But there is a reason why the dom-sub erotic trilogy is an international bestseller, and believe you me, it's not for the beautiful prose. Of course that isn't to say that a woman who would fully reject 50 Shades doesn't exist. Actually, I couldn't find a single woman who didn't, on some level, enjoy submission, à la Anastasia-Christian Grey style.
How can I be a feminist and still enjoy this? He hits me during sex and chokes me, and I actually like it. To my surprise, I have found I like to be dominated. We have been having sex for three weeks now and it gets physical.
The question: I consider myself quite the feminist – I really think gender equality is very important, but sex with my new boyfriend has me questioning my feminist ways. Have a question? Fire away: (All questions will be published anonymously.) Welcome to Sex Qs, a weekly column where The Globe's Amberly McAteer seeks answers to your sex questions, talking to sexperts and regular Canadians alike.
