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.
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 May 28, 2020
What is Erotic Empathy? ft. Amanda Luterman
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
Erika talks with Amanda Luterman, licensed psychotherapist, specializing in the erotic dynamic of relationships. What is erotic empathy and what’s it all about? Amanda explains how to understand that your partner’s attraction to you is not based on how you see yourself. Full show notes here.



Thursday May 21, 2020
Sexual Health Medicine ft. Jake Deakins, MD and Peter Deakins, RN
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
Erika talks with co-owners Dr. Jake Deakins and Peter Deakins, RN of Inland Wellness and Vitality which is located in Spokane, WA. All three talk about the various medical procedures available to patients seeking help with erectile dysfunction, sexual performance issues, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and so much more. Sexual health is far more than just about genitals and this conversation gives it all to you! Full show notes here.



Thursday May 14, 2020
All About Blowjobs ft. Ashley Cobb
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
This week on Sex Talk, Erika and Ashley Cobb (sexpert, blogger, badass) talk about how blowjobs evoke both enthusiasm and hesitation, then discuss wonderful tips on how to turn hesitation into enthusiasm. They encourage regular communication with partners and set straight some expectations vs. reality scenarios. Full show notes here.



Thursday May 07, 2020
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) & Sex ft. Josh Thomas
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
Erika takes on a chat with MMA coach, and host of "The Takedown", Josh Thomas about brain injury and making decisions that protect athletes (and, subsequently, their partners). They emphasize the importance of preventive activity, and the requirement for athletes to speak with their partners openly and consensually when negotiating sexual activity and dynamics. Erika gains some enlightenment on masculinity and progressivism in the MMA community and Josh offers his own quarantine sex tips. Full show notes here.



Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Therapeutic Use of BDSM ft. Elyssa Rice
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
This week, Erika chats with fellow therapist, Elyssa Rice, about the therapeutic elements of BDSM in addition to its more obvious fantasy ties. They turn over some common myths and misconceptions about kink, cover the importance of consent, and enlighten us on the power dynamics found in BDSM relationships as well as how they can help individuals rescript some past traumas. Full show notes here.



Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Cocktails with a Sex Therapist ft. Brandon Ruckdashel
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Sex Talk with Erika Miley Patreon
Erika sits down with Brandon Ruckedashel and talks about how we document world-changing events, touching on how much of the world's art comes from conflict. They discuss the changes over time in how sexual material is created and accessed as well as what the future of sex work may look like. In addition, they get into the topics of dating during the pandemic and dealing with the overall uncertainty that comes with facing a large-scale crisis. Full show notes here.
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Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Little Green Pills ft. AB Kelleher
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Erika interviews erotic novelist and former national security analyst, AB Kelleher. Listen to the end for a free book giveaway! They talk about what it's like to be an erotic novelist and what makes it a great erotic novel. Follow me on Twitter @MrsErikaMiley or IG @erikamileytherapy and send an email to littlegreenpills@mail.com to win a free copy of Little Green Pills. Full show notes here.
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com



Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Pregnancy & Working ft. Kara Bolling
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
This week Kara Bolling and I had a virtual coffee date where we talked about what to do when you're pregnant and working as a practioner. How to plan the time off, and what happens if you make the tough choice of taking an extended leave away from your clients. Full show notes here.
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Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Sex, Online Dating, and Vulnerability ft. Melinda DeSeta
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Today Erika interviews Melinda DeSeta, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with young professionals and millennials. They talk about online dating and being vulnerable through the online medium. Full show notes here.
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My therapy practice: www.mentalandsexualhealth.com



Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Sex and Diabetes ft. Janis Roszler & Donna Rice
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
This week Erika talks to Certified Sex Therapist, Janis Roszler, and Registered Nurse, former president of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, Donna Rice all about their new book, Intimacy & Diabetes. Now available on Amazon. We talked all about how diabetes affects a person's sexuality, desire, biological functions, and much more. Full show notes here.
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