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#45 The Psychology of Erotica(Re-Release): Aurore on Writing Desire, Healing Shame & Feminist Submission
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#45 The Psychology of Erotica(Re-Release): Aurore on Writing Desire, Healing Shame & Feminist Submission

Why do we write what we desire?

The Erotic Realm podcast explores the darker desires of BDSM and kinky sexuality with the mission to humanise kinksters. How I distribute the podcast has recently changed- to listen to the latest episode please click play on either the Apple Podcasts or Spotify link below (both will play without opening the apps if you open this email on substack).


We’re closing out the year with a special End-of-Year Erotic Realm Seriestwo episodes every week until the new year, some brand new, some returning favourites.

Together they trace the biggest themes that emerged across 2025: gender, BDSM roles, fantasy, and the psychology of desire.

You’ll hear our first-ever live recordings from the Erotic Realm Confessional at OzKinkFest, reflections from past guests, and a 40th birthday special exploring my own erotic realm — all building toward a New Year’s episode on kinky desires and erotic resolutions for 2026.

We begin with one of the most-loved episodes of the year, The Psychology of Erotica with Aurore.

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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 submission.

  • Reclaiming power after abuse.

  • Feminism, shame & desire.

  • The psychology behind erotic writing.

  • AURORE’s birth as a confessional community.

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

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Emma

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The Psychology of Desire Case File Series:

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  2. The Psychology of Cuckolding: Jealousy, Power, and the Erotic Mind | Psychology of Desire: Case File #2

My Erotic Journey: From Repressed to Expressed

Free Giveaway & What’s happening in the Psychology of Desire Realm: The Desire Dispatch #01– June Edition

The Shadow’s Playground: When Suppressed Desires Visit Us in Dreams

Consent Doesn’t Have a Gender

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?

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

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