OK, so I'm a little put off by all the negative-ness (is that even a word?) that a certain book is getting. I've even read a couple of other blogs that encourage others to not even look at this book. And, that, grinds my gears. So what book am I referring to? 50 Shades of Grey (the trilogy). Yes, its classified as erotic. Yes, there is some crazy stuff in there that will most definitely make you blush and say "oh my." And, yes, it is one messed up love story. BUT, I would recommend this book to anyone who asks me. Why, you ask? Why would a Christian mother and wife recommend this type of book to others? Well, I am a firm believer in keeping my marriage love life fresh. Many times kids, bills, daily stress and the mundane everyday life gets in the way of how I feel sexually for my husband. Hm, how do I continue this blog without going all TMI on you?
Since I've gotten married and gained full permission to do what I want when I want with my husband I've been courious. Yes, that very thing killed the cat but we can also learned a lot through that process as well. I think a lot of times Christian women can be so nieve about sex that it definitely puts a damper on their marriage. Why aren't we allowed to let out our sex kitten? Why is it so frowned upon that other things influence how you make love? I say embrace it ladies! Yes, I will admit that it was a little hard for me not to fantisize about having the type of love and life that the characters in the book have but I decided to embrace that fantasy and bring a little of it to my own life. I don't wish my husband were something different because of the book. I quite like him the way he is. Though, I think our husbands are open to more things than we think. They get all their ques from us. If we constantly say "vanilla sex only please, lights off, in the bed" then thats most likely where it will always be. There is nothing wrong with that, if thats what you want. But, I would prefer a little something more. I love the excitement of doing something when you're not supposed to. I mean, come one, how hot is it when your husband grabs you or touches you when he isn't supposed to? It means he loves you and wants you. You!! Its nice to know that we hold that kind of sexual power.
So, back to the book...if you don't want to read it then don't. But please don't get on Facebook and bash the thing when you know nothing of it. Remember what happend with Harry Potter and The DiVinci Code? I may not agree with a lot of stuff that I read but at least I've read it and can make an informed opinion about it. There, now I've throughouly freaked out my mom and mother-in-law. :) Happy reading.
