When it comes to adult entertainment, a lot of people know about traditional forms of pornography, such as websites containing a huge catalogue of videos, both amateur and professional, as well as picture-based sites with images and GIFs.
Still, that’s not everything the internet has to offer. With the evolution of the internet and the different technologies, software, and hardware the world has to offer, a new form of sex entertainment has arisen, and it is mainly known as streaming, but you can also find it as webcamming.
Webcamming’s protagonists are also referred to as camgirls and camboys and are the ones performing it. They can also be referred to as a webcam model, as mentioned over here.
Everything relies on interaction
There’s a big difference when it comes to traditional forms of pornography where people often engage in sexual activities without any previous preparation. It’s something that can be easily described as going into the action without worrying about anything, and that is something that some people dislike.
Although there’s also porn that has legit roleplaying with lines and actors, they can be rather simple and cannot achieve what some people might want to experience, which can be pretty much described as engagement and interaction.
That is where the art of teasing enters the play: some people like the idea of the act of being teased by a model, either female or male, since it is, in some way, a form of interaction.
This is further enhanced when we talk about streaming and sex cams performed by camgirls and camboys, because it is a show that is happening while you observe it, and you can interact with the performers in real-time. Thus, the interaction far exceeds those of a pre-recorded video, which is the format the predominates traditional porn websites.
How it works
The way it works, though, can be very different from how regular porn works, and this might frustrate some people, considering that you might have to invest some money and time to fully enjoy the experience.
You see, adult cam shows and streams are often a main or secondary form of work for camgirls and camboys, so they expect to earn a certain amount of money from their regular cam shows.
So, in order for them to perform their shows, which frequently involves nudity, masturbation, teasing, and granting viewers fantasies, among many other things, the viewers first need to donate money, generally referred to as tokens or tips. These tips go into a pool of money called goals, which are fulfilled by individuals or multiple viewers, so the performer does certain things.
With that said, some performers have managed to earn a living with little to no nudity, only sharing their daily lives and interacting with the people inside the platform. Others do not mind sharing themselves with their public without as many donations and tips, but it is very rare.
The thrill of authencity and reciprocity
A lot of people wonder why to go through so much trouble to enjoy something similar to porn when there’s actually a big difference between porn and cam shows: the level of authenticity and reciprocity.
While talking with camgirls and camboys, you can actually get to know them while you enjoy an erotic show. They frequently share their thoughts on situations and things, and also talk about the things they like and how they have lived, without sharing too much personal information that might put their safety at risk.
There are also occasions in where the chat (the way streamers refer to their viewers) can talk in real-time with the streamer and share opinions about stuff. Even so, streaming for sex entertainment is often linked to a form of acting, so take in mind that some people put on a cover to act a way that feels attractive for the viewers, but it is frequently performed with authenticity by a lot of fo people, in a way that is easy to deal with by the streamer.
Although a lot of people enjoy streaming, traditional forms of porn are still predominating in the pornography industry, and as mentioned in forbes.com, it is what most people look for and find when it comes to adult entertainment.
Support and Respect the People Involved
Nonetheless of how the industry works and how well a streamer’s career goes, there are people who don’t respect the performer and might engage in toxic behaviour that might put the mental health of the streamer at risk.
Along with that, there are often people (normally referred to as leechers) who try to enjoy the content provided by the performers without spending money, only waiting for other viewers to pay up and reach the goals.
That is why, if you truly enjoy the experience, you should at least try to help the performers by donating and acting with kindness. They are real people, and they deserve to be treated as such since as a viewer, you don’t know what they have to put up with. If you support their career, even with just a little, you’ll add a grain of sand to the desert of reasons for why they are doing what they do, and help them keep on with their careers and goals.
And if you feel like you can’y monetarily support them, at least be nice to them and try to help create a good atmosphere!
