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Area of Science:

Sociology of technology
Digital intimacy studies
Sexuality and media research

Background:

Early tech in sex work focused on pornography and advertising.
Modern platforms prioritize personalized, platform-based sexual technologies.
This shift reflects a postindustrial paradigm valuing "authentic" connection.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how erotic webcam modeling platforms exemplify "bounded authenticity."
To assess clients' perceptions of emotional bonds and relationship boundaries.
To understand the interplay between transactional nature and technological reality in perceived intimacy.

Main Methods:

Web-based survey of LiveJasmin clients (N=2,047) conducted in 2020.
Quantitative assessment of perceived emotional authenticity and relationship boundaries.
Qualitative analysis of client experiences and perceptions of intimacy.

Main Results:

65% of participants reported emotional bonds with models.
51.6% believed models cared about their lives outside the platform.
Qualitative data revealed varied experiences from "real" connections to transactional feelings, shaped by the platform.

Conclusions:

Erotic webcam platforms offer "bounded authenticity," balancing client desire for intimacy with transactional and technological constraints.
Client perceptions highlight the tension between seeking genuine feelings and market/tech limitations.
The study underscores the complex nature of digital intimacy in contemporary sex work.