This was bound to happen sooner or later, and it comes as no surprise More and more people are turning to VR porn during self-isolation for comfort from depression, anxiety, and frustration.
So, something that was just starting out in the porn industry is now slowly taking over. We can see the interest growing and were very curious as to what seems to be the driving force behind irt.
This is what we came up with
With everything changing in the world right now, it is no wonder that certain habits we have had are also augmented to suit the current “new normal”. More people all over the world are watching porn videos, with PornHub seeing a significant increase in users on the site since March 2020.
Now, on to VR. VR porn (virtual reality porn) takes adult content to the next level; instead of just watching a scene, you're seemingly participating in it while watching through a VR headset that brings the environment to life.
The fact of the matter is that VR porn has been a growing category on PornHub for years, starting with 2016. But it is the self-isolation and the loneliness that accompanies it that has skyrocket it. For some, it is the only way to experience something close to human contact. As New York health officials put it: "you are your safest sex partner" right now. So that separates the people even further.
The fact of the matter is that no matter what we think porn satisfies biological urges when couples aren't together. And given that not every couple is isolating together and that they now don’t know when they will see each other having the possibility to have a VR experience with some of the best industry names is not such a bad thing.
Yes, regular 2D porn alleviates boredom, it might not do much to make up for the lack of human interaction in your day. So adult Snapchat accounts will help you feel connected to others, but they still cannot give you the full experience. Virtual reality porn, however, might be the next best thing.
Daily Dot covered a study that was done by a popular VR pornography website and the results were quite interesting (albeit from a small sample): according to the study, which had men between the ages of 18-45 watching the same clip on a flat monitor and then again with a VR headset, participants watching VR porn had to work harder to process the information. The article explains:
“That's not necessarily a bad result... both VR and PC scored in the cognitive load "sweet spot," where users were neither overwhelmed with information nor bored by it... The participants' motivation, or whether they feel positive or negative about watching certain content, was also greater, or more positive, in the VR test.”
The overall results of this study suggest that VR porn produces a more positive experience but is not too overwhelming. Various studies have since confirmed this original finding.
Well, according to Daniel Abramovich, the CEO, and co-founder of VR Bangers, they have seen a 30% growth in sales since the start of COVID- 19. Mr. Abramovich concluded the following - "VR Porn actually gives you the opportunity to get transferred into a different part of the world," he said. "We have experiences in the woods, in hair salons, hospitals, restaurants, other countries, you name it — pretty much places that people miss the most right now."
The reason for this is actually quite simple - "You're still able to get all the intimacy in VR Porn videos such as kissing, whispering in the ears, and all the other feelings that you get in real life and don't normally get in regular porn," and “As you might have seen people falling down while trying to lean on tables in VR, the same thing happens in VR porn — the brain reacts to the experience in an entirely different way."
This is in fact why so many people are turning to this specific experience and why we are bound to see the rise in VR porn options in the near future. Already there are numerous platforms offering just this, and a lot of prominent pornstars are filming their first VR scenes as we write this. But, it is important to remember that no matter how powerful the experience is it is still a virtual reality, so as soon as this passes the smartest thing to do is to get the real deal.
Although VR systems used to be expensive, they are becoming increasingly more popular among the general public. Most virtual reality porn websites are capable of accepting various types of VR systems, but you may need to check with the site to make sure the equipment you have (or are looking to purchase) is compatible with their platform.
It is interesting to observe the effect of the pandemic on how we consume porn in general. Live cams and searches for adult Snapchat usernames have never been more popular. People need the connection, and they are using any means available to get it. So for now, keep your eyes open for the fresh VR content and let us know what your experience has been with it.