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#10 The Philosophy of Sadism: Pain, Hypnosis, and the Mind’s Power in BDSM
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#10 The Philosophy of Sadism: Pain, Hypnosis, and the Mind’s Power in BDSM

Can BDSM be a literary and philosophical pursuit?

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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 desires and the philosophy of De Sade.

  • Non-physical orgasms and how hypnosis can trigger deep pleasure.

  • The intersection of tantra, breathwork, and erotic power exchange.

  • Unusual fetishes he’s encountered including a garlic fetish!

Research Paper: ⁠A Case of Female Orgasm Without Genital Stimulation⁠

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