Whether I’m giving you tips on making VR more comfortable or sharing my experiences on watching virtual porn while high, you’ve heard me use the term POV before. But it’s not a term exclusive to VR. In fact, POV porn has been around far longer than VR.
In this article, I will get into the differences between the two, and why the context in which POV porn is applied is not the same across the board. It’s a topic people are searching for. I’ve also been asked this question a few times, so I figured I’d get into it today.
What is POV Porn?
POV stands for “point of view”. It is used to describe a style of filming where things are happening from your vantage point. This is achieved by strapping a Go-Pro style camera onto a guy’s head, or by holding it with one of his free hands.
Usually, the girls are looking directly into the camera as if they’re talking to you. Most of the time, it’s made to look as if everything is happening from your own perspective.
How is that Different to VR?
It’s not. At least from a viewer’s perspective, but technology-wise, it’s very different. One is in 2D and the other is in 3D. The action is the same but of course you get all the benefits of VR; her tits up in your face, stellar quality, surround sound, head tracking. You also 99% of the time get the scene in 180 degrees.
In fact, the majority of VR is in 180° and that’s because most of the time the scene is POV. If not in POV, it can still be a fun VR experience; it’s more that you’re watching people fuck in front of you instead of actually “participating.” Or it’s a solo scene or two lesbians. Again, all fantastic in VR, but it’s not like a lesbian video will work with your Lovense.
Is VR Porn Better Than POV Porn?
This comes down to personal preference, but between standard POV porn and VR POV, I’m picking VR each time. Did you expect anything less from a guy who makes a living off the topic?
The reason is because of everything that makes VR porn so special. With your headset on, you’re transported to another world. Your surroundings change and in front of you is the girl of your dreams. With surround sound, it’s like she’s in the room with you; the 3D visuals trick your brain into believing you can practically touch and feel her skin.
Potential Cons to POV VR Porn
Remember how I said the cool thing about POV porn in VR is that you can look around your environment? Well, you need to do that with a device strapped to your noggin. And while some, like the Oculus Go, aren’t that heavy, there’s no denying that excessive movement can become strenuous on the neck, even with lightweight headsets.
You also need to remember that the benefit of standard POV porn is ease of use. Just hit play and your video starts. VR is a bit of an involved process but once you do it a few times, it’s like riding a bike. Usually, you need to launch a VR app if you’re going to stream, or you can download the video and then transfer it onto your headset.
Is All VR Porn Shot in POV?
I’d say about 90% of it is. The whole point of VR porn is feeling like you’re the one having sex with the girl in front of you. So that’s probably why a lot of it is shot POV. But those aren’t the only experiences you can have in the world of virtual reality.
Site like BaDoink VR and Kink VR have shot scenes that cater to voyeurs. You’ll get to sit back and peek into the private lives of a couple fucking. This includes scenes where they are unaware of your presence and scenes where they are performing for you.
We can’t forget about solo scenes either. Ever wanted to get a private lap dance from a hot pornstar like Lauren Phillips or Penny Pax? Well, you can easily find many sites, like Virtual Real Porn, where girls strip and pleasure themselves for you. Not a true POV experience, but fun nonetheless.
Is There Any Good Female POV VR Porn?
It is rare, unfortunately. I understand viewers are predominantly male, but there are enough women who also enjoy VR Porn. So why aren’t more sites catering to them?
Thankfully, this is starting to change. One of the best Female POV sites right now is Virtual Real Passion. It has a good mix of hardcore and lesbian-themed experiences. As a guy, I really enjoyed the scenes. Sure, it was a weird to look down at my “body” and see a pair of tits. But hey it worked and I got into it.
Can I Convert POV to VR?
Unless you’re some magical tech wizard, the short answer is no. You cannot simply take a POV video and make it into a 3D one. You can still watch POV scenes on your VR device, but they obviously won’t be in VR.
Now You Know!
So there you have it, a little rundown on the differences between VR porn and POV porn. Ultimately, it really depends on the type of experience you want to have. There’s definitely a lot to think about on this topic. Hopefully, you’re armed with a little more knowledge than before. As always, if you have any questions, hit me up via email!
