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Erika W. Smith

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Erika W. Smith (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor living in Brooklyn who covers astrology, sex, relationships, lifestyle, and more. Her book series Astrosex was published in 2021. Follow her on Instagram @erikawynn.

Latest Posts From Erika

Meet the "Shadow Daddies" of Romantasy
Books
Nov 3, 2025

Meet the "Shadow Daddies" of Romantasy

If you're a reader of romantasy, even a casual one, you're familiar with this character.

How "Relationship Anarchists" Are Redefining Modern Love
Relationships
Aug 18, 2025

How "Relationship Anarchists" Are Redefining Modern Love

You might have heard the term "relationship escalator" before — often used to describe the traditional progression of a romance from first date to monogamous relationship to moving in together to marriage to parenthood.

So Your Wife Wants an Erotic Massage . . .
Sex
May 5, 2025

So Your Wife Wants an Erotic Massage . . .

The first time Alison* saw a professional for an erotic massage, she had the best orgasm of her life.

How "Spicy" Books Have Helped People's Sex Lives
Sex
Apr 8, 2025

How "Spicy" Books Have Helped People's Sex Lives

Sarah J. Maas isn't just responsible for the bestselling romantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses.

When Did We Get So Horny For Dragons?
Sex
Feb 26, 2025

When Did We Get So Horny For Dragons?

No matter who you are, I can promise your sex life is nowhere near as exciting as Xaden's and Violet's in The Empyrean series.

What It's Like to Watch Porn When Your Body Is a Niche Category
Sex
Feb 5, 2025

What It's Like to Watch Porn When Your Body Is a Niche Category

Go to any mainstream porn site like PornHub and you'll see videos divided into different categories.

What You Should Manifest in 2025, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Astrology
Dec 11, 2024

What You Should Manifest in 2025, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Whether you simply know your zodiac sign or you have your entire birth chart memorized, allow me to convince you to consider the cosmos when deciding what you want to manifest in 2025.