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#127 The Psychology of Pony Play: Rapidash on Transformation, Submission & Pony Space
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#127 The Psychology of Pony Play: Rapidash on Transformation, Submission & Pony Space

What happens when you don’t just want to pretend to be a pony but you want to psychologically become one?

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The Erotic Realm podcast explores eroticism in all its forms, including the darker desires of BDSM and kinky sexuality. It’s mission is to humanise eroticism one erotic realm at a time.


In this episode I’m joined by Desmond, known in the kink community as Rapidash, for our first exploration into the psychology of pony play and human animal roleplay.

We explore:

  • What pony play actually is and why people are drawn to it.

  • Why pony play isn’t primarily sexual for Desmond.

  • How latex, masks, bridles and tack facilitate psychological transformation.

  • Service, devotion and the relationship between a pony and handler.

  • The importance of community in transforming a private fantasy into an embodied identity.

  • Whether entering pony space represents escaping yourself — or becoming more fully yourself.

Research article: The Psychology of Puppy Play: A Phenomenological Investigation.


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