Why women love ‘dirty books’

Since the release of the 50 Shades of Grey-series, it is no longer a secret that women are crazy about ‘dirty books’. A flat porn movie can't really make most girls happy, but an erotic novel, on the other hand, flies off the shelves and into the designer bag.

Publisher Harlequin of the bouquet series has known this for a long time. They sell 4 of their ero-romantic books per second worldwide, and have been doing so for decades. And authors like Heleen van Royen know that despite the criticism they sometimes receive, the ladies still enjoy their spicy adventures immensely.

If there is a captivating story surrounding the sex scenes, the erogenous zone in a woman's brain is often truly touched. Hence, the so-called porna is currently making quite a rise. Although it seems this still doesn't match the written word, as the fact that one's own imagination is engaged makes all the difference.

If you want to add something to your 50 Shades ero-literature list, we have a few titles and authors here that will undoubtedly give you red ears.

– The books by Sylvia Day including Addicted to You. According to some, a lot better written than the work of E.L. James.
– The Eighty Days-series by Vina Jackson. Continues where 50 Shades left off.
-       The Juliette Society by literary porn star Sacha Grey.
– The books by Jackie Collins always bring a delightful mix of glamour, intrigue, and spicy sex.
– Another woman who early on wrote boldly, but also beautifully, about sex is Anais Nin, known for her diaries and Erotica. Her book about her affair with writer Henry Miller and his wife was adapted into the film Henry and June.
– The books by Maya Banks will have you squirming in your seat.

Tip for lovers of naughty stories: try downloading an erotic audiobook. It can add a whole exciting extra dimension when those sexy stories are read to you.