What's your view on pornography?

[andrenio]

I´ve used it for many years. At the beginning because it was my only possibility of any kind of sexual activity, later on, when I haven't had a partner, as an easy way of sexual relief because I never liked casual sex.

Obviously the use of pronography is linked to masturbation. This is thought to be a healthy way of exploring your sexuality and fantasies, and getting sexual relief, in moderation.

Personally, I find pornography, although relieving, quite unsatisfying; it's absolutely unreal and lacking in any kind of affection, and even depressing. I think it's like being hungry and try to satisfy it watching pictures of wonderful food's plates...

Another problem is that you may get used to stunning blokes that you may are unable to find or get in the real life, which may depress you more.

So, I'm disliking pornography every day more and thinking it is a waste of time...

[KewlDewd66]

Yup. Porno is just like most other things in life: it ain't everybody's cup of tea.

Some like it and some don't. Yet, if used and not abused, porn can help you out ever so often and it may also stimulate your fantasy.

Sure, it may poison you, if you are susceptible and prone to depression. But, that, I am afraid only goes on to say that the ball is in your yard...

KD

[SageDreamer]

Andrenio, I think you've got some very wise insights about porn. I find that the most ordinary man who is physically present and interested is much more appealing than any porn out there.

After you've seen more than a few samples of it, it starts to look alike. The men and situations start to seem very obviously posed, and the models seem bored. I've seen so much porn where it seems like nobody is having much fun. If it's not fun, what's the point?

[amp7325]

I agree with the above. I mean I use porn sometimes, but it's just not life. It can definitely be awesome, but sometimes it's just no good.

[Stillravenmad]

It really depends on the porno. Some of it really is degrating. Some of it isn't.

When I was 15, I used to watch that Cinimax crap. It was boring, obviously fake, and they blurred out the men's penises half the time... Now, I'm a bisexual who leans towards lesbian as far as physical attraction goes (except for David Bowie in the Labyrinth. Rawr), but what's the point of watching porn if you don't even get to see all the parts? But I was going through puberty and got cable in my bedroom. I was (and am) a virgin by choice, but still had the raging hormones that everyone else had at that age. It certainly didn't harm me or make me immoral.

Does erotic photography count as porn? Not just the nude pictures, but the actual artistic stuff? Because I like that stuff.

[The_Warden]

Pornography to me on my P.O.V is about as natural as getting undressed its just a lesson on how to learn how to have sex. Or a lesson into curiosity.

Regards

The_warden

[BuffFilmBuff]

At first I thought it was really hot. Now it seems so posed and so awkward sometimes. I can't look at it without thinking that the guys are being told what to do. I don't get a sense of fun when I look at it.

[mushie18]

The way I see it, it is just an aid in masturbation. I don't love it, but I don't hate it either. It turns me on, so I use it.

[SelfControl]

Very occasionally I'll use it, but only the lame celebrity stuff. If it involves famous people I figure it's not really denigrating or exploitative because you know they don't need the money. That and the men tend to be more attractive. All the gay porn I've seen has been pretty awful, to be honest.

[Night_Owl49]

porn doesn't really turn me on.

[mushie18]

porn doesn't really turn me on.

not even a little?

[Night_Owl49]

not even a little?well yeah, a little. :D

[virgo_boy]

I love porn. I even watch straight sometimes but not to the extent as gay. I've been watching porn since I was 14 so thats 4 years or soon be 5 wow aniversry perhaps I should celebrate haha. But it can be fun just to watch with your pals for a laugh not just for yourself.

[luxhombre]

well, I strongly believe pornography is a way, among many others, that shows us some aspects of human life, and how to keep living and express our nature, otherwise, can you do what you do, here I let you think, just by lessons without watching and feeling the sensations?...

[Lanze]

I don't like porn as it makes me lust more for someone to be with. Also gay porn SUCKS its hard to explain why, i think they just put more money into straight porn.

[Night_Owl49]

i'd much rather just fantazie with a picture of a guy.

[misterrain]

It's good in that it sometimes helps me remember what it's like to have sex. I mean, it's a biological need like sleep and food, but the effects go away in a day or two, and sometimes it's just not available.

If you combine your memory of sex with what you're seeing, you get pretty close to the real thing. Unfortunately, it is completely devoid of emotional intimacy, which means it is really not good for you if you are lonely and haven't had sex in a while, I think.

[IRE]

I like watchin porn now and again. It's the best thing I got...being a virgin and all.

[Duncan]

Watching m4m sex when I was a teenager was part of my coming out experience. There are many things that I had seen and done when I was 18-22 that I would not--as a 47+ year old--do now. Watching pornography is one of them. I find that I feel as if I'm invading someone's space during their performance of a natural, healthy act. It evokes about as much interest as my wanting to watch someone while he moves his bowels on the toilet.

I also think that most of them are boring to look at. I don't get aroused seeing someone else's penis on film. But then again, I've never been accused of falling into the pigeon-holes of either "RANK" or "FILE" !

[erzebet1961]

I dont know,maybe Iv'e become jaded, or maybe it's because I'm celibate, but porn, or what Iv'e seen of it usually amounts to , too much make-up, really bad backround music, un-realistic script's, if any, and way too much OVER ACTING...come on guys.. if a girl is making that much noise.. you KNOW it's not for real!

[i am confused]

personally i like porn, i have an imagination but it does help :) im underage anyway and a vergin naturally so i do enjoy it

[barefoot_kirstyn]

It really depends on the porno. Some of it really is degrating. Some of it isn't.

When I was 15, I used to watch that Cinimax crap. It was boring, obviously fake, and they blurred out the men's penises half the time... Now, I'm a bisexual who leans towards lesbian as far as physical attraction goes (except for David Bowie in the Labyrinth. Rawr), but what's the point of watching porn if you don't even get to see all the parts? But I was going through puberty and got cable in my bedroom. I was (and am) a virgin by choice, but still had the raging hormones that everyone else had at that age. It certainly didn't harm me or make me immoral.

Does erotic photography count as porn? Not just the nude pictures, but the actual artistic stuff? Because I like that stuff.
omg, I never thought that I would find someone else who thought that!

[barefoot_kirstyn]

I've been watching it since I was like 12. I never really had the whole sex talk thing, so that was my way of learning.
For a while, I found that I was watching it so much that only porn could turn me on. I really got self consious and was always worried that I wasn't "performing" like i should have been.
I stopped watching it now. Sex should be senual and passionate, not about fake this and that. I've still got a lot of hang-ups I need to get over, I definately got my education from the wrong place. It gives one hell of a warpped idea of what sex is "supposed" to be.
Actually, I shouldn't say that I totally stopped watching it...I find that watching the homemade movies with REAL people much more satisfying. I'm not talking about the web cam videos, but the genuine videos made by experimenting couples, like the ones that they perview on SeX TV.

[Salex]

It really depends on the porno. Some of it really is degrating. Some of it isn't.

When I was 15, I used to watch that Cinimax crap. It was boring, obviously fake, and they blurred out the men's penises half the time... Now, I'm a bisexual who leans towards lesbian as far as physical attraction goes (except for David Bowie in the Labyrinth. Rawr), but what's the point of watching porn if you don't even get to see all the parts? But I was going through puberty and got cable in my bedroom. I was (and am) a virgin by choice, but still had the raging hormones that everyone else had at that age. It certainly didn't harm me or make me immoral.

Does erotic photography count as porn? Not just the nude pictures, but the actual artistic stuff? Because I like that stuff.
Wow I just watched that (The Labyrinth I mean), the only good thing I thought of that show was the cool little thing he did with the crystal ball things.... though he was interesting in that lyatard thing.... but I just wanted to say that that movie was pritty bad.... wierd acting... and old rock music with sci-fic doesn't seem to fit to me.... but yeah.... that crystal thing was sooooo cool.... I need to learn how to do that...

Oops, sorry, off-topic, yeah so on porn, I think it's a source of releaf, as well as a tool for one to identify thier sexuallity, and I have used it before, however I feel kinda bad about it, but I guess it is better than having meaningless sex.

[Mary Poppins]

I have used it in the past but nowadays find my imagination works much better (I'm a natural story teller)....

I sometimes feel I incline towards thinking it may be degrading to women, but I'm not really sure of that yet...

[Libertine]

Porno is WONDERFUL.

I am a huge proponent of pornography. I support it completely.

[Smokey_McPot_420]

I find pornography useless unless it is used to get my girlfriend into "the mood" she loves to watch it with me and re-enact some of the scenes but to watch it myself, i find it kind of degrating. there are millions of jobs out there, why do they need porn stars. they teach us as children that our "private parts" are supposed to be private. Only some one you find special enough should be able to go there. and on a screen anyone can. some porn stars need a little more self respect.

[Samhain]

they teach us as children that our "private parts" are supposed to be private.
well thats one of societies moral viewpoints, just because its what teached in some schools doesn't mean its right
S

[QB_Cooper]

I think porn if it's done right it's really hot. It's also a good way to open up communication with your partner if there's something kinky you want to try. It's bad if you take it to an extreme and become obssessed with it but that can happen with anything.

[Lanze]

I dont know,maybe Iv'e become jaded, or maybe it's because I'm celibate, but porn, or what Iv'e seen of it usually amounts to , too much make-up, really bad backround music, un-realistic script's, if any, and way too much OVER ACTING...come on guys.. if a girl is making that much noise.. you KNOW it's not for real!yeah porn in general that you can find online for free generally has ugly looking/guys/girls who arnt into their "performance" if you want to call it that

[treyola]

I'll use it on occasion,but I can take it or leave it.I mean,it can be a turn on,no doubt.If I'm in the mood,9 out of 10,I'll be getting off without it though.

[Patrick]

tbh porn mega turns me on and makes me weak kneed

[VertuHost]

LOL I think they are funny. I can't get into it at all...

Christopher

[ratolinet]

Pornography should be shown in schools as part of a sex educational program for teenagers.

[Nair]

I view it as a good thing, I do think it DOES prevent sexual frusteration. I get 'lonely' at times, and I'm still a *cries* virgin, and for some people it's sometimes the only thing available. I view sexual frusteration as a potentially dangerous thing, and I think it does a fairly good job of preventing that.

[txbarefooter]

maybe as part of the foreplay process .. yanno to get things going and then on to the real stuff. gosh, I know that doesn't quiet come out like I mean for it to, you know what I meant.

I've also heard that there are many straight guys in gay porn .. humm I'm not sure about that, I mean how many straight guys are willing to take it up the butt for an acting roll ?

[Samhain]

maybe as part of the foreplay process .. yanno to get things going and then on to the real stuff. gosh, I know that doesn't quiet come out like I mean for it to, you know what I meant.

I've also heard that there are many straight guys in gay porn .. humm I'm not sure about that, I mean how many straight guys are willing to take it up the butt for an acting roll ?
well a) I can't imagine with the way its set up that being in porn is the most erotic experince

and b) just being in gay porn doesn't mean your going o be the one that takes it up the butt
S

[Thomas_55]

I don’t like porn films, but like photos and movies of guys masturbating and cuming. I am always searching on the web for short films, but don’t like the porn sites… too much trouble. And yes, it does make me very lonely.

[mcugola]

I like watching girl on girl porn. I've never really been aroused by guys in film. Maybe it is the quality of films here in Australia

I don't know?

[hellaclean]

i find it rly difficult to find a porn i like. i'm more into those cute 18-22yr old skinny boyz having sex with a long foreplay but usually those porns are about 30yr old muscled guyz shaggin each other like it's the last minute they live.

[Alana]

I LOVE porn! BUT! I too don't like the made up Barbie dolls, and super studs that most of the mainstream porn is. I like real porn, and by that I mean some of the exploitation porn or home made porn. It's harder to find, but you can see that the sex is real (most of the time). If it looks posed, I don't watch it, I don't care how gorgeous they are.

There's also the fact that I don't use it as fuel for fantasy, in other words I don't imagine myself doing that person on the screen. I imagine the act itself. And I masturbate, or act out the thing with my partner.

I am a voyuer, so porn is right up my alley. Of course I'd rather watch two people right in front of me, but porn is a good substitute. When I get tired of it, I just concentrate harder on my own satisfaction.

[bicuriousMatt69]

use it and I like it 64 74.42%


video - man on woman
internet - man on man

[SR21]

Porn is a good. Probably because I have a terrible imagination, so I need a visual aid. Although, to be fair, most pornstars are pretty ugly. I just avoid looking at their faces.

[LJDV]

That reminds me of a while ago, when me and my friends would go to the video store and my friend's older sister would rent the most wretched, horrible foreign story line porn (you know the kind that try to have a plot and fail miserably) and we would watch them together and just laugh and laugh. Those were good times.

[thefranchise3]

I absolutly LOVE porn.

The more hardcore the better.

I am into the rather rather hardcore stuff. I just don't get all that into just watching two people having sex. I like it to be really rough, and seeing the women gagging and choking on the cocks. I am also into watersports porn. Bukkake is fantastic. I'm not into bondage though, that's never turned me on. The German Goo Girls are some of my favorite. Gianna Michaels is great. Right now my favorite is Extreme Holly. She will do thing that are so nasty, it is such a turn on.
In my normal sex life I don't regularly practice the majority of these things that I watch, but they are very arousing.
Some will say that they are sick, but I love things that you don't regularly see. Those things are what turn me on.
I am a big fan of shemale porn too.

[Egria]

Porn is awesome, but I don't use it all the time. I use it like 85% of the time, but the rest of the time I rely on my imagination and fantasies.

[AestheticNugs]

Well.... I do not think porn is bad. I think there is a difference between porn and having sex. I've watched porn since I was probably...thirteen. I found some old tapes in my friends house. :) Pretty gross at first but for some reason I wasn't appalled. I like porn now..even though I do not watch it much.

But I would much rather see girl on girl porn...even though I am a girl. Turns me on. I love the female body.

[Bacchanalia]

Personally, I find porn in movie form to be good for comedic purposes only. Especially the ones with those cheesy storylines!

I do like some porn photos, but I'm more into alt-porn (like Suicide Girls).

[Samhain]

Personally, I find porn in movie form to be good for comedic purposes only. Especially the ones with those cheesy storylines!

I do like some porn photos, but I'm more into alt-porn (like Suicide Girls).
whats alt-porn?
S

[Bacchanalia]

whats alt-porn?Wikipedia explains it better than I ever could:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altporn

Altporn (also known as alt-porn, alternaporn, or simply alt) is a portmanteau of "alternative (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_culture) pornography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography)". Altporn tends to involve members of such subcultures (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subculture) as goths (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goth_subculture), punks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_subculture), or ravers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rave_party) and is often produced by small and independent studios or managers. It often features models (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_%28person%29) with body modifications (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_modification) such as tattoos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo), piercings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piercing), or scarifications (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarification), or temporary modifications such as dyed hair. The term indie porn is also sometimes used, though this term is more generally used as a synonym for independent pornography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_pornography), regardless of affinity with any kind of alternative subculture.

[Samhain]

Wikipedia explains it better than I ever could:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altporn

Altporn (also known as alt-porn, alternaporn, or simply alt) is a portmanteau of "alternative (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_culture) pornography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography)". Altporn tends to involve members of such subcultures (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subculture) as goths (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goth_subculture), punks (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_subculture), or ravers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rave_party) and is often produced by small and independent studios or managers. It often features models (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model_%28person%29) with body modifications (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_modification) such as tattoos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tattoo), piercings (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piercing), or scarifications (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarification), or temporary modifications such as dyed hair. The term indie porn is also sometimes used, though this term is more generally used as a synonym for independent pornography (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_pornography), regardless of affinity with any kind of alternative subculture.
I think i'm getting old, not that I disapprove at all, but because I've never heard of this!!
S

[simkin]

Porn is okay, but nowadays I'd rather spend time looking for erotic art.

[Claudio63]

Hi guys! First post here!

I love porn. But probably too much. I do believe I'm addicted.

[AestheticNugs]

As long as it is not CHEAP porn But I would prefer girl on girl! That's right! chicks are hottt

[faraway4]

Well, some gay porns are just too bogus that I'd rather listening to music, but some are really great!

[Greengirl]

depends on the pornography.

[calisouth]

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[Pussy Boi]

:drool: i love porn. in fact, i am kind of addicted to it. i not only watch it to relieve myself sexually but i also watch it to see what's new and pick up some new ideas for my sex life. i am always open to trying new things and porn is the way to go. most of what i learned sexually came from watching porn. when watching straight porn, i see a lot of girls with tongue rings and belly button rings. so that motivated me to get my tongue pierced. i know i am not a girl but then again, if do take tips from them because if guys like it...then why not. i already have my tongue pierced and i am getting it pierced again along with my top belly button next month. porn is good and although i like straight and gay porn only....gay porn is way better and more hotter.

[Puzuzzu]

well, gay men like porn more in general since we have a much higher sexual libido in comparison to straighties.

[SelfControl]

I dunno, I think it's a male thing more than a gay thing.

[GLENGLEN]

I Think It Serves A Purpose.....Does No Harm Unless It Becomes An Obession..........The Only Real Downside I Have Found...Is When I "Curl Up In The Sack"....With A Guy.....And When Things Start To Heat Up....All He Can Say Are Direct Quotes From A Movie Script.....http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/icons/newicons/icon25.gif.....Not Very Original..And Spoils The Spontaneity Of The Occasion Totally....http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif


Cheers Glen.http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

[rcloy]

hm.. totally agree with you, but as long as you are not hurting anyone in particular.. then i think you are ok, plus i think you are old enough to rationalize about the reality of this world.. cheers! :)

[Distant Lover]

I like erotic art, not pornography. Erotic art is photos of beautiful nude women that are in good taste, respectful toward the subjects, and not explicitly sexual. Erotic art keeps me celibate. It creates an impossible ideal for me. The women I have access to are much less attractive than the women whose photos I admire.

[barefootbob1]

I love it!!!! Bring it on!!!!

[gnome89]

its makes me feel awkward. Used to turn me on sometimes but not anymore.

[Electric boy]

porn, porn, porn - from guys from my school (boys boarding school) - the best thing since sliced bread. - Go for it.
However i can see others point of view as it can be degrading etc.

[ShadowDancer101]

Step n outta the box is not for every one. Porn explores ,exhibits-dares, then you experence the outcast. It s a acid trip, expanding thru view n and relate n the emotional peak n of total behavior. ie thought followed by behavior-usually not in the assumed pathalogical aspect. Actual drama of sexual grad. is but survival run wild. I never view it, just a collector!!!!

[Aesthete]

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