# #98 Born Kinky? Submission, Trust & Erotic Freedom with Alixx Amour

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Podcast: [The Erotic Realm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672)
Published: 2026-05-12T14:30:00+00:00
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What happens when submission isn’t about giving up power - but finding freedom through it? In this episode I’m joined by Alixx Amour to explore a question that has fascinated me for years: Are some people born kinky? We talk about early awareness of submissive desire, the psychology of trust, sexual agency in BDSM, and whether kink can feel less like something learned and more like something recognised. We explore: Are some people born kinky? Submission as freedom rather than weakness. Trust, TPE and red flags in power exchange. What filming for Kink.com revealed about fantasy vs reality. Erotic belonging, community and finding your people. Research article: From Fantasy to Communication: BDSM Engagement, Sexual Experience Breadth, and Pleasure Deservingness Among College Women. 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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