The Erotic Realm is the world's leading Erotic Psychology podcast, exploring the psychology of desire, kink, intimacy and erotic identity through conversations with kinksters, researchers, educators and experts.
Hosted by Emma, Sexologist and founder of Psychology of Desire, each episode explores the erotic realm of an individual one on one with a deep dive into their erotic psychology.
Join Emma and discover what your desires might be trying to teach you.
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#140 Desire After 70: Sex, Sensuality and the Senior Woman with Andrea Feinberg
What happens when you rediscover sexual desire in your seventies, after decades without intimacy?In this episode I chat with Andrea Feinberg, also known as Brookiana, who returns to explore sex after 70, dating in later life, sexual desire, ageing, and the extraordinary experience of erotic reawakening.When Andrea first joined me in Episode 102, she shared her journey of returning to dating, intimacy and sexual exploration in her seventies. Now she's back with her newly published book, Sex, Sensuality and the Senior Woman, to explore what that journey taught her about desire, desirability, confidence and herself.We explore:Sex after 70 and rediscovering sexual desire in later life.Why women are taught that their desirability has an expiry date.Returning to dating after decades without intimacy.The psychology of being desired and feeling desirable.Sexual confidence, sensuality and erotic identity as we age.Writing Sex, Sensuality and the Senior Woman and the vulnerability of sharing intimate experiences.Research Article: "The Shop Is Not Closed": Sex and Sexuality Among Older Adult DatersSupporters of The Erotic Realm:Firm Tech for sexual health tracking here.Splash blanket for intimacy-friendly comfort here.ProDx Health at home STI testing here.Innovative Sex Tech:Lioness here.Kiiroo here.Luxus here.Lovense here.Science-backed libido support:Flow supplement here.Desire supplement here.Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? Register Here.The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out here.Visit psychologyofdesire.com to support the podcast, or apply to be a guest. I'd love to chat to you.Thanks for listening!Stay perverted,Emma
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6 Oct 2026
#139 The Sassy Switch: Dominance, Submission, Gender & Kink Confidence with Sassy
What happens when discovering your dominant side completely changes the way you understand your submissive one?In this episode of I'm joined by Sassy—Bethany Burgoyne—to explore switch psychology, dominance, submission, kink confidence and the freedom to let our erotic identities change.We explore:The psychology of being a BDSM switch.Moving from submissive to dominant without losing submission.How dominance transformed Sassy's kink confidence.Sadism, sensual dominance and using power as an expression of care.Body confidence, gender expression and being a non-binary woman in kink.Shame, permission and communicating kink to new or vanilla partners.Queer kink communities, safeguarding and what they reveal about human desire.Why BDSM can be joyful, playful and full of laughter.Research article: BDSM Role Fluidity: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Investigating Switches Within Dominant/Submissive Binaries.Supporters of The Erotic Realm:Firm Tech for sexual health tracking here.Splash blanket for intimacy-friendly comfort here.ProDx Health at home STI testing here.Innovative Sex Tech:Lioness here.Kiiroo here.Luxus here.Lovense here.Science-backed libido support:Flow supplement here.Desire supplement here.Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? Register Here.The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out here.Visit psychologyofdesire.com to support the podcast, or apply to be a guest. I'd love to chat to you.Thanks for listening!Stay perverted,Emma
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2 Oct 2026
#138 What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Sex: STIs, PrEP & Queer Sexual Health with Dr Leigh Barlow
What does a sexual-health doctor want you to know about sex?In this episode I'm joined by Dr Leigh Barlow to explore the things your doctor really wants you to understand about sex, STIs, PrEP and sexual health.We explore:Who should get STI tests, how often, and what testing involves.The biggest STI myths people still believe.What PrEP is and how HIV prevention is changing the psychology of safer sex.What LGBTQIA+ people still encounter in healthcare — and what genuinely affirming care looks like.Why bringing pleasure into sexual-health conversations may actually help us look after ourselves better.Research article: What is the added value of incorporating pleasure in sexual health interventions? A systematic review and meta-analysis.This episode is proudly sponsored by Stigma Health.Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? Register Here.The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out here.Visit psychologyofdesire.com to support the podcast, or apply to be a guest. I'd love to chat to you.Thanks for listening!Stay perverted,Emma
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