Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, millions worldwide were forced to rethink their approach to sex. Not to mention how to manage their relationships at the time.
Suddenly, the world was plunged into lockdown, and the things we’d all taken for granted were no longer possible. No more bars, clubs, restaurants, workplaces, or any of the usual places you might find a date.
Long-distance relationships became more challenging than ever, and people in record numbers turned to the web to help them stay ‘busy.’
From watching cam girls live to organizing one-on-one virtual dates to full-on virtual sex experiences with professional models, it all settled in as the new norm.
Today, it’s evident that many millions of those who discovered the pleasures of virtual sex aren’t willing to give them up anytime soon. The popularity of virtual sex on a global basis continues to rise, even as the world returns to some form of normality.
The question is – what is it about virtual sex that holds such appeal? More importantly, can virtual sex positively impact a person’s sexual development and broader sex life?
The Benefits of Virtual Sex
Critics have been keen to hurl unfounded accusations that the whole idea of virtual sex since it first emerged. They argue that too many people spend too much time chasing virtual encounters online and, in doing so, deny themselves the important pleasures of real-world love and companionship.
All is well and good, but we’ve just come out of a two-year period where we were practically imprisoned. During which, virtual sex (and virtual dating in general) provided a healthy and essential outlet for millions of people.
It was often a case of virtual sex or no sex at all, and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out which of the two is better.
As things get back to normal, advocates of virtual sex are emphasizing just how beneficial and healthy it can be. Whether or not you have a partner, virtual sex can benefit you physically and psychologically.
It can even support your sexual development if you are not particularly experienced in the real world.
These are just a few of the many benefits of virtual sex cited by those who know and love it:
- There’s no actual sex involved. Therefore it does not constitute cheating if you already have a partner.
- There is no risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections, given how no physical contact takes place.
- Virtual sex provides a useful outlet for those abstaining from physical sex for any time.
- Some find virtual sex is the ultimate foreplay, firing them up and getting them ready for real sex.
- Some arere not comfortable with physical sex for any given reason and prefer the virtual alternative.
- Those who lack confidence and experience where real-world sex is concerned stand to learn a thing or two with virtual sex.
- It’s fun, it’s widely available, and it’s something anyone can take part in – irrespective of whether or not they have a sexual partner.
Importantly, if you do not have access to conventional sex in the real world, virtual sex can help you maintain your sanity until you do.
How to Have Amazing Virtual Sex
Be it with a loving partner or a stranger on a webcam, the same tips and guidelines for amazing virtual sex apply.
Before logging on for your first tool encounter online, be sure to prioritize the following:
1. Draw some boundaries
Don’t start without first discussing your boundaries and those of your partner. Make sure you both know where the lines are drawn, and do not take things too far.
2. Take your time and go slow
Don’t fall into the trap of attempting to rush the whole thing to completion. Take your time, and enjoy the experience for what it is. Just as you would with a real-world date, try not to focus too heavily on instant gratification
3. Set the mood just right
Likewise, setting the mood for a virtual date just as you would in the real world is essential. Dim the lights (but ensure you are visible), light some candles, eliminate unwelcome distractions from the surrounding area, and so on.
4. Be kind and respectful
Lastly, even if you are paying a cam girl for a virtual date, you must remain kind, polite, and respectful at all times. Focus on the mutual pleasure of both of you – not just your wants and needs.