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[nicevenn]

Why do people like rape fics? I'll admit, I'm always on the lookout for a good H/D hurt/comfort fic (thanks for recommending Schwarzer Spiegel, Claudia--it's awesome), though I don't write them often. As it is, I feel extremely guilty for actually enjoying reading about something that causes suffering in the real world. I'm sure most of the people who read write these kinds of stories wouldn't wish anyone harm.

... so why do we like it? It's often said that fiction helps people deal with their own RL problems. That's understandable. But there are those of us who haven't been touched by rape/violence, and yet for some disturbing reason we like to read about it. What is it about these angsty hurt/comfort fics that draws so many good people to them? (and I am talking about hurt/comfort here. I only read such stories provided that they end happily)

It's the same with incest, for me. In real life I think it's disgusting, but I enjoy it in fanfic. I guess it might be a subconscious fascination with the forbidden, in this case. Dunno.

What are your thoughts?

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[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure that I know the answer to your question. I do think that one's sexual fantasies develop long before one even knows what a lot of those things are. I remember being fascinated by spanking when I was very young (unless I was the one being spanked). And I like rape fics, too. And watersports (see silentauror's Weakness). I have no idea where that came from. And I have no desire to act most of these fantasies out in real life. They are just my fantasies, and I enjoy them as such. I think there is no reason to feel guilty about them, as long as no one else is being hurt by them. So, I guess that's kind of a non-answer to your question. I just feel strongly that you have no control over what turns you on. But you don't need to act on it, especially if it involves non-con sex.

[nicevenn.livejournal.com]

I think this calls for a spank fic, lol. j/k You're right, you can't really control what turns you on. Although, personally, the rape in stories is not a turn on for me. I just like the whole comforting aspect that comes later...

[piratesmile331.livejournal.com]

I think this calls for a spank fic, lol.

I agree! Must go re-read amanuensis's For Your Own Good.

Thanks for answering!