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#97 Can Kink Heal Trauma? Power, Asexuality & TPE with Aidan Sunassee
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- The Erotic Realm
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- May 8, 2026
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Summary
What happens when kink is explored not just as desire but as a possible site of growth, agency, and healing? In this episode I’m joined by Aidan Sunassee — sexologist, researcher and Dominant to explore one of the most nuanced and controversial questions in BDSM psychology: can kink ever support healing from trauma? We explore: Can kink support healing from trauma? Asexuality and erotic power. Total Power Exchange and ethical dominance. Intentional vs incidental trauma play. Growth-oriented dominance vs control-based dominance. VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here . Thanks for voting! Research article: Pleasure as a Catalyst for Post-Traumatic Growth and Courage Gain in Trauma Play 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 .