3 Erotic Realms You May Have Missed — But Thousands Didn’t
What the most downloaded episodes reveal about our collective erotic psyche.
Dear Desire Explorers,
Every now and then, a particular episode of The Erotic Realm podcast ripples out in ways I could never have predicted.
It stirs something.
It gets shared.
It climbs the charts (we recently hit #9 in the Australian Sexuality podcast category!).
Today, I’m highlighting three of the most downloaded episodes — each one exploring a very different path into the erotic psyche.
Together these 3 Erotic Realms demonstrate how unique each individual’s eroticism is.
One of my favourite parts of hosting The Erotic Realm is sinking into someone’s erotic psyche — uncovering the intricate architecture of their desires. It feels like being an erotic archaeologist, excavating the layered symbols, sacred relics, and untamed myths that shape their inner world.
We are now over 40 episodes deep and each interview has been completely unique — for example at the end of the podcast I ask each guest to summarise their eroticism in one word only — and every single guest has used a different word so far!
To say I am in my element while hosting The Erotic Realm is an understatement.
If you’re new here, or you missed one in the mix, this is your invitation to dive in to the 3 most popular episodes.
#11 Shapeshifting Desire: Primal Play, BDSM as Healing, and the Erotic Self
What happens when dominance and submission live in the same body?
This conversation dives into primal play, role fluidity, and the symbolic layers of BDSM as a path to integration and transformation.
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#22 The Sole of Desire: Foot Fetish Origins with Feetfixations
Why is foot fetishism the most common fetish in the world — and what deeper symbolism does it hold?
Thousands resonated with this conversation on fetish identity, stigma, and erotic neuroscience. It’s one of the most revealing portraits of a male fetishist you’ll ever hear.
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#25 The Psychology of Erotica: Aurore on Writing Desire, Healing Shame & Feminist Submission
Can writing be a path to reclaiming your erotic self?
If you’ve ever wondered why erotic stories feel so personal, this episode is for you. Aurore shares the psychology behind her erotica platform and how feminist submission lives on the page.
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I trust you’ll enjoy each of these 3 episodes, and I’d love to hear from you — which of the 3 most resonated with you and why?
Every listen and follow helps support this show, grow our reach, and bring more voices to the mic. If you enjoy one of these, share it with a curious friend or kinky comrade.
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?
My Erotic Journey: From Repressed to Expressed
The Shadow’s Playground: When Suppressed Desires Visit Us in Dreams
The Sole of Desire: Foot Fetish Origins | Psychology of Desire: Case File #1
What Your Erotic Dreams Reveal About Your Deepest Desires
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?
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: