# #97 Can Kink Heal Trauma? Power, Asexuality & TPE with Aidan Sunassee

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Podcast: [The Erotic Realm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672)
Published: 2026-05-08T14:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 .

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