The Danger of Porn
Porn videos, adult movies, or sex movies are movies that present visually erotic content intended to arouse and fill the audience with sexual desire. Pornographic movies often present non-consenting, sexually suggestive subject matter and are laced with erotic imagery including detailed sex scenes, explicit sexual gestures and actions, and sometimes even nudity.
Porn videos have become extremely popular both socially and within the adult entertainment community. There is no escaping the fact that porn has an impact on sexual desires and can shape and mold the sexual experiences of people.
There are many issues associated with porn addiction. First, porn can lead to a reduced sense of sexual intimacy and can increase sexual conflicts, interpersonal conflicts, sexual compulsions, and other problems. Porn can also increase feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, and lack of self-esteem. A porn addict experiences multiple sexual encounters filled with the promise of intense pleasure, but often does not live up to this promise, and/or suffers from frequent feelings of guilt, shame and lack of self-esteem.
Many adult performers are pressured into performing "money shots" in which they agree to perform sexual acts in exchange for some kind of payment. Some performers attempt to distance themselves from pornographers by refusing to do money shots; however, most money shots are routine parts of any given xxx movie. In a money shot, a performer's performance is of little consequence because the payoff - having access to exotic sex - will be more than enough. In porn, "getting paid" means getting paid - and there is usually no need to use creativity or imagination in order to be sexually aroused.
When a porn actor receives a "real-life" money shot, there is often a buildup of tension between the two partners prior to the actual act. The anticipation of the money shot can build to the point where one partner may actually pull out of the act, angry and upset at his or her partner. This, in turn, will cause the other partner to intensify their own erotic feelings. In the case of porn, the money shot is often followed by a climax that, even though it is brief, is still very intense and meaningful. The money shot is the ultimate "reward," and the porn star feels both excited and rewarded.
Porn directors have learned that a porn sex scene doesn't have to be exciting and shocking to be sexually arousing. Many men and women view Porn as an activity that involves no sex at all, just two people who get each other off. However, when a porn director places a sex scene in a porn film, the viewer is almost guaranteed to experience arousal. Pornographers use foreplay, teasing, and massage techniques to make the scenes exciting and sensual. Often, the scenes require the woman to perform a climax that is not only physically pleasing but emotionally satisfying as well.
As mentioned earlier, the male performers in porn videos - Fetive need to appear adequately aroused. In order for this to happen, they must engage in a variety of sexual behaviors that simulate the natural response of sex. Porn actors, like many other actors, masturbate daily, whether or not they are working. When masturbating, they do so with the use of an adult toy, a towel, or other lubricant. They may also experiment with masturbation inside of a marriage bed. Because these acts are common among porn actors, vignettes that feature multiple acts of masturbation are often filmed as part of special projects.
When the men in the porn videos perform these real-life sexual encounters, they need to maintain a certain level of professionalism. Porn actors must carefully construct their scenes to be realistic and entertaining. They also need to maintain a sense of self, as many people are uncomfortable viewing porn scenes with actors appearing semi-nude or wearing only a towel. As is the case with real-life sexual encounters, the male performer needs to appear in a seductive, confident manly manner.
Because porn uses sex as a means of escape, men often use Porn to distract from or deflect guilt over their own sexuality. Many men watch Porn as a way to escape reality and find a fantasy world where sex is everything and everyone are submissive and willing to do whatever they ask of them. While there are a number of benefits to Porn, it is important for men to realize the potential for sexual violence when they watch porn. There are countless opportunities for exploitation when men use Porn; and while the vast majority of Porn does not lead to actual sexual violence, it can still have a negative impact on men's self-image and interpersonal relationships.
