Why JAV is the Ultimate Form of Escapism

To better comprehend JAV's positive force as a form of escapism, I believe it's necessary to talk about the concept and definition of escapism before anything else. Escapism is the tendency to seek distraction and relief from real world hardships, and is usually done so through entertainment or fantasy. Escapism can naturally be healthy, as it can help people "recharge" in a way, and helps them manage their emotions or even gain new perspectives. However, there are some forms that can make a negative impact on a person, such as when utilizing escapism to avoid problems or responsibilities.

The erotic scenarios of JAV can obviously be either positive or negative to a person, as it depends on the viewer and their choices. JAV can aid in coping with stress and loneliness, but if used in the wrong way, it can be detrimental, such as by having someone avoid real-life connections or personal issues. Regardless of either type, escapism's primary motivation is the desire to "feel something different" than what a person is currently feeling.

One way JAV does this is by allowing a watcher to safely explore more "risque" fetishes, ones they might not want to try in real life. A prime example might be anal - anal is an arduous process to prepare for, and often it doesn't have as much stimulation in comparison to vaginal, but it is interesting to be able to explore the fetish without having to do it yourself. This allows watchers to better play into the "fantasy" aspect, and allow for escapism.

This can apply to pretty much any fetish or scenario, too, be it schoolgirl fantasies, office power dynamics, public nudity, to whatever else, and even things that most normal people might find weird or distasteful - JAV allows for this indulgence without causing the watcher to be judged or criticized. As we all know, JAV does indeed explore a vast amount of very strange and often risque fetishes and scenarios, giving a watcher a lot of variety to sift through. Therefore, it allows for the ultimate escape.

Of course, witnessing and enjoying such fetishes through JAV doesn't mean that the watcher yearns for the fetish or wants to perform it in reality. The allure is getting to experience something forbidden or outlandish in a safe environment where the watcher can't be judged or punished. The idea of witnessing something naughty that others shun can be a significant thrill, and thus helps contribute to making JAV a unique form of relief.

Another way JAV contributes to escapism is by way of imitating personal connections. For those unfamiliar, loneliness is a bit of an epidemic in Japanese society, with there being an increase in social isolation and those of the "hikikomori" status. JAV helps a watcher to establish a sense of intimacy and human connection that they might not have, even if it's not genuine. Certain risque productions help contribute to this, by having the female actresses act lovingly and nurturing to the male actors, mimicking affection and comfort. The actresses could have a gentle tone, establish solid eye contact, and use passionate words, and while such things can be erotic, they can also be comforting. This allows for "para-social relationships", or one-sided emotional attachments to figures, such as the actresses. Even though the actress doesn't know the viewer, the viewer feels like they have a connection with this person, even possibly to the point of feeling loved.

JAV also gives watchers control - something they might not have in reality. Scenes in JAV where the male is dominant could often have watchers feeling the same, with there being submissive actresses to help play into the fantasy. The reverse scenario, such as "femdom" scenes, can allow the watcher to feel more submissive whilst keeping them feeling safe and unaffected in reality.

Emotional relief can also be achieved through JAV - think the more risque JAV that might contain humiliation or intense emotions. Such JAV might elicit an equally intense reaction from viewers, and while they might not be realistic, they can serve as an emotional outlet for the watcher. It's much like crying to a sad scene in a TV show or feeling empowered via an action film, JAV can help a watcher release emotions through fantasy. A watcher might even project their own emotions onto actors/actresses in the video, and seeing such emotions played out, even in a way that is dramatized or sexualized, could help them feel comforted in their personal struggles.

As previously mentioned, Japan is known for having a multitude of unique fetishes and scenarios in their adult videos. Likely there's a fetish or genre for nearly every fantasy or person imaginable, and the sheer quantity is naturally a huge boon for those that consume the medium. This helps contribute immensely to escapism as personalization enhances a watcher's immersion. The more specific a scenario or fetish might be, the more likely it is to titillate a certain individual, more so if it is something they've never experienced themselves.

This can help lead to a person making deep realizations about themselves, naughty "secrets" that they keep hidden from absolutely everyone except themselves. JAV doesn’t just cater to the public persona; it caters to the private self we only acknowledge behind closed doors.

Escapism is generally deemed to be a healthy excursion, but often there are times where it can possibly have a negative impact on a person (if they let it). While JAV allows a person to safely explore more risque fetishes that push boundaries, these more risque fetishes are theorized by some to have a negative impact on a person, despite the fact that the person is merely watching it play out in an acted scenario. Critics believe these fetishes might end up rubbing off on a watcher in a negative way, making them think or act in a way that isn't socially acceptable and/or is illegal in reality - in other words, it is believed that they might try to carry out the more dangerous and risque fetishes in the real world.

It's much like the whole "do video games influence people into doing real world crime?" argument that we've seen hundreds of times. While some are convinced that this is the case (in regards to JAV), many believe this isn't true, as fantasy is not an endorsement of the activities in question. Adult entertainment (and even fiction in general) exists solely to explore things, concepts, and ideas that we don't do in real life or can't exist in real life.

The thing that needs to be taken into account, however, is context and control. When the watcher comprehends that they're experiencing fiction, they reflect on it with critical awareness, and can enjoy a healthy form of escapism. However, for some people who are perhaps relying solely on fantasy to meet their emotional or sexual needs, it could lead to a disconnect from reality, and thus possibly lead to horrid consequences.

The current state of the world has people overly stressed from work, financial insecurity; while also endlessly scrolling on social media. People are experiencing vast mental fatigue and over-stimulation. Escapism, and subsequently, JAV, helps serve as a coping mechanism, to help regulate emotional exhaustion and unmet desires. JAV allows a person to go unjudged and unpunished, providing the illusion of freedom, intimacy, and excitement, depending on what the person is specifically lacking, and does so with immense flexibility. After all, while JAV is meant to be sexually stimulating, several movies have more merit than just that, be it with character building, setting, and things like atmosphere.