# #115 The Psychology of Erotic Power: Midori on Shibari, Art & Desire

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Podcast: [The Erotic Realm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672)
Published: 2026-07-10T14:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when one of the world's leading sexuality educators spends decades teaching people that power, creativity, and pleasure can coexist? In this episode I sit down with Midori —international sexuality educator, author, artist, and one of the pioneers who introduced Shibari and conscious BDSM to Western audiences. We explore: The psychology of Shibari. Female dominance and leadership. ForteFemme. Creativity and eroticism. Sexuality education. The future of BDSM and Shibari. Research article: Role Congruity Theory of Prejudice Toward Female Leaders. 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 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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