Pornosexual

A pornosexual is a terms used to refer to a person who uses porn to replace sex in real life. Pornosexuals derive their sexual pleasure not from a “real” face-to-face sexual experience, but exclusively through a virtual reality. Pornosexuals may still feel they are connected to others platonically, but they prefer porn as their primary sexual relationship. ### Origins of the Term This term appears to have hit its stride online in 2017, but Google Trends data suggests people were searching this term as far back as 2010. ### Why People Are Into It People become pornosexuals for many different reasons. Here are a few of the more common ones. ### Altered Headspace For some pornosexuals, the high point isn't orgasm, but the "goonstate," a high or meditative state that comes from prolonged arousal and edging. Some pornosexuals stay in this state for hours at a time, and many chase it as part of the experience. ### The Community and Culture Pornosexuality isn't just a solo experience. There is actually a whole community and culture around it online. This connects people to a sense of identity and ritual that can keep them coming back. It also makes this type of sex more social than many people imagine. ### It's Fast and Easy Porn can be a quick way to fill a person's sexual needs without a partner. So, while many people only dabble in this fantasy world, others choose to use it as their primary source of sexual satisfaction. ### Controversy While some people question whether pornosexuality qualifies as a distinct sexual orientation, many individuals genuinely identify with the term. Pornosexuals may feel more arousal, comfort, or fulfillment from engaging with pornographic content than from in-person sex. Some researchers and commentators have suggested that pornosexuality might be shaped by life experiences, including trauma. However, there is currently no scientific consensus on whether pornosexuality is innate, chosen, or responsive to external factors. While the term pornosexual has been used as a derogatory term for people who watch a lot of pornography, it's important to note that pornosexuality, like any way of relating to sexuality, doesn’t inherently cause harm - and it doesn’t deserve shame or stigma. ### Related Identities - Autosexual - Solosexual