Ever caught a glimpse of yourself on your phone’s selfie camera and thought “Jesus Christ, do I really look like that?” 

If so, you’re definitely not in the minority.

The truth is, webcams and phone cameras have a nasty habit of portraying people in an extremely unattractive light. They’re not the most sophisticated pieces of machinery on the planet, and nor are they capable of making even the hottest people look good in poor lighting. 

All of which can make the prospect of sex video chat somewhat daunting. You’re keen to delve into the wonderful world of virtual sex, but you’re a little too worried about looking like Jabba the Hutt.

Scary stuff, but here’s the good news – looking sexy on a sex video call really isn’t rocket science. In fact, there are just eight super-simple things you need to do to look the part, and get the most out of every virtual date you set yourself up with:

1. Prep and Practice in Advance 

First and foremost, it is absolutely essential to prep and practice in advance. Set up your equipment solo, play around with the audio and video settings, and think about how you intend to set up your ‘workspace’. Remember you can always practice your skills in advance with an online sex video chat service, and pick up a few tips from the pros in the process.

2. Know Your Angles

We all look better and worse from certain angles. Depending on how you position your camera, you could look as sexy as it gets, or about as attractive as an earthworm. The only way you’ll figure out which is which is to experiment, and to gradually figure out your best and worst sides. More often than not, it’s better to shoot yourself slightly from above – typically much more flattering than an upward angle.

3. Play Around with Lighting

Lighting angles and shadows can wreak havoc with sex video calls.  The last thing you want is for unwelcome shadows to make you look 15lbs heavier, or accentuate that double chin you’ve been desperately trying to hide. Don’t make the mistake of using a single central light source – distribute smaller lights and lamps around the space, with the goal of replicating natural light to the best of your ability.

4. Set the Scene

Looking sexy on a sex video chat isn’t exclusively about how you look. It’s also about setting the right mood and getting it right with the ambience. You can dress as sexy as you like, but it’s for nothing if the backdrop is about as unsexy as it gets. Light some candles, put some romantic music on and generally set up the space like you were getting ready for a real-life date. 

5. Wear Comfortable (and Accessible) Clothing

You cannot look or feel sexy on a video call if you don’t feel comfortable at the time. If the clothes you wear are too tight, formal, and generally a pain in the ass to wear, it’s not going to happen. Likewise, you need to wear the kind of clothing that’s easy to remove when the time comes. The last thing you want is to end up hopping around the place with one leg stuck in your ridiculously tight jeans when you’re actually trying to put on a sexy striptease.

6. Get Groomed

Again, looking sexy is as much about feeling sexy as anything else. In which case, you’ve the perfect opportunity to get yourself well and truly groomed.  Head to the barbershop for a hair and beard trim, get the rest of your Sasquatch-like body hair in order, don some quality cologne, and make sure you feel the part. You’ll need to exude confidence to get your partner in the mood, which begins and ends with looking and feeling your best. 

7. Get Some Better Gear 

Of course, it could be that the hardware you have simply isn’t capable of making you look good. If you’re still playing around with a low-res webcam from 1997, now might be the time to get some better gear.  Don’t forget that the latest hardware and software for these kinds of things come with the kinds of filters that can hide a world of imperfections!

8. Enjoy the Ride 

Last up, sex video chats are supposed to be about pure enjoyment – not taking yourself too seriously. So what if you don’t have the toned body of a Greek God? Who does?  If you put too much pressure on yourself, you’re not going to have a good time…it really is as simple as that. And nor are you going to look sexy to your partner, making the whole thing a waste of time.