If you are reading this blog post, you’re most likely very familiar with amateur porn and some of the most popular niches, such as JOI. But, in case you’re hearing about this mystical abbreviation for the first time, let me give you a quick explainer. 

JOI stands for ‘jerk off instructions’. It really is as simple as it sounds. Instead of watching some random porn video while you’re masturbating at your own pace, you let someone else control the way you masturbate. A typical JOI video will set the mood, capture your attention and then tell you when to start masturbating, what strokes to use, how slow or fast to go and what to imagine while you’re doing it. 

Before we go deeper into the topic of JOI, I’d like to quickly bust the myth that JOI videos are made only for cis men. While the majority of them are made for this audience, there are indie porn creators who make JOI videos for women or trans folks, too. And, of course, some amateur porn creators have put in special effort to make their JOI videos gender neutral which means that anyone can enjoy them.

What makes JOI videos so appealing?

First of all, it can help you to make masturbation a more fun and less repetitive activity. You’re probably used to getting back from work completely exhausted, having some dinner and having a quick, boring wank at the end of the day. Let’s be honest – there’s only so many ways you can masturbate, and sometimes this activity can become mundane. That’s where JOI videos come in! 

Second, if you have some submissive tendencies that you’d like to explore, a JOI video gives you a safe space to do so. No need to meet a dominatrix yet or commit to a D/S lifestyle completely. You can simply purchase a JOI video from one of your favourite amateur porn creators and have a taste of submission that way. Yes, it might be your hand still doing all the physical work, but it will be their voice guiding you through the process. 

What’s the difference between JOI and JOE?

Okay, you think. That makes sense. But how are JOI videos different from JOE videos? They seem so similar, don’t they? Let’s get to the bottom of this! While JOI stands for ‘jerk off instructions’, JOE stands for ‘jerk off encouragement’. Think about it this way – JOI includes direct instructions on how to pleasure yourself while JOE is more about the praise you receive. For example, you get told what a good boy you are for jerking that hard cock for her or how well you’re doing when you start dripping precum. Of course, there is always a possibility to mix JOI and JOE in one video, and get the best of both worlds. 

Is JOI vanilla or kinky?

I would say that this niche can be as vanilla or as kinky as you want it to be. Of course, there is at least something slightly kinky about giving up control while masturbating. However, I’d like to think that JOI videos can exist on a spectrum. On one end of the spectrum you would find more vanilla style JOI videos. Think GFE (girlfriend experience) here. And on the other end of the spectrum you would find an incredibly kinky JOI, given by a mistress in latex, and likely combined with some BDSM or other kinks. What’s in between, you may ask? Anything you could ever wish for.

Luckily for both creators and viewers, JOI is one of those niches that goes along with a variety of other fetishes, such as sensory deprivation, overstimulation, foot worship, cum eating and many, many more. No wonder JOI is such a popular niche! It really can appeal to a huge variety of amateur porn viewers. 

What does a good JOI look like?

While every JOI will be different due to the themes mentioned and the creator’s creative point of view, there are some things in the JOI structure that typically stay the same. 

First, every JOI starts with an introduction. The creator sets the tone for the video and introduces you to the character they’re playing. It could be your girlfriend, your therapist, your best friend’s girlfriend, a dominatrix etc. Next, the video will set the scene. You’ll likely be told what to imagine and guided to touch yourself gently, perhaps just through your clothing. Once the tone and the scene are set, the fun part starts. The words that will follow next will encourage you to explore different sensations, speeds or pressure. You’ll feel the arousal building higher and higher. 

That’s where we get to the orgasm part, right? Well, not yet. Since you’re following a JOI video, it is not up to you when and how you get to cum. You’ve given up that decision to your favourite amateur porn star. Typically this is where the cum countdown is performed. No matter how desperately you want to cum, you will wait until you get the permission to do so. Trust me – orgasms under guidance feel way better when you get that sweet, sweet permission.

Alright, it’s time to cum! Enjoy and feel the difference between this orgasm and the other ones that you simply gave yourself in a rush because the need was simply there. At this point, you’ll finally see the full appeal of JOI videos. They make things more interesting, and they’re all unique which means you’re in for a feast of delicious experiences. 

Getting to the end of the video, a good performer will give you some aftercare. Typically, it will be some praise for following the directions and cumming so hard. I think we can all agree that ending things on a sweet note is important. Why? Because giving up control to someone else is a vulnerable thing, even if it’s just to a sexy creature in a pre-recorded video. And, it can feel even more vulnerable if it was your first time exploring the world of JOIs. That’s why aftercare matters.

Last words about JOIs

Whether you’re a newbie to enjoying JOIs or an experienced fan of them, I hope that this article taught you something new. This amateur porn category is proof that your masturbation sessions don’t have to be all the same. Whether you are using your hand or a sex toy, you deserve to have a fun time and receive as much pleasure as possible. Don’t settle for less and start enjoying the magic of JOI videos today!

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