Virtual reality porn is THE NEXT BIG THING in the adult/porn world. Tech and porn have been closely intertwined for decades, with pornography getting in early on many technological advances, from VHS tapes to 4K videos. Some have been bigger steps forward than others, but VR is not just a step - it's a giant leap forward that will change the porn landscape as we know it.
What It Is
What is virtual reality porn? The whole point of virtual reality is to immerse yourself in whatever you're doing/watching.
VR porn is meant to insert you into the action. Think of it as POV porn on steroids.
Rather than just watching a porn scene take place on your screen, VR immerses you in the scene so that you feel as though you are right there in the room with the performers.
If there is a mirror in the room you can look at someone in the scene, then turn your head and you will see their reflection in the mirror. It's definitely unlike anything you've experienced before!
How It Works
There is a lot of technology and advanced computing power that goes into creating virtual reality, but the basics for anyone looking to get into VR are as follows:
You wear a headset that displays the content (be it a game, porn, etc.). That content comes from a PC, a console or a smartphone.
Video is sent to the headset in one of two ways. Either the headset (or HDM - head mounted device) has a smartphone inserted into the viewing area that acts as the display, or the information is transmitted from a computer or gaming console to the HDM via an HDMI cable.
The lenses in the device then reshape the image in each eye by angling the 2D images to create a stereoscopic 3D image. They also increase the field of view in order to further add to the feeling of total immersion.
Up until now the most immersive porn experience has been POV (point of view) in which the scene is filmed from the POV of the man in order for the viewer to be able to put themselves in that role. But this experience can only do so much and is limited by the 2D image and the flatness of the screen on which one views it. VR, on the other hand, is a whole other level of experience that blows POV out of the water and breaks through the 2D image and flat-screen barriers.
With virtual reality, when it comes to porn, you don't just watch people having sex, you put yourself in the room with them while they do it!
With 2D porn the camera angles and the editing determine what you focus your attention on, but with VR you are in total control of what your eyes focus on.
Look right ahead and enjoy watching two girls pleasure some guy lying on a bed (at its best, VR can trick your mind into truly feeling like you are that guy). Turn your head to the side and get a POV of only one of the girls, or look up to see her beautiful face as her friend takes her turn working your pole. Look down at the girl sucking you off or maybe glance to the other side to focus your gaze on her beautiful ass arched in the air.
CHAPTER 2
Buying Your VR Hardware
Before you can experience porn in virtual reality you're going to need some hardware, in particular you will need to choose a VR headset. And depending on which headset you choose, you will need either a compatible smartphone, a computer or a gaming console.
If price is the most important factor then look no further than Google Cardboard. This is the perfect entry level device.
The original Google Cardboard was introduced by Google at their I/O conference a few years back and it literally was just cardboard that you folded into a VR headset. Since then other companies have added a few material tweaks.
It's still very basic in its construction and very inexpensive. But it works and the low price (you can pick one up for about $20) means that no one has to miss out on the VR porn revolution.
Google Cardboard works with most modern Android smartphones running OS version 4.1 (Jellybean) or higher.
Google isn't producing them anymore or providing any customer support, but secondary producers are still making them and you can find answers to many of your questions online.
The price point for the Gear is around $150, which is still an inexpensive way to experience the future.
The Gear VR has extra technology and sensors that Cardboard doesn't have, as well as a touch pad on the side of the headset that allows you to move around and interact with onscreen menus.
Like Cardboard, it does require a smartphone to use – in this case the device is compatible with these Samsung phones: Galaxy S7/S7 Edge, Note 5, S6 and S6 Edge.
When you install the Gear app you get a bunch of cool content for free that helps you learn how to use the technology and experience everything it offers.
Try visiting the antarctic as a large ship breaks through the ice. Watch the ship come at you and travel by you, then turn around and spend some time among a huge gathering of penguins as they walk and swim and play all around you. It's like being there without ever leaving your chair.
None of these headsets are available to consumers yet, but they all have announced release dates for later this year. And the're all a step above the two previously mentioned devices.
These devices do not require you to insert a smartphone into the viewing area. Instead they rely on a connection to a compatible computer or, for the Playstation VR, a Playstation console.
This does allow for more advanced computing power and technology for gaming and VR porn experiences, but it also adds to the all-in cost given that the headset alone will run you over $500. But remember that these are the next generation of devices that promise "room-scale gameplay and precise motion tracking and natural controller gestures."
They also come with various accessories that continue to enhance the experience. Take the HTC VIVE for example. You can purchase hand controller accessories that allow you to perform more actions within the scene and interact with the virtual world around you. Just imagine how that could eventually translate to VR porn.
There are companies out there already creating sex devices that will connect to your VR and interact with the specific experiences you are having, which means that as you have sex in the VR world the physical device is providing you with the real feelings of that sexual encounter.
Some of these are in the early stages, but the excitement in the industry is palpable concerning where virtual reality porn is heading, making it both a completely physical and mental immersive experience.
CHAPTER 3
Finding Your Videos
More and more companies and porn producers are getting into the VR game with sites and adult content. There's already more content available now than there was a year ago, and a year from now there will be even more as the niche continues to expand exponentially.
This really is an area where companies are putting in lots of money and energy and filming scenes that are designed to take as much advantage of VR as possible. Putting the action right in front of you and focused on you, while still giving you a wide field of vision to look around and see things from a real POV.
Sites, Stars & Niches
Naughty America, BaDoink, Wankz and even Pornhub all have virtual reality sites/content that they're already pushing out there and you can take a look at them today if you want.
The type of content is of the type you would expect if you're familiar with those sites, but while Wanks and Pornhub provide more streaming content, sites like Naughty America usually require you to download the videos.
You'll find big name stars like Abigail Mac and Phoenix Marie in VR scenes as well as Rachel Starr, Kate England or Ava Adams, to name just a few.
Just Imagine walking into a room and looking around to see Phoenix Marie's incredible ass up in the air as she begs you to come please her. But wait - look down! There's Rachel Starr already on her knees wanting to work you in her mouth and get you ready for Phoenix's tight ass.
Limitations
The 360 degree aspect of virtual reality isn't always present in all the VR porn out there currently.
While you can turn your head all the way around, sometimes you'll find that it's more of a 180 degree image just stretched and wrapped around to create 360 degree VR porn.
Sometimes getting to actually watching the movie can take some time while you figure out how to stream/download it for your device.
With a little patience you can easily figure it out (the sites often provide good step-by-step instructions) and it's well worth the time it takes to get there.
When you first get your device, the Gear VR for example, there's some setup required and software/apps to install and register. This is all very simple and the headset takes you through each step.
Then you will want to get the MILK VR app that allows you to sideload downloaded videos. You can do this directly on your phone or move videos that you download on your PC onto your phone and into specific folders that you create.
There's also the whole streaming scenario that doesn't require any downloading or folders. These vids stream on your phone and once the phone is inserted into the device it's just a matter of selecting the display format and watching the movie.
CHAPTER 4
The Coming Months
Virtual Reality is changing the way we view, interact and experience games and video content. As far as how it relates to the adult business, this really is the most exciting time in porn since the invention of the internet.
Things to look forward to in the coming months include the release of all the new VR headsets, the promise of full 360 virtual reality and a furthering of the interactivity possibilities. Imagine not just looking around the room, but also moving freely through it!
It's only a matter of time before VR not only puts you in the room with porn stars, but also lets you engage them and affect the scenario, be it with the controllers and hand-held accessories and/or the connected sex toy, which is already on the way. Reach out and touch Phoenix Marie's ass, direct Abigail Mac over to the couch, or decide that Rachel Star on a bed is where you want to be and head on over there to enjoy her spread-open legs. The future is full of possibilities!
And with all the VR accessories available and in development, the reality of the virtual experience will continue to be heightened as the sex you're watching will also be the sex you're feeling physically.
And unlike some past technological advances, this one does not price people out of the market/experience. No matter what you're comfortable spending, there's a device for you and a site for you.
It can be a little overwhelming with all the technology and then trying to find content that works with it all.
There are some good resources out there including VRPornSites.xxx with its growing list of VR sites from around the Web - and many also include full reviews.
You can also check out TheBestPorn.com. They're one of the top porn review sites and they now have a VR category that will be a great resource for you.
VR porn is meant to insert you into the action. Think of it as POV porn on steroids.
