FEB 27, 2025 | FEATURES | By Anonymous
Disclaimer: I am not a sex addict. I am writing this column for the benefit of others because this idea was meant to be shared with the world (Colorado College).
Hello readers,
I’ve been thinking about this column, specifically what I choose to write about and feel as though I am missing the one thing most everyone wants to hear about: the details.
When I have conversations with my friends and sisters about sex and their love lives, I’m always interested in the details. What did he say? How did she look at you? Where were their hands? The more details, the better the story.
As much as I want to include all these details in my articles, there comes a point where I would be writing porn for The Catalyst (I’m not sure how that would go over). To be more precise, according to Gen Z, this type of writing is called smut.
I’ve read books that include sex scenes which I’d barely consider smut books, but when I sat down to write this, I knew I would need some reinforcement. So, I contacted an expert in smut (not literally): my sister.
I was curious about why she and anyone who reads smut books like them; I wondered what made them appealing. The easy answer: sex. Who doesn’t love to hear about it? But what’s more enticing about these types of books, according to her, is that you can put yourself in the character’s position and feel as though you are the one in the scene. It’s sexy when you imagine someone saying they “want you so bad” as they lay on top of you and kiss your neck (a little tease for you), which is the exact reason people read about it!
These books don’t just cover the topic of sex but examine a variety of settings, people and topics. One book could focus on an enemies-to-lovers trope, while the other could be about the most popular guy in school. My sister said “It’s a way to explore fetishes and to sort of experiment,” of which I couldn’t agree more.
I am in no way saying that people who read these types of books or write them are touch-starved and sex-crazed, they just enjoy it; why not do something you enjoy?
And to be honest, it doesn’t even have to be a book! Have you ever heard of WattPad? Just write a short story and you might go WattPad famous!
I actually wrote a little passage for said sister when she had limited access to smut books. I’ve been told it’s a true piece of art as it has been read aloud on many separate occasions. While writing it partly made me cringe, I thought it was fun to create my own scene and control the characters’ actions.
Exploring new types of sex isn’t just about the physical aspect. You can read it (my sister recommends “Ice Breaker” by Hannah Grace), watch it, write it and more; this can help you figure out what you like!
Please remember to always practice safe sex between you and your partner!
If you or anyone you know is suffering from sexual violence or harassment please follow these resources.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Campus Safety Emergency: (719) 389-6911