Phone Sex in India: Is it Still Popular?
Learn exactly why this supposedly outdated practice is still alive and well in India.
While the internet pours in new and creative ways for Indians to explore their sexuality, sometimes nothing beats an old favorite. Phone sex in India has outlasted the tides of time, and still helps the residents of a country that is woefully behind as for as sex goes, to this day. What makes it so popular? Especially in an era where chat rooms, hook-up apps, and cam girls are eternally available?
“Phone sex in India is still incredibly popular. We think it’s because you can get something from phone sex that you can’t necessarily hope to take from other platforms” says a member of Indian Sex Talk, one of the best global providers of phone sex, straight out of India. “I think what keeps phone sex so popular isn’t necessarily what you are getting from it, but what you aren’t.
Our faithful informant goes on to tell us that perhaps the best part about phone sex for most people is that, unlike video chat, picture messaging, and ‘camming’, phone sex users don’t ever have to be face to face with the person they’re talking to. “There’s something very comforting about complete anonymity. You never have to see who you’re talking to, and you know they can’t see you.” Indian Sex Talk prides itself on being discreet. In fact, they tell us that you don’t even have to give an operator your real name if you don’t feel up to it.
Why People Are Calling
The huge popularity of phone sex can’t honestly be down to anonymity alone though, right? According to one source, 79% of Pune residents admit to having phone sex regularly. Which means that that a huge amount of people who have some serious social anxiety. “Of course it’s not the only reason that someone would call Indian Sex Chat. We have many providers that are very good at what they do, in an erotic sense.” IST goes on to tell us that while a good many clients are calling just for a bit of sexy time, others have different goals in mind.
“For some people, the idea of being in a free sexual relationship can seem very overwhelming.” While India is definitely starting to get more comfortable with their sexuality, it was only extremely recently that gay sex became decriminalized and dildos could be found outside of the produce aisle. “For some people, they are wanting to be more comfortable expressing themselves in sexual ways, but have just never done it before. So they call and can get expert tips and guidance for exploring their own type of sexuality.
Zero Judgement
At Indian Sex Talk, they take this very seriously. The site itself makes a point of saying that all sexualities are welcome. Gay, straight, bi, transsexual… IST provides a safe space to openly discuss desire and sexuality without fear of judgement and persecution, which is sometimes really hard to find, even in modern day India.
“There are still certain risks that come with having what is to be considered an ‘alternative sexuality’. Some laws may have been overturned, but that doesn’t mean that those same thoughts have been overturned.” IST discusses the concerns for safety and education within queer communities in India.
Both young and old alike are likely to be discriminated against in India. Homosexuality is just now becoming a bit more mainstream, but there is still a startling lack of education as far as how to practice safe sex or be in healthy relationships. “[These things] are true for almost all communities in India. Because we as a country spent so long telling ourselves that sex was a very shameful thing, that desire was not a clean experience, many myths were spread around. There is still a lack of quality education and information regarding sex in India. We hope that we can help fill that gap” They say.
Exploring sexuality is the first step in normalizing it. Starting open and honest conversation is the best gateway to sexual freedom there is. For now, that conversation is most comfortably had over the phone, perhaps with a nameless, faceless, person that you’ve never met. “But as long as [the conversation] is happening, that’s what is most important right now.” IST tells us, and as always, should you have any questions, or just need someone to talk to- operators are standing by.
