The pros and cons of instructional DVDs

Published by Rebecca Sinclair on July 5th, 2010

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There are two main categories of adult movies: instructional and hard core (popularly called porn or pornographic). Each category serves a unique purpose, and each has pros and cons. This article will look at the pros and cons of instructional DVDs, check out the pros and cons of hard core movies on Wednesday.

Pros of instructional adult films

The Sinclair Institute has educational movies for everything from sex during pregnancy, position variations, maintaining your vigor and performance as you age, oral pleasuring, to erotic massage. Adult instructional films typically do have nudity and sex scenes, but they are done more as a how-to so that the viewer learns new techniques, tips, and tricks. The couples are not models or stars, they are real-life lovers with real bodies and real passions. No faked orgasms here; everything (and everyone) is real.

Instructional DVDs are great starters for couples interested in testing the adult movie industry. They can help with communication because the sex scenes are often interrupted by professional commentary and advice. They can help you open new doors to pleasure that you did not know you were interested in.

Cons of instructional videos

While instructional videos have a great place in a healthy relationship, the interruption and talking by the experts can certainly put a damper on the growing sexual energy. And while the “real” couples make you feel good about yourself and your lover, the flaws of the stars can sometimes be distracting.

Instructional videos typically do not have a lot of replay ability either. Once you have learned the tips offered, there is usually no reason to watch the movie again.

Adult movies and you

Do adult instructional movies play a part in your sex life? What movies have you enjoyed? We would love to hear from you. Comment below.

And check back on Wednesday when we will look at the pros and cons of the hard core movies.

Christine, Pleasure Mechanics's picture
A Third Option for Learning Erotic Skills
Submitted by Christine, Pleasure Mechanics (not verified) on Tue, 2010-08-24 20:16.

This is a great break down of the pros and cons. As sex educators using media to teach sexual skills, we heard from many couples who wanted to learn new techniques but didn't want to watch the explicit videos with nudity and full sexual demonstrations. So we created a third option - our videos demonstrate explicit sexual techniques using lifelike replicas. You can learn new sexual skills without the complications or distractions of watching porn-like instructional videos. We invite you to check out our educational videos and see for yourself!