With the increasing popularity of erotic novels (novels consisting of graphic and detailed sex scenes) like 50 Shades of Grey, one might wonder why this genre has been so popular among women. The advent of e-books has made it easier for women to read these books discreetly, thus, increasing their sales. So why are these books so popular?
I don't know about you, but reading these books is like a guy's version of watching porno. I don't care much for watching porn because it's basically the same sex over and over again. It gets quite boring and dull quickly. And then there's the soft core stuff. The storyline and acting in these flicks are so corny that it seems more like a comedy than anything remotely sexual. Lastly, there's the annoyed boyfriend factor. I hate to admit it, but my boyfriend hates watching porn with me. This is because I do more talking than watching. I would say things like, "What's up with her hair? It does not look cute at all" or "That's a cute outfit. I wonder where she got it" and "OMG! His thing is SO huge! That looks painful (puts on a disgusted face)." I guess it's annoying and ruins any potential for arousal for my boyfriend.
But erotic novels have all the elements that attract women: a storyline that may or may not be believable but grabs the reader's attention, and steamy yet arousing sex scenes. Furthermore, when it comes to reading novels, there are elements of the story that are left to the reader's imagination and since no two people are alike, the story may be different for everyone who is reading it.
I've enjoyed reading these types of novels for a long time, even during my teenage years. I never read them as much though, because I was too embarrassed to let people know that I was into these types of stories. But since e-books have come out, I can read all I want without feeling like I'm being judged. E-books allow privacy. With the Kindle app for my phone, I'm able to read my books anywhere, public or otherwise, without anyone knowing.
I must admit that I do read these books in public a lot. I can't help but feel ashamed sometimes for reading them in such an open environment. Occassionally, I even look around and hide my phone while reading because I'm paranoid about someone looking over my shoulders and catching me reading something so naughty. I can't help but think that I'm the only one who feels this way.
As I was saying, with e-books, women can enjoy the ease of accessing and reading erotic novels while remaining inconspicuous. No more having to go to the bookstore or library to get a book and risk being judged by the clerk. No more having to order the books online and having to pay shipping charges. And no more having to hide the cover of the book you're reading to avoid curious questions from nosy people. Alas! Us women are free to enjoy our porn at our own discretion.
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