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Internet sex games are growing: they are no longer the exception, but the norm
68% of Spaniards admit to having practiced some type of erotic game during confinement
Since the quarantine caused by the coronavirus crisis that we are experiencing began, the paradigm has changed. Now we must stay in our houses and avoid physical contact with others. All this entails a multitude of consequences, among them in the sexual plane. A survey carried out by sexplace.es of more than 2.500 Spaniards indicates that 68% of those consulted admit to having practiced some type of erotic game.
As reflected in the study, the «sexting» It is the most common game since the confinement began. Three out of every five Spaniards admit to having practiced itWomen being the ones who practice it the most, 83% of the total. As a noteworthy fact: 71% of those surveyed claim not to have practiced it before.
Lorena Hermoso, a sexologist, explains that we are experiencing a change in habits, since people who before did not even consider any type of online erotic game they have begun to see it favorably or even to try it. “The confinement situation, beyond turning off sexual desire, stimulates it, precisely because of that feeling of not having it,” says the expert.
Sexting
Sexting is a common practice in which messages with high sexual content and photographs are exchanged. The purpose of this game is to provoke and excite the receiver with its own erotic images and content. The word comes from “sex” (sex) and “text” (text). «Sexting is a good way to break the routine and to keep the erotica of relationships alive. It is important, however, to take precautions so that what is sent cannot be a problem in the future, “says the sexologist.
Portals and cybersex
The survey reveals other trends that have increased during this time of confinement, such as the using web portals to find partners. 47% of the people consulted claim to use them in search of a cybersex adventure.
“These people are not looking for a partner at the moment, what they hope to find is an adventure,” they explain from the web portal. They also highlight that many of those surveyed claim never to have imagined having sex at a distance. Before this confinement situation, «the cybersex practice it barely exceeded 20% and today the percentage has doubled ”.
79% of the consulted Spaniards under 20 years of age claim to have practiced cybersex in recent weeks and not necessarily with their partner. The study data also reflects a increase in infidelities in this online format. Those under 20 years of age are the age range that most bets on this type of sex; which 69% of couples live separately.
Fantasies: the neighbor or next door neighbor
The survey has also collected data about participants’ fantasies. In the results it stands out that confinement has allowed many to discover or rediscover your neighbors or neighbors thus becoming the main fantasy: 27% of those surveyed admit to having fantasized about it.
The calls for collective applause, the details of neighbors who come out to the terrace or balcony to sing or play music or simply to take the air makes many neighbors meet for the first time thus awakening some fantasies.
Erotic purchases increase
Another aspect that increases in these times is the purchases of erotic products among those who had never been interested in it. According to the data, 32% of the sales made during the month of March were made by new users. This means that a increased interest in sex toys to pass mandatory confinement.
Without a doubt, what has sold the most is the famous satisfyer, specifically, 200% more than in a usual month. It is still the undisputed king of erotic shops.
“The exponential increase in time at home generates personal time and that increases the intention to try new experiences. In this context they are increasing sales of individual accessories. The satisfyer is an example, but there are others: vibrators, plugs, erotic lingerie to practice sexting, oils with a vibrating effect… “, concludes the sexologist Lorena Hermoso.