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Slut PhDThe BDSM/Polyamory and Neurodivergence OverlapIn this episode, Julie speculates about some of the reasons there's apparently such a high overlap between BDSM/polyamory and neurodivergence. There's very little published research on this topic, but there's a great deal of interest within these communities, so she considers some of the reasons these things might be related. She also takes a lengthy detour to discuss aphantasia and rope.Mentioned in this episode: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkThe Prosocial Sadist? by Jennifer Erickson and Brad SagarinEhlers-Danlos Syndromes Information2025-04-1044 min
Slut PhDUnpacking the Relationship between Sex and BDSMMany people are understandably confused about the relationship between sex and BDSM because... the relationship is very confusing. In this episode, Julie draws from the research she's conducted on the BDSM subculture as well as her extensive personal experience to try to answer the question "is BDSM about sex?" The short answer is, "ish, but you should never trust anyone who gives you a simple answer to this question, because it's extremely personal and subjective." Referenced in this episode:Please Scream Quietly: A Story of Kink, by Juile Fennell"The Prosocial Sadist," by Jennifer...2024-12-1151 min
SINagogueBDSMEp20 - "The Science of BDSM" with Brad SagrinEp20 - "The Science of BDSM" with Brad SagrinScientists have put BDSM under the microscope, producing theories that range from insightful to ridiculous. "The Science of BDSM" explores the history of scientific research on BDSM, from early attempts by psychiatrists to pathologize S&M to recent work by social scientists to understand the demographics of BDSM practitioners, dynamics of BDSM relationships, hormonal effects of topping and bottoming, and altered states of consciousness that BDSM activities sometimes produce.Dr. Brad Sagarin is a professor of social psychology at Northern Illinois University and...2024-11-031h 20