It’s often said that sex has been the driving force behind major technological innovations such as home video, the internet and the computer. If so, it’s only a matter of time before virtual reality makes the list. The company KIIROO is already trying to make VR porn a reality, with an impressively realistic virtual reality headset and vibrating stroker that work in sync with sexual videos to simulate erections and orgasms.

The technology works by vr adult capturing video through multiple camera lenses, which are then stitched together to create an immersive experience. The advantage of using VR to view porn is that the bodies are life-size and in a proximal space, which can enhance sensations of intimacy. This is why many people who use VR porn also add sex toys to their experience. The popular male vibrating stroker from Lovense, for instance, is designed to sync with the videos it’s used with. Another sex toy that’s specifically designed for VR porn is the Fleshlight Launch, which can be controlled remotely by its wearer.

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Getting started with vr adult isn’t cheap, though. Most virtual reality devices cost over $1,000, and many of them need to be hooked up to even more expensive high-powered PCs to reach their full potential. That’s why most of the experts Mashable spoke to recommend the new standalone Oculus Quest 2(opens in a new tab), which costs $299 and requires only a compatible headset, hand controllers and a web browser. Before you buy, though, it’s important to know whether you’re prone to VR motion sickness(opens in a new tab) and to find a site that offers demos or other ways to test out the experience before dropping such an expensive investment.