#77 The Philosophy of Sadism: Pain, Hypnosis, and the Mind’s Power in BDSM (re-release)

Can BDSM be a literary and philosophical pursuit?In this episode I sit down with Lenny, a 77 year old sadist, writer, and lifelong BDSM mentor whose journey explores the limits of pleasure, pain, and the mind’s role in eroticism.Lenny shares his experiences with hypnotic states, non-physical orgasms, and BDSM as a vehicle for transformation—both in real life and in literature.We discuss:The psychology of masochism and what pain really means in BDSM.Writing about dark desires and the philosophy of De Sade.Non-physical orgasms and how hypnosis can trigger deep pleasure.The intersection of tantra, breathwork, and erotic power exchange.Unusual fetishes he’s encountered including a garlic fetish!Research Paper: A Case of Female Orgasm Without Genital StimulationIf 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.Thanks for listening!EmmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.