What does it mean to create an erotic space—not just play inside one? In this episode, we meet Gala, the Mum of Hedon House—a queer BDSM sanctuary designed for ritual, pleasure, and deep erotic inquiry. We discuss her philosophy of erotic hospitality, how she curates objects and atmosphere for psychological safety, and why perversion can be a path to power. We explore:What it means to be a “pervert” as a creative, ethical identity.The difference between producing eroticism vs. performing it.Why design is a form of invisible consent.The healing power of queer BDSM sanctuaries.How being the Mum of Hedon House has shaped Gala’s erotic philosophy.And moreResearch Article: Kinky & Queer: Exploring Experiences of LGBTQ+ Individuals Who Practice BDSM. Want to take the Her Climax Code Female Orgasm Survey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Psychology 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! Want to sponsor The Erotic Realm? Reach a global audience exploring the psychology of desire. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inquire here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! Stay perverted, Emma See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.