Personal Book Selection
So, I finally read the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy and I must say that I really enjoyed it; so much so, that I read a few other BDSM (look it up) books. The first thing I must say about these books is that they are not at all what I expected. The books are truly love stories with a bit of sex in them (who wouldn't like that?).
Seriously, when I heard women discuss these books, it was always as though it was something taboo or sinister about them. I have listened to women talk about how they couldn't read those types of books because they were married or it was "ungodly", really? This is what I will tell you:
If you are not comfortable in your own sexuality and desires, DON'T READ THESE BOOKS!
These books are written to emphasize power and ultimate pleasure. The funny thing is that most will assume that it is power and pleasure from the man's perspective and it isn't. In these books, the men fully understand the woman's body and what excites her; the power comes from controlling that aspect. The man's enjoyment comes from his mastery of her enjoyment. Now, say what you want, but that is pretty awesome. Being able to trust someone else in the most intimate way that wants nothing but your happiness is the ULTIMATE PLEASURE (physically, mentally, and emotionally)! Denying that is denying yourself of possibilities.
The point of this post is to say this: What we read DOES NOT define who we are! I have read a variety of books (from historical events to murder mysteries) and none of them reflect the person that I am. There may be some that I identify with but none of them define me as a person. What defines me is my ability to understand different stories, gain perspective, and continue to better myself based on these things.
Read whatever it is you want, it can't hurt you!
Seriously, when I heard women discuss these books, it was always as though it was something taboo or sinister about them. I have listened to women talk about how they couldn't read those types of books because they were married or it was "ungodly", really? This is what I will tell you:
If you are not comfortable in your own sexuality and desires, DON'T READ THESE BOOKS!
These books are written to emphasize power and ultimate pleasure. The funny thing is that most will assume that it is power and pleasure from the man's perspective and it isn't. In these books, the men fully understand the woman's body and what excites her; the power comes from controlling that aspect. The man's enjoyment comes from his mastery of her enjoyment. Now, say what you want, but that is pretty awesome. Being able to trust someone else in the most intimate way that wants nothing but your happiness is the ULTIMATE PLEASURE (physically, mentally, and emotionally)! Denying that is denying yourself of possibilities.
The point of this post is to say this: What we read DOES NOT define who we are! I have read a variety of books (from historical events to murder mysteries) and none of them reflect the person that I am. There may be some that I identify with but none of them define me as a person. What defines me is my ability to understand different stories, gain perspective, and continue to better myself based on these things.
Read whatever it is you want, it can't hurt you!
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