{"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":"#91 The Intimacy Paradox: Vulnerability, Safety & Desire with Rachel Dorneanu","slug":"91-the-intimacy-paradox-vulnerability-safety-desire-with-rachel-dorneanu","published_at":"2026-04-17T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672/91-the-intimacy-paradox-vulnerability-safety-desire-with-rachel-dorneanu","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-erotic-realm-7139672","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/e2ce7f72-dd9a-41c3-9ed9-8a829a4fe737.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/e2ce7f72-dd9a-41c3-9ed9-8a829a4fe737.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here . Thanks for voting! What if the reason intimacy feels hard isn’t lack of attraction — but lack of safety? In this episode I’m joined by Rachel Dorneanu — relationship and sex therapist — to explore the psychology of intimacy, vulnerability, and emotional connection. We explore: Vulnerability and emotional safety in relationships. Conservative upbringing and sexual shame. Communication and what makes a “safe partner”. Arranged marriages and cultural dynamics. Highly Sensitive People and intimacy. Research Article:  Sensory-Processing Sensitivity and Its Relation to Introversion and Emotionality. 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":"VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here . Thanks for voting! What if the reason intimacy feels hard isn’t lack of attraction — but lack of safe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3203,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-erotic-realm-7139672/episodes/91-the-intimacy-paradox-vulnerability-safety-desire-with-rachel-dorneanu/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-7139672/91-the-intimacy-paradox-vulnerability-safety-desire-with-rachel-dorneanu.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}