Porn | Five Reasons Why We Do It

So, the discussion came up about why “so many women” are now doing “amateur porn.” It seriously had nothing to do with me, but rather a local news story about a couple that had been “caught” and “outed” for all the naughtiness that went on behind their closed doors. Sometimes prying eyes aren’t just peeping toms.

Anyway, I threw in my two-bits about how it should not really be anyone’s business …. but then I learned that one of my co-workers is a true-blue moralist and thinks the government should be legislating stiff penalties to these degenerates. Hmm, prison just for getting naked in front of the camera? Harsh.

There is a ton of negativity out there regarding pornography. In fact, when I first sat down to put some of this into a blog, all I found on the Internet was negative things about the industry. There's a ton of uptight people out there with computers! It seems like no one can even enjoy it as a source of pleasure.

But it got me thinking about the reasons why we - you are free to insert “I” in these references, as I am one - include “pornography” in our list of hobbies and weekend exploits.

Here are the Top 5 on my list:

Confidence

Women have come a long way from the days of June Cleaver and wearing pearls with an apron. We have managed to come out from the stereotypes and the pursuit of a lot of things - not just amateur porn - is because we can. Being sexy is no longer reserved for just those models in Vogue. A lot of have taken up the challenge that the unachievable body image we see in fashion magazines is not realistic and we can be relevant, sexy and naughty. In a way, it’s the electronic age version of the 1960s’ bra burning. Those of us with sites like mine haven’t been ‘coerced’ into it … we’re doing because we like it too.

Andee - Your Sexy Northern Porn Star?

Access

Not that long ago - I’d even say not much more than a decade - we didn’t have all the tools at our disposal to make it as easy as it is. Nowadays, with the super high-res cameras and high-def video recorders, we can produce some pretty decent stuff. There are thousands of websites just a click away, so the choice in almost infinite. And there is just about every genre out there. So if you’re not the skinny Barbie-type, you can find your own little niche and feel that there is something out there to make everyone feel sexy and desirable.

Appeal

I might be way off base, and a big part of this one comes from my husband, but the audience for “amateur porn” has grown. I think a lot of guys have grown up with the Playboy-type of porn, but realize as they have gotten older how unrealistic that is. The reason so few women ever achieve centerfold status is because so few meet the criteria laid down by the magazine. Amateur porn has become the more realistic version, with your wife, girlfriend, neighbour or co-worker.

Economics

The porn industry is a billion dollar business - and a lot of us kinda feel like we would like our share. Truth is, some women can make an incredible amount of money without ever doing a mainstream video or glossy magazine. Besides, after spending all day in a somewhat meaningless routine, it can be an incredible release to come home and fall into a secret life and get paid for getting naked.

And finally …

You might think something like “sex” would be in here somewhere, but the real truth is: taking naughty photos beats the hell out of stamp-collecting. (No offence to those that do, by the way. Like stamps, I also enjoy a little lick every now and then!)

Andee

xoxo