#26 Healthy Masculinity & Queer Dominance: Biker Bear on Sadism, Power & Play

What does healthy masculinity look like in a world of dominance, sadism, and polyamory? In this episode, Melbourne-based kinkster Biker Bear shares his journey through power, pleasure, and queer identity. We discuss:The Key Elements of Healthy MasculinityElectrical play as erotic connectionWhy dominance isn’t control — it’s presenceSadism as serious identityA lived critique of toxic masculinityand more!Research Article: Rethinking Kink: Sadomasochism as Serious LeisurePsychology of Desire has two courses soon available: Activate Your Desire and Decode My Desire exclusively for podcast listeners and Substack readers. These early-access courses explore your unique erotic psychology. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here.⁠⁠⁠⁠The 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 Emma'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!Stay perverted,EmmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.