Practice Outside the Lines on the show to talk all about vulvas and desire discrepancies. As professionals, they go over the patterns they hear about vulvas on a regular basis. What is typical? How do we tease apart the why of arousal? Does culture influence the disconnection women (vulva owners) have with their bodies?

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Erika and Dr. Nazanin Moali decided to do a crossover Halloween episode for you!  They talk about 5 things to spookify your sex life!  You get to hear two very nerdy sex experts spend time talking about every body's favorite thing, sex!  Do not miss this one. Check out the full show notes here.

In this episode, Erika is joined by Cassie Willnauer, licensed therapist that works in the Kansas City area, host of the podcast Sex At Every Size. The ladies are discussing the impact of diet culture on people's minds, bodies, and intimacy. Click here for full show notes

Episode 154: We have Merely Ashley with us, a cybersecurity advocate for women in the cybersecurity industry. Ashley joins us today to share her journey as a cybersecurity advocate for women and also more about the concept of cybersecurity in general. Tune in for this and many other exciting topics. Click here for full show notes.

In this episode, Erika introduces Jennifer Adair from the Center for Mental and Sexual Health (Erika's own practice). They talk about how therapy works and working with clients who question their own worth. Click here for full show notes.

Erika and Erica talk about how things seen as “woo woo” can really help you have a better sex life. Help support this podcast by joining my Patreon: https://patreon.com/sextalkwitherikamiley 

Erika welcomes to the show Holly Hartman, life & transformation and trauma & recovery coach, domestic violence advocate, international best selling author of How To Release The Shame Of Narcissistic Abuse, and the founder of Solo Date Challenge. Trigger Warning: Discussions of sexual trauma and narcissistic abuse. Click here for full show notes. 

Today I interview Abby Rolf, mental health therapist specializing in transgender knowledgeable and inclusive care. We talk a lot about how language is gendered and how that impacts movements around equality. Full show notes here.

I have the wonderful Teena Love on my show today. Teena is a media personality and Podcast Host of “The Lovers’ Lounge“. Teena Love is extremely passionate about educating singles and couples regardless of sexuality, racial and ethnic backgrounds and or socioeconomic status about topics related to love, relationships and sex! 

We’re talking about how an abusive relationship can alter your entire life.  We’re talking about co-dependency, your sexual self, your mental health, and recovery. 

Welcome back folks for our second episode of season 4, how exciting! I'm joined by Mistress Harley, a financial dominatrix, in this episode. What is financial domination you ask? Well, you'll just have to listen in! We'll talk about how Mistress Harley became a dominatrix, and how she connected with this particular niche. And if you're not ready to listen yet, let me just say, make sure you listen to hear about her new album, 10 Pimpstress Commandments. Check out the full show note here.

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Erika welcomes back to the show, Vanessa Carlisle! They're discussing Vanessa's new book, Take Me with You, and sex work in fiction. They also touch on Vanessa's venture into the world of being a death doula and what that means. Click here for full show notes. 

Bisexuality, what is it and what are the myths around it. Featuring Dr. Lindsey Brooks, a licensed sex therapist. Want more content? Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/sextalkwitherikamiley 

Today we're talking to the wonderful Joan Price all about sex at any age, including seniors! We go over the concerns from folks who are aging and their sexual health. We also touch on the emotional and physical changes that they're usually unprepared for. Check out the full show notes here.

Erika talks to listeners "1-on-1" in this episode about her ongoing PhD research, which focuses on how ADHD specifically impacts the sex lives of vulva owners. Click here for full show notes.

Let's talk about Sex Talk: The Next Generation. Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/sextalkwitherikamiley 

A lot of us don’t realize that we even have bodies, we don’t pay attention to feeling them and being aware of them. Practice being in your body by consciously making a mental connection to one random and particular part of your body, then moving to another part, and another. This same notion of awareness is also important to our sexual experiences.

Somatics is a different way of addressing the client’s needs. We’re not necessarily looking for what’s “wrong”, as in some traditional forms of therapy, but just assessing what’s “present”.

Perhaps, we need to rethink our culture around viewing bodies with a lens of shame and incorporate somatics into clinical practice alongside intellectual/ cognitive methods.

Episode 153: How do you get into, or even survive the emotional rollercoasters associated with polyamorous relationships? In this episode, we speak to Keera Joel, a kinky author, and a narrator who has been supporting the BDSM group for some time. Click here for full show notes.

This week we're talking about the connection between our cultural understanding of masculinity and infidelity. We also take time to dive into her latest book, Chasing Masculinity: Men, Validation, and Infidelity. Find the full show notes here.

Today we talk all about the book and history behind The Masculine in Relationship, with our amazing guest GS Youngblood! We talk about the understanding of masculinity and it's impact on the sexual dynamic. Super interesting stuff! Full show notes here.

In this episode, Erika chats with award-winning feminist author, certified sex coach, sexologist and sex educator, Gigi Engle. They're exploring what it means to be a "big sister" to women, helping them understand their bodies, love, sex, and life. Click here for full show notes. 

Mistress Natalie King reveals to Erika how BDSM is one of the greatest life hacks to help with mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Click here for full show notes.

We're back! Season 4 of Sex Talk with Erika Miley! I'm so excited to have the amazing Shawna Potter from the band War on Women, and author of Making Spaces Safer! We're diving into Sex, Drugs, & Rock n' Roll, I think topics near and dear to many of our hearts! War on Women has a new album that debuted October 31, 2020. Check out the full show notes here! 

In this episode, co-authors of Women and Kink, Jennifer Rehor and Julia Schiffman join us to talk about their book.

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Dr. Rachel Allyn joins us to expound on the disconnection within our bodies and how to overcome it through body activities such as yoga, breathing exercises, and dynamic body movements. Click here for full show notes.

Bianca Laureano joins me in this episode to talk about the trauma going on in the US, especially after an attempted coup by white supremacists. We talk about how power and intersectionality impacts our sex lives. Full show notes here.

Talking today with Emily Nagoski, PHD whose work around sex and context tells a lot about sexual interactions.  Emily shares her thoughts around writing, researching, podcasting, and how context matters for female identified folks. Full show notes here.

On this episode, Erika Miley talks to De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar; she is a sex therapist, artist, and published author. De-Andrea is excited to be included as an author of the chapter of a fantastic book to be published in December 2021 with the title “An intersectional approach to sex therapy - Centering the lives of indigenous racialized people of color”. Click here for full show notes 

Episode 155: Kenneth joins us today to give us a deeper understanding of sexual pleasure and take us through some parts of his book, Beyond Satisfied: A Sex Hackers Guide to Endless Orgasms, Mind-blowing Connection, and Lasting Confidence, with his unique way of using highly directive images in his course. Click here for full show notes.

In this episode, we talk to Searah Deysach, a sex educator and the owner of the Early To Bed sex toys shop. With a mission to create a space where people could freely walk into the store, confidently get information, and purchase sex toys, Searah decided to launch her shop, which now celebrates it's 20-year anniversary. Click here for full show notes.

Erika wraps up this season and this year, 2021.

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Hey folks! Today I interview Ola Midzynska, CEO & Founder of Sx Tech from Berlin, Germany! We chat about the punk rock journey of fighting for pleasure using technology. We also talk about the impact of a pandemic on creativity, entrepreneurialism, and burnout. Find the show notes here.

In this episode, Erika introduces the next, incredible mental health therapist at The Center for Mental and Sexual Health, Dr. Sohna Shook! The conversation is all about the varied issues that Sohna sees in her office and the people that she loves to help. Click here for full show notes.

Does research in sex tell us what women want when it comes to pleasure? Dr. Meredith Chivers shares her 20 years of research. Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/sextalkwitherikamiley

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In this episode, Ricky Siegel joins me to talk about anxiety and it's impact on sex. We reflect on what anxiety and the state of the world in 2020, cruising into 2021, has done to our sex lives and our bodies generally. This episode was recorded before the 2020 US Election, so you already know the outcome folks. More about Ricky and the full show notes are here.

Janel Vitale joins Erika to share about the different desire archetypes, how to know your category, and how it can help you fulfil your desires by finding the compatible match. Click here for full show notes.

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Dr. Eric Sprankle joins us today to talk about religious shame around sex and pleasure. It's an amazing conversation talking about how to dismantled the shaming system and promote a comprehensive sex education. Find the full show notes here.

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Founder of the Harvey Institute, writer, teacher, all around making the field of psycho-therapy better Doug Braun-Harvey. We cover the distance around how therapists can feel icky about sex because they're not immune to the cultural shame around sexuality. That shame impacts how we need to challenge the discomfort around sex and clients. We also talk about the 6 S's. Full show notes here.

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Janet Bayramyan is a licensed therapist specializes in trauma, relationship, and sex therapy. In Janet’s workbook she helps you tackle the many issues that arise in long distance relationships.  Erika and Janet talk about the challenges and benefits in a long-distance relationships in addition to how to handle conflict.  They also talk about how sex can be a barrier and requires creativity to enjoy physical intimacy. Full show notes here.

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In this episode Erika talks about available reliable sexual resources.  For when you have question right now and want to get appropriate information.  Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/17 

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Erika takes on a chat with MMA coach, and host of "The Takedown", Josh Thomas about brain injury and making decisions that protect athletes (and, subsequently, their partners). They emphasize the importance of preventive activity, and the requirement for athletes to speak with their partners openly and consensually when negotiating sexual activity and dynamics. Erika gains some enlightenment on masculinity and progressivism in the MMA community and Josh offers his own quarantine sex tips. Full show notes here.

I wanted to do this episode for several reasons: 

1. I think knowledge is power. Yes, very School House Rock, but I think if you know better you can do better.
2. My own experiences have weirded me out, and my friends and family who I have talk to about this express similar sentiments.
3. My experience with working with people around difficult sexual problems including sexual entitlements.
4. What is sexual entitlement and how does it fit into this conversation?

Friends descriptions of their experiences.

How this actually feels vs. the intended message.

So... what's the conclusion of this? If you need help figuring out how to begin a relationship or social interactions with others, reach out for help!!!

For instance, rather than saying in a DM, "Hey beautiful", then sending them a dick pic, you could say "Hey, I saw your profile and I saw you like ___. I like ___ too.

What is your favorite thing about ___. This type of communication will typically get you farther than commenting on our bodies. Just like with catcalling, it does not make us feel flattered, it makes us feel afraid. 

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This week Kara Bolling and I had a virtual coffee date where we talked about what to do when you're pregnant and working as a practioner. How to plan the time off, and what happens if you make the tough choice of taking an extended leave away from your clients. Full show notes here.

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An interview with the wonderful Brian Earp, Associate Director at the Yale Hastings Program in Ethics and Health Policy. He's also the writer of Love Drugs, just released in the US about 2 weeks at the time of recording. For our UK listeners, the book is call Love is the Drug. We talked about the use of psychedelics in mental health treatment. Full show notes here.

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In this episode of Sex Talk with Erika Miley,  Erika talks with Madam President from the Pussy Party Podcast.  We talk about the limitations and shame that comes with using words that describe female sex organs as something weak.  We also talk about embracing your sexual self. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/20

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In this episode Erika talks about how the impact of sex on the brain  and its benefits.  A variety of chemicals are associated with positive outcomes in the brain.  Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/21

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This week Erika talks about how the negative beliefs about ourselves and our bodies impact our connection to others. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/22

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In this episode of Sex Talk with Erika Miley, Erika talks about confronts shame around your kids finding out you are a sexual person. Erika offers some tips on how to have these conversations and options to hide those sexual items. 

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In this episode Erika talks about STIs and how to talk to our future and past partners about them.  We often battle fear and shame around sex generally and especially around STIs.  Erika teaches you to be able to talk about an STI in a real non-scary way.  Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/24 

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Erika interviewed comedian Billy Procida about his podcast the Manwhore Podcast.  Billy shared information about his most recent episode that featured his trip to Desire Resorts.  See why Erika said listening to his episode was like ESPN after dark. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/25 

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In this episode Erika talks about sexual assault and where the angry posts on social media are coming from.  Erika also references research on rates of false accusations of sexual assault.   The information may surprise you.  Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/26 

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In this episode Erika talks with a longtime friend Jaime Kennedy, Ph.D about her research on virginity and how historically virginity has been used as a tool.  Dr. Jaime brings wonderful information about how virginity or purity has historically been used as a propaganda tool.  Listen to this week’s episode to find out how! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/27 

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In this episode Erika talks with Robert Kandell, about relationships and how communication effects intimacy.  More specifically how men can experience frustration in cultural messages about feelings and how they “should” express them. His book Unhidden comes out December 6, 2018! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/28 

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In this episode Erika talks about how negative thoughts about our bodies take us out of moments of pleasure and connection.  Erika gives a concrete way to challenge those thoughts by using techniques to distance the thoughts from your identity. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/29 

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Erika interviews erotic novelist and former national security analyst, AB Kelleher. Listen to the end for a free book giveaway! They talk about what it's like to be an erotic novelist and what makes it a great erotic novel. Follow me on Twitter @MrsErikaMiley or IG @erikamileytherapy and send an email to littlegreenpills@mail.com to win a free copy of Little Green Pills. Full show notes here.

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In this episode Erika talks with Maha Nasrella-Babenko, PhD about creating relationships and ways to start with a good foundation.  They also talked about how relationships do not have a bluebook or road map but there are things a new relationship can do to influence how it turns out. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/30 

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In this episode Erika talks with fellow therapist Laura Zane about what being a highly sensitive person means and what it might mean for their intimate lives. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/31 

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In this episode Erika talks about what things we do to kill our relationships.  Specifically, how contempt is the number one predictor of the end of a relationship.  Erika gives you skills to tackle these relationship issues! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/32 

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In this episode, we get to talk about what it means to try the "butt stuff" or anal play or anal sex.

Foreplay, Masturbation, Penetration, Oh my! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/004 

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Consider the following things:

• Just like your genitals, learn what feels good, what works for you, and use lubricant.
• Start slowly! Communicate with your partner!
• I mentioned lubricants (we have no affiliation setup with these companies!): Yes! Yes! Yes!
• The partner who is being penetrated MUST be in control! Saying STOP is OK! You have to set ground rules for this experience!

Here's some tips:

• No need for waxing, enemas, or pre-maintenance.
• Porn isn't real! It's a performance and not sex you would normally have with your partner!
• Small toys are great to start with!
• Breath!

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In this episode Erika talks with Don Delano who is the owner of Mon Amour Toujours which gives customers the ability to create their own personalized Intimate Partner Alternatives (IPA).  Erika and Don talk about the pitfalls of his business and also how these IPA’s have helped his customers. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/33 

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Erika talks about upcoming changes to the podcast, and the much needed break she is taking from recording. It won't be a forever break, just enough to recharge, refocus and reformat. Find the full show notes here.

ADHD is tough!  Erika talks with Brendan Mahan who is an ADHD consultant and coach about ways to deal with having ADHD and being intimate with your partner. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/34 

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Break-up sex? Or have you ever had a break up that rocked your world?  This is the episode for you!  Erika and Lindsey talk about how to deal with a break-up, what we think about break up sex and more! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/35 

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Part two of my series on relationship killers! Criticism is tough whether it is coming from a partner, a friend, or even a co-worker.  Criticism typically focuses on a specific behavior and often has some polarizing language. Find out how to tackle criticism in your relationship in this episode. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/36 

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We will be offering relationship coaching groups!! Woohoo! To kick the coaching groups off we will be offering a FREE workshop both in person and online. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/37 

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Have you had side effects from your anti-depressants in your sex life?  This is the episode for you.  Nick Goodwin and Erika talk about how medications can impact your sex life and options for you to try.  Erika and Nick also dive into other non-medication options for treating mental health issues.  Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/38 

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Erika and Adam get right down to how to explore your gender and what arouses you in this episode. Adam talks about his own exploration and how he has helped his clients figure out who they are and how to express their needs sexually. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/39 

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Trigger warning: This episode contains our therapeutic experiences treating those who have committed sexual crimes.

Today I spoke to Dr. Earl Yarington about what it's like to be a therapist treating sex offenders, those who have been or currently are in the prison system. Earl and I talk about what it's like to want to treat these folks so that we help to create safer communities for when they are out of prison. Full show notes here.

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This week on Sex Talk, Erika and Ashley Cobb (sexpert, blogger, badass) talk about how blowjobs evoke both enthusiasm and hesitation, then discuss wonderful tips on how to turn hesitation into enthusiasm. They encourage regular communication with partners and set straight some expectations vs. reality scenarios. Full show notes here.

Every year, Pornhub reviews the data it collects on every user that views porn on their site.  Erika talks about the interesting trends their data collection reveals about our porn use and our sexual fantasies. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/40 

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Culture is bad at handling anything that has to do with sex and shame.  Erika talks with Katie Warren who has an STI. Katie talks about her experience with having an STI and how she processed the events after.  This episode is full of information about STIs/STDs listen to learn more! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/41 

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When can you have sex after experiencing a miscarriage?  Erika answers some of your questions about taking care of yourself after experiencing this major change emotionally and physically. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/42 

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Facing divorce? Erika talks with Leanne Townsend attorney and divorce coach about preparing for the divorce process and ways to reduce the pain of the divorce. Leanne offers a coaching program that can help you get through one of the toughest transitions of life. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/43 

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All things about the butt again!  Erika’s first episode about butt stuff has been the most popular so far across the world.  So it’s time again to visit the back door.  Need information about where to begin about your own butt start with this episode. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/44 

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Erika talks with Amanda Testa, a Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach who specializes in helping folks get in touch with their sexuality and femininity. They get down to business about how getting in touch with your sexuality can change your perspective and can offer you healing. Check out her podcast Find Your Feminine Fire and her Facebook group. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/45 

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Just you and me for this episode.  I want to talk about how avoiding your emotional shit, your baggage, the problems from your past, whatever you would like to call it impacts your sexual life.  Your whole self is important, and we try and silo ourselves into compartments.  Every piece of us is impacted when we are not identifying how we feel about ourselves. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/46 

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Erika gets down with Vanessa Carlisle, PhD! They talk about Vanessa's life journey through the world of sex work up to filling additional roles as a writer, educator, and consultant. They chat about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on sex workers, and attempt to de-mystify the subjects surrounding sex-work. Full show notes here.

The process of creating life is not always an easy one.  Erika talks with Ariel Shumaker-Hammond Clinical Therapist and Photographer about the infertility journey and how it impacts couples and their intimate lives. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/47 

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Hate dental dams?  Erika talks with Melanie Cristol Founder and CEO about their super cool product Lorals.  It is disposable underwear that is super thin that supports the wearer to gain pleasure and reduce stress.  This was a super fun conversation about closing the orgasm gap! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/48 

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Have you ever got really anxious about trying to reach orgasm? Or every really focused on a specific body part rather than being focused on the experience?  In this episode Erika addresses the issues that are unique to women and sexual performance and ways to combat it. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/49 

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Erika talks with Amanda Luterman, licensed psychotherapist, specializing in the erotic dynamic of relationships. What is erotic empathy and what’s it all about? Amanda explains how to understand that your partner’s attraction to you is not based on how you see yourself.  Full show notes here.

Episode 50 WHAT??!!  Shout outs to the audience in this episode for the first year of Sex Talk with Erika Miley! 

First date? Second date? Third date? Wait till marriage?  When is the right time to have sex with someone when you are building a relationship? Erika talks about what some of the statistics are saying about when we have that first sexual encounter. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/50 

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Ever wondered if your fantasies were like other people?  Have you ever thought you were the only one with a specific sexual interest?  Dr. Justin Lehmiller, research fellow at the Kinsey Institute and author of the blog Sex and Psychology as well as the book Tell Me What You Want, tells us all about his research on sexual fantasy. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/51 

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Learning to take care of your body before and after sex is a must do.  Most of us did not get comprehensive sex education.  Part of growing up and developing is learning how to take care of this body we are in. Erika talks about how to clean but also when to clean.  She offers up tips you may not have considered but are a must add to your sexual routine by yourself or with partners. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/52 

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This week, Erika chats with fellow therapist, Elyssa Rice, about the therapeutic elements of BDSM in addition to its more obvious fantasy ties. They turn over some common myths and misconceptions about kink, cover the importance of consent, and enlighten us on the power dynamics found in BDSM relationships as well as how they can help individuals rescript some past traumas. Full show notes here.

Have you ever struggled to create boundaries within your relationship?  What about with sex?  Erika and her guest Shane Birkel couples therapist, host of the podcast the Couples Therapist Couch talk about how to create boundaries. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/53 

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Felt like you have struggles with getting intimate again after baby?  Have fertility issues messed with your sex life?  This episode is for you, Erika talks with return guest Ariel Shumaker about how becoming parents impacts your sex life from making them to post-partum. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/54 

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Ever wondered how to be an ally to a person trying to understand their gender identity?  In this episode Erika talks with Heather Eslien who is a licensed mental health counselor and gender specialist.  She has a private practice in Sarasota, Florida and she primarily works with the LGBTQ+ community.  This episode will help you understand the nuances of gender identity! Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/55 

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Welcome folks! I'm sitting with the absolutely fabulous, and unconquerable, pleasure positive sex and relationship coach, Celine Manning. Today we’re talking all about enthusiasm in bed!  We’re also going to tackle preparing for sex and how each of these impacts the context of our sexual experiences. Find the full show notes here. 

There are many reports by many people, more specifically women experiencing greater arousal when smoking marijuana.  In this episode Erika chats with Ashley Manta, sex educator and creator of CannaSexual.  If you ever wanted to know how cannabis can impact your sex life this episode is for you.  Erika also talks about the impact of cannabis for some people who have dealt with anxiety or PTSD. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/56 

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New segment alert! Erika will be doing a sexy news segment on the show regularly. This week the sexy news is the end to Aids is in sight with the ability to stop the transmission of HIV. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/57 

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Mother’s Day episode!  As a mom Erika understands the level of stress and pressure mother’s endure on the regular.  These are her tips on how to reduce stress and increase sexual desire. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/58  

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Porn is often a reason couples of various configurations come to see a sex therapist.  There is quick judgement as to why the person is using porn with many intense feelings that go with the judgement.  This episode is an instruction manual to start the conversation about pornography and how our values around sex can be so varied. Full show notes here.

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Have you ever wondered how often to clean your sex toys? What about how to clean them, and with what?? It is an expansive landscape to figure out how to clean the items we use during sex. In this episode Erika tells you how to clean different types of toys. She also references a couple of articles that can be helpful determine what type of cleaners to consider. Full show notes here.

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