That ending is so excellent. “That conservatism knows how to say words like leftist and advocacy and abolitionist and progressive. But saying a word is just saying a word. It doesn’t mean you understand it. It definitely doesn’t mean you believe it.”!!! You continue to be so smart and thoughtful and also hilarious!
(off topic from this beautiful, wonderful essay) you mention that young girls are taught to see desire as monstrous and male - do you think this is reflected in monster theory / does it affect how you interpret monster romance?
Love this so much! As someone who writes YA (often YA romance, and often queer romance), and is also a mental health therapist that works with teenagers, this discourse drives me absolutely up the metaphorical wall. It feels like such a relief to read it so brilliantly deconstructed. Thank you for writing and sharing!
this essay titillated my brain.
just as intended 😌
Gonna name my cover band “Erotophobic Loser Behavior”
i’ll stream y’all on spotify 🫡
First album will be called “Saving my Hypothetical Child from Tulips”
That ending is so excellent. “That conservatism knows how to say words like leftist and advocacy and abolitionist and progressive. But saying a word is just saying a word. It doesn’t mean you understand it. It definitely doesn’t mean you believe it.”!!! You continue to be so smart and thoughtful and also hilarious!
bayley!!!! you’re too kind
"healthy, developmentally appropriate sex portrayed in fiction can also be arousing or titillating to read" and arguably SHOULD be!
AGREED
(off topic from this beautiful, wonderful essay) you mention that young girls are taught to see desire as monstrous and male - do you think this is reflected in monster theory / does it affect how you interpret monster romance?
love this sooooo much, posted a reply to this in a restack!
erotophobic loser behavior !!!!!
title of my sex tape
Love this so much! As someone who writes YA (often YA romance, and often queer romance), and is also a mental health therapist that works with teenagers, this discourse drives me absolutely up the metaphorical wall. It feels like such a relief to read it so brilliantly deconstructed. Thank you for writing and sharing!
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thank you!!! this is beautifully written. i thought i was going crazy
love!!! can’t wait to read more of your work
Easily the best essay I’ve read on this platform.
thank you sm!!!
Thank you for writing this.
This is such a wonderful, well thought out discourse on open door scenes in YA! Thank you for sharing.
So insightful as usual! Sent to many friends.
thank you so much!
this is such an amazing essay- whole different perspective that i admired. thank you for sharing!
thank you for reading!
thank you for this. Definitely changed my perspective
thank you for reading!
yes, yes, yes, YES! YES.