As YouTube continues to host more and more explicit videos, moviegoers may question if movies containing unsimulated sex scenes are necessary and, if so, do we care?
Ninja Thyberg’s controversial short Pleasure has caused quite a stir, taking aim at the adult film industry and offering an insight into its workings.
1. Women get excited the moment you walk through the door.
Reddit threads on „whether movies need sex scenes” demonstrate one thing with great clarity: no. While some may assume otherwise, some actually believe movie sex scenes are unrealistic and may cause women to feel badly about themselves due to how media portray sexuality and compare it to what actual men and women experience; psychiatrist Ravi Shah told Heathline that low self-esteem combined with pornographic material creating unrealistic expectations of what real sex looks like can create unrealistic expectations of what real sexuality should look like.
On the other hand, some believe sex in movies is an essential element of storytelling. They argue that viewing such scenes teaches people about human anatomy and relationships, as well as showing people that sexual encounters don’t always end happily. One illustrator in particular, Hazel Mead has made her name with brilliant illustrations showing all of the stretch marks, scars and head banging left out of mainstream erotic movies.
But is Hollywood losing its audience? A recent study discovered that R-rated movies with nude bodies and sexual scenes have lost favor with audiences, perhaps as younger moviegoers become increasingly conservative when it comes to viewing on-screen sex scenes?
2. Sex is the healthiest when it’s between two people who appreciate each other’s physical features despite their flaws.
Many pornographic movies depict women as mere objects to be used without emotional attachment or affection, creating the false impression that sexual acts should take place without love between partners. This creates the false belief that healthy sex requires two people caring about one another’s bodies while having mutual respect.
The primary difficulty lies in that women don’t become sexually aroused instantly upon walking into a room and most sex in pornography is mostly fake. Arousing women takes some time, up to 30 minutes in some studies; furthermore, most require much more stimulation than just vaginal penetration; therefore women in porn often fake orgasms in these scenes.
Porn is notoriously unrealistic in both content and visuals. Women who participate in pornography usually rely on plastic surgery and expensive lighting/camera equipment to look their best; audiences have come to expect their bodies look flawless for these jobs and so must put forth great effort towards looking perfect.
Pornography is an art form and, like any other form, requires certain standards for it to be considered legitimately. Unfortunately, however, its prevalence means it no longer poses any controversy or taboo; frequent users quickly develop tolerance to explicit content – meaning producers need new ways of shocking and exciting them – which often leads them into crossing over into misogynist and degrading tactics against women.
Some individuals fear that pornography makes performers more susceptible to HIV infections. Recent HIV outbreaks have demonstrated how one of the main ways people contract it is through unsafe and unprotected sexual encounters like those seen in pornographic material.
Others worry that pornography has descended into an ever more degraded state and become even more revolting over time. One growing trend among sex movies features actresses performing physically humiliating or even naked scenes for extended periods, which can put undue strain on actresses themselves.
3. Women don’t squirt regularly.
Ejaculation among females isn’t an automatic process – the amount of fluid released during sexual encounters or masturbation can range from barely noticeable amounts to massive geyser-like streams; according to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, only 10% to 50% of women regularly release fluid through squirting.
As Gen Zers (or Zoomers, as they’re commonly known) tend not to enjoy movies with graphic sexual scenes, which could explain their preference for other forms of entertainment. According to some speculations, Gen Z may be more politically and socially aware than previous generations, thus explaining their preference.
But sex isn’t going anywhere on TV: HBO Max or Hulu offer many steamy movies like Indecent Proposal, Magic Mike and Zoe Lister-Jones’ series The Slip that provide an exciting rush. While these may not be explicit like porn, but they still provide a thrilling viewing experience; just make sure you drink enough water beforehand like actors do before filming squirting scenes in porn – this helps prevent bloating or stomach cramps while making squirting feel more real compared to exaggerated scenes made for cinematic effect found in porn.
4. Sex in porn can be hurtful.
Pornography can be detrimental in that it perpetuates the idea that sexual encounters should simply be acts performed upon another. By portraying sexuality solely as an act to be performed on another, pornography undermines key aspects of healthy sex such as communication, boundaries and emotions – elements essential to healthy encounters. Furthermore, pornography normalizes abusive relationships as well as incorrect ideas about consent – often degrading women and people of color alike.
Many couples struggle with communicating about their porn viewing habits. Some men hide their viewing from their partners, which can be detrimental to the relationship. Partner discussions about viewing can often be awkward because partners believe discussing sexual matters is taboo; yet most therapists come from heteronormative, monogamous backgrounds with restrictive views of relationships that don’t always match those of couples they treat.
Rumors persist that watching porn can damage sexual satisfaction and body image, but this claim lacks scientific backing. More likely than not, the source of any problems lies with relationship problems or insufficient communication around sex issues in general.
Pornography actors pretend to be orgasmic at all times, which isn’t normal; most women need more stimulation than just vaginal penetration to feel orgasmic and massage their G-spots to find relief from orgasm. Actors also often scream during scenes intended to excite audiences – another strange response; having a good oral orgasm while screaming can be hard!
Porn is known for showing strangers engaging in sexual activity within seconds of meeting each other, yet this should never happen! Getting to know people before getting close emotionally and physically. Discussing condoms, STI/STD risks and birth control as concerns should also be brought up before engaging in sexual activity. Blaming porn isn’t to blame when people experience difficulty in relationships; these symptoms indicate deeper issues that need therapy to address; placing blame solely on porn is like placing gunshot wounds onto holes in a shirt!