#12 Sadistic to the Core: Queerness, Hypnosis, and Ethical Power in BDSM

What does it mean to be sadistic, dominant, and deeply ethical all at once?In this episode I speak with Endless, a queer, non-binary Master who explores kink through the lenses of gender, psychology, and power. From religious deconstruction to their embrace of swinging, sadism, and relationship anarchy, Endless shares how their erotic self was reclaimed- not despite their complexity, but because of it.We explore:The psychology of consensual sadism vs. everyday crueltyHow gender fluidity and queerness shape their dominanceTheir desire for hypnosis and mental control in kinkNavigating fear, fantasy, and performance anxietyThe lasting impact of religious shame on erotic freedomResearch paper : The Prosocial Sadist? A Comparison of BDSM Sadism and Everyday Sadism.If you enjoy what you hear please follow and rate the show, and if you want to support M's work please consider supporting her ⁠Substack on the Psychology of Desire.Visit psychologyofdesire.com to apply to be on the podcast.Proudly supported by ⁠Adult Bliss⁠ - use code EROTICREALM25 for 15% off at the checkout!Thanks for listening!MSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.