Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Recap: Sex, Context, and Feminism with Emily Nagoski, PhD
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.
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Episodes
Episodes
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
In this episode, we get to talk about what it means to try the "butt stuff" or anal play or anal sex. Full show notes here.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
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Erika talks about upcoming changes to the podcast, and the much needed break she is taking from recording. It won't be a forever break, just enough to recharge, refocus and reformat. Find the full show notes here.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Howdy, folks! I have the privilege, this week, of talking with Shawna Potter. She is the front-person for War On Women, musician, and author of the book titled “Making Spaces Safer”. We get into sexism, harassment, and what it is like to be a woman in the world today. Find the full show notes here.
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Welcome folks! I'm sitting with the absolutely fabulous, and unconquerable, pleasure positive sex and relationship coach, Celine Manning. Today we’re talking all about enthusiasm in bed! We’re also going to tackle preparing for sex and how each of these impacts the context of our sexual experiences. Find the full show notes here.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
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My therapy practice www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
Hey, folks! We have an extra special treat for you with this episode. I'm talking to two fabulous ladies and amazing sexologists, Dr. Jess O'Reilly and Ms. Marla Stewart. They're on the show with me to discuss their co-written book, “The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay”, and what that means for all sexual beings of the world. Join us! Find the full show notes here.
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
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Hey, all! This episode is directed at my helpers out there. This episode is going to be about race in the therapy room. How does this tie to sex, you might wonder? Because all of our identities matter… and being able to talk about racial identity in therapy is essential to understanding how our bodies exist in the world. Find the full show notes here.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Erika talks to us about breaking down the expectations of sexuality and intimacy and challenging perfectionism. What expectations do you have around sexuality and intimacy? How do those expectations impact your sexual life on your own or with partners? Find the full show notes here.
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
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Hang on to your hats, folks! Erika's got royalty in the house this week! Listen in as she holds an audience with Queen Ana Algos, Pro Dominatrix, a collared submissive, and a top heavy switch. Full show notes here.
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
Erika gets down with Vanessa Carlisle, PhD! They talk about Vanessa's life journey through the world of sex work up to filling additional roles as a writer, educator, and consultant. They chat about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on sex workers, and attempt to de-mystify the subjects surrounding sex-work. Full show notes here.
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
Erika and Dr. Rachel Needle, psychologist, certified sex therapist, co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, and doer of all the things, talk about the importance of being educated about sexual health; especially for those who are in the helping and medical fields. They focus on questions like: What kind of client testimony can give the impression that a therapist wasn’t properly trained in, or hasn’t been exposed to enough, sexual health education? And, what can happen for therapists when they feel inadequate about sex? Full show notes here.