It's popularity is testament to the changing climate surrounding sex and sexuality. 50 Shades is not all silk ties and ice cubes. It explores a darker side of sexuality that's only really received coverage in a few stray issues of Cosmo. Whilst 50 Shades certainly isn't everyone's cup of tea, it's certainly grasped the attention of a wide audience recently. Definitely not for everyone, but not necessarily a bad thing.
