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Lindsay Miller hosts SexRX, a weekly Vanderbilt television show that plays on channel six on Tuesday nights from 8-9pm. She takes calls, e-mails and instant messages live on air. Photo courtesy of Emily Burrows [Click to enlarge]

“If something can’t be talked about, then it shouldn’t be done” is the mantra Lindsay Miller denotes when referring to SexRx, the VTV show she co-created her freshman year.

The idea for the show was conceived because she continuously saw people in dangerous situations where they ended up physically or emotionally damaged. She blames this on the fact that many people come into college without knowing what they are looking for, and says the best way to figure out what you want is to open up dialogue. This open dialogue has caused some controversy, but SexRx continues to build its fan base as it progresses through its third season.

While she may be the most visible figure on the show, Miller is quick to shift the focus away from her and onto the lively crew that makes the program possible.

This season’s newest co-host, freshman Jeff Leintz, proved to be a welcome addition to the group. Evan Metrock and Jeremy Muenz alternate responsibilities in broadcast controls, Laura Kim operates the camera, Christina Miller mans the phone and IM screener, and Lauren Oliet is the sound board operator.

The direction the show has taken was not what Miller originally expected. She envisioned a “big brother, big sister” type of dialogue with callers’ questions, but instead it has become mostly a time of sharing stories.

Her only complaint with this change is the frustrating callers who try to be funny, but are really just wasting the viewers’ time. This aspect of the show raises issues with having a live call-in show, but Miller says she would not have it any other way.

Miller had the most difficulty answering the question, “If you could change anything about the show, what would it be?”

She mused that she is a huge believer in “let it be," and if the show were changed, then it would not be the original conception the crew and the show’s viewers have created.

If things were changed, the delicate balance could be completely thrown off. She compared the show to an “ugly kid” – you love it despite its flaws, and “it’s not like I would start genetically screening my kids”.

The show has received mixed reviews for its sensual content, and as the “SexRx girl," Miller has received large amounts of both fan and hate mail. Students also have differing opinions on her sexual prowess. Some people call her a slut, while others ask, “does this girl even have sex?” She explained that those conflicting opinions have been a great character builder since she has had to learn to let things go and realize that it is impossible to please everyone.

In response to her critics, Miller said she supports differing opinions and would love to see a “moral” show on VTV to counter SexRx. A continuing problem has been people who claim she did or said things that she did not do (i.e. masturbate on television, show her breasts, give a list of people she has had sex with), so video proof has been a valuable source to refute those claims. She added that one of the worst things has been people who criticize the show, but have not actually taken the time to watch it – “if you’re going to dislike me, at least be educated [as to] why!”

Miller plans to continue the show through her senior year, as long as it stays stimulating. She said the crew will know when the show is not wanted anymore because the calls will quit coming in.

The changes in the past two seasons have shown how a new class of freshmen can change the dimension of the show, and as long as new classes keep coming in that are “doing things wrong,” the show can continue.

When it comes down to it, Lindsay Miller and SexRx just want everyone to be educated as to why they should be smart and safe. Tune into VTV Tuesday nights from 8-9pm. Email your questions to vandysexdoc@aol.com or IM vandysexdoc.

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