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#25 The Psychology of Erotica: Aurore on Writing Desire, Healing Shame & Feminist Submission
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#25 The Psychology of Erotica: Aurore on Writing Desire, Healing Shame & Feminist Submission

Why do we write what we desire?

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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 are also both offering a free year long paid subscription to our Substacks- listen to find out how to enter!

We discuss:

  • The transition from dominance to submission.

  • Reclaiming power after abuse.

  • Feminism, shame & desire.

  • The psychology behind erotic writing.

  • AURORE’s birth as a confessional community.

  • A research-backed link between fantasy expression & sexual satisfaction.

Research Article: ⁠ Relationship between Sexual Fantasy, Sexual Communication, Personality Traits and Sexual Satisfaction in Married Individuals.⁠

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Thanks for listening!

Stay perverted,

Emma

Founder of Psychology of Desire | Host of The Erotic Realm

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p.s Want to explore my writing?

The Sole of Desire: Foot Fetish Origins | Psychology of Desire: Case File #1

What Your Erotic Dreams Reveal About Your Deepest Desires

My Erotic Journey: From Repressed to Expressed

The Secret Life of Your Desire

Why Your Desires Are More Normal Than You Think.

What If Everything You Know About Men and Women Is Wrong?

A Love Note To Men.

The Hidden Key to Lasting Desire: It’s Not What You Think

Are Men and Women Wired Differently For Desire?

And don’t forget my Jung of Sex Series:

  1. The Jung of Sex | The Alchemy of Libido

  2. The Jung of Sex | The Individuation of Desire

  3. The Jung of Sex | The Erotic Mirror

  4. The Jung of Sex | The Archetypes of Desire


p.p.s Want to check out my projects?

  1. Listen to The Erotic Realm podcast here.

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  3. Be part of The Deep Desire Project ⁠here⁠.

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