Are you ready to get down and nerdy with me? Good! And yes, you read the episode number right... I had a brain malfunction and skipped 37, so we are looping back around! In this episode, I take you on a deep dive discussion on the neuroscience of BDSM, the theories behind what makes kink and BDSM a positive experience to those who seek the endorphin rush, as well as the case studies around the prevalence of kink and BDSM today. Class is now in session! Links for this episode: Book: The Leather Couch: Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients by Stefani Goerlich Book: Why Good Sex Matters by Dr. Nan Wise Research Article: Physical Pain as Pleasure: A Theoretical Perspective by Cara Dunkley, Craig Henshaw, Saira Henshaw and Lori Brotto Site: TASHRA (The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance) Site: TASHRA's Research Site: The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Case Study Findings: The Health & Healthcare Experience of Kink-Oriented People (2016) Research Article: The Effect of Sexual Arousal and Emotional Arousal on Working Memory by Ricky Au, and Verity Tang Dr. K’s Official Goodreads page – For the Book Lover Dr. K's Official Website _____________________ Peep my Instagram- IG LIVES, AMAs, Reels, Kink, Modeling, and Fitness Posts Twitch with me!LIVE Resources: Consent Counts Resources from the NCSF (National Council for Sexual Freedom) About SESTA/FOSTA:Information relating to how the changes in the law have to affect TOS across social media and inadvertently create issues for those in the field of sexual and reproductive health. Reid's Safer Sex Elevator Speech Dr. K’s Official Goodreads page – For the Book Lover Psss…. Don’t forget to check outThe Submissive Next Door Podcast on Apple Podcast/iTunes– subscribe and give us a rating, pretty please!If you like what you hear and see, please consider becoming aPatreon.Patreon members get podcast episodes, exclusive bonus videos, and my personal sex-positive Zine, Intellectual Intoxication. The Zine showcases my provocative photography projects along with topics such as erotica writing, holistic sexuality, liberating art, embodiment, rituals with a witchy-vibe starting at $3 a month. It's you all that keep the podcast going! Thank you! _________________________________________________ Affiliate Links – Feel like shopping? Use these links to get a discount and help support the podcast too! 1st Phorm - Elite Fitness Products for High-Performance Training and Health The Stockroom – BDSM and D/s luxury toys, tools, and gear Lovense – Luxury High Tech Sex Toys for Love at a Distance SheVibe – Sex Positive Sex Toys for the Adventurous! Social Links Exclusive Content – Discord – Social Links