Unlocking desire through smut; plus, the gospel of bell hooks
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Why Romance and Erotica Are So Attractive
Romance and erotic readers find these stories so appealing. These stories provide a pleasurable window into a life many readers have no interest in leading. Through these vicarious romps, romance readers are cultivating an intersectional life that has nothing to do with their partners which can be empowering. But finding the right person or people to share intimacy with is way harder as an actual person than it is for book characters.
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