Cybersex? An issue or not?

The internet has proven to be an endless vortex of information for just about anyone and has allowed people to communicate and gain access to a vast amount of content with only a click of a few buttons. One of the biggest growing trends within society is sex and this is no exception with regards to the internet. Individuals can now utilize the internet to have online sex with other individuals without ever having to leave the house. Access to endless amounts of pornography is also available and makes one wonder if the act of cybersex really is just a concept. The following clip demonstrates a futuristic look into cybersex. Although we are not at this sort of level as yet it does give some insight into where we may be headed. For the sake of this argument the only part worth watching in the clip is probably the first 20 seconds however I do recommend the rest of the movie just for general viewing.



Although cybersex may seem harmless to some individuals it may also be seen as quite unhealthy for others. Our exposure to sexually related content throughout our everyday lives has made the issue of sex a much bigger concern for people and the growing amount of connectivity has helped the act of cybersex flourish through all sorts of different mediums. Cybersex can now be conducted through chat rooms, forums, facebook windows and even in games. I bet any one whos ever played an online mulitplayer game as a female would understand this quite well as girls within online games are the prime targets of sexual advances by male players, even if that female character is actually a male in real life. However as connectivity is made more available it can be seen that cybersex is expanding outside of just computers. Sex texting has become a new fad for teens and as mobile phones become more in use, especially with younger children, one can begin to wonder what complications this may have for younger generations. Granted it may seem like a harmless act however actions speak louder than words and it may only be a matter of time before kids begin to act on their texts thus outlining a significant complication with cybersex.

So is cybersex an issue? In the grand scheme of things I would have to agree that it is. For instance pornography is the biggest encourager of cybersex and can create all sorts of complications. I mean one wrong word typed into Google and 50 inappropriate sites could pop up for anyone to see, including young children. The act of cybersex also allows individuals to be more promiscuous and can encourages deceitful behavior between spouses. Although some may see it as a means of fulfilling certain fantasy's without actually acting on it one must ask where do we draw the line between harmless fun and cheating?
Although the act of cybersex is still a grey area it is one aspect that should not be overlooked so easily.