Softcore pornography
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Softcore is a form of pornography that is less explicit than hardcore material in depicting or describing sexual behaviour. Softcore does not depict explicit sexual contact, but ranges from including nudity, to simulated intercourse, to actual intercourse photographed from tasteful angles. While both softcore and hardcore feature sexual situations with the intention of arousing the viewer, the key difference is that softcore does not clearly show any of the following hardcore elements: aroused genitalia (including masturbation), ejaculation, or penetration (vaginal, anal and/or oral). Some softcore, especially in recent years however, are more explicit in that male and female genitalia are shown on screen. Also, some portray contact with female genitals. In milder forms of softcore pornography, the nudity is implied such as the handbra technique. Unlike hardcore pornography, softcore is not as stigmatized and many actors and actresses who played in films have become mainstream stars.
