# #101 The Ecology of Desire: Queer Eroticism, Nature & Connection with Sketchy

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Podcast: [The Erotic Realm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672)
Published: 2026-05-22T14:30:00+00:00
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What happens when desire is no longer seen as something personal — but something ecological? In this episode I’m joined by Sketchy to explore the intersection of queer identity, biology, and erotic connection. We unpack the idea of “the ecology of desire” — where attraction, intimacy, and sexuality are not just internal experiences, but relational processes shaped by our connection to the world around us. We explore: The concept of the ecology of desire. Queer erotics and nature as inherently diverse. Biology, symbiosis, and intimacy. Desire as relational rather than individual. Kink, identity, and connection beyond the self. Research article: Queer Ecologies: Sex, Nature, Politics, Desire. VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast  here . Thanks for voting! 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 apply to be on the podcast. I'd love to chat to you. Thanks for listening! Stay perverted, Emma See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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