Neurodiverse Kink, Subspace Chemistry & Somatic Play Explored | Kink & Sexuality

In this episode of the Please Me! Podcast, Dr. Eve continues her Kink Education Series, inspired by DomCon New Orleans, offering a deeper, trauma-informed exploration of BDSM, embodiment, and culturally grounded pleasure practices. This installment expands beyond technique into the historical, neurological, and somatic dimensions of kink. A central focus of the episode is the often-overlooked BIPOC history of kink and altered-state practices. Eve highlights African and Indigenous influences, including references to Yoruba traditions and the deity Oshun, to contextualize trance, ritual, and embodied pleasure as practices with deep cultural lineage that predate modern BDSM frameworks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these roots while engaging in contemporary kink spaces. The episode also breaks down the neurochemistry of BDSM, exploring how subspace and domspace are shaped by a “chemical cocktail” of dopamine, endorphins, cortisol, and adrenaline. Eve explains how these altered states mirror experiences found in meditation, hypnosis, and somatic therapy, and why structured aftercare is essential to prevent emotional and physiological crashes such as sub-drop and dom-drop. Another key theme is neurodiverse pleasure, with insight into how autistic and ADHD individuals may experience kink through sensory regulation, structure, predictability, and heightened body awareness. Eve discusses how kink can become a framework for identity exploration and nervous system regulation when practiced with consent and intention. The episode also introduces various forms of consensual role exploration, including pet play (puppy, kitten, pony, cow dynamics), as well as sensory-based practices like foot play, anal play, and the use of masks and hoods as tools for identity, embodiment, and psychological transformation. These are framed through a lens of safety, hygiene, communication, and informed consent. Throughout the episode, Eve reinforces a trauma-informed, sex-positive approach to kink, including clear guidance on negotiation, boundary-setting, and aftercare. Clinical concepts such as medical play are also introduced in a non-sexual, educational context to highlight the spectrum of therapeutic role-play possibilities. This episode serves as both an educational guide and a cultural reflection on kink, offering listeners practical tools, historical context, and embodied practices for exploring pleasure safely and consciously. What You’ll Learn • The BIPOC historical roots of kink and ritualized altered states • The cultural significance of Yoruba traditions and Oshun in embodiment practices • How subspace and domspace affect the nervous system and brain chemistry • Why aftercare is essential to prevent sub-drop and dom-drop • The connection between BDSM, meditation, and somatic therapy • How neurodivergence influences kink preferences and sensory experience • The basics of pet play and sensory identity exploration • Safe practices for masks, gear, and role-based dynamics • Trauma-informed approaches to kink negotiation and consent • The role of medical play and structured role-play in therapeutic exploration Resources from Eve The Sexual Longevity Protocol: https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/ 30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practices (Free): https://pleaseme.online/the-30-day-self-pleasure-body-reconnection-practices/ Connect With Eve Website: https://pleaseme.online Substack: https://pleaseme.substack.com Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast Be a Guest: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices