Internet pornography

Internet pornography or online pornography is that kind of pornography that can be seen on the Internet. It can be used from websites, FTP connections, peer to peer file sharing, or Usenet newsgroups. When the World Wide Web became more available, more people started to use Internet pornography.

Introduction

Internet played a major role to access pornography.

The use of the World Wide Web became popular with the introduction of Netscape navigator in 1994. This development paved the way for newer methods of distribution and consumption of pornography.

The Internet as a medium to access pornography became so popular that in 1995 Time published a cover story titled "Cyberporn".

Webcams

Another format of adult content that emerged with the advent of the Internet is live webcams.

Server-based webcam sex shows spur unique international economics: adult models in various countries perform live webcam shows and chat for clients in affluent countries. This kind of activity is sometimes mediated by companies that will set up websites and manage finances. They may maintain "office" space for the models to perform from, or they provide the interface for models to work at home, with their own computer with webcam. As of 2020, most so-called cam hosts stream directly from their home, due to the availability of fast Internet and cheap HD webcams. These models earn money through tips or by selling exclusive content to their viewers through live cam sites, which can reach more than 20,000 viewers at once.