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Empowering Women: Monrovia's Self-Help Smut Club Thrives

1/12/2026

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Caitlin Harrison Empowers Women

The Self-Help Smut Club, founded by therapist Caitlin Harrison, meets at Black Cat Fables in Monrovia to discuss romance novels and self-discovery.
The club has gained popularity as romantic fiction rises on platforms such as TikTok.
Members engage in open discussions about pleasure, intimacy, and mental health, exploring boundaries and body image.
Harrison aims to empower women in sexual lives and foster a community where desires are discussed.

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Netflix's Inferno Returns

Netflix's "Single’s Inferno" returns for its fifth season on January 20 amid controversy over sexualization.
Producers Kim Jae Won and Park Soo Ji say success comes from viewer support and casting appealing contestants.
This season features the largest cast yet, promoting diverse stories and heightened engagement.
The MC panel calls the season a "crazy-good" experience, with more emotional clashes and romance.

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Caitlin Harrison Empowers Women

The Self-Help Smut Club, founded by therapist Caitlin Harrison, meets at Black Cat Fables in Monrovia to discuss romance novels and self-discovery.
The club has gained popularity as romantic fiction rises on platforms such as TikTok.
Members engage in open discussions about pleasure, intimacy, and mental health, exploring boundaries and body image.
Harrison aims to empower women in sexual lives and foster a community where desires are discussed.

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