It was first imagined as science fiction, and for a long time, it was roped alongside hoverboards and time machines as a distant, futuristic dream. But now virtual reality (VR) is slowly seeping into the tech-lover’s collection, and one very specific genre is on the precipice of going mainstream. Porn.
In 2016, Playstation, Facebook-owned Oculus Rift, and the lower cost Google Cardboard all released virtual reality headsets. And – surprise, surprise – the conversation has quickly turned to sex. Porn is already leading VR innovation.The question is less, will it happen, and more what the impact will be if it becomes more appealing than porn that doesn’t require a headset.
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