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We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance ReadersHealing from Purity Culture with Lauren Elise RogersAre You Healing from Purity Culture? Purity culture can leave deep emotional scars that impact our understanding of sexuality, relationships, and self-worth. In this powerful episode, sexuality educator Lauren Elise Rogers joins us to explore how individuals can reclaim their sexual identity and find healing through the transformative power of erotic imagination.Lauren Elise Rogers is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator, Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach, and the founder of Sex Ed For You, where she provides clear, compassionate, and comprehensive guidance on intimacy, relationships, and sexual health. Her holistic and embodied approach t...2025-04-2350 min
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance ReadersRomance Tropes: The Good, the Bad, and the Deliciously PredictableFrom grumpy sunshine to force proximity, the world of romance is filled with incredible patterns that we can't get enough of. Today, we’re talking about tropes.In this episode, we're discussing:Understanding the difference between tropes and micro-tropes and how they work together to create compelling romance storiesExploring popular trope categories, including character tropes, relationship tropes, and plot tropesMy top six favorite tropes, with detailed book recommendations for eachBy the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper appreciation for the role of tropes in the romance genre and a list of must-read re...2025-02-2629 min
We Read Smut: Bookish Conversations for Romance ReadersAsexuality, Aromanticism, and the Spectrum of Identity with Margherita SciallaRomance isn't just about happily ever afters - it's about exploring the full spectrum of the human experience, including sexuality and identity. In this episode, Alesia sits down with author Margherita Scialla to dive deep into the nuances of aromanticism, asexuality and how these identities are represented in literature. Through their insightful conversation, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities within the LGBTQIA+ community and the importance of diverse representation in romance and beyond.Margherita is a Gen-Z author born and raised in Italy with a passion for stories of all kinds and a talent...2025-02-1245 min