According to a recent study by an adult webcam site, approximately 50% of their clientele regularly watched porn with their partners.
Granted, these individuals were already on a porn site to begin with, so it’s safe to say that this statistic does not necessarily apply to the population as a whole, but it’s an interesting insight nonetheless.
This lead us to consider the notion of how best to introduce porn into the relationship mix, and the general consensus was that it should be handled very delicately because there are a lot of ways in which it can go wrong.
Here are a few ways you should NOT watch porn with your partner:
Spring it on them
If you’ve never broached the topic with your partner before, it is not wise to simply spring it on them and expect them to agree to it. Ease into the topic and make sure your first mention of it is completely neutral so they don’t feel pressured in any way.
Assume they like what you like
Once you’ve agreed to give it a go it is important to remember that not everybody is turned on by the same visuals. What gets you hot could make her super uncomfortable and vice versa. Have a good long chat about your likes and dislikes before you press play.
Ignore them while you watch
When you watch porn with your partner you have to switch gears from your normal modus operandi. While a solo operation is about your pleasure, a combined effort will require that you broaden your focus to let them in on the fun.
Compare them to the actors in the adult film
If there is one sure-fire way to ensure that you sleep on the couch for a while, it is comparing your partner to an actor or actress in a porn film. This might go without saying, but it is better to focus on the novel positions and sexy atmosphere rather than the physique of the actors.
Use it to try and mend a broken relationship
Bringing porn into a broken relationship in the hope that it will spark renewed intimacy is an exercise in futility. It can only ever be a good experience in a safe, loving environment in which both partners are free to explore the boundaries of their sexuality.
That being said, watching porn with your partner can be a thrilling experience and has the potential to deepen your intimacy by opening up previous unexplored communication channels. Do you watch porn with your partner? Any advice you’d like to share? Anything to add? Please share your wisdom with us.
