Adult cam sites are becoming popular by the second. As self-isolation continues, people are visiting cam sites such as CamSoda, for sexual and social interaction. The adult chat and cam sites have reported increased traffic and signups.
Some of the biggest adult cam sites experienced more than a 75% increase in new signups. In the US and Italy, Stripchat reported a 25% growth in traffic, 15% growth in the UK and France. Premium memberships for adult cam sites increased by 11%, while tips increased by 9%.
These figures reflect the rising popularity of adult cam sites. Here are the reasons why adult cam sites are getting more popular lately.
#1. Companionship
Nearly every adult cam site advertises itself as a free sex site where you can have all your sexual fantasies and desires fulfilled. Realistically speaking, when people are looking for adult cam sites, the majority do not want to spend their time and money chatting.
All they want to see is some bits of ass and tits. They want to see the performers pleasuring themselves using different sex toys or with a partner(s) in a very non-PG way. That is why adult cam sites feature pages of nude and scantily clad models.
If you hover your mouse on top of the free chat rooms, the thumbnails on your screen come to life. This gives you a preview of the model and the chat rooms. But everything changed when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
Due to lockdown and social distancing measures, many people are out of work and feel isolated. As humans, it’s natural to seek connection and comfort as a form of respite from isolation. People are now joining adult cam sites not just for sexual fulfillment but companionship.
Members are spending their time and money hanging out with the models. They chat about different things, and most of them are non-sexual topics. As a result of the companionship, many people are gravitating towards adult cam sites than ever before.
#2. Trustworthy Digital Platform
Hacking accounts for over half of all data breaches. In a 2020 report, cyber security experts analyzed more than 4,000 confirmed breaches. They found that 52% were as a result of hacking while phishing was the second biggest risk at 33%.
Over 70% of the data breaches were financially motivated. More than 43% involved exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. This is double the numbers from 2019.
Today, it’s nearly impossible to tell if a third party is eavesdropping on your online activity. Hackers could leak your sensitive videos, photos, and texts. They can also watch what’s happening on your webcam. Even someone you consent to chat with online could violate your trust by showing what you share with them with other people.
This does not mean that you should abandon adult camming. But it’s a good idea to protect yourself online. While there is no perfect way to ensure your data is secure, you can find trustworthy adult cam sites. Such sites invest in end-to-end encryption. This essentially means that hackers or anyone intercepting your messages will not be able to see it.
Other ways of safeguarding your data include choosing a strong password for your router and adult cam site accounts.
#3. 4K Videos
People watch an average of 16 hours of online videos per week. This is a 52% increase in the last two years. Video generates more engagement than any other content type.
When most adult cam sites started, the video quality was low. It had lower bit rates. But was a good option for viewers back then, especially those with slow connection speeds. This is because a lower bit rate means that they were able to stream more smoothly with less chance of buffering.
Thanks to improvements in technology, we moved from SD to HD and finally 4K. With 4K videos, viewers can enjoy beautiful 3840 by 2160 resolution. This is four times the resolution of full HD. That is why on large screen TVs and computer monitors, videos and images look realistic and clear, not pixelated.
4K is significantly more detailed, and that is why many people join adult cam sites. By using 1080p or 4K webcams, models reduce the chance of color banding. This is because the webcams or cameras have a higher bitrate. As such, they capture more color detail.
Even a few years from now when we have an 8K TV and computer monitors, your 4K videos will still look great.
#4. Spoiled for Choice
Adult cam site, Chaturbate boasts of more than 4.3 million visitors daily. This baying crowd attracts a never-ending stream of models looking to build a following on the site. The more visitors an adult cam site has, the more fetishes and fantasies.
Basically, viewers are usually spoiled for choice. Many people are seeking to experience their sexual fetishes. Whether they are seeking a sexual adventure or satisfaction, people’s interest in fetishes is on the rise. As such, webcam models offer fetishes services that get more viewers to join their chat rooms.
Models that offer fetish services get to charge more money than others. They are likely to earn more even with a few clients. Webcam models can earn a lot of money from viewers if they offer highly marketable fetishes.
Examples include:
- Latex fetish
- Foot fetish
- Transformation fetish
- Group sex fetish
- Adult baby fetish
- Cosplay fetish
- Anal sex fetish and more
The fun begins when a webcam model finds a fetish viewers enjoy. Besides fetishes, there are more rooms that viewers can search for their favorite acts and styles. Choices include female, male, couples, spy, trans, and more.
#5. Free to Join
The majority of adult cam sites are free to join. Most of the chat rooms are open to the public with no limits. The more people join, the faster they reach their targets. As such, actions take place quicker.
There is obviously the usual etiquette. For example, no harassing the performers and other users. No demands that webcam models do things you are not tipping for. Equally, if you’re tipping and the model does not meet your demands, then the performer is not comfortable with your requests.
Since adult cam sites are free to join, viewers have free access to browse all channels. But if a viewer wants a model to perform, they have to make it worth their while. This means spending tokens in the form of tips.
By tipping, viewers get in private chats and get the webcam model’s attention. Viewers can spend their tokens in many ways. They can buy items from the wish list, and the performers can wear them, take photos or videos. The model will then send the videos and photos to the viewer who paid for them.
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