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