Are you ok with your partner watching a lot of porn/sex movies?

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The reason I`m asking is because my boyfriend watches a lot of porn and sex movies and tells me about it. I was okay with it at first but now I`m getting insecure because I feel like Im not good enough and there are so many women out there who are more desirable.
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  • I would want to know if my partner is choosing porn over me. I actually had to confront my SO about his porn habits, because he was infrequently initiating sex because he "didn't like the idea of possibly being rejected." Well, if you don't ask, the answer is always no, and eventually I was getting frustrated with doing the majority of the initiating AND getting rejected because he had already fulfilled his sexual needs via porn. We have similar drives (although mine is slightly higher) and if one person is outsourcing their desire, it means less for the other partner.

    Things to consider when bringing up why people use porn. Which partner has the higher sex drive? It makes sense if the person with the higher sex drive outsources some of their drive to porn as to not "pressure" the lower drive person. Do you have similar drives? Then the deal answer is to go to you First. If you say no, then porn.

    Is there something they are getting from porn that they aren't getting from you? And no, "escapism" isn't a constructive reason although it is common for why people choose the fake customer service oriented porn stars. Sometimes people have very specific fetishes, like bondage etc. Are you open to the idea of trying these things? This is a conversation they should have brought up with you, before going straight to porn. If you're not open to trying certain things, then maybe it is best for them to go to porn. Ask them what they get from porn that wouldn't be better in person.

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  • Telling him to stop watching them will not work, as he will then just do it behind your back and have extra feelings of guilt about it.

    Tell him not to tell you about it and why.

    Guys are just not sensitive to girls feelings much of the time and need to be told in order to understand those feelings.

    Once he knows how it is hurting you he will most likely stop it. If he doesn't, then you have a problem.

Most Helpful Guys

  • Men like variety. Trust me its just fantasy. Most men want to leave the fantasy at that. and wouldn't even act if given the opportunity. I'm sure there are genres of porn you watch that you would never participate in real life.(gang bangs, rape fantasies, strangers, etc.). No matter who his girlfriend is, he will be looking at something different in porn, so obviously no one can compete with variety... in video. Being in a relationship is very different, you don't just have sex, you have the 90% of your relationship that isn't sex. He doesn't look at it because you don't have something he wants, he looks at it because it is different. If you enjoy it with him you will confirm this and if you do it together you will be part of his virtual Sex Life and you will understand him so much better. Again you will be a part of it, instead of outside it. Remember to share your preferences too.

  • For me, it's not my thing... It would be more annoying for me if anything because I get no enjoyment out of them. I think if she wanted to share something I might watch other wise I would just have her use headphones or just watch it in another room sense laptops allow you to have a portable tv now...

    But i guess I would be slightly nervous and check in if she was not as satisfied in the bedroom

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  • I have no problem with it as long as he's not ordering it on pay-per-view

  • As long as he doesn't begin to loose interest with you like choosing to watch a porn instead of taking the real stuff from you.

  • Sure. And you should watch some of them with him.

  • yah no big deal, all guys do it

  • Then tell him to show you the things he likes, and love you in SOME of those ways!! Some are a little messed up, but others might be good to share!
    What kind of porn do you watch?

  • Too much porn isn't good. Sometimes is fine but I'd never let it get to the point where he prefers watching porn over having sex.

  • This comes up again and again! -- Yes, I encourage it. It keeps him busy and I couldn't (wouldn't) stop him even if i wanted to.

    • Wise.

  • I used to watch a lot of it with a couple of my past girlfriend's and with my last one so i'd be ok with it providing it was not dodgy illegal stuff

  • To be fair, at my age I can accept is part of normal life. It isn’t something to be ashamed of. The problem is with those who think that it reflects real life.

  • I have no problem.

  • As long as he doesn’t masturbate then I’m fine with it.

    • U really think a guy is regularly watching porn and not masturbating to it😆

    • Why not masturbate?

    • It’s a waste. I’d much rather he spend his time, energy, and cum with me

  • If he is resorting to porn knowing he has a hottie like yourself then he has problems period , honestly he shouldn’t be watching a lot of porn , it’s disrespectful when you are in a committed relationship with someone that doesn’t watch porn like their partner does , it can cause conflict and and bring unwanted flames into a relationship. So it’s disrespectful , they can say they will never act on it and that’s a load of shit

  • I don't mind he can watch all the porn he wants as long as he doesn't actively cheat on me or it starts to interfere with his daily life.

  • As long as it doesn't affect our sex life then no issue

    • once in a while maybe. but all the time no.
    • however if we watched them together to get ideas.
    • for our own sexual interaction together.
    • then I wouldn't be so bothered by it.
    • so long as we still had a decent amount of sex together.
    • and they did not cheat on me with others.
    • consider watching it with him.
    • maybe get ideas as to what he likes.
    • and try to do some of it with him.
    • if your comfortable doing so.
  • Yeah why wouldn’t I be?

  • yeah

  • I wouldn't really like it honestly

  • As long as I'm included sounds like fun

  • Sure, good way to get inspired to try new stuff.

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