Is gaming better than sex? Is seeing that “Achievement Unlocked” pop-up more rewarding than achieving climax?
There’s a popular misconception that gamers and sex don’t merge. As gaming has moved into the more casual markets, a large number of people have unexpectedly become gamers.
With this new found hobby, many move onto what more hardcore gamers would consider traditional games. While many of these newly converted gamers may not consider themselves a part of that crowd, you can’t argue that gaming has become a hobby for many more people than it was some time ago. Now, most of these folks would consider sex far more appealing than gaming. Who would fault them? When a casual hobby is exactly that, of course the most important biological function would leap ahead in line as being “better”.
What of the hardcore crowd, however? How does topping the leaderboards or taking down the latest raid boss compare to getting down with your significant other?
I’m constantly reading stories of gamers looking for that special someone to spend the rest of their personal and gaming lives with. “What does that have to do with sex?” you may ask. You may say that plenty of people can live in life-long relationships without having sex. I’d call you delusional. The first thing that goes through someone’s mind when they see a member of the opposite or same sex is “Would I have sex with that person?” In most cases, it’s not a conscious thought. It’s something that just happens. No matter what you may say to the contrary, it’s true. Upon seeing anyone, you instantly know if you’d sleep with them. That’s because sex is the driving force behind our existence. From a strictly biological standpoint, it is why we exist. It is the goal of every living organism to reproduce and pass down its genes.
Sex is such a driving force, we see it everywhere. From TV, to movies, ads, and even games themselves, you can’t deny that sex sells. Hell, I’d even wager that you read this article before others just because “sex” was in the title. There’s no shame in that. It’s how we’re wired. Everyone knows that if you want a sure fire way to grab someone’s attention, you give it a little sex appeal.
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In the straw poll of gamers whose numbers I have, sex was the unanimous choice. To put it bluntly, it wasn’t much of a question. Within seconds of asking, everyone responded “sex”. Personally, I’m inclined to agree. Some of my earliest memories are of playing games. It’s one of the few constants I’ve had throughout my life. It wasn’t until later in life that I became sexually active. When I compare the two experiences, there’s no question. The sex was always better. I may have spent a lot more time playing games, but the quality of that time doesn’t compare the time spent in bed, or many other places for that matter. If I had to choose between my 10+ years of playing Soul Calibur combined with my Mass Effect save files and another night with my lady, my lady would win. She would win each and every time.
Gaming can provide some of the greatest emotional and physical stimuli available. A game can get your heart racing during an intense battle. It can cause you to shake uncontrollably due to the stress and terror of a survival horror game. You can experience unbridled joy as you land the final blow on that boss that had you swearing in a fit of rage for the past thirty minutes. It can leave you in awe as you experience something so incredibly profound, you have no choice but to sit there speechless, taking in the beauty of it all. What a game can’t do (for the most part) is induce an orgasm. Sure, there are erotica games out there and there was a special accessory for Rez that would stimulate players, but on their own, games are not orgasm inducing. Of course, I could be playing the wrong games. If you’ve played a game that was so good, you couldn’t contain yourself, please let me know what the title was.
In the end, biological wants and cravings will always beat out a digital addiction. Nothing can compare to the warm embrace of a lover. Or the primal animal-like passion of a stranger you just met. Not so sure? Here’s an easy test. Imagine that special someone lying naked in bed. They’re just waiting for you. They want nothing more than to fulfill your every desire and wish. Also imagine your daily routine when gaming. Which do you want more? I don’t care if it’s Isaac Clarke teaming up with Commander Shepard and his Normandy crew in a battle against Kratos and the Lich King, Arthas, games will never come close to matching sex. A bad game may be terrible, but bad sex is still pretty good.
GamingClimax.com Writer and Author of ZeroAnd09 Blog
