Porn is that age-old subject that seems to endlessly divide people – most notably women. For most men, it is something we really relished even those few play the ostrich. Some call it misogynistic and out-dated; others can’t get enough of it.
Many people love a bit of porn, not your ‘feminized’ version, but your bog standard, easily available, Red Tube smut. It turns people on — both with a partner and without a partner.
There is still a stigma attached to women watching porn, with much of the criticism aimed at the banal narratives of the skin flick – we’re ‘supposed’ to enjoy things which are more mentally arousing. Less immediate tits and ass and more of a story, with relatable characters.
You only have to look at the success of Fifty Shades Of Grey to understand what society deems as acceptable ‘porn’ for women to enjoy today. Total bullshit! Give me some old-school wham-bam hardcore filth any day of the week.
Sure, it’s not exactly highbrow, and fairly inaccurate in its portrayal of your average person’s sex life, but there are a growing number of women who enjoy ‘basic’ porn, and, perhaps more importantly, a growing number of women who aren’t afraid to admit it either. If I want a storyline go watch romantic movie with luscious scenes, if I want to watch two people f**king each other, I’ll watch porn any time, any day. Make no mistake; I wouldn’t factor a two-hour porn session into my daily itinerary. That will be an over kill.
Porn is just for recreational use– and I take it with a pinch of salt. I’m certainly old enough, and wise enough, to enjoy it for what it is and not read too much into it beyond that. Cheap and tacky for the most part, but, if I’m in the mood, damn arousing too. Nor do I choose to over-analyze it, pull it apart as an example of exploitation and anti-feminism.
People watch it because they want to have an orgasm and treat it like blindfolds, crotch less knickers or role-play – as a bit of extra fun in the bedroom, not so they can support a three-hour debate regarding the sexualisation of women within society today.
I also think, in moderation, it’s a great addition to a relationship too. Porn isn’t to everyone’s taste -both women and men- but, in a solid relationship, suggesting it shouldn’t be taken personally (‘You can’t be sexually satisfied if you want to watch porn!’ being the favourite cliché) and there is no reason why it shouldn’t be a brilliant addition to a couple’s sex life. Porn is no substitute for sex, and much of it is just downright ridiculous.
However, if it’s a toss-up between two people getting it on while I get myself off, or re-runs of Jersey Shore … I know what I’ll be choosing.
