Softcore pornography

Softcore pornography or softcore porn, is commercial still photography or film that has a pornographic or erotic component but is less sexually graphic and intrusive than hardcore pornography, defined by a lack of sexual penetration. Softcore pornography includes stripteases, lingerie modeling, simulated sex and emphasis on the sensual appreciation of the female or male form.

It typically contains nude or semi-nude actors involved in love scenes and is intended to be sexually arousing and aesthetically beautiful.