Ifeelmyself started in 2009, but by 2014, it had reached a creative and technical sweet spot:
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Ensuring files are encoded in H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC) for maximum compatibility with modern media players (like VLC or MPC-HC). A core part of IFM’s identity was its
A core part of IFM’s identity was its ethos: "for women, by women". The production team and content primarily catered to a female gaze, moving away from the aggressive or inauthentic tropes found in mainstream pornography. The participants were often , moving away from the over-polished, sometimes plastic aesthetic of typical porn stars. This authenticity resonated strongly with audiences who craved realism and emotional connection over mere performance. For instance, one viewer noted how he learned to be a better partner by watching the authentic techniques displayed in IFM videos. The focus was on the genuine reactions, the build-up, and the intimate act of self-discovery, which often differed significantly from how women are touched during partnered sex.