More and more people have VR headsets and more and more people watch VR porn on these headsets. Usually this goes extremely well without significant problems. For a certain group, unfortunately, this is not the case. These people sometimes get a feeling of nausea after only a few minutes. This is motion sickness or in the tech world also called cyber sickness.

Of course, this may affect how much pleasure some people get from watching porn and self-gratification with VR gadgets.

If you can relate to that problem, here are some suggestions to minimize VR motion sickness while watching interactive porn.

VR Motion sickness: what exactly is it?

Because cyber sickness does not always involve real movement, it differs a bit from traditional motion sickness. This is because it can occur whether a person is sitting or standing still while watching VR porn.

If a person is prone to motion sickness, virtual reality can cause various forms of motion sickness. When people suffer from cyber sickness, they may feel a range of symptoms that affect the peripheral nervous system, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and overall fatigue.

Some of the symptoms include

• Sweating and changes in body temperature
• Being sleepy, tired or agitated
• Pain in the stomach
• Headache
• Braken
• Feeling lightheaded and/or confused

Why does cyber disease occur in humans?

Motion sickness can have several causes, including a person's body chemistry and activities in VR porn, which can cause symptoms of cyber sickness in people who are not normally prone to motion sickness.

This is because the stimulating activities of VR porn can cause the body to become confused, or the prolonged wearing of a VR headset can cause the autonomic nervous system and body to become confused, leading to uncomfortable sensations.

We can say that motion sickness occurs because Virtual Reality is a computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear real, giving the user the feeling of being immersed in their environment and giving the brain and body the feeling of being in motion, like traveling by car, plane or boat.

People's pleasure in erotic and sexual stimulation can be affected by disturbances in the environment, and this, of course, can happen in a virtual reality.

People who suffer from these dysregulations may find it harder to get into the right emotional state for sexual activities, such as VR porn, and they may also develop physical side effects such as erectile dysfunction or orgasm.

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Five things that increase the risk of cyber disease

1: The distance between the eyes (IPD).

Research shows that women 27% are more susceptible to VR motion sickness. This is because the effectiveness of the headset is affected by the distance between the centers of the pupils. And this is generally different between men and women. So actually, manufacturers should make headsets for different body types.

2: The lack of a central focal point

Motion sickness is more likely to occur if there is no continuous focus point on the screen. With regard to VR porn, this can be anything that helps you stay focused on the screen and reduces confusion, such as a particular performer constantly visible, a garment or lingerie worn all the time, a central sex toy in the room, etc.

3: Camera angles with regular adjustments

Motion sickness is much less common when VR users point the camera just as they would with their own eyes. Motion sickness is more likely to occur when the camera moves in and out. VR porn scenes that frequently change camera zoom or direction are best avoided if you are prone to motion sickness, as this increases the risk of cyber sickness.

4: Quality of Virtual Reality Headset

As in other areas of technology, the experience can vary based on the device you use. For example, the experience of a $100 smartphone headset will differ from that of expensive standalone devices such as the Quest 3.
However, it is not the case that more expensive VR glasses always give better results.

5: Consequences after removing the VR headset

Someone who has had cyber sickness may still experience unwanted sensations for hours after they stop watching VR porn. Making an aftercare plan for when you stop watching VR porn can therefore be helpful. Consider taking medication for nausea or a quick nap to hide the symptoms of cyber sickness.

How can you prevent cyber sickness while watching VR Porn?

Some practical tips:

• Point a fan at your face while watching.
  
• Use essential mint oils, chew gum and eat ginger.
• Concentrate on one part of the scene.
• When you turn, only turn your head.
• Use the controls in the game according to your own preferences.
• Pay close attention to the type of content. Keep track of what makes you nauseous and try to avoid it.
  
• Avoid (heavy) food before putting on the headset.
  

Talking to a doctor or pharmacist about antihistamines or motion sickness medications may be helpful if motion sickness and cyber sickness are still very bothersome. On the other hand, antihistamines, given occasionally, can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction after taking them. So even if they can help against motion sickness, you may get a little too tired to fully enjoy the movie. So be careful with them.

Some people claim that by repeatedly exposing yourself to virtual reality, you can develop "VR legs," similar to getting "sea legs." This prevents you from getting cyber-sick. Before buying a more expensive gadget, it is worth trying this out on yourself.

Fortunately, the new generation headsets all have reasonable to very high image refresh rates. Without getting technical on that: the higher the better as far as nausea is concerned. So make sure you always have 90hz or higher turned on in your settings. If you go too low then you are almost guaranteed to get nauseous.

In the end, there is not much more to do than what we have described above. The reality is that some people will always have nausea. Same as with car sickness. But with our tips, it can definitely be reduced somewhat!