While the sex cam is still considered taboo in many circles, there are plenty of legitimate reasons to use it. A sex cam is ultimately a sexual tool no different from any other, and its use does not automatically make you a sexual deviant or sexually dysfunctional in any way. As with anything else, excessive use of sex cam websites can pose a problem when it begins to interfere with the rest of your life. If this does occur, it is important to seek help. That being said, most sex cam users are perfectly healthy and do not need to be worried about their usage of adult content.
Here are just a few reasons why people may choose to utilize sex cams:
Safe Sex
Despite the development of a variety birth control products and contraceptives, the old saying rings true: the most effective means of preventing pregnancy and STDs is abstinence. As such, those fearing the contraction of sexually transmitted diseases have few options for engaging in sexual activities. Sex cams provide a way for one to explore his or her sexuality without the fear of disease and other negative repercussions. This is especially true of those diagnosed with HIV. Sufferers of HIV and AIDS often forgo sex altogether because they understand that the use of contraception does not completely eliminate the risk of spreading HIV. The potential guilt of transferring such a deadly virus is enough to turn the most sexually active person celibate. Using a sex cam allows those with sexually transmitted diseases to engage in sexual activity without the fear of harming others.
Most people wouldn’t think of sex cams as a tool for the sexually inexperienced, but it turns out that a large number of sex cam users are virgins. Some users prefer to save intercourse until after marriage while others just want to feel more comfortable as sexual beings. Either way, sex cams can help a sexually inexperienced user learn more while saving his or her virginity for that special someone.
Lack of Embarrassment
A lot of people find themselves ashamed or embarrassed of their personal desires or fantasies. If these fantasies are in any way unusual, these people may be rejected by potential partners or made to feel like some sort of sexual deviant. Past experiences of rejection due to unusual sexual desires often have a profound impact on one’s self-esteem. Shame surrounding one’s sexual preferences may lead to a stifled and unsatisfying sex life.
One solution to this problem may be to seek out like-minded individuals through the use of adult websites. While your repressed fantasy may seem odd to your past and present sexual partners, there are plenty of other people online sharing the exact same desires. These people may live too far away to make a real-world meetup possible, but with a sex cam, you can meet and explore your sexual fantasies through the virtual world. Many sexual activities that are considered socially unacceptable are quite common on adult websites. These include extreme BDSM, group sex and a variety of sexual fetishes.
If you prefer to engage in sexual activity with a committed partner, you still may find that the use of a sex cam can ease feelings of embarrassment. Many partners feel more comfortable carrying out certain acts through the use of a sex cam than they would in person. Webcams also can help couples discuss sexual problems that they might not feel comfortable dealing with in person.
Connecting with Others
Meeting and getting to know new sexual partners often requires a large amount of time and quite a bit of spare cash. If you usually meet other people in bars or nightclubs, you have to shell out money for parking or a taxi, cover charge to get in, drinks for yourself and potential partners and tips for the bartender. All this, and there is no guarantee that you’ll meet someone willing to go home with you. While online dating sites serve as a less expensive means of meeting people, you still have to take the time to sort through the users in search of long-term relationships. Finding partners for no-strings-attached type of experiences may be more convenient on an adult website. You can browse users with the same sexual proclivities from the convenience of your own computers or mobile device. The convenience provided by adult sites attracts a wide range of users.
Long Distance Relationship
A common stereotype surrounding sex cams is that they are only used by singles or those engaging in infidelity. While this may have been true at one time, more and more committed couples are turning to cybersex as a means of maintaining and even improving their relationships. This is especially true of serious couples engaging in long distance relationships.
For years, web cams have allowed users to converse with their loved ones without shelling out thousands of dollars for long distance phone bills. In their earlier days, webcams were heavily utilized in military families as a means of staying in touch. From there, webcams quickly grew popular among college students (especially those studying abroad), Peace Corps volunteers and immigrants forced to leave their families behind.
Long distance partners quickly came to see webcams as more than a conversational tool. When life’s circumstances forced couples to live thousands of miles apart, cybersex helped them to ease sexual frustration and maintain a healthy level of intimacy in their relationships. In these circumstances, the relief provided by sex cams may have actually prevented spouses from engaging in infidelity.
Some couples are surprised to see their sex lives improve as cybersex takes the place of their traditional sexual routine. Many people are able to fulfill sexual fantasies online that would otherwise make them feel uncomfortable. Geographical distance may also make couples more willing to find solutions to sexual problems they encountered while living together. When they finally see each other in person, these couples may find their sex lives greatly improved.
