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The Erotic Realm

Emma | Psychology of Desire

The Erotic Realm is a top 10 podcast that explores the darker desires of BDSM and kinky sexuality. I’m your host Emma, a Psychosexuality nerd and kinkster. Join me for in depth, one on one conversations as I explore the fascinating world of eroticism, one Erotic Realm at a time. www.psychologyofdesire.substack.com | www.psychologyofdesire.com

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#27 The Fetish Lens: Erotic Photography & the Art of...

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2025/07/08

What happens when a photographer sees desire not just as an act — but as an art? In this visually charged episode, we enter the mind of JC Stark, founder of Fet-Erotica as he shares his journey into erotic photography, shibari, and oral fixation.We discuss:Why shibari changed how JC saw kinkThe birth of fet-eroticaHow Fet-Erotica chooses its themes & imagesThe deeper meaning of oral fixation—and how it shows up in his workand more!Research Article: Mainstreaming kink: The politics of BDSM

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01:12:20

#26 Healthy Masculinity & Queer Dominance: Biker Bear...

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2025/07/01

What does healthy masculinity look like in a world of dominance, sadism, and polyamory? In this episode, Melbourne-based kinkster Biker Bear shares his journey through power, pleasure, and queer identity. We discuss:The Key Elements of Healthy MasculinityElectrical play as erotic connectionWhy dominance isn’t control — it’s presenceSadism as serious identityA lived critique of toxic masculinityand more!Research Article: Rethinking Kink: Sadomasochism as Serious LeisurePsychology of Desire has two

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00:54:10

#25 The Psychology of Erotica: Aurore on Writing...

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2025/06/24

Why do we write what we desire? In this literary deep-dive, Carly — founder of Aurore — joins me to explore erotic storytelling as a path to self-discovery, healing, and expression.We discuss:The transition from dominance to submissionReclaiming power after abuseFeminism, shame & desireThe psychology behind erotic writingAURORE’s birth as a confessional communityResearch Article: Relationship between Sexual Fantasy, Sexual Communication, Personality Traits and Sexual Satisfaction in Married

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01:18:26

#24 The Romantic Master: Arcane on Dominance &...

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2025/06/17

How is a Dominant different to Andrew Tate? Can a Dominant be romantic? Master Arcane, founder of The Crow Academy, shares his journey through love, power, and full-time dominance in a decade-long Master/slave relationship. This follow-up to Daphne’s episode explores healthy D/s, toxic dominance myths, and the deep emotional rituals behind real BDSM.We discuss:Arcane’s early BDSM dreams and the formation of The Crow Academy.Why he believes dominance is an act of love, not control.Rituals and

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00:56:42

#23 The Feminist Slave: Daphne’s Side of a 24/7 M/s...

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2025/06/10

What does it mean to be both a feminist and a slave?In this episode, we explore the emotional, psychological, and erotic architecture of 24/7 submission with Daphne, a collared slave of Master Arcane and educator of The Crow Academy for over 10 years.We discuss:• Reconciling feminism and submission• Daily rituals of devotion and service• Erotic transformation through power exchange• Star Wars roleplay and kink identity• Concerns about the manosphere in kink spaces…and more!PLUS stay tuned for next

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00:55:33

#22 The Sole of Desire: Foot Fetish Origins with...

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2025/06/03

What is it about feet?In this episode we explore the psychology, sensuality, and stigma of foot fetishes with 53-year-old fetishist and photographer Larry.We discuss: Early foot memoriesWhere he thinks his fetish comes fromThe different types of foot fetishistsThe visual appeal of solesThe neuroscience behind foot-based arousal. and more!PLUS — M announces her first Psychology of Desire Case File, "The Sole of Desire: Foot Fetish Origins", out tomorrow on Substack. It’s the perfect

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01:00:10

#21 The Beauty in Blasphemy: Mo on Being Goth, Queer...

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2025/05/27

Mo also known online as Darkest Mercy is a 22 year old goth, queer Domme and evolving kinkster who joins The Erotic Realm to talk about desire, darkness, and the erotic power of blasphemy. We explore:What it means to be a Demoness DommeFinding erotic beauty in the macabreWhy taboo, sacrilege, and shadow work can be healingQueer kink identity, mentorship, and transformationHighlights from Mo’s kink bucket list (yes, she reads it out loud!)Research Article: A thematic analysis of a sample of partnered

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01:09:25

#20 Erotic Evolution & Sacred Kink: Exploring Desire...

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2025/05/20

What happens when you open your marriage after 35 years and start exploring kink at 60?In this episode of The Erotic Realm, I speak with Hawthorn a 66 year old genderqueer pagan who describes themselves as a bottom leaning switch, sensual sadist, sensation slut, and erotic exhibitionist.We explore:What it means to be a switch later in lifeReichian psychology, gender evolution, and spiritual kinkDefining sexual satisfaction beyond orgasmSensation play, demisexuality, and “talking scenes”How erotic

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01:18:21

#19 The Switch Within: Mind Games & the Psychology of...

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2025/05/13

What does it mean to explore both dominance and submission within one erotic psyche?In this episode, I sit down with Lou, a 38-year-old switch who describes her sexuality as fluid and fiercely psychological.We discuss:What it means to be a switch in BDSM and the freedom of role fluidityMindfucking and psychological dominance as erotic toolsThe inherited lineage of kink when your mother is also in the sceneHow switching fosters deeper erotic self-knowledgeCommon misconceptions about switches—and how

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01:05:59

#18 From Cult to Collar: Reclaiming Erotic Power...

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2025/05/06

Bisexual. Celibate. Slave. Survivor.In this episode of The Erotic Realm, I speak with Sergio, a 43 year old bisexual male slave who spent years in a religious cult, and the last four in celibacy.We talk about erotic reclamation after cult life, redefining intimacy through BDSM, and the complex dance between submission and healing. From shame and silence to power exchange and surrender, Sergio offers a rare, reflective glimpse into the erotic psychology of someone rebuilding from the inside out.p.s

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01:09:26

#17 Sex Magic, Shadow Work, and Sacred Kink:...

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2025/04/29

What if your sexuality was the key to your shadow—and your liberation?In this episode, I speak with Magdalena, a Lesbian Leatherwoman, priestess of sacred sexuality, and top-leaning switch about the deeper currents that shape our desires.We explore:What it means to embody the dark feminine through Leather and power exchangeBDSM as a tool for Jungian shadow work and spiritual growthThe psychology of hesitation and surrender in dominanceSex magic, sacred touch, and altered states through kinkHow BDSM

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01:00:14

#16 Dark Feminine Submission: Hazel on Rope, Shadow...

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2025/04/22

What happens when submission becomes a source of power?In this episode, I speak with Hazel: a 25 year old rope switch and erotic writer - about the transformative power of BDSM, shadow work, and dark feminine desire.We explore:How rope, pain, and submission became tools for healing and empowermentThe psychological impact of chronic pain and how BDSM reframed itWhat it means to be collared, owned, and deeply seen in a D/s dynamicThe role of shadow work and erotic ritual in her journeyA live reading

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00:57:17

#15 Owned Through Orgasm: Submission, Pain, and...

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2025/04/15

What happens when you leave behind everything you've been taught about sex… and finally surrender?In this deeply moving episode of The Erotic Realm, I sit down with M, a 57 year old submissive masochist who discovered their authentic erotic self after decades of living in religious conservatism. Now owned and collared, they live a life defined not by repression, but by intensity, surrender, and transformation. This episode is a powerful reminder that sexual awakening doesn’t have an age limit and

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00:58:38

#14 From Porn to Power: Reclaiming Primal Desire...

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2025/04/08

What happens when a man stops suppressing his wildness and starts listening to it instead?In this primal, poetic, and powerful episode of The Erotic Realm, I sit down with Beast, a sapiosexual straight man who once saw BDSM through the lens of porn, only to discover it held the keys to his inner world.We explore:How a powerful Domme "unwrapped" his erotic selfWhat it means to be handled, not just heldThe psychology of primal play, seduction, and storytellingHis reflections on resistance, surrender,

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01:03:17

# 13 Power, Pain, and Provocation: The Erotic...

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2025/04/01

What does it mean to love the fight AND the surrender?In this raw and powerful episode of The Erotic Realm, I sit down with Tanya, a solo polyamorous kinkster, power bottom, smart ass masochist, brat, and primal prey living her truth 24/7. From early fantasies to full embodiment, Tanya shares her journey of self-discovery through impact play, exhibitionism, and high-intensity power dynamics.We explore:The psychology of pain as pleasure, and how endorphins can shift perceptionExhibitionism as

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01:11:46

#12 Sadistic to the Core: Queerness, Hypnosis, and...

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2025/03/25

What does it mean to be sadistic, dominant, and deeply ethical all at once?In this episode I speak with Endless, a queer, non-binary Master who explores kink through the lenses of gender, psychology, and power. From religious deconstruction to their embrace of swinging, sadism, and relationship anarchy, Endless shares how their erotic self was reclaimed- not despite their complexity, but because of it.We explore:The psychology of consensual sadism vs. everyday crueltyHow gender fluidity and

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01:05:07

#11 Shapeshifting Desire: Primal Play, BDSM as...

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2025/03/18

What does it mean to be a shapeshifter in kink?In this episode I explore with Kite, a primal, brat, little, and wolf whose erotic journey has been one of transformation and healing. We explore how BDSM can help rewrite personal narratives, offer deep emotional release, and unlock new levels of self-awareness.We discuss:The psychology of primal play, bratting, and sensation play.BDSM as a tool for mental and emotional healing.How playing with pain, power, and pleasure can reshape identity.The

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01:40:20

#10 The Philosophy of Sadism: Pain, Hypnosis, and the...

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2025/03/11

Can BDSM be a literary and philosophical pursuit?In this episode of The Erotic Realm Podcast, I sit down with Lenny, a 77 year old sadist, writer, and lifelong BDSM mentor whose journey explores the limits of pleasure, pain, and the mind’s role in eroticism. Lenny shares his experiences with hypnotic states, non-physical orgasms, and BDSM as a vehicle for transformation—both in real life and in literature.We discuss:The psychology of masochism and what pain really means in BDSM.Writing about dark

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01:05:24

#09 Coming Out at 43: A Bisexual Man’s Journey Into Kink

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2025/03/04

What happens when you embrace your true desires later in life?In this episode I chat with Sean, a bisexual impact bottom and switch who came out at 43 and stepped into the world of kink. From breaking free of stigma to exploring the depths of masochism and power exchange, his journey is a testament to the transformative power of self-acceptance.We discuss:Coming out as bisexual later in life and its impact on identity.Navigating stigma and mental health as a bisexual man.The psychology of impact

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00:56:16

#08 Rewriting Pain: How BDSM Helps Jules Navigate...

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2025/02/25

Can BDSM change the way we experience pain?In this episode of The Erotic Realm Podcast, I sit down with Jules, a submissive masochist and primal prey whose journey into BDSM has been shaped by chronic pain, storytelling, and the exploration of extreme edge play. Jules shares how BDSM has helped them reframe their relationship with pain, power, and pleasure, and how working as a phone sex operator deepened their understanding of erotic psychology. We discuss: How BDSM helps manage and reframe

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