Virtual reality pornography (VR porn)

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Virtual reality pornography (colloquially called VR porn) refers to pornography designed to be experienced through virtual reality technology. It typically involves immersive, interactive videos or simulations that users view using virtual reality headsets. These experiences often provide a 360-degree perspective, allowing the user to feel as though they are part of the scene, enhancing the sense of presence and realism compared to traditional 2D adult content. The content can range from pre-recorded videos to more interactive, computer-generated environments, sometimes incorporating haptic feedback devices for a multi-sensory experience.

The first VR Porn experiences were filmed by VR Bangers. According to the statistics published on VRSelector, in 2020, in conjunction with virtual reality porn only 3.2% of users use sex toys (Teledildonics like Fleshlight products).^[1] SexLikeReal officials are noticing an uptrend for interactive sex toys use on their platform and are expecting this to keep growing. With the past pandemic of the world, virtual reality sex saw a noticeable increase in users.

There are also many (27%) VR headset owners that do not know that they can sync teledildonics with adult VR content.^[2] Another aspect that is keeping this industry from exploding, as regular 2D porn, is that the prices of virtual reality headsets and interactive sex toys are quite high for the average consumer.

BaDoinkVR is a virtual reality porn production company founded in 2006,^[3] headquartered in Rochester, New York, with additional offices in Barcelona, Spain, and Silicon Valley.^[4] Originally an online adult entertainment site,^[5] it transitioned into virtual reality in 2015 with the launch of BaDoinkVR.^[6] The company produces immersive 360 and 180-degree videos featuring motion tracking and binaural audio, compatible with VR headsets such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Google Cardboard.^[7] Recognized as an early pioneer in the VR porn market,^[8] BaDoinkVR won the 2018 AVN Award for VR Site of the Year.^[9] It has partnered with Kiiroo to integrate teledildonics, enabling users to synchronize sex toys with VR content.^[10] In 2015, BaDoinkVR responded to a malware incident involving the misuse of its brand to distribute Reveton/IcePol ransomware, taking action to address the issue and notify authorities.^[11]

SexLikeReal is a virtual reality pornography platform launched in 2015 by Alex Novak,^[12] functioning as a content-sharing site, VR live cam streaming service, production company, and technology developer. It is one of the largest platforms for VR porn, aggregating content from major studios like VR Bangers and BaDoinkVR alongside its own productions.^[13] SLR developed a VR app compatible with headsets such as Oculus Quest, Valve Index, and HTC Vive, supporting high-resolution video playback and interactive teledildonics.^[14] The platform reported over 1.5 million monthly users in 2020^[15] and is noted for innovations like the release of 8K VR porn videos in 2022^[16] and advancements in passthrough technology for augmented reality experiences.^[17]

VRPorn.com is an American virtual reality pornography website established in 2013.^[18] Initially a VR fan site, it pivoted to adult content in 2016^[19] and has since become a leading platform for VR porn. Based in Los Angeles,^[20] it hosts over 31,000 videos from more than 250 studios, offering diverse content including computer-generated imagery, augmented reality, mixed reality, hentai, and point-of-view videos.^[21] The site provides free access with an optional premium membership for full-length, high-quality videos, supporting headsets like Oculus Quest, PlayStation VR, and Google Cardboard, as well as WebXR streaming.^[22] By 2017, VRPorn.com was the highest-traffic VR website, recording over 8 million monthly visits.^[23]

VirtualRealPorn is a Spanish company founded in 2013 that produces virtual reality pornographic films.^[24] Headquartered in Zaragoza, with offices in Granada and Barcelona, it is credited as one of the first companies to create VR porn.^[24] Its videos are compatible with VR headsets and mobile devices. In 2015, VirtualRealPorn collaborated with Kiiroo and Lovense to synchronize sex toys with its VR content.^[25] Since 2017, it has contributed to the development of VRLove, a multiplayer VR game featuring pornographic content.^[26] The company was named the best VR porn site by The Daily Dot in 2017.^[27]