If directly asked if they wanted to be psychologically controlled, stalked or spanked by their lovers, few women would say, “Yes! That’s what I’ve always dreamed of!” Given this reality coupled with the fact that critics continue to shred author Erika Mitchell’s writing, why does the 50 Shades trilogy continue to captivate such huge audiences?
Mitchell, pen name E. L. James seems to understand the human psyche. She gets that we’re curious creatures and that few subjects kindle our curiosity more than sex. One of the top reasons children and teens stumble onto pornography on the internet is that they want to know more about the human body and sex in general.
We’re also escape artists. Reading about or watching two physically perfect specimens engage in a romantic, sexually charged relationship helps us forget about our less than perfect bodies and our boring (or non-existent) sex lives—at least for a few hours.
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