Virtual sex: what is the danger of virt and is it worth engaging in it online.

Through the exchange of videos of intimate nature, or electronic messages and private photos with nude body parts, which is called webcam, virt (virtual sex), sexting, people express their attitude towards sex or position relationship scenarios in bed and even in other circumstances: in nature, in a car, in a studio. The concepts of virt, webcam, and sexting appeared during the time when active life moved into the virtual space network, where one can conduct intimate correspondence and exchange exclusive content at any time of the day, regardless of the location on the world map. In this review, we delve into what virt is and what the dangers may be.

Attention! The exchange of intimate content can take place through devices connected to the internet network, where it is suggested to use a PC, smartphone, or laptop.
By visiting popular social networks and forum portals online, or using email, one can entertain and find partners for artificial sex: virt, webcam, and sexting.

What is Virt (Virtual Sex)
Virtual sex, as a development of modern technologies, has no inventors’ names. Webcam sessions appeared as a result of changes in culture and the formation of social relations. With the advent of the internet network, possibilities in remote communication significantly expanded, and then space appeared for realizing interests in virtual sex. Today, for those who like to contemplate sex with photo shoot recordings and video materials, it is quite convenient to use audio broadcasts and conduct video sessions in the comfortable setting of lavishly furnished apartments. Virt is used by people aged 18+ with any physical abilities as a shortened designation for thematic content to search for safe channels of sexual satisfaction online. By sending explicit photos to each other, women and men can not only express their attitude towards sexual relations with partners but also understand how to behave in certain circumstances. Webcam sessions are conducted for a fee through remote communication on the internet 24/7 using various devices for shooting, which can include: video communication, phone, or a virtual chat on the studio’s/agency’s website. Images are selected and sexual practices are applied for conducting virtual sex. Virt (artificial sex) is carried out remotely using verified Internet channels, where usually a couple or even more people may participate in the relationship. For webcam sessions in sexual games, computers, smartphones with webcams are needed, and in some cases, special gadgets with powerful systems may be used.

Important! The network uses internet protocols, performing the exchange and storage of information. The conditional predecessor of Virtual sex can be considered phone sex, which allowed a couple or several game participants to engage in sexual entertainment remotely.
Experts believe that remote sex on the internet expands the network, where one can entertain and earn online on channels, portals, and profiles in social networks.

Forms of Virtual Sex

Among the types of virt, one distinguishes textual communication, video content (visual virt), and audio virt. Depending on the type of chosen form of online communication, one must understand that participants:

will be able to establish sexual communication through: correspondence/video/audio;

are located at a distance from each other, including options on devices: phone calls/chat/audio sessions;

have the right to choose “ot’virt” (a specific type of creative activity with both textual and visual embodiment), where the content owner, on behalf of a fictional character/hero, creates and runs a channel, developing: a story, images, and plots;

can ensure communication both day and night through some device, including choosing visual virt.

Attention! Visual virt can encompass imaginary worlds and incredible images created in video games or characters from digital platforms. To create sexual video, erotic content, or a story scenario, it is recommended to choose: forums/SMS/chats.

Sex Communication: Sexting
These types of correspondence (sex + texting) are chosen for exchanging text messages of erotic content online. In practice, sexting has become widespread as emoji. For conveying emotions and ideograms, hieroglyphs and smileys used in electronic messages can directly show:

hints at sex;

events in real life;

state of mind or body related to sex.

Important! Common pictures and images used instead of words and photos are widespread throughout the world. Emojis differ from smileys. A peach in emoji can denote a female sexual organ, and an eggplant a male one.

Virtual Sex by Phone
Communication by phone can be chosen for manifestations of sexual activity. This connection between partners takes place online. Phone sex used to be a business. Today, partners in virtual sex:

are able to save themselves from worldly fuss;

know how to find erotic content from loneliness;

develop abilities by playing the roles of “seducers” and heroes lovers;

describe their actions in a way to become aroused;

help partners maintain passion and relationships remotely.

Attention! Phone sex services were previously provided by women, using paid lines in communication with affluent clients. According to psychologists, virtual flirt is coquetry with oneself. At this time, a man is capable of drawing in his imagination an image of a seductive woman whom he genuinely likes. Partners invest their expectations and fantasies into the sessions. According to a poll (2013), a check showed that almost 50/50 of UK residents engaged in phone sex communication.

Virt using special programs for video communication
One can join virt through video calls. Remote sex, from a safety perspective:

ensures the protection of users’ personal data on the internet;

is considered the safest;

does not require leaving the location;

saves budget and time on trips to sex partners.

Important! Specialists in virtual sex issues expect that globally the volume of the webcam market will reach a profit of $10 billion already by 2027. Although there are certain risks of recording virt on video and blackmailing the participants – one or more, research indicates that men are more inclined to take risks. They spend most of their free time online, being indiscriminate in choosing their sexual partners for a time or a few days. Statistics from the US indicate that 130 thousand people are employed in the Virtual sex industry. People, and 4/5 of webcam session users are men.

Sexual Satisfaction: Virt and Simulators in Games with Sex Dolls

This direction for 18+ entertainment requires the presence of special devices and direct access to the internet space. Using the global repository of content created by fans of sexual satisfaction specifically for erotic entertainment and from loneliness, one can:

enter virtual reality online;

independently learn how to control characters;

evaluate the possibilities of VR products for: gaming clubs/amusement parks;

choose one’s own avatars.

Attention! When choosing unique software solutions for entertainment, one needs to assess the capabilities of the software, including requesting licenses and certificates. This guarantees the provision of unique content with an unparalleled experience in covering virtual reality. The Cybrothel club is already operating in Germany – it is a virtual brothel portal. This is the first virtual brothel in Europe supported by artificial intelligence. There, resource visitors can remotely configure sex dolls and use the toys for as long as they want. It is real to embody any of your fantasies online without leaving home, and in Cybrothel, sex workers have been replaced by avatars formed by artificial intelligence.

Virtual Sex: What is the feature and danger of cybersex for online software users?

Sex dolls look almost alive and real. When clients enter the room, they talk to partners. In addition to dolls, Cybrothel content users can participate in online mixed reality games. The offered online cybersex:

can be convenient for maintaining long-distance relationships;

is capable of diversifying relationships online and in reality;

will help spend time pleasantly and in a more comfortable environment;

conceals threats, provoking: internal incidents, ransomware, and supply chain attacks.

Below in this review is a list of cybersex dangers. Software users need to understand how to protect themselves during virt and avoid: data leakage and psychological dependence.

Risks due to Personal Data Leakage

Online cybersex can be a reason for direct blackmail and extortion. Sometimes partners record streams or take photos. Direct online broadcasting can provoke:

audio or video recordings of events via the internet;

threats to publish content;

viruses and spam;

access to hackers;

gaming addiction;

the danger of virtual communication with uncontrolled actions of sex partners.

Cybercrimes

If a network user has not had real experience participating in sexual virtual practices or recordings of erotic content, it will be more difficult for the person to fall for the trick, common on the network as “Nigerian letters,” or scam letters (scam is a fraud). The authors of these messages claim that they have already gained direct access to the software database, “cracked” the intimate archive of the chosen victim, and are preparing to publish the video or photo if the user refuses to pay them. It is not at all necessary that the attackers in the online fitting genuinely have the designated data at their disposal.

Attention! In addition to malicious software, credit card and bank account number theft, and fitting, the list of cybercrimes includes: cyberbullying and cyberstalking/unauthorized dissemination of confidential information/attacks on systems (DDoS/password cracking/exploitation of security vulnerabilities). Psychological dependence. Viewing pornography, as well as virt, can develop dependence. However, this obsessive need is not included in the list of addictive mental disorders.

Avoidance of personal relationships in reality
If a habit of virt develops, it will be much more difficult to build communications for creating real relationships. A person will simply start avoiding them.

How to protect yourself during virt
If virt is already engaging, experts recommend paying more attention to personal psychological safety, as well as using reliable equipment in streams. According to Artem Khimich, during virt, the rules of relationships are similar to real sexual relationships, where it is important to first obtain consent to an agreement, outlining – what is permissible and what is not. It is important to preliminarily discuss with the partner or group:

what you want from the relationship;

what is unacceptable in sex;

with whom and with what number of people;

boundaries and desires;

the permissibility of saving or recording the content;

stop words and phrases.

Attention! Everything must be done to avoid or complicate the protocols for recording the online session. It is better to think through the scenario in advance, which will allow, in case of content leakage, to know that it will be difficult to discover the identity of the virt participant. Therefore, it is recommended in streams:

not to film the face or indicate special signs: tattoos/scars;

use only personal devices;

send messages using a timer for deletion;

use programs with data encryption.

In the case of content exchange that is subject to self-destruction, even with software that does not allow screenshots, the sex partner from virt may use other devices to take an original screenshot. Agree with the partner on data storage (passwords/terms/access). If you have already agreed not to save sessions, it is important to delete the content immediately after the stream ends, including from deleted files.

Important! It is always relevant to check all scenarios or determine the boundaries of what is permissible. For example, it is worth discussing whether you and your partner equally understand the concept of online infidelity if it concerns virtual sex. Or perhaps for you, game sex with characters in virtual space, with its various forms or in certain relationships, is not infidelity, but only a game of love and passion.