This episode of the '7 on Sundays' podcast, hosted by Dr. Chez Leeby and Stephanie Boye, dive into the controversial topic of smut, a form of erotic literature that is popular among teens and young adults. With guest Anne, a college student, the discussion covers her personal journey through fanfiction and smut, the psychological and societal impacts, and the normalization of content that often parallels the explicitness of pornography. Anne shares insights on how smut shapes sexual expectations and its effects on real-life relationships. The episode explores the hidden dangers, parental ignorance, and the broad normalization among young readers while addressing the need for open conversations and self-regulation.

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction and Content Warning

01:28 Guest Introduction and Early Exposure to Smut

02:35 Discovering Fan Fiction and Smut

04:05 Exploring Different Types of Fan Fiction

04:50 Impact of Fan Fiction on Sexual Understanding

12:58 Revisiting Old Fan Fiction

20:13 Hiding Fan Fiction from Parents

25:30 Normalization and Popularity of Smut

27:12 Violent Themes in Smut

29:24 Psychological Impact and Sexual Templates

41:45 Power Dynamics in Smut Literature

42:37 The Escalation of Smut Writing

43:52 Vanilla and Consent in Modern Relationships

46:59 The Impact of Smut on Real-Life Relationships

48:54 The Importance of Human Connection

52:42 Addressing the Influence of Smut on Youth

57:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections