EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 56 MIN
Christina Braver Saves the World
from That's What She Read · host Ashlyn Saler
Romance is $1.4B+ industry, so why do critics claim it isn’t real literature? Christina Braver writes smart and steamy novels with a focus on sex-positivity. This is an explicit discussion, but an important one, as Christina discusses the impact of the patriarchy on our sex lives, identities, and books; how she is tackling toxic masculinity with her heroes with softer sides; and how romance novels can save our sex lives — and the world. Get Christina Braver’s books on her website and AmazonCheck out her resources for sex educationVisit her blogFollow her on instagramFollow us on Instagram at thatswhatshereadpodcast! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/cozy-timeLicense code: IGYD5KHGCILLSLK6
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Romance is $1.4B+ industry, so why do critics claim it isn’t real literature? Christina Braver writes smart and steamy novels with a focus on sex-positivity. This is an explicit discussion, but an important one, as Christina discusses the impact of the patriarchy on our sex lives, identities, and books; how she is tackling toxic masculinity with her heroes with softer sides; and how romance novels can save our sex lives — and the world. Get Christina Braver’s books on her website and AmazonCheck out her resources for sex educationVisit her blogFollow her on instagramFollow us on Instagram at thatswhatshereadpodcast! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/icosphere/cozy-timeLicense code: IGYD5KHGCILLSLK6
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