Is smut even good? Like for the plot? Not just for the horniness.

Every podcast I'm listening to keeps mentioning it and I'm taking it as a sign to broaden my reading list

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

Smut, or explicit sexual content in literature, can be used to enhance a story's plot, character development, and overall narrative in several ways. It can reveal existing character traits, drive plot progression, and even be a source of entertainment.

However, the effectiveness of smut within a narrative depends on how well it serves the story's purpose and avoids feeling like forced filler.