I'm asking this because I'm interested to know how others feel about it.Since discovering JAV titles a few years ago I now find myself disinterested in western pornography and literally cannot get turned on by watching it.Interestingly I do still enjoy western women in JAV titles, but the overall style of western porn does nothing for me anymore. I don't like the aggresiveness of western male or female porn stars, I do not like the lack of creativity and I very much see western porn actresses as nothing more than fuck toys where as I honestly feel admiration and respect for JAV actresses.I also like the kindness and respect shown to the female JAV stars by their male counterparts, note that I do not enjoy SM/rape titles at all so I am talking about conventional porn only. The women in JAV titles also seem to enjoy their roles more than western porn actresses and just appear to be treated better.Mainly though I just like the creativity more; western porn bores me silly now but I really like the interesting and innovative approach to porn that many JAV titles show.Has anyone else found that since getting into JAV they can no longer muster any interest in western porn?Agreed with everything you said. It also helps if you're an Asian guy and tired of yourself not being represented in western porn. I would love to see Keni Styles fuck some of the hottest chicks in American porn but the racists in Porn Valley won't allow it.for me they each have their appeal, plus I can understand dirty talk in western porn which is an advantage for them. I alternate between JAV, western and hentai mostlyAGREED! Western women can look gorgeous and sexy and curvy in porn, but once they open their mouths it makes it seem like smut (no pun intended! HAHA!) JAV scenes and titles do exactly what you say. There is a different level of taste and civility. So if JAV actresses are saying the same thing I can't understand anyway, so it doesn't matter.Yah, western porn is not that interesting to me anymore. I think we all have J fever and don't really want to get cured. I also just prefer asian girls and how cute they are overall. Western porn is ok but it is rare for me nowadays which is why I am trying to learn Japanese so I can understand what they're saying and read the titles and such. Then i can access all the hidden japanese sites out there!! But if I don't get there, partial but working knowledge is sufficient. learning the language is not easy, especially reading. Anyways, asian stuff good, western, not as good.It's very interesting that you're actually motivated to learn Japanese just so you can understand what JAV actresses are saying! But I admit to feeling the same way, I have often wondered what they're saying and it has occurred to me too that this might be a good opportunity to learn another language.But in some ways the not knowing adds to the allure; I like Japanese women in JAV titles because they seem mysterious to me and I can imagine the sweet words coming out of their mouths. I would be horrified to learn the language and then discover they're saying the same things their western counterparts are saying, "fuck me harder bitch" etc!Japanese porn actresses are just so beautiful though right? I think because the women look so decent and un-pornographic it adds something special to the scene. A JAV schoolgirl actually looks like a schoolgirl, not some thirty-something with massive, artificial breasts and tattoos. That kind of makes it feel a little wrong which of course makes it feel oh so right!Going back to the creativity, I do love the way some of the studios attempt innovation even if it feels a little cheesy at times. What western porn studio would think of time stop, and invisible men, and androids? One title I loved, but have since forgotten the ID for, is two schoolgirls who spend their day perfectly normally; getting up, brushing their teeth, getting dressed, going to school, eating lunch, going to gym, attending lessons but all through the day "invisible" men are just walking up to them and masturbating over them! Bizarre, weird, but really exciting to watch!Well, preferences are preferences and what turns a person on and what doesn't is usually pretty complicated even if it seems simple at first glance. I think it's safe to say that nearly every one who spends any significant time reading and/or posting here has a special place in their... um... heart... for JAV.But there's differences between opinions and facts - even if they're based on facts. I think to say that western porn is any less "creative" than JAV is naive at best. There is a a great deal of diversity of content, both from a quality standpoint as well as thematically. Many of the popular themes in JAV may be rare if not practically non-existent in w-porn but that doesn't mean the opposite isn't true as well.In fact, there are several "traditional" conventions in JAV that are just as dominant in the market (if not more-so) than their western counterparts. Realistically, this has a lot to do with the nature of the different cultures. I don't see a point in getting into some philosophical/anthropological-study discussion, but I would say there are merits and drawbacks to nearly every culture.I would also say that you shouldn't confuse porn with reality from ANY source. Saying that male performers like or respect their female co-stars in JAV more-so than in the West shows a lack of knowledge about the industry. Don't assume that what you see on screen is a reflection of what REALLY goes on BTS or how people are IRL.As far as the sex in JAV seeming more realistic, I can see that to an extent. I think one of the main factors is that there is less-editing. And while that gives more of a "documentary" feel to it, sometimes you just want them to get to the "good stuff". Of course, then you have the whole mosaic issue to deal with and that's another discussion altogether...But the schoolgirl thing is a tricky situation. You get into some dangerous waters (in the U.S. specifically) if you even IMPLY that a porno character (not even the performer) MIGHT be under 18. You'll find that most references to "schoolgirls" in western porn usually say they are college girls... even if they're wearing traditional Catholic SG outfits. Then there's the whole issue of Asian women in general "appearing" to be younger than most white/black/hispanic women of equivalent age. Keep in mind that loli-queen Tsubomi つぼみ was 24 when she was making movies last year.Anyway, sorry for seemingly going-off; that's not my intention. I personally, watch mostly JAV these days - though there's some western porn I'll never give up on. But the main reason for the preference is cuz I REALLY dig Japanese chicks not because one industry is objectively BETTER than the other. And I guess that's the bottom line: when you say something IS this or IS that, than you can blur the lines of perception and reality. Sure a bit of that can be fun - but you gotta watch out how far down the "rabbit-hole" you go...-NickNo apology necessary Nick, I liked your post.I agree it is subjective and mostly about perception and I suppose that is the position I am coming from, perception. Jav actresses do seem happier to me, they do seem to be treated better and with more respect. This may not actually be true but I am willing to believe it is and if it is not then I appreciate the lengths the cast and crew are willing to go to maintain the illusion.One title that left an impression on me in that regard was a debut title with Sakura Aida; during the entire film they were particularly kind and gentle with her and presented her with flowers at the end. the behaviour they were displaying towards her can only be described as reverence. Although I have seen much western porn where the producers and male actors are not in any way mistreating their female partners I have never seen genuine kindness being shown the way I have seen it in various JAV titles. I like that a lot and it always adds something to the experience when demonstrated.I take your point about creativity, I suppose what I should have said is that I enjoy the kind of creativity more in JAV than in western titles. JAV seems to keep things fresh and the producers seem to want to push the envelope and try new things whereas the impression I get from western porn is that it seems to churn out the same stuff over and over. There is some western porn that I do enjoy such as "soapy massage" type films but that is mainly because it reminds me of so many similar themed JAV titles; still even watching those types of themes in western porn that in principle I enjoy leaves me cold these days.Interestingly I actually really like the mosaic censoring; I don't like the porn industry's habit of making you stare right up someone's vagina which, call me weird, I find quite unattractive to look at. Give me mosaic censoring any day as long as it is not too obtrusive which admittedly sometimes it is.I do agree with you on one major point, I really like Japanese girls. Faces are much more important to me than body types and, as a generalisation, Japanese girls are beautiful.Personally, I switch to western porn when I need to see some sluts get down and dirty...I don't recall ever seeing a JAV as physical as say Sasha Grey films, you know, grabbing cocks and cursing that the "service" is coming too slowly lol. The Japanese girls are always gentle and submissive,they just never ask for dicks in a violent manner,it's not in their culture I guess...Western porn do have their creative moments, one of my favourites being the Casting Couch; there is a great candid feel to it and for some reason the acting is really superb. Some of the indie superheroine flicks are also fantastic (not the mainstream ones like Lexi Belle's, that is just fucking in a costume,there's no bondage or real story involved>.<). One of the things I hate about western porn is how they'd make a film with a story,but they are never serious about it;the cheesy acting and the horrible soundtrack makes them unwatchable. In terms of that they are faaaaar behind Japan. When it comes to the actual sex scenes however, hentai undoubtedly have the best execution; far more camera angles and dialogue (even get to hear their thoughts). I know it would take a tremendous amount of effort to shoot something like that in live action, and it may only last 5 minutes, but that could be brilliant=)And you're not weird at all walpola, myself and a few of my friends agree that mosaic is not entirely bad...it used to be when I first got into porn, but after seeing countless vaginas and realizing some of them can be really ugly (huge flaps,loose skin and whatnot), mosaic turns out to be a good touch. The pixels can't be too big tho, like those before the mid 00s, that was extremely distracting,huge squares humping one another.Sasha Grey epitomises my problem actually; in my opinion she is one of the most beautiful women on the planet so if she behaved like most JAV actresses she would be the perfect porn star, as it is she is too aggressive which makes her stuff unwatchable for me.Some of the casting couch style titles are good fun; I particularly liked one Backroom Casting title with a girl named Tria; I liked it because Tria was gorgeous but when re-watching it recently I couldn't muster much interest because of the attitude of her male partner. I doubt Tria will reappear anywhere given that barely anything of her seems to exist but if she ever wants to get into the industry again I hope she gets into JAV!Interesting that you mention Lexi Belle, she is a prime example of western woman in JAV titles that I do enjoy. There is one title I really like, DANDY-064, featuring western girls in the "man accidently gets on an all-female bus" style; while most western girls in JAV behave the same way they behave in western titles Lexi was different; she had obviously watched other JAV titles with Japanese girls and sought to emulate their gentle style with feather light kisses, cute smiles, lots of eye contact and even throwing in some "kimochi ii's" even now and then for good measure. She got in the spirit of what she was doing and clearly understood the point of the theme, something her western female colleagues obviously didn't get. What a trooper!