The Erotic Realm

Emma | Psychology of Desire

The Erotic Realm is a top 10 podcast that explores eroticism in all its forms including the darker desires of BDSM and kinky sexuality- one erotic realm at a time. Hosted by Emma, Sexologist and founder of Psychology of Desire, each episode blends psychology, science, and real stories to explore sexuality in all its forms — from desire, pleasure, and relationships to BDSM, kink, healing, and transformation. Join Emma and discover what your desires might be trying to teach you. www.psychologyofdesire.com

  1. 8 HR AGO

    #97 Can Kink Heal Trauma? Power, Asexuality & TPE with Aidan Sunassee

    What happens when kink is explored not just as desire but as a possible site of growth, agency, and healing? In this episode I’m joined by Aidan Sunassee — sexologist, researcher and Dominant to explore one of the most nuanced and controversial questions in BDSM psychology: can kink ever support healing from trauma? We explore: Can kink support healing from trauma?Asexuality and erotic power.Total Power Exchange and ethical dominance.Intentional vs incidental trauma play.Growth-oriented dominance vs control-based dominance.VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here. Thanks for voting! Research article: Pleasure as a Catalyst for Post-Traumatic Growth and Courage Gain in Trauma Play Supporters of The Erotic Realm: Firm Tech for sexual health tracking here.Splash blanket for intimacy-friendly comfort here.ProDx Health at home STI testing here.Innovative Sex Tech: Lioness here.Kiiroo here.Luxus here.Lovense here.Science-backed libido support: Flow supplement here.Desire supplement here. Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? ⁠⁠⁠Register Here.⁠⁠⁠ The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠psychologyofdesire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to be on the podcast. I'd love to chat to you. Thanks for listening! Stay perverted, Emma See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 7min
  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    #96 Kink Is My Superpower: Gay Leather, Erotic Freedom & Power with Race Bannon

    What happens when kink becomes not just a practice but a path to freedom? In this episode I’m joined by Race Bannon — legendary BDSM educator, leatherman and author of Kink Is My Superpower to explore gay leather culture, power exchange, and the psychology of erotic freedom. We explore: Gay leather history and the evolution of BDSM culture.Dominance, submission and the psychology of switching.HIV, pup identities and changing queer erotic communities.Kink as identity, belonging and liberation.Can kink become a superpower?VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here. Thanks for voting! Research article: Faeries, Bears, and Leathermen: Men in Community Queering the Masculine. Supporters of The Erotic Realm: Firm Tech for sexual health tracking here.Splash blanket for intimacy-friendly comfort here.ProDx Health at home STI testing here.Innovative Sex Tech: Lioness here.Kiiroo here.Luxus here.Lovense here.Science-backed libido support: Flow supplement here.Desire supplement here. Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? ⁠⁠⁠Register Here.⁠⁠⁠ The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠psychologyofdesire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to be on the podcast. I'd love to chat to you. Thanks for listening! Stay perverted, Emma See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 13min
  3. 1 MAY

    #95 The Science of Erections: Heart Health, Masculinity & Quantified Desire with Dr. Elliot Justin

    What happens when erections are understood not just as sexual function — but as health data? In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Elliot Justin, emergency physician and founder of FirmTech, to explore the surprising intersection of sexual wellness, preventative medicine and quantified desire. We explore: Erections as early cardiac warning signals.The real definition of erectile dysfunction.Five questions every man should ask about erectile health.Sextech, intimacy wearables and quantified desire.Can kinky communities and biohackers use erection tracking too?VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here. Thanks for voting! Research article: Erectile dysfunction as a harbinger for increased cardiometabolic risk. Supporters of The Erotic Realm: Firm Tech for sexual health tracking here.Splash blanket for intimacy-friendly comfort here.ProDx Health at home STI testing here.Innovative Sex Tech: Lioness here.Kiiroo here.Luxus here.Lovense here.Science-backed libido support Flow supplement here.Desire supplement here. Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? ⁠⁠⁠Register Here.⁠⁠⁠ The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠psychologyofdesire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to be on the podcast. I'd love to chat to you. Thanks for listening! Stay perverted, Emma See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min
  4. 21 APR

    #92 Decolonizing Sex: Sacred BDSM, Black Love & Erotic Power with King Noire

    What does it mean to decolonize sex and who gets to define desire? In this episode I’m joined by King Noire — award-winning performer, educator, and founder of Royal Fetish Films — to explore the intersection of BDSM, culture, and identity. We unpack how sexuality is shaped by history, race, and power — and what it looks like to reclaim erotic expression in a way that is intentional, ethical, and culturally aware. VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here. Thanks for voting! We explore: Decolonizing sex and reclaiming erotic identity.BDSM as connection, not just power or pain.Black love, representation, and cultural narratives.Sacred sex and erotic storytelling.Creativity, music, and dominance.Research article: Hormonal Changes and Couple Bonding in Consensual Sadomasochistic Activity. Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? ⁠⁠⁠Register Here.⁠⁠⁠ The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠psychologyofdesire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to be on the podcast. I'd love to chat to you. Thanks for listening! Stay perverted, Emma See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1hr 14min

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The Erotic Realm is a top 10 podcast that explores eroticism in all its forms including the darker desires of BDSM and kinky sexuality- one erotic realm at a time. Hosted by Emma, Sexologist and founder of Psychology of Desire, each episode blends psychology, science, and real stories to explore sexuality in all its forms — from desire, pleasure, and relationships to BDSM, kink, healing, and transformation. Join Emma and discover what your desires might be trying to teach you. www.psychologyofdesire.com

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