When it comes to Mirror Sex, it can feel quite confronting to place on display every corner and crevice of your body. But that is not the only thing that is on display, the act of having sex itself is too.  Well, I have something important to say to you! Put all your worries aside, mirror sex is made to be exciting, visually stimulating and incredibly eroticically charged. This article will delve into the world or mirror sex and what you can do to make the experience as fun and pleasurable as possible.

What is mirror sex?

Mirror sex is also known as katoptronophilia. It is the act of masturbating, stripping or having sex in front of a mirror. It can involve having sex with one or many people.

Why do people love mirror sex?

There are many reasons why people love mirror sex. The main reason is that people enjoy looking at themselves and their lover’s body whilst they are indulging in sexual acts and indulging in different sex positions. Lovers will be able to see facial expressions and how the body moves from different angles. When a person is having sex they can look down to see what is happening and when they look into the mirror they can watch sex from a completely different point of view. Seeing sex from two different points of view can be incredibly visually stimulating. It can be a massive turn on which will help to build up a really big orgasm.

When you watch adult movies you are not experiencing it in the moment. Watching a pre-recorded session can be arousing but watching sex acts happening right in front of you is even more erotic. If you are having sex and find that your mind is wandering onto other topics, mirror sex can bring you back into reality.

Is mirror sex common?

Mirror sex is for everybody, it can be added into any type of sexual experience whether it is vanilla sex, fetish play or BDSM. Mirrors are easily accessible making mirror sex a very common experience. Most people already have mirrors in their houses, in their bathrooms and on their wardrobes. Mirrors can be bought in a lot of different houseware stores. Mirrors can also be bought in different price ranges. Mirror sex can be seen in many movies, porn films and TV shows. There are references to mirror sex in music too. To top that off, there are even hotels with bedroom suites specially designed with mirrors as being one of their main features.

What type of mirror would be best to use for mirror sex?

Buying a mirror is really up to personal preference and setting the roleplaying scene. There are mirrors without a frame which are the least expensive yet they can be incredibly erotic. But if you buy a mirror that is already framed it will at a touch of luxury to the experience. Just imagine using a mirror framed in gold, it will be like watching your very own high end adult movie. If you would like a mirror to be BDSM themed, you can even paint the frame darker colours like greys and blacks. Some people have a specially built mirror for their ceiling or use leaner mirrors where the mirror is large enough for the bottom of the mirror to be placed on the floor and the mirror is leaned onto a wall.

How do you become comfortable with mirror sex?

When it comes to mirror sex, people have to comfortable in their own bodies so that they can feel relaxed enough to enjoy sex. For people who would like to feel even more confident, they can dress up in luxury underwear or lingerie. The act of participating in mirror sex itself can make a person understand how their body works so that they are able to become more confident.

If you have enough trust built up in your relationship all you really have to worry about is what your lover or partner thinks. Let’s face it, your lover or partner is the only person who will be experiencing mirror sex with you. If your lover wasn’t attracted to you, they definitely would not be wanting to have mirror sex! If you are already having sex with a lover, then it is safe to assume they are turned on by your features! Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? You are!

What does mirror sex feel like?

The taboo nature of mirror sex is erotic. For people who are not used of viewing their own bodies during sex, watching your own body move in the throes of passion can make you feel like you are doing something naughty. Mirror sex can make people feel like they are putting on a show like an exhibitionist. If you watch your lover it will make you feel like a voyeur.