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Asha Elias

Writer, mother, and reluctant socialite Asha Elias lives with her family in Miami Beach. She graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in print journalism and is the author of the novels Pink Glass Houses and The Namaste Club.

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Despite Bans, Florida Still Watches More Porn Than Most States

By Asha EliasAugust 11, 2025

A study from porn platform Kalon used Google metrics and Pornhub’s Insights report to rank porn consumption across the U.S.

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Vice City Pillow Talk: I Was Secretly Filmed by a Viral Pickup Artist

By Asha EliasAugust 5, 2025

He shared the video with his million-plus followers, making what initially seemed random and silly feel predatory.

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Exxxotica Celebrates 20 Years With Porn Stars, Performers, and Play Time

By Asha EliasJune 23, 2025

The nation’s largest adult expo is back with a BDSM-themed Dungeon Experience, pole dancing competition, and NSFW activities.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Swinging in Miami

By Asha EliasJune 17, 2025

The lifestyle, as devoted swingers call it, is alive and thriving in Miami.

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Vice City Pillow Talk: Why Are Some Miami Singles Opting Out of Dating?

By Asha EliasJune 3, 2025

Locals have varied, and emphatic, reasons for shunning relationships in 2025.

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Vice City Pillow Talk: The Art of the Clean Breakup

By Asha EliasMay 20, 2025

Breakups always suck, but Miami sexologist Dr. Mindy DeSeta says there are ways to soften the blow.

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The 7 Best Indie Bookstores in South Florida

By Asha EliasMay 13, 2025

Tired of Netflix? The ancient art of reading is thriving at these local stores.

Vice City Pillow Talk: Are These Red Flags Actually Green?

By Asha EliasMay 6, 2025

Examine your dating biases with help from Love Discovery Institute’s Dr. Carolina Pataky.

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Your Glossary of 2025 Dating Terms

By Asha EliasApril 22, 2025

Did your ghost turn into a zombie? Allow us to explain.

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Vice City Pillow Talk: Debunking the 80/20 Rule of Dating Depicted in Adolescence

By Asha EliasApril 8, 2025

We spoke to Dr. Carolina Pataky of the Love Discovery Institute to debunk the dangerous incel myth.

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Vice City Pillow Talk: DM’ing Do’s and Don’ts

By Asha EliasMarch 25, 2025

If you must slide in, here’s how you can keep it respectful.

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First Look: A Tulum-Inspired Yoga Studio is Coming to Little River

By Asha EliasMarch 13, 2025

The 2,500-square-foot space will feature hot yoga, breathwork, and sound healing, among other wellness offerings.

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Can You Really Be Friends With an Ex?

By Asha EliasMarch 11, 2025

We asked Dr. Jess O’Reilly, a sex and relationship expert and host of the Sex With Dr. Jess podcast, for advice.

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The Best Places for Public Sex in Miami

By Asha EliasMarch 7, 2025

These spots might provide a cheap thrill, but please, get off at your own risk.

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How Miami Author Rochelle Weinstein Went From Self-Published to Bestseller

By Asha EliasFebruary 28, 2025

The local eight-time novelist dishes on her unconventional journey to publishing success.

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Vice City Pillow Talk: Unpacking the Dreaded “Hope You’re Well” Text from an Ex

By Asha EliasFebruary 25, 2025

Ambiguous and out-of-the-blue messages from exes can leave us hopeful or confused, and can even stunt our healing process.

The Best Sex Shops in South Florida

By Asha EliasFebruary 14, 2025

These shops lend a helping hand (or vibrator).

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Vice City Pillow Talk: How to Make Valentine’s Day Suck Less

By Asha EliasFebruary 11, 2025

We’ve rounded up IRL meetups for singles and tips to take the pressure off for couples.

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Debris Free Oceans Cleanup Doubles as a Mixer for Local Singles

By Asha EliasFebruary 4, 2025

The meetup is open to singles 21 and over, especially “baddies in the streets and neat freaks on the beach.”

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Vice City Pillow Talk: The Psychology of “The Ick”

By Asha EliasJanuary 28, 2025

While it’s a hot topic in pop culture, there’s not much research on the science behind immediate turnoffs.

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We’re Number 1! Miami Leads U.S. in Sales of Monster Dildos

By Asha EliasJanuary 21, 2025

A rep for lifestyle brand Lovehoney says the fantasy-themed toys “can be a little more approachable.”

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Vice City Pillow Talk: The Case for Casual Sex in 2025

By Asha EliasJanuary 14, 2025

Casual hookups don’t get enough credit for the beautiful service they provide our lonely loins.

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