{"podcast":{"title":"The Erotic Realm","slug":"the-erotic-realm-7139672","podcast_index_feed_id":7139672,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/the-erotic-realm","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/the-erotic-realm","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/c8/df/e5/1d/c8dfe51d-b319-4690-8c18-e71dfb666e32/ba9d1fa4b6d448f5dcf459d96e0e9a2e3b4dbc5267f63db72f73eaa40d59bf89bc79599c3934c3e6eb875a3063c25a791c457862e5d28eca6c6b21ddae31a7fc.jpeg","author":"Emma | Psychology of Desire","episode_count":117,"summary":"The Erotic Realm is the world's leading Erotic Psychology podcast, exploring the psychology of desire, kink, intimacy and erotic identity through conversations with kinksters, researchers, educators and experts. Hosted by Emma , Sexologist and founder of Psychology of Desire , each episode explores the erotic realm of an individual one on one with a deep dive into their erotic psychology. Join Emma and discover what your desires might be trying to teach you. www.psychologyofdesire.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-11T02:19:37.846894+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672"},"episode":{"title":"#110 The Psychology of Ecstasy: Barbara Carrellas on Tantra, Desire & Human Flourishing","slug":"110-the-psychology-of-ecstasy-barbara-carrellas-on-tantra-desire-human-flourishing","published_at":"2026-06-23T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672/110-the-psychology-of-ecstasy-barbara-carrellas-on-tantra-desire-human-flourishing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/c7b61822-4a01-4558-a489-75b3cf42f086.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/c7b61822-4a01-4558-a489-75b3cf42f086.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"What if sexuality wasn't simply about pleasure—but about becoming more fully alive? Grab your Splashblanket here - don't forget to use the code eroticrealm at checkout for a 10% discount! In this episode I sit down with legendary sexuality educator Barbara Carrellas, author of Urban Tantra and The Book of Ecstasy, to explore tantra, BDSM, conscious sexuality, erotic awakening, and the role pleasure plays in human flourishing. We explore: Sexual flourishing and wellbeing. Non-genital orgasms. Pleasure as a pathway to healing. Emotional armour and vulnerability. Sexuality during the AIDS crisis. The Book of Ecstasy. Research Artile: A new sexual wellbeing paradigm grounded in capability approach concepts of human flourishing and social justice. 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 .","meta_description":"What if sexuality wasn't simply about pleasure—but about becoming more fully alive? Grab your Splashblanket here - don't forget to use the code eroticreal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3937,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-erotic-realm-7139672/episodes/110-the-psychology-of-ecstasy-barbara-carrellas-on-tantra-desire-human-flourishing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672/110-the-psychology-of-ecstasy-barbara-carrellas-on-tantra-desire-human-flourishing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}