Is lesbian porn more popular than real lesbian sex?

Last year, the word “lesbian” was high on the list of most common search terms on Pornhub again. But why is lesbian porn such a hit and what effect does it have on real lesbian relationships?

If you do a quick Internet search on “lesbian”, you generate a tsunami of lesbian porn. Let’s be honest, many of those videos give a far from realistic representation of the real lives of lesbian couples. For queer women looking for content which reflects their own experiences among all the available porn, probably feels like looking for a needle in a haystack.

The phenomenon of lesbian porn

Lesbian porn has always had a steady place in people’s hearts (and browsers), not just with men, but with women too. The odd thing is that the popularity of this genre not only affects its viewers but the real lesbian community too. Many men may have no problem with fetishizing lesbian sex, however, when it comes to actual lesbian relationships, many seem less tolerant.

The reality of lesbian sex

Contrary to the standardized world of lesbian porn, lesbian sex is just as varied as heterosexual sex. There is no fixed script to follow; so it can take many forms, similar to heterosexual relationships. Moreover, the lesbian community consists of women with diverse backgrounds and appearances, and not just the stereotype image that’s so often portrayed in porn.

Did you know that straight women are more likely to watch lesbian porn? Women especially appreciate the intimacy shown in lesbian porn. This doesn’t mean, however, that all women who watch lesbian porn, have dormant lesbian feelings. Although it does seem that women can more easily identify with the characters in this form of porn compared to female characters in regular porn movies. And women seem to get turned on more by lesbian porn too.

The impact of lesbian porn

Through the influence of lesbian porn a distorted picture of real lesbian relationships and sexual preferences can develop. This distortion sometimes creates unrealistic expectations and strengthens stereotypes regarding lesbian sex, which in turn may lead to misunderstandings and prejudices against the whole lesbian community. So it’s crucial to keep a critical eye on how lesbian sex is depicted in the media and in porn. In any case, it’s high time that the diversity of real lesbian relationships is fully embraced and respected!