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noun

JOI

jay-oh-EYE

JOI (noun) means a genre of pornography in which a performer speaks directly to the camera and talks the viewer through masturbating, giving pace, timing and instructions. Example: “The clip was tagged JOI, so it was all talking to camera.”

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vulgar slang A genre of pornography in which a performer speaks directly to the camera and talks the viewer through masturbating, giving pace, timing and instructions.
"The clip was tagged JOI, so it was all talking to camera."
"She sells custom JOI videos through her subscription page."

How to Use JOI

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPorn where the performer tells the viewer how to masturbate.

When to use it

Vulgar; functions mainly as a content tag on adult sites and camming platforms.

Memory tip

Because it is a tag rather than a word, JOI is nearly always written in capitals and left unpronounced as a word.

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Easily confused with
JOI (Japanese for a female doctor) joy
Common pairings
JOI video custom JOI JOI clip
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Etymology

An initialism of jerk off instructions.

Origin: English

jerk off instructions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does JOI stand for?

Jerk off instructions. It labels adult videos in which the performer addresses the viewer and directs their masturbation, usually setting the pace verbally.

What is the difference between JOI and ASMR?

JOI is explicitly sexual and instructional. ASMR is a much broader category of quiet, triggering audio aimed at relaxation and tingles; some ASMR is sexual, but most is not.

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