The Soft Science

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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