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 Series — two episodes every week, 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.
This week we explore one of the most-shared episodes of the year, Shapeshifting Desire: Primal Play, BDSM as Healing, and the Erotic Self.
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What does it mean to be a shapeshifter in kink?
In this episode I explore with Kite, a primal, brat, little, and wolf whose erotic journey has been one of transformation and healing. We explore how BDSM can help rewrite personal narratives, offer deep emotional release, and unlock new levels of self-awareness.
We discuss:
The psychology of primal play, bratting, and sensation play.
BDSM as a tool for mental and emotional healing.
How playing with pain, power, and pleasure can reshape identity.
The scientific research on BDSM’s positive psychological effects.
Finding a kinky life partner and sharing intimate moments with the world.
Research Paper: Effects of BDSM Practices and Their Implications for Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Work: A Systematic Literature Review
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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 Psychology of Desire Case File Series:
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:
