About this episode

This episode explores the variety of human sexual interests, focusing on the kink community and its transformation through modern technology.

The massive variety of human sexual interests is a little mind-boggling. As what we consider to be sexually typical continues to be expanded and shaped by the internet and popular culture, psychologists are making efforts to research kinks and members of the kink community like never before . Join Ella Rhodes in conversation with Liam Wignall (Senior Lecturer at Brighton University and committee member of the BPS's Sexualities Section) about his work exploring community in these underground spaces, links with neurodivergence, and the ways modern technology is transforming the scene — as well as research into it. We also chat with Dr Kate Marks, a Clinical Psychologist who works with those involved in kink communities, about her impressions of the emotions, social consequences, and even therapeutic echoes that run through these subversive engagements. This episode discusses sex, sexuality, and the stigma and struggles that can come alongside it. As such, it may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. This is Episode 40 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest , sponsored by Zanda. Episode Credits: Hosted by Ella…

People in this episode

Host: Ella Rhodes

Guests: Liam Wignall, Dr Kate Marks

Topics covered

• kink
• sexuality
• community
• neurodivergence
• technology
• psychology

Keywords

• kink
• sexual interests
• neurodivergence
• community
• psychology
• technology
• stigma

Sponsors

Zanda

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Psychological Society, Brighton University, BPS's Sexualities Section

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