Bookworm: 7 Reasons to Start Reading Erotic Novels
Erotic literature is a strange object: it was (and remains very popular, just go to social networking groups dedicated to erotic fiction), but it does not deserve the taste of real readers, a commodity, because among reading lovers it is considered a consumer goods.
In fact, erotic literature has many unexpected benefits. Yes, in most cases (unless we are talking about Guy de Masan, Rebecca Demollier or Vladimir Nabokov), this is not high literature, not what you studied in literature classes at school. But erotic literature does not have such a goal — to be noble and sophisticated. It”s just entertainment, an easy way to get pleasant emotions and more interesting benefits. For example.
Seven reasons to start reading erotic literature right now
- Not as embarrassing as porn.
Pornography is another weird topic. Most people watch it. Or with different frequencies, but they are visible. However, somehow it so happens that men are considered the main consumers of pornographic content. There is nothing shameful about men watching pornography. Of course, this shouldn’t be promoted, but everyone understands that men do it, it’s just not shameful.
For women, the situation is different: most porn is not aimed at women (think of the porn videos you see: there are women for every taste and color, women are almost always aimed at women, and you see handsome, passionate and arousing men in porn), which you rarely see, and female pornography seems inappropriate.
If this confuses you, erotic fiction can be a relief. “I watched some porn yesterday, girl, there are men there who have such muscular parts!” It’s strange to say: “Girl, I read such and such a romance novel, and there are such and such passionate sex scenes!” — Very normal.
Plus, erotic novels are much easier to take with you! Watching pornography on the bus will naturally spit it out of you. It is clear that when you read erotic fiction, no one understands anything, all that remains are pleasant sensations and exciting fantasies.
Firstly, in such books everything is usually very simple. This is how they watch simple television series. Of course, this takes the heroine several times, with all sorts of passionate fingers, a lump of sleeping heroes, the heroine in shock, shots thundering around. But you see and worry, but you know perfectly well that everything is fine.
You know very well that this is a fairy tale and that it is a fake. The director evokes certain emotions simply because it is his job. And that relaxing, fun feeling that distracts you from your daily life, allows you to panic a little to get a simple but powerful emotion and fully realize that this is not real. Like going to an amusement park and riding a roller coaster: you”re scared, but not too scared.
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A Japanese proverb says: Every person has three faces. He shows his first face to the world, his second face to his family and close friends. And he never did.
Also, in erotic fiction, there are gorgeous men who recognize the women they love, care for them, protect them, and die for their love. Emotions. And, of course, the erotic scene itself may be a bit of a mystery after reading it. Because why not.
- Reveals hidden desires.
Reading erotic fiction feels like you”re in a safe space. You always know that no matter what happens on the pages of a book, you can just close it and stop reading and everything will be fine. You are not in danger.
In this way, books can unexpectedly attract and excite you in ways that you would never have thought of in real life. Many women wanted to try it right after the famous book on this topic was published, in order to understand that if it is completely mediocre, then the same BDSM. or want to become more dominant and strong. Or a certain type of man — one that attracts you to a certain attractive homeless man or aristocratic vampire.
There are also more subtle areas. See what gives you a special thrill when reading romance literature. At what point does your heart beat? Perhaps this is exactly what you miss from your partner in real life. For example, perhaps you lack protection and trust from him. Or confidence in his fidelity. Or bright emotions and beautiful confessions. By analyzing this, you can make your current relationship better.
- Not so “dirty”.
Intentional: Pornography is all about sex. Ultimately this is pornography. There are no emotions, only sexual desire.
And sometimes it can be a little disgusting. This is a man”s fantasy world, and everyone is ready to give in just to bring her pizza and fix the tap. And women most often need emotions. Heroes must attract each other. Then it must be a manifestation of emotions, desires, and also sex.
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Furthermore, emotions, as captured in literature, can easily be harnessed through empathy and therefore produce much greater arousal. And masturbation will be better. Because no pornography can replace your vivid imagination with everything you want it to be.
- More diversity.
The pornographic genre is limited by its focus on sex scenes, so there”s a priori a lack of plot diversity. And erotic fiction. Woohoo!
One day you”ll read about the adventures of a passionate young count, the next — about a sexy and courageous spaceship captain.
Another plus, if you”re a girl, is the variety of male types. Porn is painfully monotonous, but here you”ll find muscular, handsome men with California tans who give you the full treatment (and at best, they”re a sexy model with a C-cup but a belly and hairy cheeks). If, for example, you”re into skinny, long-haired elves, you”re out of luck. But (figuratively speaking) there are erotic novels about men for every taste and color, from the brutal Geral to the elegant Legolas, from the gloomy Snape to the sultry Coldrog!
- They boost confidence.
Why? Firstly, because you better understand your desires and sexual preferences, which means you”re better able to express them to your partner and realize them yourself.
Secondly, because romance novels offer a glimpse into the ideal romantic relationship, filled with love, passion, mutual understanding, generosity, gifts, and intense jealousy. And you may unconsciously think: If romance novel heroines deserve such relationships, then why don”t I? Then you strive for the same kind of relationship.
- Increase libido.
So, following the principle of “appetite comes with eating”: you read erotica—you experience arousal—you masturbate or have partnered sex—you establish a connection in your head that arousal and sex are cool, wonderful, and comfortable. Integration.
