Effects of Virtual Reality Porn on Sex

It was just a matter of time until the bedroom was invaded by technology. We’re not talking about sex devices or sex-improvement apps here; we’re talking about virtual reality porn. Virtual reality porn, which is a computer-generated simulation of three-dimensional sexual activities, first appeared on the market fewer than five years ago, about the same time that the concept of virtual reality was gaining traction through video games and travel simulation. 2016 was a year of “huge growth” for VR porn as new equipment, such as smartphone connections and virtual reality goggles intended particularly for virtual porn use, hit the market.

Many people are becoming more in having sex in VR. “With advancements in VR technology in general, the experience of VR porn is quickly changing the landscape of visual erotica from a two-dimensional experience (in which the consumer is more of a voyeur) to one that intimates a much more three-dimensional and immersive experience,” says Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., a certified sex therapist and founder of Modern Intimacy in Beverly Hills, CA. Is this, however, a good thing? What does this indicate for your capacity to connect with other people in the real world?

The VR Sex Experience

For you to enjoy having sex in VR, you must be ready got it. “While VR headsets are the minimum prerequisite for viewing VR porn, some of the most intriguing technological breakthroughs are in the sex devices that accompany VR porn.” The majority of these devices are made for people who have penises and are simply mechanical strokers that can be synced with the porn you’re watching or with another gadget controlled by someone else.” Some VR sex toys, such as those sold by major retailers, can link directly to the goggles via Bluetooth, synchronizing what you’re feeling with what you’re seeing.

Conclusion

Though VR pornography hasn’t yet been able to replicate some of the other sensory aspects of a sexual experience (such as smell, taste, or the sensation of actually touching a partner) makes having sex in VR unforgettable. The size and proximal distance of virtual partners alone can turn a consumer’s world around.