We’re closing out the year with a special End-of-Year Erotic Realm Series — two episodes every week, some brand new, some returning favourites.

Together they trace the biggest themes that emerged across 2025: gender, BDSM roles, fantasy, and the psychology of desire.

You’ll hear our first-ever live recordings from the Erotic Realm Confessional at OzKinkFest, reflections from past guests, and a 40th birthday special exploring my own erotic realm — all building toward a New Year’s episode on kinky desires and erotic resolutions for 2026.

This week we explore the most common fetish out there- feet. Welcome to The Sole of Desire: Foot Fetish Origins with Feetfixations.

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What is it about feet?

In this episode we explore the psychology, sensuality, and stigma of foot fetishes with 53-year-old fetishist and photographer Larry.

We discuss:

• Early foot memories.
• Where he thinks his fetish comes from.
• The different types of foot fetishists.
• The visual appeal of soles.
• The neuroscience behind foot-based arousal.
• and more!

Research Article: Relative prevalence of different fetishes.

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Stay perverted,

Emma

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