From Smut to Literature: Why Erotica Deserves More Respect

For far too long, erotica has been dismissed as mere smut, but in reality, it is a powerful and legitimate literary genre that deserves the same respect as any other form of storytelling.

For decades, erotica has been dismissed as nothing more than cheap thrills, a guilty pleasure rather than a legitimate literary genre. It has been moved to the dark back corners of bookstores, hidden behind undescript covers, and written off as “smut” rather than genuine storytelling. Yet, in reality, erotica is one of the most powerful, emotionally cha…