# Erica Smith on the Purity Culture Recovery Guide

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Podcast: [Radical Sacred](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radical-sacred-6766041)
Published: 2026-05-20T05:15:02+00:00
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## Resource

Erica Smith, Sex Educator and author of the Purity Culture Recovery Guide joins us today on the pod! Erica’s invitational and open hearted writing explores the harms of Purity Culture and gives pathways to healing for those of us raised in it. Erica is a wealth of shame free sex information and this book is a must read for all people seeking a healthy, open hearted relationship to their bodies and their sexuality. Show Notes: The Purity Culture Recovery Guide by Erica Smith Linda Kay Klein Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free Netflix Documentary - Trust Me: The False Prophet Purityculturedropout.com Erica’s Instagram Key Topics Impact of Purity Culture on Sexuality Healing from Religious Shame Sexual Rights and Autonomy Creating Safe Spaces for Healing Men's Group and Vulnerability Chapters 00:10 The Power of Love Poetry 02:45 Introducing Erica Smith: A Journey into Sex Education 04:30 From Casual Christianity to Sex Education 10:38 Understanding Purity Culture: A Deep Dive 13:00 The Impact of Purity Culture on Relationships 17:02 The Broader Effects of Purity Culture 20:52 Healing from Shame: The Purity Culture Dropout Program 27:24 Creating a Safe Space for Conversations 27:52 The Birth of the Purity Culture Recovery Guide 30:18 Responses to the Book: A Positive Reception 33:01 The Sexual Bill of Rights: Empowering Individuals 33:05 Understanding Sexual Rights and Respect 35:41 The Importance of Men's Groups 39:33 Exploring Vulnerability in Masculinity 43:41 Forgiveness and Healing in Masculinity 47:24 Inviting Others Out of Purity Culture 51:00 The Benefits of Healthy Sexuality

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