Hi everyone!
In my reading class, our topic of conversation took an interesting turn to smut books. A few people in class advocated that it's gross and would never read them. To each their own. However, some of the men in class really hate smut books and refer to them as "mommy porn." Something about the conversation rubbed me the wrong way but I didn't know why at the time. After the class was over, I recalled the discussion to pinpoint why I was so upset, then I figured it out. The answer, per usual, is misogyny.
Why misogyny you ask? It's because these men were so adamant about their dislike of smut books even though 87% of men consume porn on a regular. In short, it's a misogynistic double standard.
I have seen this online too, about how men are so disgusted with women reading these kinds of books.
Women can't have shit.
Why are men so vocal about what women do? Who gives a fuck if women are reading smut? I am a proud smut reader and I do not care who judges me. It's not all I read, but from time to time it's entertaining. I'm sure many women feel the same (if not, to each their own). It's not like I'm reading it for the sole purpose of reading sex scenes, it's the build up that's fun as well as the tropes. Additionally, when most women read those scenes all we do is giggle a little bit and kick our feet. What is so wrong about that?
When men watch (key word here is watch) porn, they do it for the sole reason of getting off. It's far more disgusting than a woman reading because it involves actual people doing the deed.
I am so sick of men poilicing women on the same things men do. Like with the Shane Gillis SNL joke. Why are women scrutinized for wearing sports wear to the gym? If I said the same thing about men working out with their shirt off, I would be met with "It's comfortable". Yet, they can't seem to understand that the same goes for women (at least we are wearing more clothes!). But I digress.
Men should just keep their noses out of our business. At least we are reading! I have heard many men say that they haven't read a book since middle school, which is absolutely pathetic.
I have a theory, that men hate us reading smut because it gives us higher standards in the bedroom (but this is just a theory). Long story short, men suck and I will try to make my point to the men in class one day.
Women, keep reading smut. I will be right there with you. (If you haven't yet, the Bridgerton series is my favorite).
If you have one, what is your favorite spicy book? If not, what is your favorite romance?
