The Soft Science

I’m Dr. Erika Miley (Dr. E) — licensed therapist, clinical sexologist, professor, and your favorite neurodivergent bisexual MILF with a brain full of research and a mouth that doesn’t know when to stop.
This show is for the curious, the kinky, the overstimulated, and the over-it.
We’ll talk about sex without purity politics, trauma without turning it into your whole personality, and desire without apology.
Because here’s the thing: so many of us — especially women — are living in bodies that were never taught to rest, feel, or want.
We’re raising kids, running businesses, surviving late-stage capitalism, and trying to remember what turns us on besides iced coffee and fictional fae warriors.
So we’re going to talk about it all —
Why Romantasy is the cultural Prozac we didn’t know we needed.
Why erotica can feel like therapy when porn just… doesn’t.
What porn women actually watch.
And what we know now about perimenopause, hormones, and pleasure that our mothers were never told.
This isn’t therapy.
This isn’t porn.
This is The Soft Science Show.
And yes — you can stim while you listen.
I do.
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Sex Trends 2021 ft. Susan Bratton
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Happy belated New Year 2021 and this episode means something different doesn’t it… I went back and listened to our last episode with Susan Bratton… We were so hopeful, we were excited… Now here we are none of our plans happened! Ugh!
That's okay because I brought back the ever wonderful, amazing, trusted hot sex advisor to millions, Susan Bratton. Full show notes here.



Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Fighting for Pleasure ft. Ola Midzynska
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Hey folks! Today I interview Ola Midzynska, CEO & Founder of Sx Tech from Berlin, Germany! We chat about the punk rock journey of fighting for pleasure using technology. We also talk about the impact of a pandemic on creativity, entrepreneurialism, and burnout. Find the show notes here.



Thursday Jan 07, 2021
The Masculine In Relationship ft. GS Youngblood
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Today we talk all about the book and history behind The Masculine in Relationship, with our amazing guest GS Youngblood! We talk about the understanding of masculinity and it's impact on the sexual dynamic. Super interesting stuff! Full show notes here.



Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Chasing Masculinity ft. Alicia Walker
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
This week we're talking about the connection between our cultural understanding of masculinity and infidelity. We also take time to dive into her latest book, Chasing Masculinity: Men, Validation, and Infidelity. Find the full show notes here.



Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Sex Across the World
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Hey folks! I wanted to do a podcast/video series about sex across the world. Think Rick Steve meets Sex Nerd. This episode is the introduction to this series, and I want to hear from you. I want to hear from folks across the world how they are having sex, what education did they get, and what are your cultural processes that are different? Full show notes here.



Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Financial Domination ft. Mistress Harley
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Welcome back folks for our second episode of season 4, how exciting! I'm joined by Mistress Harley, a financial dominatrix, in this episode. What is financial domination you ask? Well, you'll just have to listen in! We'll talk about how Mistress Harley became a dominatrix, and how she connected with this particular niche. And if you're not ready to listen yet, let me just say, make sure you listen to hear about her new album, 10 Pimpstress Commandments. Check out the full show note here.



Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Sex, Drugs, & Rock n Roll ft. Shawna Potter
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
We're back! Season 4 of Sex Talk with Erika Miley! I'm so excited to have the amazing Shawna Potter from the band War on Women, and author of Making Spaces Safer! We're diving into Sex, Drugs, & Rock n' Roll, I think topics near and dear to many of our hearts! War on Women has a new album that debuted October 31, 2020. Check out the full show notes here!



Friday Oct 30, 2020
5 Tips to Spookify Your Sex Life ft. Dr. Nazanin Moali
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Erika and Dr. Nazanin Moali decided to do a crossover Halloween episode for you! They talk about 5 things to spookify your sex life! You get to hear two very nerdy sex experts spend time talking about every body's favorite thing, sex! Do not miss this one. Check out the full show notes here.



Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Recap: Chronic Illness and Sex
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Have you ever felt like all you are is a diagnosis? This episode is for you, Erika talks with Dr. Melvin Lee Phillips, who specializes in sexual issues for those who deal with chronic illness. In their conversation they tackle common misconceptions and how pleasure can be restorative when dealing with illness. Full show notes here.



Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Recap: Gender Language and How to Do Better with Abby Rolf
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Abby Rolf, mental health therapist specializing in transgender knowledgeable and inclusive care. Check out the full show notes here.






