Natasha Smith looks into a recent statistic from an internet watchdog claiming that 88% of homemade pornographic images end up on the internet and the broader topic of homemade pornography itself.
Porn. ┬áSome deem it to be vulgar, some find it sexually appealing. Then there are even those that make their own, the couples that make their own form of ÔÇÿentertainmentÔÇÖ but what happens to it in the long run?
According to The National Student, 88 percent of homemade pornographic images end up on the internet, which is a high statistic. But are we surprised? Relationships go sour and end, and before long the ÔÇÿprivateÔÇÖ video is uploaded to the World Wide Web. Back in school, teenage hormones coarsed through our bodies, leaving the boys with less control over their bodies and girls becoming less confident because of theirs. Yet I can still remember the stories of naked pictures of ex-girlfriends being circulated amongst the boys. Sniggers, gossip and rumours of ÔÇÿsextingÔÇÖ spread like wild-fire. Boys became players overnight and girls became slags very shortly after.
The Internet Watch Foundation is warning young people to be more careful with what they agree to do in terms of sexting, sending naked photos and porn-making. Well letÔÇÖs be honest, puberty struck teenage boys are always going to be curious, horny and sex crazed so will attempt to get pictures and most likely share them.
It is an increasing occurrence that footage and images are being stolen and hacked from phones and online accounts, then uploaded to parasite websites. From that point onwards material is very hard to get rid of completely. There is also a major risk of a Tulisa fiasco. No one wants to look like a complete idiot publicly and tarnish and stigmatise their reputation.
Despite the dangers of homemade porn, it still attracts people to try it for the thrill, relationship growth and a new experience. Personally, I have never ÔÇÿmade pornÔÇÖ and itÔÇÖs not a subject that has ever been brought up in my relationship. I can see the benefits to making your own, for one it would encourage you both to only thinking of each other in your ÔÇÿpersonal timeÔÇÖ. For those who hate how routine and seedy porn has become it would be a chance to create some to the standards you want.
There is also the issue of self-confidence. Typically, women lack it in great quantities for many reasons, as there are too many ÔÇÿwobbly bitsÔÇÖ, and the worry of ÔÇÿnormalityÔÇÖ. There is also the issue of light. Having the light on during intimate times can be a major no-no for many, but for men it is a major yes-yes! I will admit to having this fear of having the light on and recoiling in horror like a vampire, but in a relationship your confidence grows and eventually it becomes something you do without thinking. Homemade porn in this respect could also help confidence and trust grow. The light is on, and you are comfortable enough in yourself to record and share it with your other half. Despite my nonchalance to the light and my newfound self-confidence I still would have to think very long and hard about making my own porn. I think I will wait a few years before embarking on such a big step with so many risks. I want to make sure it doesnÔÇÖt appear on an amateur site for all to see!
Natasha Smith
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