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What happens when kink is explored not just as desire but as a possible site of growth, agency, and healing?

In this episode I’m joined by Aidan Sunassee — sexologist, researcher and Dominant to explore one of the most nuanced and controversial questions in BDSM psychology: can kink ever support healing from trauma?

We explore:

• Can kink support healing from trauma?
• Asexuality and erotic power.
• Total Power Exchange and ethical dominance.
• Intentional vs incidental trauma play.
• Growth-oriented dominance vs control-based dominance.

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Research article: Pleasure as a Catalyst for Post-Traumatic Growth and Courage Gain in Trauma Play

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Emma

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