What Makes a JAV Sex Scene Erotic?
Introduction
Everyone who watches the many varied and unique JAV out there definitely have some favorite movies or individual scenes they really love, but for each one they truly adore, they probably also have ones they aren't very fond of for one reason or another. It's only natural for us to be critical of everything we consume, and adult content is no different, but what really makes a sex scene likable and worth masturbating to? I'll be discussing the various elements a sex scene consists of and will share my opinion in regards to what makes a sex scene top quality.
Beauty of the Actors
I'll start with this aspect since it's the most obvious - the attractiveness of the actors, particularly the females, naturally plays a crucial role in whether or not a sex scene will be stimulating. Beauty is something humans are naturally drawn to, as it is what makes us have the urge to reproduce in the first place, so of course it's something a lot of us want to witness in an adult video. The fascinating thing with JAV however, is that they don't always make beauty a top priority.
While more often than not, the women will be highly attractive in a movie, the men on the other hand can vary. Men can either be old, an average-looking male, or even intentionally ugly, depending on the JAV. That being said, usually I don't take the male actor's attractiveness into account when it comes to evaluating a sex scene's quality. The only time I find it to matter is when the male is constantly in front of the camera, which usually they aren't (as the woman is often considered "more important", as adult videos are usually male-targeted).
Similarly, not all JAV have highly pretty actresses. Take Ruka Nishigaki (Ria Sakuragi) for instance: she didn't have the greatest face at one point, and sadly her teeth were quite distracting, but I believe she had absolutely amazing sex scenes, especially when giving a tit fuck:
Of course, the incredible beauty of her chest still played a role in my opinion here, but it at least proves that the face isn't the only thing that matters in terms of beauty (for a JAV). If a girl isn't the prettiest, other parts of her body might still be admirable, or she might be really talented in some sort of sexual act. While we tend to use beauty as our first method of judging a sex scene, it is naturally not the only important factor. That being said, there are many who might immediately dismiss a scene if the actress' beauty isn't to their liking, which I feel can be a bit narrow-minded.
Camerawork
Actresses: Hana Kuraki:
While the beauty of the actresses means a lot to some watchers, I feel the camerawork can be just as important - after all, the beauty has little significance if you never get to see it properly. In my opinion, the best camera angles are the ones that naturally focus in more on the female - I hate when there are zoomed-out shots that include both the male and female actors (there are exceptions of course, such as the above screenshot), especially when that camera angle remains in place way longer than it should.
Getting some nice close-ups on the woman or unique camera angles are an absolute must if you ask me. You should make use of everything available to you in a JAV, and what's more important than what the viewer is made to see? You have to get up close to the actresses' breasts, or zoom-up in close to her face when she's giving oral. Of course, too much camera movement can just make watchers sick, so a compromise is needed between movement and stillness. It goes without saying as well, that an overly shaky camera is also incredibly annoying. I'm more open to experimental camera movement as well, but first and foremost, the camera should be used to enhance the erotic appeal.
Acting
Actresses: Rimu Yumino:
What exactly the actors are doing in a scene is also quite vital. Naturally, I believe any sex act can be stimulating, so it's more how the sex act is done, rather than what is being done. If an actress is overly eager, that energy could easily translate to the watcher and make the experience more exciting. For example, during a tit fuck scene, an actress could have gigantic breasts, making the scene more erotic, especially if she likes what she's doing. In comparison, if a tit fuck scene just involves the actress plainly moving up and down without much variation in speed or technique, the actress doesn't smile, and the camera doesn't move at all, I believe that would make the scene rather poor.
Even with something as repetitive as a sex act, a woman can do things like this to help make it feel more alive and pleasurable to the viewer. Varying the way she strokes or sucks, just so the watcher isn't just seeing a really boring repetitive motion can help a lot.
Even the moments before the actual sex scene are something to take into consideration. Unless the JAV is focusing on "story" or "plot", I feel there should be shorter amounts of time between sex scenes. I believe the sex scenes to be the most important part of a JAV, so the amount of time spent on non-sex between them should be short.
If say a scene involves multiple girls pleasing a single male actor, the girls could all be giggling and laughing and doing things to the man all at once. Seeing women high energy and spirited about sex will only make watchers feel more welcome. After all, even if a JAV is about adult content, the charm of women goes far beyond just their bodies (really!). Seeing women laugh or be impressed when the man ejaculates, or laughing at the sight of his erect penis - these small details really help to make the actress more likable, and the JAV to be more erotic.
Outfits
Actresses: Left: Sara Tsukihi Middle: Aika Right: Koko Nanae:
Outfits are an easy way to change the mood or atmosphere of a scene. If things get a bit repetitive or boring, a new outfit can ensure a completely new experience for the watcher. There are an assortment of outfits a woman can wear, be it either comical, sexy, or both, and while the outfit likely won't stay on for very long, it greatly helps to get watchers anticipating the impending perversions.
Thing is, an outfit doesn't necessarily have to be overly lewd or expose the woman's body for it to be sexy. Skimpy swimsuits are a classic example, as the sight of the woman's exposed skin is enough to have men feeling that sexual adrenaline. Much like how it's stereotyped that men used to masturbate to swimsuit catalogues back in the day, the reality is men don't actually need full hardcore or explicitness to find something incredibly erotic. This fact should naturally be put to good use, and outfits are the perfect method to do so. I feel a JAV should make use of multiple different outfits (if possible), as a new outfit is just a new opportunity for new experiences.
Cumshot
Actresses: Left: Inoue Ayako, Natsuki Kaoru Middle: Haruhi Moka Right: Shouko Akase, Yuri Honma, Haru Okawa, Kanna Shinozaki:
Men will surely be in agreement that ejaculation is the most important moment during sex for them, and that includes JAV sex scenes too. Proper handling of cumshots in a sex scene are absolutely crucial - a pitiful cumshot can ruin a really good sex scene, and there are many things to consider for the cumshot. It is said that most cumshots in JAV are done via a fake penis, so at least JAV have more control over the cumshot (if this is true). The amount of semen, where it is shot, and the speed at which it is ejected can affect the quality of the scene, and the truth is that there is rarely one correct way to do it.
Though, I think most agree that larger amounts of semen are typically better (but not too much!). Seeing a woman get coated makes the implication that the sex was satisfying, and just seeing a woman get covered in general is sexy. I believe cumming on key areas such as the breasts, vagina, and face are typically the best ones as well. Creampies are also a great visual, but only if the camera actually shows it oozing back out, of course. I've seen some rather pitiful cumshots that had very little volume, or where the woman barely reacts, and I feel like that makes for a rather poor moment.
Another important element I believe is making sure the time between the sex and the actual cumshot is short. You've seen moments where the actor is thrusting inside the woman for example, then pulls out to ejaculate, but it takes like 5 seconds for him to get to her face to actually cum - I believe this delay can sort of ruin things a bit. Ejaculation has this sense of urgency to it, on top of being the "climax" of sex, so it should come rather quickly; this delay can make things feel unsatisfying. That being said, it's hard to make a cumshot not sexy, and honestly it can mostly come down to taste and mood, but just keeping these things in mind can make a sex scene better.
Conclusion
So that's how I believe sex scenes should generally play out. Your opinion will naturally be different as people have varying degrees of taste, but let me know what you think.
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