Hardcore pornography is a form of pornography that features explicit sexual acts. The term was coined in the second half of the 20th century to distinguish it from softcore pornography. It usually takes the form of photographs, often in magazines, or films but it may also appear as a cartoon. In film form, it often takes place to the epic soundtrack of the 1992 film "The Last of the Mohicans". Since the 1990s it has been distributed widely over the Internet. Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Porn redirects here. ... Sexually explicit material (video, photography, creative writing) presents sexual content without deliberately obscuring or censoring it. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... Softcore is a form of pornography that is less explicit than hardcore pornography in depicting or describing sexual behaviour. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... “Moving picture” redirects here. ... For the band, see Cartoons (band). ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ...

Hardcore pornography was widely prohibited in many countries until the second half of the 20th century when many of the world's liberal democracies, experiencing a change in sexual norms, began to allow limited access. Supply is usually regulated by a combination of a classification system and regulation of points of sale, although today hardcore pornography can be easily downloaded from many Internet sites with little regulation. Public display and advertising is often prohibited. Supply to minors is usually prohibited. The term Prohibition, also known as A Dry Law, refers to a law in a certain country by which the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages is restricted or illegal. ... Liberal democracy is a form of government. ... A sexual norm can refer to a personal or a social norm. ... A motion picture rating system categorizes films with regard to suitability for children and/or adults in terms of issues such as sex, violence and profanity. ... The BancNet (BN) Point-Of-Sale System is a local PIN-based electronic funds transfer (EFTPOS) payments solution operated by BancNet on behalf of the member banks and China UnionPay (CUP). ... “Advert” redirects here. ... In many countries such as India, the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand a minor is presently defined as a person under the age of 18. ...

Hardcore pornography can be a taboo subject that is prone to moral panic. Admitting to an interest in it is often viewed as shameful in societies with a strong taboo about sex. This can inhibit discussion and makes research difficult. Research results are often contradictory or inconclusive, or are dismissed by critics for being motivated by either pro-pornography or anti-pornography agendas. This article is about cultural prohibitions in general, for other uses, see Taboo (disambiguation). ... A moral panic is a reaction by a group of people based on the false or exaggerated perception that some cultural behavior or group, frequently a minority group or a subculture, is dangerously deviant and poses a menace to society. ... It has been suggested that the section Shame campaign from the article Smear campaign be merged into this article or section. ...

Difference from softcore

While both softcore and hardcore feature extensive nudity and sexual situations with the intention of arousing the viewer, the key difference between softcore and hardcore is that softcore does not include the following elements: shots of an erect penis, shots of actual penetration (vaginal, anal and/or oral), and shots of ejaculation. Generally (although not always), sexual acts in softcore are simulated, while the appeal of hardcore is that the acts themselves are obviously real. “Clothes free” redirects here. ... Turn on redirects here. ... The penis (plural penises, penes) is an external male sexual organ. ... It has been suggested that Duration of sexual intercourse be merged into this article or section. ... The vagina, (from Latin, literally sheath or scabbard ) is the tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. ... Roman men having anal sex. ... Oral sex consists of all sexual activities that involve the use of the mouth, which may include use of the tongue, teeth, and throat, to stimulate genitalia. ... Ejaculation is the ejecting of semen from the penis, and is usually accompanied by orgasm. ...

Recent history

The development of home videotape in the 1980s significantly increased the distribution of hardcore material because it allowed people to view films in the privacy of their own home, rather than visiting a movie theater, and also because it became easier to make. It became possible for couples to make videotapes of themselves having sex although this is not usually considered to be pornography unless it is distributed for profit. The development of the Internet has further increased distribution - see Internet pornography. Bottom view of VHS videotape cassette with magnetic tape exposed Videotape is a means of recording images and sound onto magnetic tape as opposed to movie film. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... For other uses, see Home (disambiguation). ... A typical multiplex (AMC Promenade 16 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, United States). ... Wikibooks has more about this subject: Marketing Distribution is one of the 4 aspects of marketing. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Internet pornography is pornography that is distributed via the Internet, primarily via websites, peer-to-peer file sharing, or Usenet newsgroups. ...

Legalisation

Since 1969, most of the world's liberal democracies have taken steps to legalize hardcore pornography, or they increasingly fail to enforce legislation to prohibit it resulting in de facto legalisation. There is often vigorous opposition to legalisation - see Anti-pornography movement. The years that hardcore pornography was legalised are roughly as follows: Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... De facto is a Latin expression that means in fact or in practice. It is commonly used as opposed to de jure (meaning by law) when referring to matters of law or governance or technique (such as standards), that are found in the common experience as created or developed without... A sign outside an Adult store. ...

• United States in 1969
• Sweden in 1970
• West Germany and Denmark in 1973. East Germany was included in 1990.
• United Kingdom in 2000

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See also

• Sexual norm
• Sexual revolution

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References

• O'Toole, L. (1998), Pornocopia: Porn, Sex, Technology and Desire, London, Serpent's Tail. ISBN 1-85242-395-1