ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Women's erotica

Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes grown-ups like to read books or watch movies that make them feel a little tingly and happy inside? Well, some of those books and movies are about love and romance, and some are about more sensual things, like kissing and hugging and...well, you know, things that grown-ups do behind closed doors.

Now, there are some books and stories that are written specifically for grown-up ladies, and they're called "women's erotica." These stories are all about love and romance and passion, but they're written in a way that's meant to be especially exciting and enjoyable for women.

Sometimes these stories are a little bit steamy, with descriptions of people touching and kissing and doing all sorts of things that make them feel good. But they're always written in a way that's meant to be consensual and respectful, so the people in the stories are always happy and comfortable with what's happening.

Some women really enjoy reading these stories because they help them feel more confident and sexy, or they help them explore their own fantasies and desires. And some women just think they're a fun way to pass the time and enjoy a good story!