#20 Erotic Evolution & Sacred Kink: Exploring Desire After 60 with Hawthorn

What happens when you open your marriage after 35 years and start exploring kink at 60?In this episode of The Erotic Realm, I speak with Hawthorn a 66 year old genderqueer pagan who describes themselves as a bottom leaning switch, sensual sadist, sensation slut, and erotic exhibitionist.We explore: What it means to be a switch later in life Reichian psychology, gender evolution, and spiritual kink Defining sexual satisfaction beyond orgasm Sensation play, demisexuality, and “talking scenes” How erotic ritual and pagan practice intersect Why being fully seen is the most underrated form of erotic nourishment Plus, Hawthorn reads from one of their own erotic writings live on the show. Research Article: What is Sexual Satisfaction? Thematic Analysis of Lay People's DefinitionsThe Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. I'd love to chat to you!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.