Reviewed by Dr. Laura McGuire on February 14, 2022
More About Reality Porn
The makers of reality porn use several tricks to make their videos seem more natural and less staged than other professional porn productions. The camera operator may use a handheld camera rather than a steady camera with a tripod. The camera operator shoots in natural light. They also use real outdoor locations rather than a closed set. This approach means the people you see in the background of reality porn videos are real civilians, rather than paid actors.
The film is not retouched in any way, so the actors may have cellulite, wrinkles, or pubic hair. People making reality porn often hire actors with a wide variety of body types. The director may also encourage the actors to improvise their interaction rather than using a script. Actors are also encouraged to react naturally to sex instead of faking orgasm.
Some people who are critical of other porn genres appreciate the authentic nature of reality porn. They praise reality porn for showing real bodies and sexual responses. Understanding this, some reality porn film studios and websites aim to appeal to people who aren’t typical porn consumers. For example, some reality porn aims to be female-friendly. This porn features relatable actors with a variety of body types and is free of the misogyny many critics accuse porn of. It also focuses on female pleasure by showing activities such as cunnilingus and female masturbation. These reality porn videos are very different from some early reality porn videos, such as the Bang Bus and Girls Gone Wild series, which critics say exploited women and have been criticized for predatory or unethical practices.
While reality porn aims to present itself as showing reality, all people involved in making should know they are part of a porn video. The "picked up" actors in reality porn often play innocent roles and seem like they are unaware they are being filmed. However, they must give consent before they're filmed and their sex acts get posted online. Distributing an intimate image without consent is is an assault and can be prosecuted.