Exploring the Impact of Webcam Sex on Relationships

To clarify, we’re not examining the kind of webcam sex between a committed, loving couple over a long distance. We’re instead talking about hookups with professional cam girls online – a paid service enjoyed by countless millions of men (and women) each day worldwide.

Ever since the concept of camming came into play, the debate has raged about whether it constitutes cheating. The truth is, we’ll never know exactly what kind of impact camming has on relationships or how many people make use of such services.

Understandably, it’s the kind of activity most people would prefer to keep under wraps.

As with most things, the truth probably lies somewhere down the middle. Regarding its effect on relationships, there are arguments in favor and against using webcam sex services. 

All of these make it purely a judgment call based on your own opinions and your partner’s. 

Arguments in Favor of Webcam Sex

Taking a look at the positives first, there are many valid arguments in favor of webcam sex. For example, you could say that camming does not constitute cheating because:

• There’s No Physical Contact

Not only is there no physical contact when you hook up with cam girls, but there’s no intention or desire for physical contact. You’re simply using the services of an online provider to achieve some form of physical gratification. 

This makes it difficult to claim that camming is cheating, as it bears no similarities to conventional ‘cheating’ in the real world. Nor is there any emotional connection between the two of you – you’re simply paying for pure entertainment. 

• It’s Really No Different from Porn 

On that note, it’s not as if camming differs from porn in this context. If watching porn doesn’t constitute cheating, what difference does it make if the action occurs in real-time? You’re watching professionals perform for your pleasure, as would be with porn. You’re not actually touching them or having any relationship with them – it’s a simple transaction with no physical contact involved.

• It Helps You Learn More About Sex

You could also argue that webcam sex can be a fantastic way to learn more about sex, upping your game in the real world for your partner’s benefit. Good sex is the key to good relationships, so what’s the harm in participating in the occasional tutorial? 

If you’re using the service of cam girls for purposes like these, it’s technically no different from picking up tips and tricks from a sex manual, aside from the fact that it’s a lot more enjoyable, of course. 

• It Could Prevent You from Cheating 

One option is to cheat in the real world, while the other is to satisfy your needs long-distance in a ‘virtual’ space. There can be no disputing the fact that one of these is significantly worse for a relationship than the other. 

Ultimately, if you need something you are not getting out of your current relationship, you’ll find yourself compelled to look for it elsewhere. If the occasional webcam hookup could prevent you from cheating and save your relationship, surely it cannot be bad.

Arguments Against Webcam Sex

On the flip side, there are also arguments against webcam sex. Those who are adamant camming qualifies as cheating warn those who use such services that:

• It Could Make Your Partner Feel Inadequate 

If your partner discovers that you have been secretly meeting cam girls online, it’s natural that they may feel inadequate. It may lead them to believe that they are unable to satisfy your requirements, which could harm your relationship. 

Plus, the fact that you have been hiding it from them is an admission that you know you have been doing something wrong. Or, at least, that will be interpreted. 

• If They Think It’s Cheating, It’s Cheating 

Moreover, if your partner thinks that camming is cheating, it’s cheating – that’s all there is to it. 

It doesn’t matter what your thoughts and opinions are if they clash with your partner’s. If they’ve drawn clear red lines in their minds regarding what is and is not permissible, you have two choices. You can ensure you stay within these lines to keep your relationship running smoothly, or you can risk a potential breakup by breaching them.