Adults cannot be told to "go to their room." And that is just one of the privileges of being adult. Talking about entertainment, there are exclusive games and arcades that are created for children. But there are some that are exclusively for adults as well. Just as children are not allowed on certain rides owing to their age, there are similar rules that apply to movies as well. There are many adult videos that are meant wholly for adults. Thus, they can take their pick from a number of these. In the west, it is common practice to mention the age limit at the beginning of the movie. In theaters, people are allowed in for adult movies only after their ages have been verified. This is done because some movies contain foul language or scenes that are not suitable for children. Also, if a movie is filled with sexually explicit scenes that are meant for mature audiences, they might not even be released in the movie theatres. People who enjoy them would have to wait for the CDs to be out before they can borrow and savor them.

In most cases, people who frequently lean towards adult videos are said to have some form of personal issues that they are trying to deal with. Sometimes, these videos become the only outlet for the involved emotions. Alternatively, some watchers of adult videos might have just been through a bad relationship or may be unable to keep their lover happy and are looking for some help.

By seeking refuge in these movies, people sometimes cut themselves off from society because they feel that they do not fit in at all. At times, society is the reason behind making them feel this way. We all know how anyone out of the ordinary is stared at and commented upon. It is almost as though the community we belong to has created a box within which we are supposed to live. If we dare stray, we become outcasts.

Despite its prevalence, porn is still not a topic for open discussion. They might secretly enjoy the pleasures through the movies or watch it with their partners but not with friends. Similarly, most would not dream of sharing these videos with their family fearing that people would not understand why they resort to these kinds of movies.

Even though the world has progressed and people are now openly talking about sex, there are some who are still uncomfortable discussing such topics. Many adult videos are very similar to regular movie videos. The only difference is the excessive exposure of skin and use of foul words at times. This is what sets them apart and makes people curious to find out what makes them so forbidden. As they say, we yearn for anything that is out of reach. It is no different when dealing with movies. Some watch it merely because they want to fit in with their friends while others watch it for fun. So basically it is usually about entertainment and amusement for most people.