Sex Talk with Erika Miley
Erika Miley
Mental Health & Sex Therapist Erika Miley explores the different facets of sex and relationships from everyday experiences to what science experts say about sex! Learn about what makes our bodies tick when it comes to our sexuality.
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Getting deeper with money and relationships ft. Kate Dorman
Let’s talk about how money impacts your sex life, relationships, and power dynamics. Featuring the awesome Kate Dorman. | Join Patreon
How Can Your “Woo Woo” Support Your Pleasure ft. Erica Wiederlight
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
From Shy Bisexual Kid to Sex Therapist ft. Dr. Lindsey Brooks
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
Is giving up sex and masturbation healthy? | No Nut November
Masturbation is a healthy activity and the data just shows that there's no benefit to stopping. Do you help with sexual compulsion (addiction)? : https://mentalandsexualhealth.com
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Sex Talk is Back, Baby!
Let's talk about Sex Talk: The Next Generation. Join me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/sextalkwitherikamiley
Beyond Satisfied ft Kenneth Play
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.
Protect My Nudes and Date ft Andrea LaRosa and Merely Ashley
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.
Learning Poly ft Keera Joel
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.
Pleasure to the People ft Dr Rachel Allyn
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.
Creating a Feminist Toy Shop ft Searah Deysach
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.
Women and Kink ft Jennifer Rehor and Julia Schiffman
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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Desire Archetypes ft Janel Vital
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.
The Context of Pain ft Mistress Natalie King
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.
Season 5 Wrap Up Y’all!
Erika wraps up this season and this year, 2021.
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How the Church Can Do Better ft De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar
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
Covert Sexual Abuse and the Art of Solo Dating ft Holly Hartman
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.
Writing Sex Work Fiction and Being a Death Doula ft Vanessa Carlile
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.
Being A Big Sister ft. Gigi Engle
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.
EMDR and Trauma Work ft. Dr. Sohna Shook
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.
ADHD and Sex
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.
F*ck Diet Culture ft Cassie Willnauer
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
Finding Self-Worth ft Jen Adair
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.
Desire and Learning ft Heather McPherson
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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Erotically Hostile Culture ft Cyndi Darnell
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 the
Power and Control ft. Teena Love
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.
Where We've Been and Where We're Going
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.
Edge Play ft. Jane Boon
In this episode, the ever amazing Jane Boon joins me to talk about her book, Edge Play. Find the full show notes here.
Sex At Any Age ft. Joan Price
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.
Power and Intersectionality ft. Bianca Laureano
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.
Sex and Anxiety 2020 ft. Ricky Siegel
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.
Sex Trends 2021 ft. Susan Bratton
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.
Fighting for Pleasure ft. Ola Midzynska
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.
The Masculine In Relationship ft. GS Youngblood
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.
Chasing Masculinity ft. Alicia Walker
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.
Sex Across the World
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.
Financial Domination ft. Mistress Harley
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.
Sex, Drugs, & Rock n Roll ft. Shawna Potter
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!
5 Tips to Spookify Your Sex Life ft. Dr. Nazanin Moali
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.
Recap: Chronic Illness and Sex
Have you ever felt like all you are is a diagnosis? This episode is for you, Erika talks with Dr. Melvin Lee Phillips, who specializes in sexual issues for those who deal with chronic illness. In their conversation they tackle common misconceptions and how pleasure can be restorative when dealing with illness. Full show notes here.
Recap: Gender Language and How to Do Better with Abby Rolf
Abby Rolf, mental health therapist specializing in transgender knowledgeable and inclusive care. Check out the full show notes here.
Recap: Sex, Context, and Feminism with Emily Nagoski, PhD
I work with a lot of female identified folks. Your work around sex and context informs that work a lot. As you have been writing, researching, podcasting, thoughts around how context matters for female identified folks now. Full show notes here.
Recap: Butt Stuff 101
In this episode, we get to talk about what it means to try the "butt stuff" or anal play or anal sex. Full show notes here.
Sex and Depression
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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.
Being Safe in Our Bodies ft. Shawna Potter
Howdy, folks! I have the privilege, this week, of talking with Shawna Potter. She is the front-person for War On Women, musician, and author of the book titled “Making Spaces Safer”. We get into sexism, harassment, and what it is like to be a woman in the world today. Find the full show notes here.
All We Wanna Do is Feel Good in Our Bodies ft. Celine Manning
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.
Seduction Mindfulness and Identities ft. Dr. Jess O'Reilly & Marla Stewart
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Hey, folks! We have an extra special treat for you with this episode. I'm talking to two fabulous ladies and amazing sexologists, Dr. Jess O'Reilly and Ms. Marla Stewart. They're on the show with me to discuss their co-written book, “The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay”, and what that means for all sexual beings of the world. Join us! Find the full show notes here.
Therapists and Race ft. Elizabeth McCorvey
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Hey, all! This episode is directed at my helpers out there. This episode is going to be about race in the therapy room. How does this tie to sex, you might wonder? Because all of our identities matter… and being able to talk about racial identity in therapy is essential to understanding how our bodies exist in the world. Find the full show notes here.
Good Enough Sex
Erika talks to us about breaking down the expectations of sexuality and intimacy and challenging perfectionism. What expectations do you have around sexuality and intimacy? How do those expectations impact your sexual life on your own or with partners? Find the full show notes here.
What is it Like to Be a Dominatrix? ft. Queen Ana Algos
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Hang on to your hats, folks! Erika's got royalty in the house this week! Listen in as she holds an audience with Queen Ana Algos, Pro Dominatrix, a collared submissive, and a top heavy switch. Full show notes here.
It is Okay to Just Want to F*ck ft. Vanessa Carlisle, PhD
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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.
What Should a Therapist Know About Sex ft. Dr. Rachel Needle
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Erika and Dr. Rachel Needle, psychologist, certified sex therapist, co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, and doer of all the things, talk about the importance of being educated about sexual health; especially for those who are in the helping and medical fields. They focus on questions like: What kind of client testimony can give the impression that a therapist wasn’t pr
Racism
Erika sits down to talk about the state of events in the United States. This is a call to action to stand with our black friends, family, and neighbors. It's time that white people take action to tear down a system of institutionalized racism built by our forefathers, benefited and maintained by white people. Equality has been called for, it's time for us to make it right, fair, and just. Full show notes here.
What is Erotic Empathy? ft. Amanda Luterman
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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.
Sexual Health Medicine ft. Jake Deakins, MD and Peter Deakins, RN
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Erika talks with co-owners Dr. Jake Deakins and Peter Deakins, RN of Inland Wellness and Vitality which is located in Spokane, WA. All three talk about the various medical procedures available to patients seeking help with erectile dysfunction, sexual performance issues, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and so much more. Sexual health is far more than just about genitals and
All About Blowjobs ft. Ashley Cobb
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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.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) & Sex ft. Josh Thomas
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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
Therapeutic Use of BDSM ft. Elyssa Rice
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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
Cocktails with a Sex Therapist ft. Brandon Ruckdashel
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Erika sits down with Brandon Ruckedashel and talks about how we document world-changing events, touching on how much of the world's art comes from conflict. They discuss the changes over time in how sexual material is created and accessed as well as what the future of sex work may look like. In addition, they get into the topics of dating during the pandemic and dealing with the overall uncertainty that comes with facing a large-scale crisis. Full show notes her
Little Green Pills ft. AB Kelleher
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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Pregnancy & Working ft. Kara Bolling
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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Sex, Online Dating, and Vulnerability ft. Melinda DeSeta
Today Erika interviews Melinda DeSeta, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with young professionals and millennials. They talk about online dating and being vulnerable through the online medium. Full show notes here.
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Sex and Diabetes ft. Janis Roszler & Donna Rice
This week Erika talks to Certified Sex Therapist, Janis Roszler, and Registered Nurse, former president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, Donna Rice all about their new book, Intimacy & Diabetes. Now available on Amazon. We talked all about how diabetes affects a person's sexuality, desire, biological functions, and much more. Full show notes here.
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Sex and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Erika takes a few minutes to talk about Sex and the Corona Virus (COVID-19) and what it means in regards to your physical connections with others. She goes over safety to protect yourself, your partners, and things you can do if there’s concern about touching each other. Erika also talks about handling prolonged isolation and anxiety. Full show notes here.
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Threesomes & Consensual Non-Monogamy ft. Ryan Scoats
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Today Erika interviews Ryan Scoats, PhD, a lecturer at Coventry University in Sociology. Much of his work focuses on people’s monogamy, sexuality, masculinity, and friendship among men. They talked about threesomes, one of the most common fantasies expressed by adults. Erika and Ryan talked about his book, Understanding Threesomes: Gender, Sex, and Consensual Non-Monogamy. Full show notes here.
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Treating People Who Have Committed Sex Crimes ft. Dr. Earl Yarington
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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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How To Navigate Awkward Interactions with Your Therapist ft. Zita Nickeson
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Today Erika interviews Zita Nickeson, certified Sex Therapist, Sex Educator, kink knowledgeable therapist, located in Washington state, licensed in Washington, Idaho, and Colorado. Zita is a mentor who heavily impacted much of how Erika sees sex therapy. She works to forward kink friendliness among therapist. They spend much of the episode talking about how to manage the situations therapists run into on a regular basis with their clients. Full
Love Drugs ft. Brian Earp
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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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Therapists and Sexual Health ft. Doug Braun-Harvey
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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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Sexual Health is Important to Mental Health
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This show is for my helpers, for my fellow therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, RN’s, and ARNPs. First I want to say I am sorry. I am sorry that you did not learn in school about sexual health. I am sorry that as a result when your client’s or patient’s bring up these issues it often leads to discomfort, feeling like an imposter, or numerous other feelings you were not trained to understand and tackle within yourself. Your education misse
Uncrucifying Sex ft. Eric Sprankle
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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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2020 Sex Trends with Susan Bratton
Susan joins us again today to talk about predicted sex trends of 2020! Get ready to read the tea leaves and join us on a wild ride of figuring out what’s going to be hot this year! Full show notes here.
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Premature Ejaculation ft. Promscent’s Jeff Abraham
Today Erika talks with the wonderful Jeff Abraham, badass CEO of Absorption Pharmaceuticals, and we’re talking about premature ejaculation. Promescent is developed by urologists, recommended by thousands, used by millions. Whether it’s premature ejaculation, a partner that’s slow to climax, or just the pride of endurance, everyone wants to last longer in bed. Full show notes here.
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Gender and Why Words Matter ft. Abbie Rolf
Erika brings back Abbie Rolf to talk about why the words we use to describe each other, our genitals, and much more have a lot of meaning. We talk about how the Trans community is especially affected by the evolution in language around sexuality. Let’s talk about common words around genitalia! Full show notes here.
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Conceiving With Love ft. Denise Wiesner
Denise Wiesner, author, acupuncturist who specializes in fertility in addition to being a sex coach. Has sex become work because you are trying to get pregnant? Have you struggled to see your partner as anything other than a baby maker? Yo it’s a real issue for many folks who struggle to have babies. Learn all about the art of infertility treatment and how to come back to pleasure and connection with your partners. Full show notes here.
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The Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide ft. Janet Bayramyan
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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Money and Sex ft. Jessica Cline
Thanks to Jessica Cline, psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy and financial therapy to being willing to be on the show and understand how relationships, sex, and money are some of the biggest issues’ relationships face. Jessica unravels the details of the money and sex issues many of her clients’ face. She talked openly about how sex and money are often the two topics many people have issues that begin before the people were in relationship together. She also addressed how sex and money
Infidelity Panel
Infidelity is one of the most common reasons people in relationship come to therapy. So, Erika decided to put together a whole panel of experts to tell you about the common themes, issues, people face while dealing with the issue of infidelity. Cheating is defined by the people experiencing it often, so this panel tackle the bigger picture of cheating and loads of other issues we see with our clients. Full show notes here.
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Ask Erika ft. Dr. Sarah Schewitz
This episode is all about the new segment called Ask Erika. Erika is joined by return guest Dr. Sarah Schvitz, who is a love and relationships psychologist. Erika and Dr. Sarah tackle all sorts of common questions that they receive and give you the advice you are looking for. Full show notes here.
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Sex Conversations Are Hard! ft. Dr. Ari Tuckman
Dr. Ari Tuckman is back for another episode! Erika and Ari tackle how to have tough conversations about sex with your partner or even in therapy! Erika also introduces a new segment called Ask Erika. Erika and Ari talk about how these conversations can bring up shame and embarrassment. They also explore the recent story about the rapper T.I. and his crossing his daughter’s boundaries by asking about her hymen during an OBGYN appointment. Full show notes here.
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Sex, Context, and Feminism with Emily Nagoski, PhD
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.
Modern Day Sex Trends ft. Susan Bratton, Trusted Hot Sex Advisor To Millions
Erika talks with Susan Bratton who is the trusted hot sex advisor to millions. Erika and Susan tackle all sorts of modern-day sex trends from cultural beliefs to current toys. Full show notes here.
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Gender Language and How to Do Better with Abby Rolf
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.
Sex Issues Across the World ft. Cyndi Darnell
The world has issues around sex. The issues are more common than you would think. Erika talks with Cyndi Darnell, international sex and relationship therapist. Cyndi has moved from Australia to the United States and explored the commonalities and differences between the countries and issues with sex and relationships. Full show notes here.
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ADHD After Dark ft. Dr. Ari Tuckman
Often in relationships we are not talking about how mental health issues are impacting our sex lives and relationships. In this episode Erika talks with Dr. Ari Tuckman, psychologist, author, certified sex therapist, and ADHD expert about how relationships are impacted by ADHD. Full show notes here.
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Cancer and Sex ft. Brandie Sellers
During the month of October, it is breast cancer awareness month. To spread awareness Erika talks with Brandie Sellers, a Nationally Certified Counselor based in North Texas. Full show notes here.
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Sex, Meditation, And Connection With The Male Body ft. Joe Molinari
Our world create distance from our bodies, feelings, and relationships. Mindfulness can allow a person to reconnect with themselves in so many facets in their lives. Erika interviews Joe Molinari, Sex and Trauma Therapist in Minneapolis about how the male identified clients he sees can use mindfulness to reconnect to their sexuality, treat sexual dysfunction, and connect with their partners in ways they never anticipated. Full show notes here.
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Male Sexuality ft. Dr. Joe Kort
Sex and Relationship therapist Dr. Joe Kort and Erika tackle the myths and misconceptions around male sexuality. They also tackle how it impacts relationships and the adversarial dynamics it can create. Do not miss this episode that attempts to obliterate shame and encourages men to seek help! Full show notes here.
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Becoming Cliterate ft. Dr. Laurie Mintz
Female bodied people come to me all of time asking this very common question, “Why can’t I have an orgasm during sex?” Then I’m usually asking them if sex to them means penetration. They usually answer yes. This episode is going to tackle the social, cultural, and physiological nature of the vulva! Dr. Laurie Mintz, teaches human sexuality at University of Florida, has private practice, and has written two books the Tired Women’s Guide to Passionate Sex, and today’s topic Becoming Cliterate.
Painful Sex ft. Dr. Angie Stoehr
In this episode we are talking about painful sex, more specifically endometriosis and adenomyosis. Dr. Angie Stoehr, doctor, director of the non-profit the Pelvic and Intimate Pain Center, and author of the book When it Hurts Down There. Full show notes here.
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Sex and Nutrition
Today I'm tackling sex and nutrition which will include some talk about aphrodisiacs. First let's talk some foods that may actually make it more difficult to have sex! Full show notes here.
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Erika’s Picks for Sexy Media
In this episode I wanted to have some fun and give you a sneak peek into my favorite media around the world of sexuality. I’m thinking TV…I’m thinking movies.. I’m thinking some porn! Let’s tackle TV shows first! Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and YouTube have opened up the world to all of us. There is so much content out here!! I know some of my listeners will probably think…oh you missed this one… hey let me know! I would love to hear what you are watching! Full show notes here.
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How Sex Science Can Impact Your Life Today ft. Dr. Nicole Prause
On this show Erika talks about research generally. But what can sexuality research do for you? How can sexuality research change your life today? Today is the day for those answers. Dr. Nicole Prause a sexuality research for the Liberos Center helped to shead some light on how sex, masturbation, and the research that we have right now that supports overall change in your health. Full show notes here.
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Meet the Therapists ft. Jen Adair and Roshi Rampersaud
Erika has more therapists to serve you! Meet Jen and Roshi who have openings now to see clients in the states of Florida, Washington State, and Maine. All three therapists talk about what clients issue they work with and how they can be of help to you! Listen to this episode to learn more about Erika’s group practice and to find out how to find the best therapist for you. Full show notes here.
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Online Dating ft. Daliya Karnofsky
Get your note pads out folks this episode is packed with wonderful information about how to tackle the biggest issues of online dating. Daliya Karnofsky, relationship/dating coach, has a ton of great advice about how to tackle everyone dating loves to hate. Full show notes here.
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The Sixty-Nine Show!
It’s episode 69 y’all!! What is this episode about?? The position 69!! Erika gets into the history of this position. She also tackles how to do this position without injury. The body has many nerve endings and often this position can feel awkward, tune into those nerve endings. In this episode you can expect a how to try 69 and different options for making the experience more pleasurable. Full show notes here.
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Sex and the Christian Faith ft. De-Andrea Blalock-Johnson
Have you struggled to understand healthy sexuality and how it fits into Christianity? In this episode Erika dives into this tough topic with De-Andrea Blalock-Johnson who is a Christian sexuality and relationship therapis. They tackle the shame and harm that is often done by the Christian church to people around sexuality including the harm done to the LGBTQ+ community. Full show notes here.
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The Arousal Show
Ever struggled with getting excited to have sex? Ever had thoughts that you and your partner just don’t have the same sex drive? This episode is for you, Erika and Dr. Lauren Fogel tackle all things desire, desire discrepancies, low desire, you name it! Full show notes here.
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Day in the Life of a Sex Therapist
Have you ever wondered what a sex therapist does? Today you get the answers! Erika talks about what a typical day in her practice is like and what the typical problems clients come to her with. Sex therapy is a wonderful outlet to bring out of the darkness into the light some of the issues you may have around sex. Also it can be really effective, check out this episode to find out more. Full show notes here.
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Romance, Sex, Betrayal, and Your Relationships with Sarah Shavitz
Dr. Sarah Shavitz psychologist specialist in online couples and individual therapy in the area of love and relationships. If you want to know more about how the different types of love play out during the course of a relationship this episode is for you! Erika and Dr. Shavitz talk about how betrayal and sex sometimes impact relationships in unexpected ways, tune in for more!! Full show notes here.
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How To Talk To Your Doctor About Medications And Sex ft. Dr. Stacy Greeter
Stacy Greeter, MD gives some wonderful information about how to ask questions about the medications your doctor is suggesting. Erika and Dr. Greeter also talk about how to advocate for yourself and the power you have in creating health. If you are in the SW Florida area you can become a patient of Dr. Greeter. Full show notes here.
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The Myth of Sex Addiction ft. Dr. David Ley
Erika talks with David Ley, PhD author of The Myth of Sex Addiction and Insatiable Wives: Women Who Stray and the Men Who Love Them. David goes into depth about how our beliefs and shame around sex have dictated our views about sex and addiction. Erika and David also explore how gaining insight around our sexual values can impact shame around sex generally. Full show notes here.
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Vasectomy
Is permanent birth control for you? Do you know what a vasectomy is? In this episode Erika talks all about what a vasectomy is and the benefits of this type of birth control. Many men also talk about their concerns about sexual performance after a vasectomy, Erika addresses those concerns as well! Full show notes here.
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Women Must Have the Right to Choose
First thing’s first this episode I am going to go into detail about women’s right to choose, that means abortion. This episode is not political, this episode is personal to me and the clients I serve. Just a heads up some folks are not wanting more information about abortion. That’s okay I’ll see ya next week. Full show notes here.
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How to Clean Your Sex Toys
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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Porn and Relationships
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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Being a Mom and Having Great Sex
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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Sexy News
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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Cannabis and Sex exploration with the CannaSexual Ashley Manta
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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Gender 101 with Heather Eslien
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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All Things Babies and Sex
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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Boundaries and Sex with Shane Birkel
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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Sex & Hygiene
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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Our Sexual Fantasies with Dr. Justin Lehmiller
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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Is There a Right Time to Start Having Sex?
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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Performance Anxiety in Women
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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Oral Sex With Lorals
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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Infertility and Sex
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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Avoiding Your Emotional Sh*t and how it Impacts Your Sex Life
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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Finding Your Feminine Fire with Amanda Testa
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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Butt Stuff 2.0
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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Sex and Divorce
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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Sex and Miscarriage
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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Living With An STI/STD With Katie Warren
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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Pornhub’s 2018 Year In Review
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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Gender, Sexual Orientation 101 With Adam Maurer
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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Sex & Medications revisited w/ Nick Goodwin, ARNP
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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Relationships, Sex, & Money Workshops
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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Relationship Killers Part 2- Criticism
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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Break-Ups With Lindsey Brock
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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ADHD and Sex
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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Sex Dolls or Intimate Partner Alternatives with Don Delano
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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Relationship Killers
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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Highly Sensitive People and Sex with Laura Zane
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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Creating Healthy Relationships From The Beginning With Dr. Maha
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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Body image, perceptions of weight, and sex
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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Relationships, sex, & Men with Robert Kandell
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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Virginity with Dr. Jaime Kennedy
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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Sexual Assault Part 1
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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Billy Procida, Desire, and putting yourself out there
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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STIs & DTSs and how to talk about them
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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When Your Kids Find Your Sex Toys
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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Sex And Negative Beliefs
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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Sex and the Brain
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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The Pussy Party and Sexual Shame and our Words
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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Social media, dating apps, and DMs
I wanted to do this episode for several reasons:
I think knowledge is power. Yes, very School House Rock, but I think if you know better you can do better.
My own experiences have weirded me out, and my friends and family who I have talk to about this express similar sentiments.
My experience with working with people around difficult sexual problems including sexual entitlements.
What is sexual entitlement and how does it fit into this conversation?
Friends descriptions of their experiences.
Mental health medications, Sex, and Side effects
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In episode 18 of Sex Talk with Erika Miley, I talk about mental health medications and the sexual side effects of taking those types of prescriptions. I also talk about how to cope with those side effects. Sometimes when taking mental health prescriptions it interferes with sexual desire. I talk about how to tackle that in a real way and give some suggestions on products to use. Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/18
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Sex Resources with Juicebox and Brianna Rader
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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Sex! the Podcast : Sex and Energy w/ Michael Spencer
In this episode Erika talks with Michael Spencer about the energy we have around our stuff. This includes our feelings and memories we attach to our things. This includes our sexual items, memories, or experiences.
Here's how to find Michael:
https://letspurify.energy/
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Sex! the Podcast : Sex and the Movies w/ Brandon Ruckdashel
In this episode Erika talks with Brandon Ruckdashel who has starred in erotic films as well as televisions shows. Brandon talks about some of experiences as well as some trends he has seen in his own dating life.
Find Brandon Ruckdashel in the world:
https://twitter.com/brandonruck
http://www.brandonruckdashel.com/
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Sex! the Podcast : Let's Save This Marriage Before it Needs Saving
Let’s save this marriage before it needs saving:
I referenced Dr. John Gottman’s book Seven Principals of Making a Marriage Work
Here’s the Gottman Institute website and on their website you can find this workbook : https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work-couples-guide/
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Sex! the Podcast : Finding a Therapist with sanoMind creator Nestor Velez
In this episode I get to chat with the amazing Nestor Velez about his app and project, sanoMind. Using his tool, get to know a therapist before you meet up with them for one on one sessions. I love, love, LOVE, his story, and I think you will to.
You can find more about Nestor and sanoMind at the full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/13
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Sex! the Podcast : Sex and Divorce Part 2
In this episode, we get to sit down and finish our chat about sex and divorce. Consent is key, being comfortable, and communicating with your current partner. It can be hard to be back in the game but following a few tips can get you back on track for some great sex!
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Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/12
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Sex! the Podcast : Sex and Divorce Part 1 with Erika Miley
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In this episode, I talk to you about sex after divorce or the end of a long term relationship. It's tough stuff, but we're all capable of getting through it. We go through a meditation and help you get back to your sexual self! You can find more help at www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/11
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Sex! the Podcast : Sex and Conflict with Erika Miley
Today I get to spend some one on one time with you! I talk about how you can resolve conflict to get your sex life back on track!
Learning the actions and sequences to your partner's "love language" is key to getting your romance on after a big row!
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Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/10
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Sex! the Podcast : Raising Kids Without Sexual Shame with Nekole Shapiro
Today I chat with Nekole Shapiro, from the group "Raising Kids without Sexual Shame." She is a tireless advocate of sex positivity, body positivity, and helping others connect with their bodies and deal with shame.
Talking to your kids at their level, in an honest manner is the key to helping them learn great coping skills to deal with shame about their bodies and sexuality. We all do it, and one day they'll do it too!
You can find more about Nekole at her website!
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Sex! the Podcast : Velv'or and Gentlemen's Rings with Jelle Plantenga
Today I chat with the founder of Velv'Or, Jelle Plantenga, was looking for a stylish Gentlemen's Ring, couldn't find one, and started making his own. This lead Jelle to create Velv'Or which makes a plethora of rings to choose from!
You can find more from Jelle Plantenga and Velv'Or as his website: www.velv-or.com
Full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/8
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Sex! The Podcast : 5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Sex
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Today, we're talking about everyone favorite thing. Talking to your kids about sex, and I want to share 5 easy tips to make your job as a parent, a little simpler! Talking to your kids about sex is super uncomfortable, which is made even harder by the taboo in our society placed upon sex. Making sex ugly and shameful. Which is totally not true! Sex is a beautiful thing, really fun, and feels good. Not to mention that it helped c
Sex! the Podcast : Sex, Gender, and Feelmore with Nenna Joiner
In this episode we speak with the amazing Nenna Joiner, who is the owner of Feelmore, an adult lifestyle store in California. We get to talk about sex, gender, and building a sexual retail brand. https://feelmore510.com/
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Sex! the Podcast: Sex and Marijuana with Chris Kelly
Today’s episode is about sex and marijuana. More about Sex Talk with Erika Miley here: www.sextalkwitherika.com/5
We’ve got a great interview for you today with Chris Kelly who is a marijuana executive. We talk about marijuana research as it relates to sexuality. So just a heads up this episode is not only about one taboo topic but two. So this is a friendly disclaimer that I am not suggesting every person should use a controlled substance. This episode’s aim is to have a conversation arou
Sex! the Podcast : Butt Stuff 101
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!
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Sex! the Podcast: The Erotic Blueprint with Dr. Nazanin Moali
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Dr. Nazanin Moali's practice is located in California, and her website and contact information are all at: http://oasis2care.com/
Her podcast is called Sexology with Dr. Moali check out the info here:
http://oasis2care.com/podcast/
She gave you a great resource to read:
Arousal: The Secret Logic to Sexual Fantasies by Michael J. Bader
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Sex! the Podcast: The State of Sex Education
Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:
1. My website it where you will find all this Sex! The Podcast
www.sextalkwitherika.com
2. Contact me if you have questions or if you are a Washington State resident needing therapy.
https://mentalandsexualhealth.com
3. In this episode, we talk about the state of sex education.
Resources for sexuality and the statistics I referenced in today's episode:
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/1487
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/cfpi-repo
Sex! the Podcast: Let me tell you about myself!
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