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What Excites Us!Soft Cock Week, Cuddles, and Consent: A Sex Geek’s Deep Dive with Michelle ReneeWhat happens when you mix professional cuddling, surrogate partner therapy, and a playful rebellion against toxic masculinity?
📄 Episode Notes:
In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Michelle Renee — Surrogate Therapy Partner, Professional Cuddler, and all-around sex geek. We explore her trauma-informed approach to intimacy work, the inspiration behind the delightfully subversive Soft Cock Week, and how understanding responsive desire can change the way we think about sex.
Michelle also opens up about her own journey, and we wander into all kinds of delightful rabbit holes — from the Wheel of Consent to why safe, non...
2025-08-1552 min
Owning Your Sexual Self213. Soft Cock Appreciation with Erica LeroyeHello, hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm so excited to have Erica, the founder and Chief Erotic Officer of Creative Body Release, here this week. She is here to share her powerful journey from education equity to sexual health advocacy. Tune in as we explore Soft Cock Appreciation Week, the healing power of self-pleasure, and how to embrace intimacy beyond performance-based sex. In this episode:Celebrating Soft Cock Appreciation Week: Why it’s time to normalize and embrace non-erect states as a natural, healthy part of sex and...
2025-01-1353 min
Soft Cock Week PodcastRelax & Enjoy! : Use Hypnosis to Love Your Soft Cock with Dr. Amy MarshWhat can we do when that voice in the head just won't let us enjoy or shut the F*ck up? When the mind cockblocks our pleasure even when all could be delight? Hypnosis and self-hypnosis are powerful tools you can use to reset your sexual expectations and enjoyment. Cultivate self-acceptance AND soft cock sensuality by changing negative self-talk to powerfully positive suggestions. Erica Leroye talks with Dr. Amy Marsh, sexologist and founder of the Intimate Hypnosis Training Center.
After the engaging conversation between these two embodiment sexologists, Dr.Amy has provided a full presentation and a...
2024-11-171h 31
Soft Cock Week PodcastSocietal and Cultural Cock-Blocks: Finding the Levity Within the Gravity of It All with Zach BuddErica Leroye and Zach Budd, LMSW, consent educator and OG SCWeek participant explore sexuality, consent, and the impact of toxic masculinity, toxic femininity, and “genderless toxicity” on mental and physical health.This conversation touches on race and culture, power and powerlessness, and the impacts of societal expectations on men's health. By naming that which is often unsaid they move the conversation about “softness” from shame and isolation to sexual empowerment by:
Normalizing men talking about penises and penis health especially in minority communities. Looking at the barriers and discovering ways to circumvent them, and/or just knock them the fuck...
2024-11-171h 22
Soft Cock Week PodcastSex Toys! : Opening up the Pleasure Chest for Play and Connection with Carl the Toy GuyHave you been curious about bringing sex toys into your play but have thoughts like, “It means I’m ‘less than’ if we use a toy”, “I can’t feel my partners pleasure if we use a toy,” “I’m embarrassed that I like sex toys,” “I tried toys and they didn’t do anything for me,” “If we use toys we’ll become less sensitive, get addicted to it, and it will create problems down the line”? Then this conversation is for you! Join Erica Leroye as she and Carl the Toy Guy, Owner of PTTreasures toy emporium, as they deep dive together into:
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2024-11-161h 33
Soft Cock Week PodcastMen Supporting Men: What We Can Learn from Prostate Cancer Support Groups with Billy HatzichristosWith Prostate Cancer rates touching many families, the movement around support and education offers models for us to consider in thinking about erectile health specifically. In this conversation, Erica Leroye invites Billy Hatzichristos, support group facilitator at Man Cave Health to discuss the multifaceted challenges faced by men dealing with prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the impact on relationships, intimacy, and self-advocacy. This conversation gives insights into how Man Cave support groups work and also:
Billy’s personal story with Prostate Cancer and his path to becoming a facilitator and guide for other men
Balancing the focus of the “stat...
2024-11-161h 01
Soft Cock Week PodcastThe Heart of Masculinity: Finding Support in Groups of Men with Percy HawkesContinuing on the theme of “Why is talking openly and honestly about changes in erectile function still so taboo among men?” Erica Leroye speaks with Percy Hawkes, LMFT, Surrogate Partner, and founder of the Portland Queer Healers Collective, about his years facilitating men’s groups for both hetero and queer men and the wisdom and lessons we can apply as partners, providers and peers. With compassion and curiosity they discuss:
Embracing Softness and Connection in male relationships
Exploring societal and cultural barriers to open communication about health and strategies to encourage vulnerability and authenticity with peers partners and providers
Body A...
2024-11-151h 13
Soft Cock Week PodcastAsexuality and Expansive Ideas on Intimacy and Connection with Aubri LancasterDoes it ever feel like you are trying to fit the proverbial square peg into the round hole of sexuality? Are you “going along” with your partner's wishes and desires even when you aren’t feeling arousal? Has sex always been something that just doesn’t light you up? Do you enjoy solo sex but partnered sex isn't a turn-on? Many people are unaware of the the asexuality spectrum and find relief and Aha! with new information on how this may look in relationships. Erica Leroye sits at the feet of Aubri Lancaster, Certified ASSECT Sexuality Educator and founder of Acese...
2024-11-141h 16
Soft Cock Week PodcastTestosterone: Understanding the Role T Plays in Sexual Wellbeing with Dr. Justin Smiterman and Erica LeroyeWhen other factors are ruled out, many men with erectile changes are told “it must be “low-T.” As the market for male hormone replacement therapies grows, how do we better understand the important role testosterone plays in sexual health and well-being over the lifespan? Erica Leroye brings her quest to get a better grasp on the nitty gritty of testosterone and hormone health to Functional Medical Doctor and Men’s Hormone Replacement Specialist Justin Smitherman ND,DC. Join these two as they discuss in easy to understand language:
What Testosterone IS, what it does for the body and what part it...
2024-11-141h 04
Soft Cock Week PodcastVenous Leak: The Often Unknown & Undertreated Root of ED with Nigel Shaw & Erica LeroyeSoft Cock Appreciation Week know that when maintaining an erection is a challenge, there may be a physiological root that unfortunately is not easily or commonly treated by traditional medicine. “Imagine pumping up a bicycle tire that has a pinhole leak, no matter how you pump it, that tire just isn’t going to stay firm, so too is the way of Venous leak”. This is the wisdom of Nigel Shaw, the creative innovator and inventor of Xialla, an easy to wear, uniquely designed penis ring for men with Venous leak. Erica Leroye and Nigel delve into the world of Veno...
2024-11-141h 16
Soft Cock Week PodcastGetting Handsy! Feeling more Confident, Competent and Comfortable using Hands and Heart to Address EDSoft Cock Appreciation Week Know that hands lovingly moving over the body can be a powerful source of erotic pleasure and can be a gift of deep relaxation, but not everyone feels at ease giving and receiving erotic/sensual massage. In this conversation Erica Leroye and Lee Jagger, founder of Rock the Bedroom a teaching program for women to gain confidence and competency bringing erotic massage and tender care to their partners. Together they share the combined wisdom from their years as erotic bodyworkers for men. Together they explore:
The transformative power of Intentional Touch and the richness of...
2024-11-131h 34
Soft Cock Week PodcastWhat Turns Me On? Exploring “The Erotic Blueprints” through the lens of Male Sexual Pleasure with Jessie Fresh & Erica LeroyeSoft Cock Appreciation Week 2024 recognizes that one of the challenges many men face when erectile function shifts is that the familiar “go-tos” of HOW the penis responds to stimuli also changes. This can bring frustration, anxiety and confusion or it can open new doors to discovering a deeper connection to what turns you on. In this lively conversation Jessie Fresh, Erotic Blueprint Coach and Intimacy Educator, shares with Erica Leroye the concept of The Erotic Blueprints, a template of 5 archetypal turn on styles, that are a helpful roadmap to expanding a sense of “who am I and what am I like...
2024-11-131h 10
Soft Cock Week PodcastAdding Voice & Sound to Your Sexual Toolbox: The Hidden Power of Hums and Vibrations with Jill Carnay & Erica LeroyeSoft Cock Appreciation Week 2024 is asking you, Are you Ready to break the Sound Barrier? Silent sex is often a habit of circumstance and, for many, vocalizing can feel “unnatural”. Cardiovascular research has shown that the HUM in particular helps the physical functioning of the body by increasing Nitric Oxide, a critical component of erectile health. Like a vibrator, a blindfold, or a cockring, bringing sound into sexual play and exploration also enhances sensory arousal and can be a wonderful addition to have in your pleasure chest. In this conversation Erica Leroye and Jill Carnay, Somatic Vocal Coach and foun...
2024-11-121h 12
Soft Cock Week PodcastBreaking the Stigmas of Softness: Mens Mental, Emotional, & Physical Well-Being Courtney Brame & Erica LeroyeSoft Cock Appreciation Week 2024 asks, “Why is talking openly and honestly about changes in erectile function still so taboo among men?”
This question has been at the forefront of Erica Leroye’s quest to demystify the erectile epidemic and treat men’s sexual health as openly as any other health matter. In this conversation Erica speaks with Courtney Brame, founder of both Something Positive for Positive People- a vital resource for STI stigma re-education, and Selfed a mental and emotional health nonprofit for Black men, as well as a yoga instructor and yoga therapist in training. Courtney shares ideas from his y...
2024-11-121h 26
Soft Cock Week PodcastSeeking Soft Cock Erotica and Expanding Sensual Explorations with Erica Leroye and Mish MiddelmannDuring the closing panel of Soft Cock Week 2023 the conversation shifted to “where is the joyful representation of soft cock in erotica that isn’t humiliation focused?” This inspired previous participant Mish Middelmann, prostate cancer survivor, advocate and founder of Recoveringman.net to go on a quest to find what lives in the wilds of the internet for those who want Soft Cock in their erotic fantasies. His North Star is to celebrate how soft cocks invite men and their partners from one-dimensional results-oriented sex into full body integrated connection with love for self, and partner, and beyond. Erica Leroye a...
2024-11-111h 19
Soft Cock Week PodcastThe Softness in Porn: What We Can Learn From Adult Perfomers About Flow Function and Fun! with Jet Setting Jasmine and King NoireSoft Cock Appreciation Week knows that pornography is the number one way people get their sex education and with that comes a lot of expectations and pressure to match what they see. But often the soft penis is not highlighted in adult visual media, leading the mind to believe that it is unwelcome or unappreciated in play and intimacy. In this dynamic conversation, Erica Leroye speaks with Jet Setting Jasmine and King Noire, founders of Royal Fetish Films XXX. Jasmine and King are life partners, performers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs and all around baddies with heart ready to take you...
2024-11-111h 34
Story Time with the Intimacy AllySoft Cock Appreciation and more with Erica LeroyeWhat's Soft Cock Appreciation Week you say? Who's Erica Leroye you ask? Well, just another beautiful sexual wellness soul out here trying to heal the world who I get to introduce you to thanks to Michelle Renee!
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Erica Leroye, M.Ed (she/her/they) is the Founder and "Chief Erotic Officer" of Creative Body Release (CBR), a philosophy and methodology that is built upon 30+ years of body/mind training and educational expertise. Erica is an advocate, guide, practitioner, lover, mother, and friend as well as a...
2024-11-091h 35
Talk Sex with AnnetteSoft Cock Appreciation Week? Yep! What You Need to KnowSend us a textHave you heard about Soft Cock Appreciation Week? It's a thing, and in this episode I dive into what it is along with the art of “cockversations” with Soft Cock Appreciation Weeks hostess Erica Leroye, the visionary behind Creative Body Release. Known as the "Chief Erotic Officer," Erica brings her expertise as a Certified Sexological Bodyworker and Erotic Educator to this unique, pleasure-positive celebration of men’s sexual health. We explore how Soft Cock Appreciation Week challenges the rigid expectations around erections and champions a more relaxed, playful approach to intimacy. Erica spills secret...
2024-11-061h 17
They Talk SexThe Soft Cock EpisodeWhat does penis health have to do with heart health? A lot! Erica Leroye was a teacher and a lover when a tragic death led her to a new calling: teaching people about penile health, and doing touch work around pleasure and healing. You’re invited to November’s ‘Soft Cock Week’, and listen here now to learn about the penis in its most common state: soft.3:00 - this episode can save lives8:00 - sex is outercourse and intercourse 12:00 - retrograde ejaculation and ED - common symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes16...
2024-10-211h 07
Rock The Bedroom PodcastEp. 17: Surrogate Partner (Part 2), with Michelle ReneeWhat if true sexual desire stems not from physical intimacy but from emotional safety and connection? My discussion with Michelle Renee, surrogate partner and professional cuddler, takes you through the critical steps of cultivating internal safety by setting boundaries and trusting your instincts. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of intimacy, growth, and the power of touch.To contact Michelle:MeetMichelleRenee.comIntimacyLabPodcast.comHumanConnectionLab.comSoftCockWeek.comMichelle's social media:https://instagram.com/meetmichellereneehttps://www.facebook.com/cuddlemichellereneehttps://www...
2024-06-2750 minRock The Bedroom PodcastEp. 16: Surrogate Partner (Part 1), with Michelle ReneeIn this episode, we sit down with Michelle Rene, an intimacy guide and professional cuddler from San Diego, to uncover the layers of the unique therapeutic practice of being a surrogate partner. Michelle collaborates closely with talk therapists to support clients grappling with emotional and physical intimacy issues. To contact Michelle:MeetMichelleRenee.comIntimacyLabPodcast.comHumanConnectionLab.comSoftCockWeek.comMichelle's social media:https://instagram.com/meetmichellereneehttps://www.facebook.com/cuddlemichellereneehttps://www.tiktok.com/@meetmichellereneehttps...
2024-06-2644 min
Sex UninterruptedEpisode 27: Embracing Softness: Redefining Erectile DisappointmentWelcome to a candid conversation where I shed light on a topic often shrouded in secrecy—the nuanced world of soft cock and erectile disappointment. Joining me in this conversation is none other than the remarkable Michelle Renne from Soft Cock Week. As a dedicated sex educator, Michelle brings a wealth of wisdom and empathy to our exploration, challenging us to reframe our understanding of what it means to navigate softness in a world obsessed with hardness.
In this dialogue, we unravel the layers of stigma and misconception surrounding softness, inviting listeners to challenge societal norms and embrace a new na...
2024-05-1958 min
Sex UninterruptedEpisode 27: Embracing Softness: Redefining Erectile DisappointmentWelcome to a candid conversation where I shed light on a topic often shrouded in secrecy—the nuanced world of soft cock and erectile disappointment. Joining me in this conversation is none other than the remarkable Michelle Renne from Soft Cock Week. As a dedicated sex educator, Michelle brings a wealth of wisdom and empathy to our exploration, challenging us to reframe our understanding of what it means to navigate softness in a world obsessed with hardness. In this dialogue, we unravel the layers of stigma and misconception surrounding softness, inviting listeners to challenge societal norms and embrace a new na...
2024-05-1958 min
Shameless Sex#372 Soft Cock Play (and why we love them) Round Two - with Michelle Renee and Erica LeroyeThis is a continuation of episode #338 Soft Cock Play and Why We Love Them (which is also our top viewed video on YouTube!). You asked, so we are answering by responding to the following questions: why are “you” women able to talk about soft cocks and penis owners' bodies in general? Why is reframing sex so important when it comes to soft cocks? What are the techniques that encourage blood flow AND increase pleasure and fun? What do I do when my partner is in a downward spiral regarding their own soft cock? What do I do if my partn...
2024-03-121h 32
Soft Cock Week PodcastReplay of the 2023 Soft Cock-Tail Mixer Recorded LiveWatch the replay of the 2023 Soft Cock-Tail Mixer, the final event of the 2023 Soft Cock Week, recorded on Saturday, Nov 11, 2023. This was a live event with the SCW founder, Michelle Renee, and some of the contributors from the week, including Phoenix Mandel, John Ellsworth, Erica Leroy, Mish Middelmann, Lee Jagger, Amy Weissfeld, and Peace Buffalo. There was a live audience that could comment and post questions in the chat.
Learn more about the week's events at https://SoftCockWeek.com
2023-11-211h 57
Soft Cock Week PodcastDr Joe Kort and Dealing with Shame in SexIn this episode, Michelle Renee talks with Dr Joe Kort, a sex therapist based in Detroit, Michigan, about shame in sex. They also talk about expanding our definitions of sex, the term "side", and erotic orientation.
Psychotherapist Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is the clinical director and founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is a board-certified clinical sexologist, author of four books, lecturer and facilitator of therapeutic workshops, and the host of Smart Sex Smart Love podcast. You can learn more at JoeKort.com and find him...
2023-11-1648 minSoft Cock Week PodcastAdelina Adler and Reframing SexIn this episode, Michelle Renee talks with Adelina Adler, sex coach and sexuality educator, about the definition of sex and how reframing that definition can open up a world of sex possibilities!
Adelina Adler is a sex coach and sex educator based in Wilmington, NC. You can find Adelina on instagram at @askaddyadler. She is the host of Sexplorations! with Adelina Adler on Spotify, The Naked Booth on Youtube, and the host of an online event called Sex Talk Saturdays.
The host, Michelle Renee, is a surrogate partner, intimacy guid...
2023-11-101h 15Soft Cock Week PodcastErica Leroye and MasturbationIn this episode, Michelle Renee talks with Erica Leroye, the founder of Creative Body Release, which is a multidisciplinary method, helping adult experiential learners become empowered advocates for their sexual health and their overall well-being. In this episode, we talk about the mechanics of the cock and how masturbation coaching can be a helpful tool for cock owners. Erica also shares her personal connection to Soft Cock Week.
To contact Erica, email erica@creativebodyrelease.com.
The host, Michelle Renee, is a surrogate partner, intimacy guide, and professional cuddler located...
2023-11-091h 45Soft Cock Week PodcastMish Middelmann and the Power of Peer SupportIn this episode, Michelle Renee joins Mish Middelmann of RecoveringMan.net, a website focused on rediscovering life and manhood after prostate cancer, including contributor blogs and an online support community.
Mish Middelmann was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 at the age of 61. Through his own journey, he saw a need for men to share their stories in an effort to get the support that the medical world was not able to provide which is now RecoveringMan.net.
The host, Michelle Renee, is a surrogate partner, intimacy guide, and professional...
2023-11-0849 minSoft Cock Week PodcastA Personal Story with Kyle HoffmanJoin Michelle Renee as she talks with her colleague, Kyle Hoffman, about his personal connection to Soft Cock Week.
Kyle helps people create social lives full of deep, fulfilling connections. He offers hands-on intimacy coaching, touch and cuddle therapy, and life coaching. He serves people of all genders, shapes, and orientations. He also offers group workshops on cuddling and emotional and physical intimacy. Some are a safe clothing optional space, and some are for only men, only women, or for all genders.Kyle works with people remotely and in person. He’s based i...
2023-11-071h 23Soft Cock Week PodcastRock the Bedroom with Lee JaggerIn this episode, Michelle Renee talks with Lee Jagger about pleasure and how learning to give erotic massage can be a gateway to better communication, for all genders.
Lee Jagger is the CEO of Rock The Bedroom and has helped thousands of women feel more confident in the bedroom using her signature erotic massage techniques. She has made it her mission to normalize conversations around sexuality, deliver sex education in a professional & classy format, and help women have an amazing sex life even if intercourse is impossible. She's had hands-on experience with over 2,000 male clients to...
2023-11-061h 01Soft Cock Week PodcastPelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Prostate Cancer with Dr Susie GronskiOn this episode of The Soft Cock Week Podcast, we talk with Dr Susie Gronski, a pelvic floor physical therapist from Ashville, NC. While we talk mainly about rehabilitation after prostate cancer, this episode has great content for all penis owners experiencing erectile disappointment. We even talk about penis pumps and how to use them. If you can catch this episode on video, we do have some anatomy displays and penis pump instruction that is best with the video version. Either way, we think you'll learn a lot in this episode. Thank you, Dr Susie for being part of...
2023-11-0545 minStory Time with the Intimacy AllyEpisode 11-Soft Cocks, Coercion, Cuddling, Surrogate Partnering and more with Michelle Renee!My guest today is Michelle Renee, the Human Connection Coach. She has created #softcockweek! She is surrogate partner, professional cuddlist, relationship guide, the curriculum coordinator for Cuddlist.com, a woman who rebirthed herself unlearning trauma and coercion and continues to push the envelope exploring how we relate to each other from the platonic to erotic. She has been interviewed by many media outlets and you can learn more about working with her directly or learning from her at https://humanconnectioncoach.com/
She can be found on socials @meetmichellerenee
2023-10-301h 19
Soft Cock Week PodcastSCW Episode 1 - Podcast AnnouncementSoft Cock Week is launching a podcast! Hit subscribe as we will only be launching new episodes during Soft Cock Appreciation Week. In 2023 it will be November 5-11th. Learn more at https://softcockweek.com
2023-09-0103 min
Playing With Fire119 Soft Cock Week with guest expert Michelle ReneeWiggly, firm, soft, rigid - peens are shape shifters. Why does that matter? Well, somebody you know might have one, and they might have feelings about that, what with the cultural pressures brought to bear on them. Guest expert Michelle Renee started Soft Cock Week, we talk with her about why she did that, what it's for, what's in it for you, and lots more about finding pleasure in life.
Go to SoftCockWeek.com for resources, upcoming events, opportunities to participate and contribute.
Are you ready to open your...
2023-07-2245 min
The Emily Otto ShowEP23: Michelle Renee and Soft Cock Week!EP23: Michelle Renee and Soft Cock Week! I have my first ever guest on the podcast, Michelle Renee and Soft Cock Week! Michelle is a Surrogate Partner and Intimacy Coach. Join us in celebrating Soft Cock Week November 13-19 and go to this link for more information! www.softcockweek.com Join my free FB Group Business Coaching for Rebelle Healers with Emily Otto: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebellemagic
2022-10-1140 min