Everyone assumes that porn is pretty much a guy’s thing, right? Watching unlimited hot women get turned on, naked, and freaky is truly a dude’s paradise, but that raises the questions: Do women watch porn too? Does it excite them the same way it excites men?
The short answer is… yes! While porn consumption is still dominated by men, according to recent surveys by companies such as PornHub and XHamster, 3 out of 10 porn users is a woman. That’s about one third of the total viewers being women!
It’s safe to also say that women can be excited and aroused by porn just the same as men. This is due to something in our brain called “mirror neurons” that affect both men and women. Basically, when we watch something cool and exciting (like extreme sports) or sexy (like porn), our brain mirrors this excitement the people we’re watching are experiencing, and makes us feel like we’re doing the cool, exciting, sexy thing as well. So when you watch porn… well, call that a mindfuck!
Of course, everyone’s porn preferences are different, and what gets someone’s rocks off may not work for the other. Much like men, women also have preferences in video categories, style, and may even have a favorite pornstar or two. It’s also interesting to note that more and more companies and studios are catering to their female porn viewers, trying to push content that’s more likely to appeal to them specifically. Take Bellesa, for example, a company who claims they have “the best free female friendly HD porn videos and erotic stories.” While some women may like slow and sensual porn, there’s also chicks out there who like 6 person gangbangs, bukkake, BDSM, and any other thing you can think of!
Lastly, a lot of women view porn as more than something pleasurable, they see it as empowering. A space where they can watch other women take control of their bodies, and something that may inspire them to spice things up in their own life or bedroom! Who knows, maybe you’ll even find a lovely lady who’ll want to watch porn alongside you, and act out part II together! The truth is that women watch and enjoy porn too, and the possibilities are endless.
So next time you’re wondering why women are from Venus and men are from Mars, remember we can agree on some things at least, like landing together on planet porn.