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Have you wondered what the best porn games are? Or, more specifically, the best free porn games? This can be daunting, given the sheer number of adult games that are being developed all the time.

Well, that’s where we come in! We’re taking a comprehensive look at 20 of the best porn games in 2021 so you know which games fit what you’re looking for, and which ones will just waste your time.

This article will provide a “best of” list, comprehensive reviews, an overview of our ranking criteria, and an FAQ section. (If you’re completely new to porn games, you might want to skip to the FAQ section first.) All right, let’s get right into it, shall we?

20 Best Online Porn Games of 2023

After much careful consideration, here’s our “best of” list:

Nutaku – best overall
Hentai Heroes – best for hentai fans
Project QT – best RPG
Fap CEO – best clicker game
LifeSelector.com – best POV content
Meet And Fuck Games – best multiplayer game
Crystal Maidens – best gameplay
Pocket Waifu – best animated scenes
The Fister – best graphics
Merge Nymphs – best puzzle game
Sex Emulator – best customization
PlayForceOne – most lifelike
UtherVerse – best virtual world
3D Sex Villa – best 3D game
SF Girls – best Android exclusive
Girlvania – best lesbian content
3DXChat – best VR option
FapTitans – best walkthroughs
PornGames.com – best interface
Summertime Saga – best free updates

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There is no shortage of free porn on the internet, and it’s great for a quick experience, but there are downsides to the free sites. After all, you’re not getting exclusive content, and you have to deal with other annoying things, such as short videos (basically trailers) and spammy ads that may contain viruses. Like anything else in life, you get what you pay for.

Paid porn delivers the goods you want.

If you’re interested in going beyond free sites and upping your porn game, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve reviewed 50—yes, 50—of the top porn sites for 2023 so that you can explore dozens of the best options around.

So, keep reading to learn about the most premium porn sites, including each of their pros and cons. Before you know it, you’ll be blowing past Pornhub and taking your fap time to the next level.

Best 50 Paid Porn Sites of 2023

RankSiteBest For1.BrazzersBest overall2.Reality KingsMost reliable3.MofosBest “reality” scenes4.BangBrosBest sex5.PureTabooBest kinky content6.Naughty AmericaBest mainstream content7.TeamSkeetBest teen content8.Evil AngelMost longevity9.VixenBest models10.OnlyFansBest for interaction11.Family StrokesBest for “step” content12.BabesBest European13.Digital PlaygroundMost variety14.MilfedBest milf content15.BlackedBest for BBC16.DogfartBest for interracial17.Nubile FilmsBest production quality18.Tiny4KBest for petite content19.PassionHDMost passionate20.MYLFBest for cougar content21.Private.comBest multilingual content22.New SensationsBest downloadable23.ThunderCockBest for big dicks24.HardXBest for celebrity pornstars25.Bang.comBest for premium content26.Deeper.comMost intimate27.DeepLushMost authentic28.21NaturalsBest natural bodies29.HustlerMost old-school30.NymphoBest hardcore31.PropertySexBest new talent32.PornProsBest amateur hardcore33.TeensLoveHugeCocksBest teen couples34.FakeHubBest voyeur content35.Porn WorldBest filtering options36.LubedBest lube content37.KinkBest for hardcore fetish content38.VividBest parodies39.XEmpireBest value40.TwistysBest lesbian content41.FantasyMassageBest for massage42.PervCityBest group sex43.WankzMost original content44.BellesaBest for women45.SpizooBest bonus features46.VideoboxBest for immersive content47.StasyQBest solo female content48.Hentai ProsBest hentai49.VR BangersBest original VR porn50.VRPorn.comBest VR porn aggregator

1.  Brazzers – Best overall

Brazzers goes back to 2015 and has major name recognition. It’s now part of a porn empire (Mindgeek) that includes Redtube and Pornhub, well-known free porn sites.

You can get all the porn you’ll ever need with one Brazzers subscription, as they have a network of 30+ sites and nearly 2,000 pornstars. It’s honestly mind-boggling levels of porn. Trust us, you won’t need anything else.

The only real downsides are that Brazzers will keep trying to encourage you to upgrade, and their user interface isn’t as great as you’d expect from such a big player.

Pros:

Huge network (30+ sites)
Lots of exclusive content
Top pornstars

Cons:

User interface disappoints
Video quality varies on older content

2.  Reality Kings – Most reliable

RealityKings is another household name (or at least frat household name) with a massive content library. Just like with Brazzers, you can count on finding your favorite pornstars with frequent updates and all kinds of categories.

Even better, RealityKings offers a $1 trial that gives you a great sense of what they offer without breaking the bank.

One drawback to RealityKings is that it has some sites in its network that are kind of stale or not really kept up with. Plus, older scenes aren’t always in HD quality.

A heads up to clarify a potential looking scam – once you click the link, you’ll notice the page looks very similar to Brazzers’. That’s because the sites are run by the same parent company, but the content is completely different.

Pros:

Well organized
Massive content library
$1 trial

Cons:

$9.99 per month only if you pay in advance for the whole year
Old, outdated sites in its network

3.  Mofos – Best “reality” scenes

Mofos is more of an up-and-comer relative to Brazzers and RealityKings, but it’s still been around for a good minute. Where Mofos really delivers is with “reality” scenes—you know, where the stepmom is stuck in the washer, or a neighbor needs to borrow sugar, that kind of thing.

But to their credit, Mofos does it well, and you’re not likely to exhaust their huge supply of content. Plus, all their scenes are in HD.

One downside to Mofos is that their home page is a tad overwhelming. You also can’t search videos using tags, which would be a nice feature.

Again, the Mofos page looks exactly like Brazzers and Reality Kings because it’s run by the same company. But Mofos is a unique experience from both of those sites.

Pros:

High-quality video production
Great “reality” and POV content
Pornstars and up-and-coming actors

Cons:

Search options limited
Home page kind of messy

4.  BangBros – Best sex

BangBros is another popular premium porn site. It’s earned its reputation through years and years of consistently putting out high-quality videos with all of the top pornstars.

When we say they’re consistent, we mean it. They’ve put out more than—wait for it—15,000 videos. That means BangBros can easily be a one-stop shop for all your porn needs. This is in part due to their empire of 50+ sites.

BangBros offers competitive pricing, lots of value, and 4K video quality. There’s a lot to like there. The only major drawback is that some of their network sites are not included, which is a bit disappointing depending on what you’re into.

Pros:

Top pornstars
50+ site access
4K quality

Cons:

Not all BangBros sites included at basic price
Content lacking somewhat in originality

5.  PureTaboo – Best kinky content

PureTaboo brings the heat and plenty of kink with their premium videos. If some of the sites reviewed above are a bit mainstream or too “vanilla” for you, then PureTaboo may be more your speed.

With PureTaboo you can count on some real wild scenes with out-there storylines and naughty action. The video quality and sex are both top-notch, and there’s honestly not much to criticize PureTaboo for. If you’re kinky, you’ll almost certainly love it.

Pros:

High-quality content
Sexy models
Super kinky

Cons:

Somewhat niche and out there at times

6.  Naughty America – Best mainstream content

NaughtyAmerica has been around forever, since 2001 in fact. This site is unabashedly mainstream, appealing to Americans’ most common fantasies—think teacher-student, stepmom, milf, etc.

With NaughtyAmerica you can count on an insanely huge content library with lots of 4K videos (for newer content). There are 30+ sites included and even VR porn is included.

NaughtyAmerica is a great all-ar0und pick, though you may notice that it tends to be very white and mainstream. More diversity would be a plus.

Pros:

Massive content library
Delivers on classic fantasies
4K HD

Cons:

Occasional ads even when paying
Not super diverse models

7.  TeamSkeet – Best teen content

TeamSkeet is a relatively newer player in the premium porn game, but they are a very welcome addition. They specialize in young, kinky girls. If watching girls display daddy issues is your thing, then you’ll absolutely love it here.

With TeamSkeet, you get a large network (40+ sites), many of whose sites specialize in teen content. If you want a large collection of downloadable teen porn videos, then you’re not likely to have any issues with TeamSkeet.

The only real downside is their mediocre search features and user interface.

Pros:

Downloadable videos
Large network and huge video collection
Top option for teen content

Cons:

User interface and search features aren’t great

8.  EvilAngel – Most longevity

EvilAngel goes back to the 90’s, when your dad may have had one of their VHS tapes. Fortunately, EvilAngel has stuck around, ensuring that its hardcore anal porn can satisfy users all over the internet.

If you’re a fan of hardcore anal, EvilAngel will likely give you everything you need. Since it’s been around forever, you can count on them to keep delivering high-quality content. They’ve also got great search features and stay up with the latest in porn innovations.

Pros:

Top search features
High-quality content

Cons:

Can give you some issues if you use an adblocker

9.  Vixen – Best models

Vixen was started by Greg Lansky, who created many of the top porn sites in the industry today (including Blacked and Tushy). You can count on Vixen and these other sites to have amazing, well-shot 4K videos. There’s an attention to detail and aesthetics often missing with other sites.

Getting around the site is a breeze, and time and attention has clearly been put into those small details as well. The only drawback with Vixen is that you can’t use “ctrl+click” to open a new tab. This is frustrating if you like to easily open up a few videos at once.

Pros:

Artistic and high-quality content
Intuitive site design
Stunning models

Cons:

Doesn’t accommodate “ctrl+click”

10.  OnlyFans – Best for interaction

OnlyFans is one of the newest players in the game and is different from the other sites listed here. As you probably know, OnlyFans is a site where individuals can sell subscriptions and post whatever they (and their fans) want.

Well, lots of pornstars and celebrities have created X-rated OnlyFans pages. Many people appreciate this way of accessing porn because they are directly supporting one individual and there is a highly interactive aspect as well.

The downside is that OnlyFans can be rather costly compared to the other sites reviewed here, and you’re relying on the person you follow to keep posting.

Pros:

Highly interactive
Allows more direct support of models

Cons:

Can get expensive (generally less value)

11.  Family Strokes – Best for “step” content

It doesn’t take long looking at any given free porn site to see how popular “step” content is—you know, stepbrother, stepmom, etc. This gives people a taboo vibe while technically not being incest.

FamilyStrokes offers one of the best premium porn sites for this kind of thing. If you like this niche, then you’ll be in good hands here. They have hot scenes, sexy models, and a nice user interface.

Pros:

Kinky storylines
Top names in the industry

Cons:

Missing some typical features

12.  Babes – Best European

Babes is full of babes, who’d’ve thunk it? You can count on stunning woman after stunning woman here, in every different kind of category, from softcore to hardcore. There are also lots of picture galleries as well if that’s your thing. You can count on seeing a lot of the sexiest European women in the industry.

One nice feature is that you can get bonus access to other sites for free or a discount. One drawback is that it costs extra for downloading. This may or may not be a dealbreaker depending on if you’re trying to download videos to have on the go.

Pros:

All kinds of women, especially European
Bonus access available for cheap or free

Cons:

Downloading costs extra

13.  Digital Playground – Most variety

DigitalPlayground wins points right off the bat for having a creative name (unlike Babes.com). After all, porn should be a bit like a playground (without the kids, obviously). On this front, DigitalPlayground really delivers, with amazing high-quality videos in every genre you can think of.

They’ve also been around since the 1990s, meaning you can pretty much count on them to stick around if you’re thinking about a year-long subscription. The only real downside is that they try to upsell additional content.

Pros:

Huge amount of content
Sexy videos, including parodies

Cons:

Upsell for extra content
Some ads

14.  Milfed – Best milf content

If you’re a fan of milfs, look no further because MILFED delivers all the milf content you can dream of. You can count on all the best mature pornstars, top production quality, and good range of categories. There are about 1,200 videos currently in their library, which means you should be set for quite some time.

The only real drawback to MILFED is that there is no download option.

Pros:

Best mature pornstars
Large, consistently updated library

Cons:

No downloading

15.  Blacked – Best for BBC

If you’re into BBC’s going deep into white women, then Blacked is for you. You can find all the biggest dicks in the industry and all the top models taking them. There’s plenty of exclusive content that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

We like what we like, and if interracial porn is your thing, then Blacked will definitely be a top choice. If you don’t, well, it’s not likely to be your thing.

Pros:

Leader in interracial porn
Exclusive content
Top models

Cons:

Relatively niche (you’ll like it or you won’t)

16.  Dogfart – Best interracial

Owner of undoubtedly the worst name in porn, Dogfart nevertheless delivers a high-quality porn site, particularly if you are into Black, Latin, and/or interracial content.

DogFart is far from traditional, mainstream porn that features white actor after white actor. It also offers 4K quality and a large network of 22 sites. You’ll have plenty of content, in other words.

Pros:

Top site for interracial porn
4K quality
Large network

Cons:

Somewhat niche (interracial genre)

17.  Nubile Films – Best production quality

The word “nubile” generally refers to a woman as sexually attractive and/or “old enough.” With Nubile Films, this is exactly what you get: the most gorgeous 18+ models.

With an eye for sensuous and artistic production, Nubile Films has won many fans over the years. They are also a model of consistency, with frequent updates.

Pros:

Elegant site design
Beautiful models and production value

Cons:

Nothing really

18.  Tiny4K – Best for petite content

Some people really love petite content. If that’s you, then Tiny4K is probably all you’ll need. It has super-hot and tiny sluts taking on big ‘ol dicks, all in 4K definition. It’s hard to go wrong if this is your thing.

One downside is that it’s less diverse than many of the other sites reviewed here, and the content library is also smaller than most.

Pros:

Hot sex and hot models
4K quality

Cons:

Somewhat niche
Relatively low value compared to other sites

19.  PassionHD – Most passionate

PassionHD has a fitting name. Why? Because they really bring the passion, and they do it all in HD. You can count on sensuous, erotic content in the most stunning detail. What’s not to like?

PassionHD gives you gorgeous models in sensuous settings, and there’s even a free trial. The only drawback is that there are some ads, which is always a little frustrating when you’re a paying customer.

Pros:

High-quality production value
Gorgeous models

Cons:

Some ads

20.  MYLF – Best for cougar content

We’ve already covered MILFED, but here’s another premium milf site for those of you who just can’t get enough. If mature women are your thing, MYLF is going to be right up your alley. You get access to a good handful of sites, and new scenes are added daily, giving you good value for your money (or bang for your buck, ba-dum-tsk).

Keeping MYLF from being one of our top picks is the fact that it’s somewhat niche, downloads cost extra, and some content is upsold.

Pros:

Some of the best milfs around
Growing network with solid content library
Daily updates

Cons:

Downloads cost extra
Upsold content

21.  Private.com – Best multilingual content

Private offers a ton of European content. If you speak multiple languages, or just enjoy the exotic feel of models speaking languages other than English, you’ll love Private.com.

With tons of sexy Euro pornstars, a wide range of content, and a massive video library, Private.com offers great value.

Pros:

The hottest European pornstars
Varied content
Massive library with downloads included

Cons:

Nothing really

22.  New Sensations – Best downloadable

NewSensations brings the new content you need to the old, familiar sensations that you give yourself during your alone time. And there’s a lot here to like: 4K content, downloadable videos, top pornstars, and lots of membership features.

While it costs about the same as other top premium porn sites, NewSensations truly delivers. You can even see when new videos will be uploaded, allowing you to get hyped like it’s the Netflix of porn.

The only real downside is that it is fairly costly. Worth it, though, in our opinion.

Pros:

4k quality
Downloadable videos
All the best pornstars

Cons:

Slightly costly

23.  ThunderCock – Best for big dicks

Some women really love big cocks. Also known as size queens, these women make up the pornstars featured at ThunderCock.com. While porn in general glorifies big dicks, this site makes it their personal mission.

If you’re a fan of big dicks, top pornstars, and good bang for your buck, ThunderCock is worth checking out. The only drawback is their payment page is somewhat disingenuous and will try to get you to purchase additional memberships. Yep, pretty lame.

Pros:

Top pornstars
Huge dicks
Backed by NaughtyAmerica

Cons:

Be careful checking out

24.  HardX – Best for celebrity pornstars

If you love watching the biggest pornstars around, then HardX is a good option for you. They’ve been around a while (since 2005), and they’ve recruited all the top pornstars over the years.

Other big benefits to HardX is the access you get to additional sites, 4k quality, and frequent updates. The only downside is that it costs about as much as the other top premium porn sites.

Pros:

Sister site access
Top-quality stars and content

Cons:

A little expensive

25.  Bang.com – Best for premium content

Bang.com definitely scored with their domain name, and they succeed in making high-quality content that rivals the best in the business. You get access to a large network, meaning tons of videos in all different genres.

While Bang.com largely delivers premium video goodness, it’s not quite one of our top picks due to a few drawbacks, including lackluster site design and a lack of features for the basic membership.

Pros:

Highest-quality videos
Top stars

Cons:

Limited features
Site design lacking

26.  Deeper.com – Most intimate

Deeper takes you, well, a bit deeper into the more artful side of porn. This is more of a boutique site, which means less content. Sometimes, though, less is more, as Deeper really delivers high-quality hardcore content. They have a lot of kinky stuff, and the models are always super sexy.

The only real downside to Deeper is that you may find yourself wishing there were more content.

Pros:

Extremely high quality
Good for fans of kinky content

Cons:

Smaller content library

27.  DeepLush – Most authentic

DeepLush is produced by Owen Grey, one of porn’s most enduring and recognizable performers, with his many tattoos and chest scarified like he already had an autopsy. Grey is known for his sensual woman-pleasing, and DeepLush delivers a whole lot of that.

The only downside is that DeepLush, like Deeper, is more of a boutique site. The content library isn’t as vast as many others reviewed here, and you can only count on about one new video per week. That said, the quality is always on point.

Pros:

Top-tier quality scenes
Quality over quantity

Cons:

Relatively small content library

28.  21Naturals – Best natural bodies

21Naturals is all about “the erotic beauty of natural sex.” They aim for an authentic experience where naturally gorgeous faces and bodies are on display in intimate sex scenes. You won’t find over-the-top parodies and milfs with silicone tits bigger than your head. While there are definitely some fake boobs, the majority are natural.

21Naturals is part of 21Sextury, which is one of Europe’s best porn studios. You can count on consistent high-quality content.

Pros:

Huge library
(Mostly) natural bodies
Free trial

Cons:

Not exclusively natural women, despite the name

29.  Hustler – Most old-school

Hustler has kept up with the times, so they’ve moved far past the kind of magazines that you would find hidden in the garage. They’ve got top pornstars and release content just about every other day. Pair that with an extensive content library, and you’ll be in good shape.

You can also pay by Paypal or Bitcoin (in addition to credit card), which is a nice feature.

Pros:

Top pornstars
Frequent uploads

Cons:

Not the most innovative studio

30.  Nympho – Best anal

If you’re a fan of hot, busty women and hardcore anal, then Nympho.com is the site for you. You can count on seeing some of the biggest names in porn as well as plenty of sexy newcomers. There are lots of threesomes with kinky assplay.

Nympho delivers a handful of new scenes each month, and videos are downloadable. It provides one of the better values in the premium hardcore porn world.

Pros:

High-quality hardcore porn
Top pornstars and up-and-comers

Cons:

Not for everyone

31.  PropertySex – Best new talent

If you’re into discovering sexy new pornstars and watching them get dominated, then PropertySex is a great option for you. Each video follows the same basic plot: a young female client gets banged by their real estate agent.

Although the storylines can get a little repetitive, PropertySex delivers high-quality video with some of the best new talent around.

Pros:

$1 trial
Downloadable videos

Cons:

A little repetitive

32.  PornPros – Best hardcore content

With a name like PornPros, it better be good, right? Well, luckily PornPros has consistently delivered top-quality porn for years and years. You can find your favorite pornstars, new talent, and a range of hardcore content.

With frequent updates, downloadable videos, and a $1 trial, PornPros is one of the better overall porn sites around. They also have a huge library and network with more than 3,000 videos and around 20 sites.

Pros:

Huge network
Top stars
Downloadable videos

Cons:

Filtering options could be better

33.  TeensLoveHugeCocks – Best teen couples

TeensLoveHugeCocks is one of those site names that really doesn’t f*ck around. You’re going to get teens (or women that still pass for teens) taking on some of the biggest dicks in porn. If that’s your thing, well, you probably don’t need us to tell you that this is the site for you.

Like many of the sites here, TeensLoveHugeCocks has a $1 trial, which is always a nice option.

Pros:

$1 trial
Backed by Reality Kings

Cons:

Somewhat narrow nice

34.  FakeHub – Best voyeur content

FakeHub doesn’t try too hard to sell you on the “reality” of its videos, which is kind of refreshing to be honest. Their videos are obviously contrived, and they own it. They then deliver on a nice range of content, including from their most popular vehicle, FakeTaxi (pun intended).

Minor downsides are limited picture galleries (though some sites don’t even offer those) and limited search options.

Pros:

Huge content library
Solid network (including FakeTaxi)

Cons:

Limited picture galleries
Limited filtering options

35.  Porn World – Best filtering options

You might not recognize the name Porn World, as it was formerly known as the DDF Network. Despite their new name not having quite the same brand recognition as others reviewed here, Porn World boasts a huge network and some of the hottest Euro porn on the web.

They win extra points for a top-quality search engine and plenty of 4K content.

Pros:

Huge Euro porn network
Best-in-class search and filtering options
Updates almost every day

Cons:

Nothing really

36.  Lubed – Best lube content

If you get off on seeing hot women getting railed while covered in lube, then you can probably stop scrolling. Seriously. Lubed.com has many of the best pornstars in the industry and you can see them all in super wet and messy sex.

They also have a $1 trial in case you want to check it out before committing.

Pros:

Top pornstars
$1 trial
Unlimited downloads

Cons:

Somewhat niche

37.  Kink – Best for hardcore fetish content

Kink.com does not f*ck around. They got that goldmine of a domain name and they have just been running with it. Fans of kinky hardcore sex will love it; people with more vanilla interests should probably look elsewhere.

Kink is a premium service and one of the best on the more kinky side of premium porn sites, so it does cost a bit more than others. But you get what you pay for, as they say.

Pros:

Super high-quality videos
Top pornstars getting kinky

Cons:

Relatively pricey

38.  Vivid – Best parodies

Vivid has been around a long time, and most people who are into porn have likely seen one of their videos. Now part of the Adult Time network, Vivid is known for their high-budget porn parodies—you know, Star Wars, Batman, Thor, etc.

If you enjoy the fun yet sexy vibe of porn parodies, Vivid is a great option for you. There aren’t super frequent video updates, but that’s because they are truly Hollywood-level productions.

Pros:

High production value
Large content library

Cons:

Fewer updates than most sites reviewed here

39.  XEmpire – Best value

The X network is massive, making a subscription to the “XEmpire” a great value. You’ll get all the latest updates to top sites like HardX (reviewed above), LesbianX, EroticaX, and many more. The production value is on point, with sites in the X network winning many of the top AVN awards (the “Oscars of porn,” for those who don’t know).

Thanks to all these sites, you’ll get 4-5 updates per week, which will definitely keep you occupied.

Pros:

Huge network
Long videos

Cons:

None really

40.  Twistys – Best lesbian content

Twistys is all about creating and hosting the hottest lesbian content on the internet. Sometimes known as “lesbian glam porn,” the kind of content on Twistys has sleek production and the hottest bi and lesbian pornstars.

Pros for Twistys include a large content library and mobile-friendly site. Downsides include the fact that none of the videos are in 4K and downloads aren’t an option.

Pros:

Gorgeous models
Sensual videos

Cons:

No downloads
No 4K

41.  FantasyMassage – Best for massage

Let’s be real, has anyone not fantasized about an erotic massage? There’s something so sensual and sexy about it. Well, if you’re fan of erotic massage, Fantasy Massage delivers the goods. You can count on more than 2,000 videos, plus access to the Adult Time network.

The only real downside is that it’s pretty niche, but hey, you wouldn’t sign up if you weren’t okay with that.

Pros:

Large library (Adult Time network)
High-quality video

Cons:

Somewhat niche

42.  PervCity – Best group sex

PervCity isn’t just a site but a network. This means that you can count on more than 1,000 scenes. The video quality is always full HD, and the fact it’s a network means there’s a lot of variety.

They’ve begun filming in 4K, but this library isn’t that robust yet. Updates are frequent, though, so it will keep building up fast.

Pros:

Unlimited downloads
Network access

Cons:

Not the most creative or innovative network

43.  Wankz – Most original content

Wankz.com is also a porn network, meaning that you can get plenty of hot videos covering all kinds of different categories (teen, milf, DP, threesome, etc.). There are more than 60 sites included, so it’s hard to imagine anyone getting bored.

The only downside is that Wankz doesn’t seem as committed to new updates as other networks, perhaps because they have such an extensive library already. You can add WankzVR, one of the best VR sites, for $10 more per month.

Pros:

Massive network
4K videos
WankzVR as an add-on

Cons:

Less frequent updates than others

44.  Bellesa – Best for women

Bellesa delivers hot porn with a female focus. It’s made by women, for women. Think less “rough hardcore gangbang” and more “female worship.” There’s lots of eating out and passionate making out. It’s full of top pornstars doing what they do best.

Fortunately, Bellesa offers frequent sales so that you can get this premium porn on the cheap if your timing is right.

Pros:

Often more sensual content
Frequent sales

Cons:

Somewhat niche
Not a lot of long videos

45.  Spizoo – Best bonus features

Spizoo is a relatively small network (4 sites) that boasts a large amount of content (2,000+ videos). They have top pornstars, good variety, and top video quality (new videos in 4K). Unlimited downloading and a top user interface make this one of the best premium porn sites around.

One downside is that you have to carefully read the fine print when signing up, as the largest price listed is per month or per day rather than the price you’re paying upfront. (To be fair, though, it’s always important to sign up carefully with porn sites.)

Pros:

Solid network and good value
4K

Cons:

Slightly deceptive pricing listed

46.  Videobox – Best for immersive content

VideoBox is a bit different from most of these other sites. Instead of one site or network that’s actively producing content, it simply hosts a huge collection of full-length porn DVDs. Compared to buying those DVDs, it’s a good deal.

That said, Videobox revolved around a somewhat outdated concept, and its site could really use some updating.

Pros:

Full-length DVDs available online
Huge collection

Cons:

Clunky, out-of-date looking interface

47.  StasyQ – Best solo female content

StasyQ.com offers some of the hottest videos on the internet. It’s full of European and other international models, and you might feel like you’re traveling as you watch, thanks to the luxury settings.

In particular, StasyQ has incredibly hot models, many of whom do solo work. If that’s your thing, this is the place for you.

Pros:

Gorgeous models
Beautiful settings
3-day trial

Cons:

Solo female only

48.  Hentai Pros – Best hentai

If you’re a hentai fan, then Hentai Pros isn’t likely to disappoint. They have a huge collection not only of hentai content but also hentai video games. This makes it a one-stop-shop of sorts for all your hentai wants/needs.

Pricing is competitive, and there’s a $2 trial ($1/day for two days).

Pros:

The best of hentai in one place

Cons:

Some older videos are low quality

49.  VR Bangers – Best original VR porn

2D, 3D, 4K, 8K—VR Bangers has it all. Although VR porn is still up-and-coming, this site stays on top of all the latest VR porn developments. It’s truly the best blend of porn and technology on the internet. You can even see upcoming releases, making this like the Netflix of VR porn.

You can count on seeing all your favorite pornstars here, and updates are surprisingly frequent given the extra production demands of VR.

Pros:

The best in VR
4K and 8K videos

Cons:

Relatively small library compared to traditional porn sites

50.  VRPorn.com – Best VR porn aggregator

VRPorn really scored with that domain name. For anyone looking for VR porn, they’re likely to land on VRPorn.com. Fortunately, VRPorn.com is a big aggregator of VR porn, meaning they host a ton of content. That can come in handy since VR porn is still up-and-coming.

With new VR porn uploaded all the time, you’re not likely to run out of videos.

Pros:

One of the biggest VR porn libraries
VR porn games available

Cons:

Short previews
Lackluster user interface

Pro Tips for Porn Sites

Keep these factors in mind when you’re on the hunt for a premium porn site. The reviews above should help narrow your search, but it doesn’t hurt to keep the following in mind as well.

Niche – Do you want something specific, like lesbian foot worship? Then you’ll need to find a site with that kind of content. Do you not care about a niche and want a wide variety of different kinds of porn? Then a site with a big network (or an aggregator) is probably your best bet.
Video quality and technology – Do you want 4K porn that you can watch on a gigantic curved monitor? Or maybe you want VR porn? If video quality and technology is important for you, then make sure the site you are looking at fits your wants.
Video length – Some people like hour-long videos with lots of build-up and teasing to enhance the tension. Other people are just fine with ten-minute videos. If this matters to you, it’s definitely worth double-checking before you buy.
Cost – Some sites will cost you a pretty penny, while others might cost you literal pennies. Make sure you understand the subscription you’re signing up for. If you’re convinced that you’ll be satisfied with a given site over the long haul, you can usually save money by opting for a year-long subscription (or longer). This is recommended more so for long-established, reliable (i.e. big-name) sites.

Final Takeaway

Porn has never been better than right now, thanks to improvements and innovations in video quality and technology (e.g. virtual reality porn).

If you’re ready to skip Pornhub for something more exclusive and more premium, then what are you waiting for? Check out the sites reviewed above and find out the best option for you!

Porn Site Payment FAQ

What’s the difference between paid porn sites and free porn sites?

Paid porn sites—at least the ones reviewed above—are legitimate businesses that give you premium and often exclusive porn videos for a subscription cost.

Free porn sites may be filled with ads and viruses, short trailer videos, and a lot of unwatchable, amateur content.

Are premium porn sites free?

In general, premium porn sites are not free. You are paying—get this—a premium to access the high-quality original content made by the production company behind the site.

While there are often sales, chances are you will need to be paying at least some kind of small subscription fee to access any given premium porn site.

How do you pay on premium porn sites?

Good question! Ultimately, it depends on the site. Some will allow you to pay by cryptocurrency, but essentially all will accept a credit card.

Are premium porn sites scams? No, for the most part premium porn sites are not scams. If you stick to the ones reviewed above, you’ll be in good shape. That said, you should always read the fine print before throwing down your credit card number and subscribing. Make sure you know the conditions and what you’re getting into.

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It’s never been easier to meet someone online. There are more singles than ever in the dating pool. Most are in search of a meaningful connection that could lead to a long-term commitment. Landing a real catch in a traditional setting feels like fishing in the Dead Sea: impossible. But dating apps and websites have softened the blow and made it possible to scope out your options from the safety and comfort of your own home. With life online becoming an omnipresent reality, it’s one of the best ways to date. The best part? They actually work.

Now, this isn’t true of all dating sites, and there are plenty to comb through. While it’s nice to have options, digging around for the top dating sites can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Additionally, veteran daters know that modern dating culture has become murky at best.

Which apps will introduce you to singles who are serious about commitment and not just another hookup? Tinder might be the big dog of swipe-based dating apps, but you likely won’t find anything beyond a hot make-out session or a one-night stand. While most dating sites attract a mix of serious and casual daters, some options generate more success for long-term relationships.

Here’s an overview of the best dating sites that will give you the best chance at finding a real partner. When it comes to love, these apps do their best to find you the perfect match. Whether it’s a particularly advanced matching algorithm, personality analysis, or select group of users, these apps do more for you than your average hookup app ever could.

14 Best Dating Sites To Meet Someone Online For A Real Relationship in 2023

RankSiteBest ForRating1.eharmonyMeaningful connections5/52.MatchLasting relationships5/53.ZooskThose who love travel5/54.FriendFinderMix of casual and serious5/55.BumbleBest for women5/56.HingeBest for quick, serious matches5/57.OkCupidBest for progressive dating5/58.The LeagueBest for educated singles4.5/59.HappnBest for meeting someone in your social circle4.5/510.HERBest for femmes4.5/511.Silver SinglesBest for older daters4/512.Coffee Meets BagelBest for dating site newbies4/513.AdultFriendFinderBest for open-minded daters4/514.Plenty of FishBest for rural daters4/5

1.) eharmony 

Ok, so eharmony puts some cheesy ads out there that might deter you from trying it out, but if you’re tired of dating around, looking for a real connection and maybe just want to put a ring on it, you’re going to want to give it a second chance. Why? Well, eharmony is allegedly responsible for around 4 percent of all marriages in the U.S. today. Wild, right?

So what gives eharmony its secret sauce? We guess it has to do with the revamp of their model. Back in the day, eharmony would put you through the wringer with a lengthy sign-up process and lame alienating questions. Today, the questionnaire is around 30 questions long and very practical. It’ll ask you how you feel about moving in with someone or how you feel about arguments.

It should be noted though that eharmony hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community and some users believe that it’s truly a place for the heteronormative. They’ve been working on fixing this major issue, but it seems that it hasn’t yet been totally resolved.

Tip for using eharmony to find a long-term relationship: Use eharmony if you are genuinely ready for commitment. Don’t be afraid to set up dates quickly and emotionally open up earlier than you normally would.

2.) Match

Match.com is a dating site that was launched in 1995, and it has been helping daters find long-term relationships ever since. Match is comforting to a lot of people because it’s so familiar and has pretty much provided the blueprint for other dating sites. Not to mention, it has worked hard to perfect its strategy over the years. There’s even a guarantee that you’ll be dating someone within six months, and if you’re not, they’ll give you six months free of charge! That’s how confident they are.

There are two factors that make Match best for long-term partnerships.

Number one is their matching algorithm. When you sign up, you will be put through a rigorous personality quiz. While it can feel a little cumbersome, know that Match is only doing its job. You’ll be asked about your basic preferences along with some gushy romantic stuff (which is important in a relationship).

Number two is that, though it’s technically a free dating site, most users end up paying $20 per month. Yeah, it’s a lot. But love is an investment you should be making for yourself, right?

Tip for using Match to find a long-term relationship: Match is known for their intense matching algorithm, so take your time with the questionnaire and try to make your profile as detailed as possible.

3.) Zoosk

For some, travel is one of the most important aspects of a relationship. Zoosk takes the concept of online dating and allows users to connect internationally. But this isn’t one of those “fly me out to hookup” sites. Zoosk utilizes behavioral matching to facilitate genuine connections between folks who may live thousands of miles apart. If you want your first date to involve a plane, this app is for you.

Rather than dragging you through a tedious questionnaire, Zoosk synchs up your social media profiles to analyze your behavior. It’s a unique way to determine personality, but arguably more accurate given that it takes your actions into account.

Zoosk is a crowd favorite because it doesn’t try to distract you with any bells and whistles. It’s got a smooth, modern interface that makes international dating feel like a breeze.

Tip for using Zoosk to find a long-term relationship: Clean up your social media profile. Zoosk uses it to determine your matches. Your matches will likely be able to find your socials as well. If you come across as a player, you won’t land a serious relationship.

4.) Friend Finder

Friend Finder is one of the biggest dating communities on the Internet. It has the feel and ease of a social media platform but ultimately aims to set up romantic connections between singles. There’s a wide range of connections to be made on Friend Finder, from the flings to the wedding bells. You are more likely to meet someone who doesn’t want to commit right off the bat, but knows they want to meet someone special. Friend Finder also caters to all genders and sexualities, giving it a really warm and welcoming feel.

The users on Friend Finder tend to be in their 40s, but anyone who is 18+ is welcome to give it a shot. They also take your safety very seriously and run a tight ship as far as regulating profiles and banning fakes, catfish, and bots. You do feel like you’ve got a matchmaker on your side when you use Friend Finder to find a mate.

Because Friend Finder is more of a community than strictly a dating site, there are various ways to meet people and other ways to enjoy the site. For instance, you can take a look at their interest groups and forum pages to learn how users in the community are feeling about Friend Finder and dating in general.

Tip for using Friend Finder to find a long-term relationship: Treat this community like a social media platform rather than strictly a dating app. It will open up the possibilities for you by introducing you to more people!

5.) Bumble

There’s a lot we don’t love about Tinder. The platform allows ghosters and players to run rampant. That’s why Bumble is the perfect alternative for women seeking a serious relationship with a man.

Bumble is swipe-dating with a twist. It’s a free dating app that requires women to break the ice first. If the man doesn’t respond to the initial message within 24 hours, the match goes away. It’s one of the first dating apps to really hold daters accountable for their ability to follow through. Flakiness doesn’t survive on Bumble.

The women-message-first concept also combats those incessant creepy messages that ladies on dating apps are used to getting. While the profiles are limited and there’s no major questionnaire, the rules laid out by Bumble make it a great environment to start a long-term relationship. Oh, and there’s also an Astrology filter for the horoscope buffs.

Tip for using Bumble to find a long-term relationship: If you are a woman, reach out to all the men that you match with. Remember, they can’t get in touch with you. You need to make the first move before those matches disappear. You swiped right for a reason, right?

6.) Hinge

Many daters cite Hinge as their absolute favorite dating app. While Hinge has introduced a ton of successful couples to each other, the draw to Hinge has more to do with the fact that using the app is fun! The app was originally supposed to match you based on mutual friends you had through social media platforms. But it has evolved since then to be the ultimate icebreaker dating app.

Setting up a Hinge profile takes some time, but it’s entertaining. Once you pick your photos and basic preferences, you can choose through dozens of hilarious or serious prompts to add to the profile. One reads, “A life goal of mine is. . .” while another reads, “We’re the same type of weird if. . .” Hinge users can “heart” someone’s photo or their prompt answer. They can also comment on it, which makes initiating a conversation so much more interesting than on other dating apps.

With engaging profiles and an in-depth matching algorithm, Hinge is the cocktail party that sets the scene for long-term potential. The crowd is generally young, cool, and interested in dating. Its slogan is, “designed to be deleted,” which is kind of awesome!

Tip for using Hinge to find a long-term relationship: Add some humor to your profile by picking funny prompts. This will give your potential matches an icebreaker when they reach out to you.

7.) OKCupid

OKCupid is the woke dating app geared towards socially conscious millennials. It’s been around for a while, but in 2017, OKCupid saw a massive redesign both in aesthetics and operations. Now, it’s incredibly modern and perfect for the liberal-minded dater who is seeking a likeminded partner. With 12 gender identities and 20 sexual orientations to choose from, it’s not hard to see why.

The questionnaire helps to weed out folks who you wouldn’t get along with by asking questions like, “Is contraception morally wrong?” They also get into your sexual preferences and dealbreakers. That’s when the algorithm takes over. At first, it feels a bit like Tinder. That would make sense as the two are owned by the same company, but it takes the more in-depth serious approach that goes beyond swiping based on appearances.

One critique that OKCupid gets is the feature that allows you to message someone who you haven’t matched with yet. They won’t see that message unless you match. While it keeps creepy messages at bay, it also lends itself to a bunch of unanswered messages and a strange feeling of rejection.

Tip for using OKCupid to find a long-term relationship: Don’t bother using this application if you are ultra-conservative. You likely won’t find anyone who meshes with your views. Also, show more than you tell. In other words, pick profile photos that communicate who you are as a person.

8.) The League

If all the apps were personified, The League would be the most narcissistic. To get on the app in the first place, you must apply by submitting your LinkedIn profile, current job status, and what university you attended. So yeah, it’s a little full of itself. However, for people who think that education and job status is a dealbreaker, it’s a nice change of pace from the randomness that apps like Tinder supply.

The League allows you to be very picky with your preferences, even allowing you to select which races you prefer to see. That makes our stomachs turn a little. If you’re willing to ignore the cringeworthy-ness, The League is a pretty decent dating app. It has a high success rate, so we think it deserves a review.

Members span all age groups but tend to be on the younger side. There’s also no way for catfish to get onto this app. You must link both your Facebook and LinkedIn for approval. Unless a catfish is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to land someone, they aren’t going to slip through the cracks on these dating apps.

Tip for using The League to find a long-term relationship: The League tends to be a tough crowd and the app comes across as a little judgmental. You can ease the tension by sending a message to someone who you have something in common with. Perhaps you’ve been to their university, hometown, or have insight about their career choice.

9.) Happn

Some people believe in fate and others believe in the “Proximity Effect.” There’s a strong correlation between proximity and attraction, which Happn takes into account. Rather than setting you up with people who live in a five-mile radius from you, Happn actually matches you with someone you’ve crossed paths with in the past. It’s a neat concept in that it shows you and your match have similar habits and interests. It’s also the most convenient way to date.

We’ll be honest though, there aren’t a ton of people who use Happn, so there might be slim pickings. There have also been reports that the daters you’ve apparently “crossed paths with” are hogwash. This is coming from users who never stepped foot outside of their homes and were told they had a handful of missed connections. However, there are also folks who say the exact opposite.

Regardless of whether or not the proximity feature is a placebo, it sure makes for a nice icebreaker when you finally do go on that first date!

Tip for using Happn to find a long-term relationship: Don’t rely too heavily on the proximity feature. Try to get to know the people who you match with and then decide if you want to meet up with them!

10.) HER

Nearly all dating sites claim to be inclusive of all sexualities and genders; however, many people in the queer community don’t completely agree. Some sites just don’t feel all that welcoming or provide enough options, especially to queer women. Grindr was there for queer men, but what about the ladies? That’s where the app HER comes in. It’s a tailored dating site and community for women in the LGBTQ+ community.

According to their members (currently 4 million and counting), HER is a really fun space. Profiles can get quite detailed with the ability to put your diet preferences (like vegan) on your profile, along with your astrological sign and pronouns. There’s also an entire element of HER that doesn’t really have to do with dating but rather operates as a social media platform and shows you what queer events are going on in your area.

HER is great, but it’s not perfect. In the past, users have reported some glitches that make the user experience a bit frustrating and annoying. However, they are actively working to evolve their functionality in a positive way.

Tip for using HER to find a long-term relationship: HER is all about empowering women and LGBTQ+ dating. Mimic that energy by always shining a positive light while you are chatting with new friends or matches.

11.) Silver Singles

Dating over 50 can be quite a challenge. Many of these online dating apps focus so much energy on catering to millennials that they don’t take time to consider the older daters. Silver Singles is a dating app that’s exclusively for daters who are age 50 and above. Knowing that you’re in the company of others who are your age and looking for love can be really comforting.

Silver Singles takes matching seriously and uses a personality test to break users up into the Big Five personality traits, and then matches you accordingly. There’s an expectation on Silver Singles that the dating is taken seriously, so it’s not for the person looking for something casual. The users who are old enough to be completely over dating games that tend to be consumed by them see this as a benefit.

Tip for using Silver Singles to find a long-term relationship: Make it clear that you are seeking a long-term relationship. You can do this by posting it in your profile or by opening each chat by explaining what you want out of the app. The mature daters will appreciate the transparency.

12.) Coffee Meets Bagel

The concept behind this dating app was to set up a casual online dating experience. It’s likened to grabbing a cup of coffee with someone, but online. The vibe is meant to feel low-key, so that pressure doesn’t get in the way of your dating experience. A Reddit review actually noted that “Coffee Meets Bagel helped me find someone, which I never thought would happen because I am cripplingly introverted.” So, we know it works!

Other dating sites will throw a bunch of options at you, leaving you swiping through tons of photos or scrolling through an indefinite amount of prospects. While this can be nice, it also can deter you from really investing in one person and might make you feel overwhelmed. It’s not exactly the easiest way to make a real connection. That’s why CMB sends you seven options a day that are carefully selected based on their matching algorithm. These matches are called “bagels,” which frankly is a little strange. But hey, we’re not here to judge CMB on anything but their success rate as a dating app. To encourage followthrough, the bagels only last for a week. If you really like someone, you need to reach out.

Another reason why CMB works so well is that the algorithm takes your previous swipes into account when curating the next batch of fresh bagels for you. It learns your trends and preferences based on actual activity rather than just a questionnaire.

Tip for using Coffee Meets Bagel to find a long-term relationship: Give each “bagel” a chance. You might be used to apps that give you tons of options; however, there’s a reason why these bagels were suggested to you. Don’t be afraid to do a deep dive into each of their profiles!

13.) AdultFriendFinder

Ok, so AdultFriendFinder isn’t exactly great for finding your soulmate, but nothing is impossible! The reason it makes the list is that some people like to approach dating in a casual way before getting into anything super serious. Physical intimacy is an essential part of any relationship, and AdultFriendFinder has no problems in that department.

While millennials rely on Tinder to help them find friends-with-benefits, AdultFriendFinder caters to an online dating crowd that’s a tiny bit older. It’s sort of the Tinder for Gen X. Given that there are so many users on AdultFriendFinder, it’s nearly impossible to not find someone interested in talking to you. But be warned—AdultFriendFinder is not for the faint of heart. There’s no telling how raunchy your inbox will get.

AdultFriendFinder is an adult site, so that means explicit photos are welcome and encouraged. You won’t find that on other dating websites. In a time where isolation is more familiar than physical touch, it’s a nice change of pace.

Tip for using AdultFriendFinder to find a long-term relationship: Keep an open mind, sexually. AdultFriendFinder has a lot of raunchy undertones. By going in without judgment, you open yourself up to a world of dating potentials on this site.

14.) Plenty Of Fish

Plenty Of Fish is a popular free dating site, but they’ve been known to have just as many bots as they do genuine users, so that’s why it sits at the bottom. This doesn’t mean that POF doesn’t work. It has been known to foster a ton of successful relationships. There are even some celebs who have found love on POF. It simply might get annoying attempting to dodge the folks who aren’t real.

One of the best aspects of POF is the volume of users. They have so many. Bots aside, even if you live in a small town or rural area, you will find plenty of prospects. Most apps function best in urban cities, but POF does the job well anywhere. Another thing we love is that POF, and all features like unlimited messaging, is totally free.

Because there are so many daters on POF looking for all sorts of relationships, POF has implemented a pretty advanced search feature that allows you to whittle down the crowd. The quality of daters doesn’t seem to be as top-notch as some other apps on this list, but there are definitely some catches who make their way onto the site.

Tip for using Plenty Of Fish to find a long-term relationship: POF is known for having a ton of users. With that in mind, be selective with who you decide to reach out to. Too many options won’t help you land that soulmate you’re after.

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Ashley Madison has developed a notorious reputation over the years. As the first popular dating site for extra-marital affairs, it has generated its share of press. But regardless of what people say, it’s a popular dating site full of people looking to broaden their horizons. In this review, we’ll let you know whether it’s for you.

Whether you’re single, attached, or looking to experiment, Ashley Madison might have just what you’re looking for. With its wealth of “available” candidates, you’ll have no trouble finding hookups if you approach the site the right way. We’ll cover everything you need to know with our brand new 2023 Ashley Madison review, starting with a comprehensive outline of how the site works, and then jumping into detailed first-hand accounts of Ashley Madison users. 

But if you want a brief synopsis, check out the pros and cons of Ashley Madison:

Pros

–Very active community: Ashley Madison claims to have more female users than male.

–Easy to find a consistent hookup or a fling: Users on Ashley Madison are there for a reason. They aren’t messing around!

–Intuitive interface and design: Easy to navigate the platform even if you don’t use social media often.

–Discreet and anonymous: Users can opt for anonymous profiles (with fake user info), discreet billing, discreet payment methods, and discreet desktop and mobile app access.

Cons

–There are scammers on Ashley Madison, but they are easy to spot if you know what you’re looking for.

–Data breach occurred in 2015. It has since been resolved, but users are understandably wary.

–Quite expensive: See below for details on the credit system.

–Complicated pricing structure: Ashley Madison uses a combination of credits and subscriptions to charge members. It can be difficult to keep track of how much you are actually spending.

The Sign-Up Process

Registration on Ashley Madison is simple and doesn’t cost anything. You only have to provide the basics: age, marital status, height, weight, etc. Then, you’re free to browse profiles to find someone to hook up with.

You do need to provide an e-mail address, but it’s a good idea to use a separate account that does not include your real name or any identifying information.

What Can I Do For Free?

First thing’s first, if you’re not ready to make a (financial) commitment to Ashley Madison just yet, how can you get your feet wet without dropping your credit card info? There are a few ways to try out the site for free, especially for women. If you’re a man, your options are limited, but there are still a couple. Simply put, if you want to get the most out of Ashley Madison, you have to be willing to pay.

Free Sign-Up: Ashley Madison offers free sign-up. In other words, you don’t have to give your credit card info to open an account. Ashley Madison allows you to make an account, fill in your details, and start to use a basic version of the website for free. You can browse profiles and have a look around the site. You can search users depending on your preferences, and you can see which users are ready to interact in your area. Men can send one free message upon registration, but they’ll have to buy credits to continue the conversation after the initial message.

After this, as you might expect, you need to start paying to continue interacting with other users. Men need to purchase “credits” to start messaging and establishing connections with users. Below, we’ll outline the payment system, including the credit process, in detail. 

Free Messaging for Women: Ashley Madison offers free messaging for female users. The entire site is free for female users, which is one of the reasons Ashley Madison can maintain such a strong female user base. So, if you’re a woman, then your free Ashley Madison options are plentiful. You can send chats, open chats, initiate conversations, and more. The interactivity that men have to pay for, women will receive for free.

If you happen to be a male user, there are much more minimal free options, which include:

Your Free Options are Limited: Basically, that’s about it in terms of free options for men who want to use Ashley Madison! It is very much a “paid” service. Male users need to purchase credits to interact with other users (along with a few subscription options). Because of this, Ashley Madison will cost you more depending on how much you want to use the platform and how many users you intend on messaging.

If you’re a man using Ashley Madison, you’re going to need to pay. Next, we’ll explain the convoluted system in more detail.

What’s the Credit System?

Instead of a subscription model, Ashley Madison has opted for a credit system. Men using the platform need to pay for credits to interact with other users. Credits are more affordable the more you buy, and different actions require a different number of credits. It’s a bit complicated because Ashley Madison wants you to spend more money on their platform! Luckily, considering what you can potentially get out of the deal, it can be well worth it.

On one hand, it’s great that you only need to pay for the services you use. On the other hand, it’s still pricey!

Women, though, can do everything on the Ashley Madison platform for free, which is how Ashley Madison maintains such an active user base.

Signing Up: Signing up for Ashley Madison is completely free, and you don’t even have to give your credit card info. You also don’t have to use your real name or address. Some users choose not to use a profile picture, although this might make meeting people difficult!

How Much Do Credits Cost?

On the Ashley Madison home screen, you’ll see a big, brightly colored button that says “BUY CREDITS.” If you can’t tell by now, they want you to take out the credit card!

Credit costs are subject to change and might also depend on your region or be affected by sales and promotions. Here’s a general idea of what you can expect credits to cost:

Credits are sold in bulk, with Basic, Classic, and Elite plans:

–Basic gets you 100 credits for $59, or $0.59/credit.

–Classic (their most popular plan) gets you 500 credits for $169.00, or $0.34/credit.

–Elite gets you 1,000 credits for $289.00, or $0.29 per credit.

oNOTE: AnElite plan also nets you access to an “Ashley Madison Premium,” which gives you 24 hours of free chat, and “Priority Man” status. Priority Man puts your name higher in search results, making it easier for interested seekers to find your account.

After you’ve purchased credits, Ashley Madison will prompt you to automatically “Top Up” your credits each month. In other words, they want you to set up automatic payment when your credits run low. We’d advise against this, but it’s your call.

Member Initiated Contact Fee: Upon purchasing credits, Ashley Madison prompts you to sign up for a Member Initiated Contact Fee (MIC fee), allowing you to view and respond to messages sent to you by other members for free (without using any credits). MIC is free for the first month and $29.99/month after that. It’s optional, and you can choose to use credits to respond to these messages instead. If you’re a very active user, this might save you money in the long run.

What Can I Do With Credits?

As you can see, Ashley Madison’s credit plans are pricey. But it’s even more difficult to know how pricey until you know what you can do with them! Unfortunately, the credit system isn’t so straightforward.

It costs you five credits each time you send a message or open one sent by another user. Then, it will cost you credits depending on the time spent chatting with that user. You get charged 50 credits per hour of live chat with another user, and Ashley Madison will ding you another 30 credits once the hour is up, and another 20 credits once that hour is up.

Ashley Madison also allows you to send “virtual gifts” to catch the attention of other users. These gifts cost, you guessed it, credits. Depending on the gift, it will cost a different number of credits but typically ranges between 20, 30, and 50 credits.

Basically, as a man on the platform, you can expect every interaction you have to cost you credits. You can view your balance at any time, and you’re also free to re-up on credits at any time.

Bottom Line – How Much Does Ashley Madison Cost?

If you can’t tell by now, Ashley Madison is expensive. Well, if you’re a man, that is. Of course, just how expensive depends on how active you are on the platform. If you plan to message several users, carry on conversations, and maintain these connections, you can expect to spend a pretty penny. Many users spend hundreds of dollars per month on the site.

Luckily, you only have to spend as much as you want. Once you find a hookup, you’re free to stop using Ashley Madison’s services. For this reason, in the next section, we examine how easy it is to find a hookup on Ashley Madison.

Using Ashley Madison to Find a Hookup

So far, we’ve examined the platform and taken a detailed look at how much it’s going to cost you. The big question is, how easy is it to use Ashley Madison to find a hookup?

As long as you’re ready to spend some cash on the platform itself, Ashley Madison is an excellent place to find a hookup. Ashley Madison lets you sign up as attached, single, seeking males, females, or anything in between. People on Ashley Madison haven’t taken that decision lightly. They know what they want and are not ashamed to look for it (but they’ll still be discreet). If you want a hookup and want it to be discreet, Ashley Madison is a great place to find it.

People on Ashley Madison are not afraid to tell you what they’re looking for, and they’re not looking to mess around. They’re there for a reason, and they’re not going to waste their time on someone who isn’t looking for the same. Just check out some of the profiles we found:

So, as long as you’re there for the same reason, we think you’ll find success.

That said, as with most dating sites, you need to initiate contact if you want to find what you’re looking for. Ashley Madison makes it very easy to browse user profiles and find like-minded people who share your interests and want the same thing as you.

After that, send them a message, and you can spark something from there.

Of course, as with any dating site, not everyone will be interested in you. For this reason, we can’t say you’re guaranteed to find a hookup on Ashley Madison because that’s a two-way street. If people aren’t interested, then they aren’t interested. But we can say that many users on Ashley Madison are looking for hookups ranging from casual (most) to serious (some) and everything in between. If you take the effort to present yourself well, be up-front about what you’re looking for, and engage users in an approachable manner, we think you can find success too.

Ashley Madison is the world’s largest hookup site for those seeking an extramarital affair (or something else). If that’s what you’re after, you can find it there. But, as with any hookup site, the onus is on you to build your success.

So, Does Ashley Madison Work, Or Is It a Scam?

What do we think about Ashley Madison? Ashley Madison is “as-advertised.” It’s a hookup site that is full of real people looking for extramarital affairs and more. If that’s what you’re after, then it’s extremely tough to beat Ashley Madison. Nowhere else will you find a more active user base, and nowhere else will you find a platform that has been built to maintain such discretion.

That said, it’s not free. It’s very expensive. We might as well tell you that now because any user of Ashley Madison will learn it eventually. For the most part, the credit system allows you to only pay for what you use (although the MIC and Priority Man subscriptions can alter that), but just about every action on Ashley Madison costs credits. In other words, if you’re looking to use the site to its fullest, and to interact with many different users, then expect to spend money.

All that said, if you want a no-nonsense platform to find what you’re looking for, you can’t beat Ashley Madison. Here are some tips to safely get the most out of the experience.

Be Up-Front About Expectations: We’ve said it before, but it’s worth restating. Be up-front about what you’re looking for. Ashley Madison users aren’t there to mess around, and you shouldn’t be either. Be up-front about the exact kind of relationship you are looking for. People appreciate this honesty and it makes it much less likely for everything to blow up in your face if you’re straight-up with other users.

Be Yourself: Yeah, we know, it’s a cliché. Be yourself, don’t lie and pretend to be someone else. You can’t fake it in the long run, so you may as well be honest about who you are and what you’re looking for.

Carefully Craft Your Profile: This is true of any dating site, not just Ashley Madison. Your profile is your “billboard” that you’re putting out there for the world to see. It’s everyone’s first impression, and it’s often the make or break for whether someone even responds to your message. You want your profile to build you up, but be careful that it’s not too misleading! After all, if you’re a letdown in real life, then it won’t have been worth it anyway. Talk yourself up, but don’t lie. Use flattering pictures, but be sure that they’re current. People expect you to brag on a dating profile, but they don’t expect you to bald-faced lie.

Is Ashley Madison Legit? Yes, Ashley Madison is “legit” as long as you keep your expectations in check. Most of the time people asking these questions want to know whether the site is full of real users there because they want to hook up. For the most part, it’s a yes, although you’ll have to watch out for scammers who want your money (which is the case with just about any dating site). Check out our section below for advice on dealing with scammers.

Ashley Madison is a real place where users come to hook up and to seek an extramarital affair. If that’s what you want, then it’s very much legit.

A Few Tips To Have the Best Experience

Before we wrap up, here are some general hookup site tips. We’ve gathered these tips from experience, and they’re especially relevant to Ashley Madison:

Beware of Scammers: Yes, there are scammers on Ashley Madison, just as there are on just about any dating site. Scammers are fake profiles that aren’t looking to hook up and are generally just looking to get you to spend money on them. They’re unavoidable on hookup sites. Beware of profiles that look “too perfect” or users who are way too over-eager. Ashley Madison does their best to ban these users, but they can’t get them all.

Be careful, and be aware. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Watch Your Credits: Ashley Madison is a for-profit business. It’s designed to make you spend money. Not only that, since you are spending “credits” and not dollars, it’s easy to lose track of how much real money you have spent. Keep a careful eye on your credits and have a keen understanding of the payment system before you start (see our section above). Ashley Madison will also tempt you to sign up for “automatic top-ups” of your credits, and we’d advise against that.

Remember, It’s Not Easy: We’re not here to pass judgment on anyone, and everyone has their reasons for seeking an affair. We’ll just let you know that it’s often not easy. Be sure you put the proper thought into it and be sure it’s what you want. People have certainly faced repercussions from Ashley Madison, both emotional and real. Just be sure that you’ve thought it through, and that’s all we’ll say. This is an article about Ashley Madison; we had to mention it at some point!

The Final Verdict

The bottom line, is Ashley Madison worth it? Well, if you’re looking for what the website offers, then yes! Ashley Madison is the most active, discreet, and legitimate network you can find if you’re looking for an extramarital affair. It’s expensive, especially if you’re a man, so be prepared for that. But if you’re looking for what’s offered by Ashley Madison, then you truly can’t beat it as a hookup destination.

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Have you wondered what the best porn games are? Or, more specifically, the best free porn games? This can be daunting, given the sheer number of adult games that are being developed all the time.

Well, that’s where we come in! We’re taking a comprehensive look at 20 of the best porn games in 2021 so you know which games fit what you’re looking for, and which ones will just waste your time.

This article will provide a “best of” list, comprehensive reviews, an overview of our ranking criteria, and an FAQ section. (If you’re completely new to porn games, you might want to skip to the FAQ section first.) All right, let’s get right into it, shall we?

20 Best Online Porn Games of 2023

After much careful consideration, here’s our “best of” list:

Nutaku – best overall
Hentai Heroes – best for hentai fans
Project QT – best RPG
Fap CEO – best clicker game
LifeSelector.com – best POV content
Meet And Fuck Games – best multiplayer game
Crystal Maidens – best gameplay
Pocket Waifu – best animated scenes
The Fister – best graphics
Merge Nymphs – best puzzle game
Sex Emulator – best customization
PlayForceOne – most lifelike
UtherVerse – best virtual world
3D Sex Villa – best 3D game
SF Girls – best Android exclusive
Girlvania – best lesbian content
3DXChat – best VR option
FapTitans – best walkthroughs
PornGames.com – best interface
Summertime Saga – best free updates

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There is no shortage of free porn on the internet, and it’s great for a quick experience, but there are downsides to the free sites. After all, you’re not getting exclusive content, and you have to deal with other annoying things, such as short videos (basically trailers) and spammy ads that may contain viruses. Like anything else in life, you get what you pay for.

Paid porn delivers the goods you want.

If you’re interested in going beyond free sites and upping your porn game, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve reviewed 50—yes, 50—of the top porn sites for 2023 so that you can explore dozens of the best options around.

So, keep reading to learn about the most premium porn sites, including each of their pros and cons. Before you know it, you’ll be blowing past Pornhub and taking your fap time to the next level.

Best 50 Paid Porn Sites of 2023

RankSiteBest For1.BrazzersBest overall2.Reality KingsMost reliable3.MofosBest “reality” scenes4.BangBrosBest sex5.PureTabooBest kinky content6.Naughty AmericaBest mainstream content7.TeamSkeetBest teen content8.Evil AngelMost longevity9.VixenBest models10.OnlyFansBest for interaction11.Family StrokesBest for “step” content12.BabesBest European13.Digital PlaygroundMost variety14.MilfedBest milf content15.BlackedBest for BBC16.DogfartBest for interracial17.Nubile FilmsBest production quality18.Tiny4KBest for petite content19.PassionHDMost passionate20.MYLFBest for cougar content21.Private.comBest multilingual content22.New SensationsBest downloadable23.ThunderCockBest for big dicks24.HardXBest for celebrity pornstars25.Bang.comBest for premium content26.Deeper.comMost intimate27.DeepLushMost authentic28.21NaturalsBest natural bodies29.HustlerMost old-school30.NymphoBest hardcore31.PropertySexBest new talent32.PornProsBest amateur hardcore33.TeensLoveHugeCocksBest teen couples34.FakeHubBest voyeur content35.Porn WorldBest filtering options36.LubedBest lube content37.KinkBest for hardcore fetish content38.VividBest parodies39.XEmpireBest value40.TwistysBest lesbian content41.FantasyMassageBest for massage42.PervCityBest group sex43.WankzMost original content44.BellesaBest for women45.SpizooBest bonus features46.VideoboxBest for immersive content47.StasyQBest solo female content48.Hentai ProsBest hentai49.VR BangersBest original VR porn50.VRPorn.comBest VR porn aggregator

1.  Brazzers – Best overall

Brazzers goes back to 2015 and has major name recognition. It’s now part of a porn empire (Mindgeek) that includes Redtube and Pornhub, well-known free porn sites.

You can get all the porn you’ll ever need with one Brazzers subscription, as they have a network of 30+ sites and nearly 2,000 pornstars. It’s honestly mind-boggling levels of porn. Trust us, you won’t need anything else.

The only real downsides are that Brazzers will keep trying to encourage you to upgrade, and their user interface isn’t as great as you’d expect from such a big player.

Pros:

Huge network (30+ sites)
Lots of exclusive content
Top pornstars

Cons:

User interface disappoints
Video quality varies on older content

2.  Reality Kings – Most reliable

RealityKings is another household name (or at least frat household name) with a massive content library. Just like with Brazzers, you can count on finding your favorite pornstars with frequent updates and all kinds of categories.

Even better, RealityKings offers a $1 trial that gives you a great sense of what they offer without breaking the bank.

One drawback to RealityKings is that it has some sites in its network that are kind of stale or not really kept up with. Plus, older scenes aren’t always in HD quality.

A heads up to clarify a potential looking scam – once you click the link, you’ll notice the page looks very similar to Brazzers’. That’s because the sites are run by the same parent company, but the content is completely different.

Pros:

Well organized
Massive content library
$1 trial

Cons:

$9.99 per month only if you pay in advance for the whole year
Old, outdated sites in its network

3.  Mofos – Best “reality” scenes

Mofos is more of an up-and-comer relative to Brazzers and RealityKings, but it’s still been around for a good minute. Where Mofos really delivers is with “reality” scenes—you know, where the stepmom is stuck in the washer, or a neighbor needs to borrow sugar, that kind of thing.

But to their credit, Mofos does it well, and you’re not likely to exhaust their huge supply of content. Plus, all their scenes are in HD.

One downside to Mofos is that their home page is a tad overwhelming. You also can’t search videos using tags, which would be a nice feature.

Again, the Mofos page looks exactly like Brazzers and Reality Kings because it’s run by the same company. But Mofos is a unique experience from both of those sites.

Pros:

High-quality video production
Great “reality” and POV content
Pornstars and up-and-coming actors

Cons:

Search options limited
Home page kind of messy

4.  BangBros – Best sex

BangBros is another popular premium porn site. It’s earned its reputation through years and years of consistently putting out high-quality videos with all of the top pornstars.

When we say they’re consistent, we mean it. They’ve put out more than—wait for it—15,000 videos. That means BangBros can easily be a one-stop shop for all your porn needs. This is in part due to their empire of 50+ sites.

BangBros offers competitive pricing, lots of value, and 4K video quality. There’s a lot to like there. The only major drawback is that some of their network sites are not included, which is a bit disappointing depending on what you’re into.

Pros:

Top pornstars
50+ site access
4K quality

Cons:

Not all BangBros sites included at basic price
Content lacking somewhat in originality

5.  PureTaboo – Best kinky content

PureTaboo brings the heat and plenty of kink with their premium videos. If some of the sites reviewed above are a bit mainstream or too “vanilla” for you, then PureTaboo may be more your speed.

With PureTaboo you can count on some real wild scenes with out-there storylines and naughty action. The video quality and sex are both top-notch, and there’s honestly not much to criticize PureTaboo for. If you’re kinky, you’ll almost certainly love it.

Pros:

High-quality content
Sexy models
Super kinky

Cons:

Somewhat niche and out there at times

6.  Naughty America – Best mainstream content

NaughtyAmerica has been around forever, since 2001 in fact. This site is unabashedly mainstream, appealing to Americans’ most common fantasies—think teacher-student, stepmom, milf, etc.

With NaughtyAmerica you can count on an insanely huge content library with lots of 4K videos (for newer content). There are 30+ sites included and even VR porn is included.

NaughtyAmerica is a great all-ar0und pick, though you may notice that it tends to be very white and mainstream. More diversity would be a plus.

Pros:

Massive content library
Delivers on classic fantasies
4K HD

Cons:

Occasional ads even when paying
Not super diverse models

7.  TeamSkeet – Best teen content

TeamSkeet is a relatively newer player in the premium porn game, but they are a very welcome addition. They specialize in young, kinky girls. If watching girls display daddy issues is your thing, then you’ll absolutely love it here.

With TeamSkeet, you get a large network (40+ sites), many of whose sites specialize in teen content. If you want a large collection of downloadable teen porn videos, then you’re not likely to have any issues with TeamSkeet.

The only real downside is their mediocre search features and user interface.

Pros:

Downloadable videos
Large network and huge video collection
Top option for teen content

Cons:

User interface and search features aren’t great

8.  EvilAngel – Most longevity

EvilAngel goes back to the 90’s, when your dad may have had one of their VHS tapes. Fortunately, EvilAngel has stuck around, ensuring that its hardcore anal porn can satisfy users all over the internet.

If you’re a fan of hardcore anal, EvilAngel will likely give you everything you need. Since it’s been around forever, you can count on them to keep delivering high-quality content. They’ve also got great search features and stay up with the latest in porn innovations.

Pros:

Top search features
High-quality content

Cons:

Can give you some issues if you use an adblocker

9.  Vixen – Best models

Vixen was started by Greg Lansky, who created many of the top porn sites in the industry today (including Blacked and Tushy). You can count on Vixen and these other sites to have amazing, well-shot 4K videos. There’s an attention to detail and aesthetics often missing with other sites.

Getting around the site is a breeze, and time and attention has clearly been put into those small details as well. The only drawback with Vixen is that you can’t use “ctrl+click” to open a new tab. This is frustrating if you like to easily open up a few videos at once.

Pros:

Artistic and high-quality content
Intuitive site design
Stunning models

Cons:

Doesn’t accommodate “ctrl+click”

10.  OnlyFans – Best for interaction

OnlyFans is one of the newest players in the game and is different from the other sites listed here. As you probably know, OnlyFans is a site where individuals can sell subscriptions and post whatever they (and their fans) want.

Well, lots of pornstars and celebrities have created X-rated OnlyFans pages. Many people appreciate this way of accessing porn because they are directly supporting one individual and there is a highly interactive aspect as well.

The downside is that OnlyFans can be rather costly compared to the other sites reviewed here, and you’re relying on the person you follow to keep posting.

Pros:

Highly interactive
Allows more direct support of models

Cons:

Can get expensive (generally less value)

11.  Family Strokes – Best for “step” content

It doesn’t take long looking at any given free porn site to see how popular “step” content is—you know, stepbrother, stepmom, etc. This gives people a taboo vibe while technically not being incest.

FamilyStrokes offers one of the best premium porn sites for this kind of thing. If you like this niche, then you’ll be in good hands here. They have hot scenes, sexy models, and a nice user interface.

Pros:

Kinky storylines
Top names in the industry

Cons:

Missing some typical features

12.  Babes – Best European

Babes is full of babes, who’d’ve thunk it? You can count on stunning woman after stunning woman here, in every different kind of category, from softcore to hardcore. There are also lots of picture galleries as well if that’s your thing. You can count on seeing a lot of the sexiest European women in the industry.

One nice feature is that you can get bonus access to other sites for free or a discount. One drawback is that it costs extra for downloading. This may or may not be a dealbreaker depending on if you’re trying to download videos to have on the go.

Pros:

All kinds of women, especially European
Bonus access available for cheap or free

Cons:

Downloading costs extra

13.  Digital Playground – Most variety

DigitalPlayground wins points right off the bat for having a creative name (unlike Babes.com). After all, porn should be a bit like a playground (without the kids, obviously). On this front, DigitalPlayground really delivers, with amazing high-quality videos in every genre you can think of.

They’ve also been around since the 1990s, meaning you can pretty much count on them to stick around if you’re thinking about a year-long subscription. The only real downside is that they try to upsell additional content.

Pros:

Huge amount of content
Sexy videos, including parodies

Cons:

Upsell for extra content
Some ads

14.  Milfed – Best milf content

If you’re a fan of milfs, look no further because MILFED delivers all the milf content you can dream of. You can count on all the best mature pornstars, top production quality, and good range of categories. There are about 1,200 videos currently in their library, which means you should be set for quite some time.

The only real drawback to MILFED is that there is no download option.

Pros:

Best mature pornstars
Large, consistently updated library

Cons:

No downloading

15.  Blacked – Best for BBC

If you’re into BBC’s going deep into white women, then Blacked is for you. You can find all the biggest dicks in the industry and all the top models taking them. There’s plenty of exclusive content that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

We like what we like, and if interracial porn is your thing, then Blacked will definitely be a top choice. If you don’t, well, it’s not likely to be your thing.

Pros:

Leader in interracial porn
Exclusive content
Top models

Cons:

Relatively niche (you’ll like it or you won’t)

16.  Dogfart – Best interracial

Owner of undoubtedly the worst name in porn, Dogfart nevertheless delivers a high-quality porn site, particularly if you are into Black, Latin, and/or interracial content.

DogFart is far from traditional, mainstream porn that features white actor after white actor. It also offers 4K quality and a large network of 22 sites. You’ll have plenty of content, in other words.

Pros:

Top site for interracial porn
4K quality
Large network

Cons:

Somewhat niche (interracial genre)

17.  Nubile Films – Best production quality

The word “nubile” generally refers to a woman as sexually attractive and/or “old enough.” With Nubile Films, this is exactly what you get: the most gorgeous 18+ models.

With an eye for sensuous and artistic production, Nubile Films has won many fans over the years. They are also a model of consistency, with frequent updates.

Pros:

Elegant site design
Beautiful models and production value

Cons:

Nothing really

18.  Tiny4K – Best for petite content

Some people really love petite content. If that’s you, then Tiny4K is probably all you’ll need. It has super-hot and tiny sluts taking on big ‘ol dicks, all in 4K definition. It’s hard to go wrong if this is your thing.

One downside is that it’s less diverse than many of the other sites reviewed here, and the content library is also smaller than most.

Pros:

Hot sex and hot models
4K quality

Cons:

Somewhat niche
Relatively low value compared to other sites

19.  PassionHD – Most passionate

PassionHD has a fitting name. Why? Because they really bring the passion, and they do it all in HD. You can count on sensuous, erotic content in the most stunning detail. What’s not to like?

PassionHD gives you gorgeous models in sensuous settings, and there’s even a free trial. The only drawback is that there are some ads, which is always a little frustrating when you’re a paying customer.

Pros:

High-quality production value
Gorgeous models

Cons:

Some ads

20.  MYLF – Best for cougar content

We’ve already covered MILFED, but here’s another premium milf site for those of you who just can’t get enough. If mature women are your thing, MYLF is going to be right up your alley. You get access to a good handful of sites, and new scenes are added daily, giving you good value for your money (or bang for your buck, ba-dum-tsk).

Keeping MYLF from being one of our top picks is the fact that it’s somewhat niche, downloads cost extra, and some content is upsold.

Pros:

Some of the best milfs around
Growing network with solid content library
Daily updates

Cons:

Downloads cost extra
Upsold content

21.  Private.com – Best multilingual content

Private offers a ton of European content. If you speak multiple languages, or just enjoy the exotic feel of models speaking languages other than English, you’ll love Private.com.

With tons of sexy Euro pornstars, a wide range of content, and a massive video library, Private.com offers great value.

Pros:

The hottest European pornstars
Varied content
Massive library with downloads included

Cons:

Nothing really

22.  New Sensations – Best downloadable

NewSensations brings the new content you need to the old, familiar sensations that you give yourself during your alone time. And there’s a lot here to like: 4K content, downloadable videos, top pornstars, and lots of membership features.

While it costs about the same as other top premium porn sites, NewSensations truly delivers. You can even see when new videos will be uploaded, allowing you to get hyped like it’s the Netflix of porn.

The only real downside is that it is fairly costly. Worth it, though, in our opinion.

Pros:

4k quality
Downloadable videos
All the best pornstars

Cons:

Slightly costly

23.  ThunderCock – Best for big dicks

Some women really love big cocks. Also known as size queens, these women make up the pornstars featured at ThunderCock.com. While porn in general glorifies big dicks, this site makes it their personal mission.

If you’re a fan of big dicks, top pornstars, and good bang for your buck, ThunderCock is worth checking out. The only drawback is their payment page is somewhat disingenuous and will try to get you to purchase additional memberships. Yep, pretty lame.

Pros:

Top pornstars
Huge dicks
Backed by NaughtyAmerica

Cons:

Be careful checking out

24.  HardX – Best for celebrity pornstars

If you love watching the biggest pornstars around, then HardX is a good option for you. They’ve been around a while (since 2005), and they’ve recruited all the top pornstars over the years.

Other big benefits to HardX is the access you get to additional sites, 4k quality, and frequent updates. The only downside is that it costs about as much as the other top premium porn sites.

Pros:

Sister site access
Top-quality stars and content

Cons:

A little expensive

25.  Bang.com – Best for premium content

Bang.com definitely scored with their domain name, and they succeed in making high-quality content that rivals the best in the business. You get access to a large network, meaning tons of videos in all different genres.

While Bang.com largely delivers premium video goodness, it’s not quite one of our top picks due to a few drawbacks, including lackluster site design and a lack of features for the basic membership.

Pros:

Highest-quality videos
Top stars

Cons:

Limited features
Site design lacking

26.  Deeper.com – Most intimate

Deeper takes you, well, a bit deeper into the more artful side of porn. This is more of a boutique site, which means less content. Sometimes, though, less is more, as Deeper really delivers high-quality hardcore content. They have a lot of kinky stuff, and the models are always super sexy.

The only real downside to Deeper is that you may find yourself wishing there were more content.

Pros:

Extremely high quality
Good for fans of kinky content

Cons:

Smaller content library

27.  DeepLush – Most authentic

DeepLush is produced by Owen Grey, one of porn’s most enduring and recognizable performers, with his many tattoos and chest scarified like he already had an autopsy. Grey is known for his sensual woman-pleasing, and DeepLush delivers a whole lot of that.

The only downside is that DeepLush, like Deeper, is more of a boutique site. The content library isn’t as vast as many others reviewed here, and you can only count on about one new video per week. That said, the quality is always on point.

Pros:

Top-tier quality scenes
Quality over quantity

Cons:

Relatively small content library

28.  21Naturals – Best natural bodies

21Naturals is all about “the erotic beauty of natural sex.” They aim for an authentic experience where naturally gorgeous faces and bodies are on display in intimate sex scenes. You won’t find over-the-top parodies and milfs with silicone tits bigger than your head. While there are definitely some fake boobs, the majority are natural.

21Naturals is part of 21Sextury, which is one of Europe’s best porn studios. You can count on consistent high-quality content.

Pros:

Huge library
(Mostly) natural bodies
Free trial

Cons:

Not exclusively natural women, despite the name

29.  Hustler – Most old-school

Hustler has kept up with the times, so they’ve moved far past the kind of magazines that you would find hidden in the garage. They’ve got top pornstars and release content just about every other day. Pair that with an extensive content library, and you’ll be in good shape.

You can also pay by Paypal or Bitcoin (in addition to credit card), which is a nice feature.

Pros:

Top pornstars
Frequent uploads

Cons:

Not the most innovative studio

30.  Nympho – Best anal

If you’re a fan of hot, busty women and hardcore anal, then Nympho.com is the site for you. You can count on seeing some of the biggest names in porn as well as plenty of sexy newcomers. There are lots of threesomes with kinky assplay.

Nympho delivers a handful of new scenes each month, and videos are downloadable. It provides one of the better values in the premium hardcore porn world.

Pros:

High-quality hardcore porn
Top pornstars and up-and-comers

Cons:

Not for everyone

31.  PropertySex – Best new talent

If you’re into discovering sexy new pornstars and watching them get dominated, then PropertySex is a great option for you. Each video follows the same basic plot: a young female client gets banged by their real estate agent.

Although the storylines can get a little repetitive, PropertySex delivers high-quality video with some of the best new talent around.

Pros:

$1 trial
Downloadable videos

Cons:

A little repetitive

32.  PornPros – Best hardcore content

With a name like PornPros, it better be good, right? Well, luckily PornPros has consistently delivered top-quality porn for years and years. You can find your favorite pornstars, new talent, and a range of hardcore content.

With frequent updates, downloadable videos, and a $1 trial, PornPros is one of the better overall porn sites around. They also have a huge library and network with more than 3,000 videos and around 20 sites.

Pros:

Huge network
Top stars
Downloadable videos

Cons:

Filtering options could be better

33.  TeensLoveHugeCocks – Best teen couples

TeensLoveHugeCocks is one of those site names that really doesn’t f*ck around. You’re going to get teens (or women that still pass for teens) taking on some of the biggest dicks in porn. If that’s your thing, well, you probably don’t need us to tell you that this is the site for you.

Like many of the sites here, TeensLoveHugeCocks has a $1 trial, which is always a nice option.

Pros:

$1 trial
Backed by Reality Kings

Cons:

Somewhat narrow nice

34.  FakeHub – Best voyeur content

FakeHub doesn’t try too hard to sell you on the “reality” of its videos, which is kind of refreshing to be honest. Their videos are obviously contrived, and they own it. They then deliver on a nice range of content, including from their most popular vehicle, FakeTaxi (pun intended).

Minor downsides are limited picture galleries (though some sites don’t even offer those) and limited search options.

Pros:

Huge content library
Solid network (including FakeTaxi)

Cons:

Limited picture galleries
Limited filtering options

35.  Porn World – Best filtering options

You might not recognize the name Porn World, as it was formerly known as the DDF Network. Despite their new name not having quite the same brand recognition as others reviewed here, Porn World boasts a huge network and some of the hottest Euro porn on the web.

They win extra points for a top-quality search engine and plenty of 4K content.

Pros:

Huge Euro porn network
Best-in-class search and filtering options
Updates almost every day

Cons:

Nothing really

36.  Lubed – Best lube content

If you get off on seeing hot women getting railed while covered in lube, then you can probably stop scrolling. Seriously. Lubed.com has many of the best pornstars in the industry and you can see them all in super wet and messy sex.

They also have a $1 trial in case you want to check it out before committing.

Pros:

Top pornstars
$1 trial
Unlimited downloads

Cons:

Somewhat niche

37.  Kink – Best for hardcore fetish content

Kink.com does not f*ck around. They got that goldmine of a domain name and they have just been running with it. Fans of kinky hardcore sex will love it; people with more vanilla interests should probably look elsewhere.

Kink is a premium service and one of the best on the more kinky side of premium porn sites, so it does cost a bit more than others. But you get what you pay for, as they say.

Pros:

Super high-quality videos
Top pornstars getting kinky

Cons:

Relatively pricey

38.  Vivid – Best parodies

Vivid has been around a long time, and most people who are into porn have likely seen one of their videos. Now part of the Adult Time network, Vivid is known for their high-budget porn parodies—you know, Star Wars, Batman, Thor, etc.

If you enjoy the fun yet sexy vibe of porn parodies, Vivid is a great option for you. There aren’t super frequent video updates, but that’s because they are truly Hollywood-level productions.

Pros:

High production value
Large content library

Cons:

Fewer updates than most sites reviewed here

39.  XEmpire – Best value

The X network is massive, making a subscription to the “XEmpire” a great value. You’ll get all the latest updates to top sites like HardX (reviewed above), LesbianX, EroticaX, and many more. The production value is on point, with sites in the X network winning many of the top AVN awards (the “Oscars of porn,” for those who don’t know).

Thanks to all these sites, you’ll get 4-5 updates per week, which will definitely keep you occupied.

Pros:

Huge network
Long videos

Cons:

None really

40.  Twistys – Best lesbian content

Twistys is all about creating and hosting the hottest lesbian content on the internet. Sometimes known as “lesbian glam porn,” the kind of content on Twistys has sleek production and the hottest bi and lesbian pornstars.

Pros for Twistys include a large content library and mobile-friendly site. Downsides include the fact that none of the videos are in 4K and downloads aren’t an option.

Pros:

Gorgeous models
Sensual videos

Cons:

No downloads
No 4K

41.  FantasyMassage – Best for massage

Let’s be real, has anyone not fantasized about an erotic massage? There’s something so sensual and sexy about it. Well, if you’re fan of erotic massage, Fantasy Massage delivers the goods. You can count on more than 2,000 videos, plus access to the Adult Time network.

The only real downside is that it’s pretty niche, but hey, you wouldn’t sign up if you weren’t okay with that.

Pros:

Large library (Adult Time network)
High-quality video

Cons:

Somewhat niche

42.  PervCity – Best group sex

PervCity isn’t just a site but a network. This means that you can count on more than 1,000 scenes. The video quality is always full HD, and the fact it’s a network means there’s a lot of variety.

They’ve begun filming in 4K, but this library isn’t that robust yet. Updates are frequent, though, so it will keep building up fast.

Pros:

Unlimited downloads
Network access

Cons:

Not the most creative or innovative network

43.  Wankz – Most original content

Wankz.com is also a porn network, meaning that you can get plenty of hot videos covering all kinds of different categories (teen, milf, DP, threesome, etc.). There are more than 60 sites included, so it’s hard to imagine anyone getting bored.

The only downside is that Wankz doesn’t seem as committed to new updates as other networks, perhaps because they have such an extensive library already. You can add WankzVR, one of the best VR sites, for $10 more per month.

Pros:

Massive network
4K videos
WankzVR as an add-on

Cons:

Less frequent updates than others

44.  Bellesa – Best for women

Bellesa delivers hot porn with a female focus. It’s made by women, for women. Think less “rough hardcore gangbang” and more “female worship.” There’s lots of eating out and passionate making out. It’s full of top pornstars doing what they do best.

Fortunately, Bellesa offers frequent sales so that you can get this premium porn on the cheap if your timing is right.

Pros:

Often more sensual content
Frequent sales

Cons:

Somewhat niche
Not a lot of long videos

45.  Spizoo – Best bonus features

Spizoo is a relatively small network (4 sites) that boasts a large amount of content (2,000+ videos). They have top pornstars, good variety, and top video quality (new videos in 4K). Unlimited downloading and a top user interface make this one of the best premium porn sites around.

One downside is that you have to carefully read the fine print when signing up, as the largest price listed is per month or per day rather than the price you’re paying upfront. (To be fair, though, it’s always important to sign up carefully with porn sites.)

Pros:

Solid network and good value
4K

Cons:

Slightly deceptive pricing listed

46.  Videobox – Best for immersive content

VideoBox is a bit different from most of these other sites. Instead of one site or network that’s actively producing content, it simply hosts a huge collection of full-length porn DVDs. Compared to buying those DVDs, it’s a good deal.

That said, Videobox revolved around a somewhat outdated concept, and its site could really use some updating.

Pros:

Full-length DVDs available online
Huge collection

Cons:

Clunky, out-of-date looking interface

47.  StasyQ – Best solo female content

StasyQ.com offers some of the hottest videos on the internet. It’s full of European and other international models, and you might feel like you’re traveling as you watch, thanks to the luxury settings.

In particular, StasyQ has incredibly hot models, many of whom do solo work. If that’s your thing, this is the place for you.

Pros:

Gorgeous models
Beautiful settings
3-day trial

Cons:

Solo female only

48.  Hentai Pros – Best hentai

If you’re a hentai fan, then Hentai Pros isn’t likely to disappoint. They have a huge collection not only of hentai content but also hentai video games. This makes it a one-stop-shop of sorts for all your hentai wants/needs.

Pricing is competitive, and there’s a $2 trial ($1/day for two days).

Pros:

The best of hentai in one place

Cons:

Some older videos are low quality

49.  VR Bangers – Best original VR porn

2D, 3D, 4K, 8K—VR Bangers has it all. Although VR porn is still up-and-coming, this site stays on top of all the latest VR porn developments. It’s truly the best blend of porn and technology on the internet. You can even see upcoming releases, making this like the Netflix of VR porn.

You can count on seeing all your favorite pornstars here, and updates are surprisingly frequent given the extra production demands of VR.

Pros:

The best in VR
4K and 8K videos

Cons:

Relatively small library compared to traditional porn sites

50.  VRPorn.com – Best VR porn aggregator

VRPorn really scored with that domain name. For anyone looking for VR porn, they’re likely to land on VRPorn.com. Fortunately, VRPorn.com is a big aggregator of VR porn, meaning they host a ton of content. That can come in handy since VR porn is still up-and-coming.

With new VR porn uploaded all the time, you’re not likely to run out of videos.

Pros:

One of the biggest VR porn libraries
VR porn games available

Cons:

Short previews
Lackluster user interface

Pro Tips for Porn Sites

Keep these factors in mind when you’re on the hunt for a premium porn site. The reviews above should help narrow your search, but it doesn’t hurt to keep the following in mind as well.

Niche – Do you want something specific, like lesbian foot worship? Then you’ll need to find a site with that kind of content. Do you not care about a niche and want a wide variety of different kinds of porn? Then a site with a big network (or an aggregator) is probably your best bet.
Video quality and technology – Do you want 4K porn that you can watch on a gigantic curved monitor? Or maybe you want VR porn? If video quality and technology is important for you, then make sure the site you are looking at fits your wants.
Video length – Some people like hour-long videos with lots of build-up and teasing to enhance the tension. Other people are just fine with ten-minute videos. If this matters to you, it’s definitely worth double-checking before you buy.
Cost – Some sites will cost you a pretty penny, while others might cost you literal pennies. Make sure you understand the subscription you’re signing up for. If you’re convinced that you’ll be satisfied with a given site over the long haul, you can usually save money by opting for a year-long subscription (or longer). This is recommended more so for long-established, reliable (i.e. big-name) sites.

Final Takeaway

Porn has never been better than right now, thanks to improvements and innovations in video quality and technology (e.g. virtual reality porn).

If you’re ready to skip Pornhub for something more exclusive and more premium, then what are you waiting for? Check out the sites reviewed above and find out the best option for you!

Porn Site Payment FAQ

What’s the difference between paid porn sites and free porn sites?

Paid porn sites—at least the ones reviewed above—are legitimate businesses that give you premium and often exclusive porn videos for a subscription cost.

Free porn sites may be filled with ads and viruses, short trailer videos, and a lot of unwatchable, amateur content.

Are premium porn sites free?

In general, premium porn sites are not free. You are paying—get this—a premium to access the high-quality original content made by the production company behind the site.

While there are often sales, chances are you will need to be paying at least some kind of small subscription fee to access any given premium porn site.

How do you pay on premium porn sites?

Good question! Ultimately, it depends on the site. Some will allow you to pay by cryptocurrency, but essentially all will accept a credit card.

Are premium porn sites scams? No, for the most part premium porn sites are not scams. If you stick to the ones reviewed above, you’ll be in good shape. That said, you should always read the fine print before throwing down your credit card number and subscribing. Make sure you know the conditions and what you’re getting into.

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Like theater, baseball has no set time clock by which the action must unfold. It takes as long as it takes to finish the nine innings. That can lead to longueurs, or it can raise the stakes. It all depends on the quality of the play and the players.

Fortunately, Lydia Diamond’s 2019 play Toni Stone, now in its local premiere at the Goodman under the careful and buoyant direction of Ron OJ Parson, is a curtain-to-curtain treat. The production is filled with passion, humor, and a clear-eyed view of what it takes to be the first—specifically, the first woman to play professional baseball full-time in the United States. Being a Black woman in the Negro Leagues just adds to the dramatic conflicts for Stone that Diamond anatomizes in her story.

Toni Stone Through 2/26: Thu 2 and 7:30 PM, Fri 8 PM, Sat 2 and 8 PM, Sun 2 PM; also Sun 2/12 7:30 PM, Tue 2/21 7:30 PM, and Wed 2/15 and 2/22 7:30 PM; ASL interpretation Fri 2/24, touch tour and audio description Sat 2/25 2 PM (touch tour 12:30 PM), Spanish subtitles Sat 2/25 8 PM, open captions Sun 2/26 2 PM; Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, 312-443-3800, goodmantheatre.org, $25-$80

Toni Stone joins a distinguished line of American plays, including Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out and Christopher Moore’s The Last Season, in which the national pastime serves as the backdrop for larger social dramas. The latter (winner of the first Theodore Ward Prize for African American Playwriting, sponsored for several years by Columbia College Chicago) has the closest parallels to Diamond’s drama, as it illustrates the, well, last season of a Negro League team, where younger players look forward to the possibility of playing in the newly integrated majors and older players know they’ve struck out at that chance.

But Diamond, who found her earliest success on Chicago stages over 20 years ago, also draws on themes that have consistently found their way into her work over the years.

The daughter of a university professor, Diamond writes frequently about the balancing act that upper-middle-class professional Black people face in negotiating worlds still dominated by white supremacy. That overarching theme has been present throughout her work, including the early autobiographical solo The Inside, an interior monologue of a young Black woman at a party of mostly white people; Stick Fly, about family secrets among a group of wealthy Black people on Martha’s Vineyard; and Smart People, about four urban professionals confronting race and gender politics against the backdrop of a neuroscientist’s study on racism.

She’s also used the story of real women in history in her work before, perhaps most notably in Voyeurs de Venus, about Saartjie Baartman (or Sarah, as the name was Anglicized), the so-called “Hottentot Venus” who was taken from her home on the Eastern Cape of South Africa and eventually put on display and examined in Europe. Baartman’s anatomy, particularly her buttocks, was deemed somehow “freakish” enough that white people paid money to look at her.

The real Toni Stone didn’t have to go through quite that degree of horrific exploitation, and her story had a happier ending than Baartman’s, for sure. And while she wasn’t from the upper-middle-class, she did have a reasonably comfortable upbringing (first in West Virginia, then in Saint Paul, Minnesota) with her father and mother, a barber and a hairdresser. Her mother, as depicted in Diamond’s version, is none too pleased with her daughter’s love of the game and keeps trying to get her interested in more ladylike athletic endeavors, such as figure skating.

But being the first woman to play professional baseball, period, was always going to be challenging. Playing as a member of a Negro League team opened Toni up to racism and sexism on the field and off.

What makes Diamond’s play so irresistible is that it celebrates resiliency and the love of the game while never letting us lose sight of the constant grind that Stone and her fellow team members of the Indianapolis Clowns face. These include virulent racist slurs hurled by white fans. Especially when the Clowns decide that they’re not in the mood to let the white boys they’re playing in exhibition games win, as they are sometimes told they should do. Beating the white boys means that they then have to sprint from the field to the bus to avoid violence. And often, they’re sleeping on the bus because there are no motels in town that will rent them rooms at any price.

The world off and on the diamond is captured well in Todd Rosenthal’s set, which gives us the sepia nostalgic feel of a long-gone ball field, haunted by ghosts of players past. Projections by Mike Tutaj on the scoreboard backdrop suggest the long road trips through rural darkness (holding god knows what potential dangers) the Clowns endure, as well as the dark watering holes where Toni hangs out after games. Cristin Carole’s tight movement direction and intimate choreography provide both an exuberant ensemble portrait of what it’s like when ball players are in perfect sync with each other and a disturbing sense of how it feels when that connection on the field turns awkward or even abusive in private. 

Jon Hudson Odom and Tracey N. Bonner in Toni Stone Credit: Liz Lauren

Tracey N. Bonner’s Toni is an irresistible mix of grit and naivete, particularly when it comes to how she relates to two of her off-the-field friends. Chiké Johnson’s Alberga, an older man who likes to buy her drinks at one of the aforementioned watering holes, would like to make an honest woman of her, but it takes Toni a while to realize his intentions and to consider his proposal. Millie (Jon Hudson Odom) works in a brothel where the Clowns sometimes find respite, and she’s the only female friend Toni seems to have—even though Toni is capable of making thoughtless comments about Millie’s choice of profession. (Millie, like the real Toni’s mother, also knows how to work with hair, making her feel at times like a surrogate mom to the “tomboy” Toni, who prefers men’s suits to dresses.)

Toni’s story isn’t presented as a straightforward bio-play. In part, that’s down to the title character’s own quirks. “I am prone to rambling,” she tells us at the start. “Never could tell a story from beginning to end nice and neat.” So the narrative, too, jumps around a bit chronologically. There are plenty of fascinating details about the Negro Leagues included. The players were often expected to put on song-and-dance shows leading up to the actual game, in addition to playing nine hard innings of baseball, sometimes against white baserunners who had no problem going in with their spikes high and hard, even—or especially—if the infielder was a woman.

Diamond’s script and Parson’s ensemble are so good at fleshing out the other players and building the camaraderie between Toni and her teammates that a betrayal of that trust hits us like a fastball in the gut later in the play. One of Toni’s quirks is that she memorizes baseball stats obsessively, as if knowing the numbers and history of the game cold will somehow provide mental armor against the daily strains on the field and off. But while we never doubt her love for the sport, the toll it takes is also increasingly clear throughout the story.

The ensemble of Toni Stone at Goodman Theatre Credit: Liz. Lauren

That burden is shared by the other Clowns, including Edgar Miguel Sanchez’s bookish Spec, who is fond of quoting W.E.B. Du Bois; Kai A. Ealy’s King Tut, whose ability to slip into self-aware minstrelsy creates both laughter and discomfort; and Woody (Terence Sims), whose simmering rage and resentment at being denied better opportunities finds a target in Toni. 

But it doesn’t take much to become a target when you’re the only person who looks like you in your world. “Folks wanna all the time be mad at me,” Bonner’s Toni says late in the play. “An I’m doin’ all kinds of jumpin’ jacks, tryin’ to understand why and what I did, and figure out what they saying, so I don’t do it again . . . when someone work that hard to hear what I’m sayin?’”

Toni just wants to play ball and be the best she can be, but particularly for Black women, that path to excellence is never straightforward and often unrecognized. (Ask our vice president, for starters.) Yet by the end of Diamond’s play, we not only have a better understanding of Toni as a pioneer. We also treasure her as a person who was not without flaws but was never without guts. The time we’ve spent in her company feels valuable and irreplaceable. 

As were Toni Stone’s own undeniable achievements.

“I did something that no one else before me had been able to do,” says Bonner’s Toni. “I did it smart and I did it pretty and I didn’t listen when they said I can’t do a thing. I did a thing.” 

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Like theater, baseball has no set time clock by which the action must unfold. It takes as long as it takes to finish the nine innings. That can lead to longueurs, or it can raise the stakes. It all depends on the quality of the play and the players.

Fortunately, Lydia Diamond’s 2019 play Toni Stone, now in its local premiere at the Goodman under the careful and buoyant direction of Ron OJ Parson, is a curtain-to-curtain treat. The production is filled with passion, humor, and a clear-eyed view of what it takes to be the first—specifically, the first woman to play professional baseball full-time in the United States. Being a Black woman in the Negro Leagues just adds to the dramatic conflicts for Stone that Diamond anatomizes in her story.

Toni Stone Through 2/26: Thu 2 and 7:30 PM, Fri 8 PM, Sat 2 and 8 PM, Sun 2 PM; also Sun 2/12 7:30 PM, Tue 2/21 7:30 PM, and Wed 2/15 and 2/22 7:30 PM; ASL interpretation Fri 2/24, touch tour and audio description Sat 2/25 2 PM (touch tour 12:30 PM), Spanish subtitles Sat 2/25 8 PM, open captions Sun 2/26 2 PM; Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn, 312-443-3800, goodmantheatre.org, $25-$80

Toni Stone joins a distinguished line of American plays, including Richard Greenberg’s Take Me Out and Christopher Moore’s The Last Season, in which the national pastime serves as the backdrop for larger social dramas. The latter (winner of the first Theodore Ward Prize for African American Playwriting, sponsored for several years by Columbia College Chicago) has the closest parallels to Diamond’s drama, as it illustrates the, well, last season of a Negro League team, where younger players look forward to the possibility of playing in the newly integrated majors and older players know they’ve struck out at that chance.

But Diamond, who found her earliest success on Chicago stages over 20 years ago, also draws on themes that have consistently found their way into her work over the years.

The daughter of a university professor, Diamond writes frequently about the balancing act that upper-middle-class professional Black people face in negotiating worlds still dominated by white supremacy. That overarching theme has been present throughout her work, including the early autobiographical solo The Inside, an interior monologue of a young Black woman at a party of mostly white people; Stick Fly, about family secrets among a group of wealthy Black people on Martha’s Vineyard; and Smart People, about four urban professionals confronting race and gender politics against the backdrop of a neuroscientist’s study on racism.

She’s also used the story of real women in history in her work before, perhaps most notably in Voyeurs de Venus, about Saartjie Baartman (or Sarah, as the name was Anglicized), the so-called “Hottentot Venus” who was taken from her home on the Eastern Cape of South Africa and eventually put on display and examined in Europe. Baartman’s anatomy, particularly her buttocks, was deemed somehow “freakish” enough that white people paid money to look at her.

The real Toni Stone didn’t have to go through quite that degree of horrific exploitation, and her story had a happier ending than Baartman’s, for sure. And while she wasn’t from the upper-middle-class, she did have a reasonably comfortable upbringing (first in West Virginia, then in Saint Paul, Minnesota) with her father and mother, a barber and a hairdresser. Her mother, as depicted in Diamond’s version, is none too pleased with her daughter’s love of the game and keeps trying to get her interested in more ladylike athletic endeavors, such as figure skating.

But being the first woman to play professional baseball, period, was always going to be challenging. Playing as a member of a Negro League team opened Toni up to racism and sexism on the field and off.

What makes Diamond’s play so irresistible is that it celebrates resiliency and the love of the game while never letting us lose sight of the constant grind that Stone and her fellow team members of the Indianapolis Clowns face. These include virulent racist slurs hurled by white fans. Especially when the Clowns decide that they’re not in the mood to let the white boys they’re playing in exhibition games win, as they are sometimes told they should do. Beating the white boys means that they then have to sprint from the field to the bus to avoid violence. And often, they’re sleeping on the bus because there are no motels in town that will rent them rooms at any price.

The world off and on the diamond is captured well in Todd Rosenthal’s set, which gives us the sepia nostalgic feel of a long-gone ball field, haunted by ghosts of players past. Projections by Mike Tutaj on the scoreboard backdrop suggest the long road trips through rural darkness (holding god knows what potential dangers) the Clowns endure, as well as the dark watering holes where Toni hangs out after games. Cristin Carole’s tight movement direction and intimate choreography provide both an exuberant ensemble portrait of what it’s like when ball players are in perfect sync with each other and a disturbing sense of how it feels when that connection on the field turns awkward or even abusive in private. 

Jon Hudson Odom and Tracey N. Bonner in Toni Stone Credit: Liz Lauren

Tracey N. Bonner’s Toni is an irresistible mix of grit and naivete, particularly when it comes to how she relates to two of her off-the-field friends. Chiké Johnson’s Alberga, an older man who likes to buy her drinks at one of the aforementioned watering holes, would like to make an honest woman of her, but it takes Toni a while to realize his intentions and to consider his proposal. Millie (Jon Hudson Odom) works in a brothel where the Clowns sometimes find respite, and she’s the only female friend Toni seems to have—even though Toni is capable of making thoughtless comments about Millie’s choice of profession. (Millie, like the real Toni’s mother, also knows how to work with hair, making her feel at times like a surrogate mom to the “tomboy” Toni, who prefers men’s suits to dresses.)

Toni’s story isn’t presented as a straightforward bio-play. In part, that’s down to the title character’s own quirks. “I am prone to rambling,” she tells us at the start. “Never could tell a story from beginning to end nice and neat.” So the narrative, too, jumps around a bit chronologically. There are plenty of fascinating details about the Negro Leagues included. The players were often expected to put on song-and-dance shows leading up to the actual game, in addition to playing nine hard innings of baseball, sometimes against white baserunners who had no problem going in with their spikes high and hard, even—or especially—if the infielder was a woman.

Diamond’s script and Parson’s ensemble are so good at fleshing out the other players and building the camaraderie between Toni and her teammates that a betrayal of that trust hits us like a fastball in the gut later in the play. One of Toni’s quirks is that she memorizes baseball stats obsessively, as if knowing the numbers and history of the game cold will somehow provide mental armor against the daily strains on the field and off. But while we never doubt her love for the sport, the toll it takes is also increasingly clear throughout the story.

The ensemble of Toni Stone at Goodman Theatre Credit: Liz. Lauren

That burden is shared by the other Clowns, including Edgar Miguel Sanchez’s bookish Spec, who is fond of quoting W.E.B. Du Bois; Kai A. Ealy’s King Tut, whose ability to slip into self-aware minstrelsy creates both laughter and discomfort; and Woody (Terence Sims), whose simmering rage and resentment at being denied better opportunities finds a target in Toni. 

But it doesn’t take much to become a target when you’re the only person who looks like you in your world. “Folks wanna all the time be mad at me,” Bonner’s Toni says late in the play. “An I’m doin’ all kinds of jumpin’ jacks, tryin’ to understand why and what I did, and figure out what they saying, so I don’t do it again . . . when someone work that hard to hear what I’m sayin?’”

Toni just wants to play ball and be the best she can be, but particularly for Black women, that path to excellence is never straightforward and often unrecognized. (Ask our vice president, for starters.) Yet by the end of Diamond’s play, we not only have a better understanding of Toni as a pioneer. We also treasure her as a person who was not without flaws but was never without guts. The time we’ve spent in her company feels valuable and irreplaceable. 

As were Toni Stone’s own undeniable achievements.

“I did something that no one else before me had been able to do,” says Bonner’s Toni. “I did it smart and I did it pretty and I didn’t listen when they said I can’t do a thing. I did a thing.” 

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Beginning on Tuesday, February 21, the Frequency Festival returns for its seventh iteration in eight years. Its seven concerts consist of a diverse array of performances united by a common thread—the thirst for growth and adventure that drives musicians and composers to transcend the boundaries of any genre. The festival is an outgrowth of the Frequency Series, which organizer Peter Margasak, a former staff music critic with the Reader, launched in 2013 in association with the venue Constellation. They were brought together by a common goal: to draw together the audiences of contemporary classical, experimental, and improvised music. Though Margasak left Chicago for Europe in 2018 and currently lives in Berlin, he continues to program the series remotely. 

The recorded oeuvre of French composer Pascale Criton consists of just two albums and a couple compositions on other releases, but this slender discography belies the breadth and depth of her engagement with sound. Since the late 1970s, she’s pursued ethnomusicological and acoustic research, directed creative workshops and musical-theater productions, advised philosopher Gilles Deleuze on musical matters, and composed microtonal music. Criton’s pieces for stringed instruments use alternate tunings and techniques to elicit ghostly high pitches and coarse textures, and like fellow Frenchwoman Éliane Radigue, she sometimes develops works in collaboration with the musicians who will play them. Violinist Silvia Tarozzi and cellist Deborah Walker, members of the Toulouse-based Ensemble Dedalus, each collaborated with Criton to create the music recorded for the 2017 album Infra (Potlatch) and became part of Sounding Limits, a program of Criton’s work that’s now receiving its first performance in the midwest. The violin on “Circle Process” (2010) has been tuned in increments of sixteenths of a tone (conventional equal temperament divides an octave into 12 semitones), and the score invites the performer to explore in minute detail a series of phenomena, including rustling sounds obtained by drawing the bow across the instrument’s body and harmonic clashes that generate beating tones. The cello is similarly tuned on “Chaoscaccia” (2014), permitting Walker to shape alien sonorities that seem to leave tracers in their arcing wake. “Bothsways” (2014), a duo for violin and cello, juxtaposes whistling tones whose vibrations exert destabilizing effects upon each other. For this American tour of Sounding Limits, Walker was unable to travel overseas, so Austrian cellist Judith Hamann (who’s worked with the likes of Charles Curtis and Tashi Wada) has taken over. 

Ensemble dal Niente was on the bill of the first Frequency Series concert in April 2013, and it’s been coming back ever since; this set will also be the group’s fifth Frequency Festival appearance. The program features five pieces, two by composers associated with Chicago, all of them loosely connected by their use of whistle tones and timbral effects: George Lewis’s A Whispered Nine, Rebecca Saunders’s Shades of Crimson: Molly’s Song, Raven Chacon’s Atsiniltlish’ iye, Nicole Mitchell’s Cave of Self-Induction, and Suzanne Farrin’s Prisoner Poems.

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Beginning on Tuesday, February 21, the Frequency Festival returns for its seventh iteration in eight years. Its seven concerts consist of a diverse array of performances united by a common thread—the thirst for growth and adventure that drives musicians and composers to transcend the boundaries of any genre. The festival is an outgrowth of the Frequency Series, which organizer Peter Margasak, a former staff music critic with the Reader, launched in 2013 in association with the venue Constellation. They were brought together by a common goal: to draw together the audiences of contemporary classical, experimental, and improvised music. Though Margasak left Chicago for Europe in 2018 and currently lives in Berlin, he continues to program the series remotely. 

The recorded oeuvre of French composer Pascale Criton consists of just two albums and a couple compositions on other releases, but this slender discography belies the breadth and depth of her engagement with sound. Since the late 1970s, she’s pursued ethnomusicological and acoustic research, directed creative workshops and musical-theater productions, advised philosopher Gilles Deleuze on musical matters, and composed microtonal music. Criton’s pieces for stringed instruments use alternate tunings and techniques to elicit ghostly high pitches and coarse textures, and like fellow Frenchwoman Éliane Radigue, she sometimes develops works in collaboration with the musicians who will play them. Violinist Silvia Tarozzi and cellist Deborah Walker, members of the Toulouse-based Ensemble Dedalus, each collaborated with Criton to create the music recorded for the 2017 album Infra (Potlatch) and became part of Sounding Limits, a program of Criton’s work that’s now receiving its first performance in the midwest. The violin on “Circle Process” (2010) has been tuned in increments of sixteenths of a tone (conventional equal temperament divides an octave into 12 semitones), and the score invites the performer to explore in minute detail a series of phenomena, including rustling sounds obtained by drawing the bow across the instrument’s body and harmonic clashes that generate beating tones. The cello is similarly tuned on “Chaoscaccia” (2014), permitting Walker to shape alien sonorities that seem to leave tracers in their arcing wake. “Bothsways” (2014), a duo for violin and cello, juxtaposes whistling tones whose vibrations exert destabilizing effects upon each other. For this American tour of Sounding Limits, Walker was unable to travel overseas, so Austrian cellist Judith Hamann (who’s worked with the likes of Charles Curtis and Tashi Wada) has taken over. 

Ensemble dal Niente was on the bill of the first Frequency Series concert in April 2013, and it’s been coming back ever since; this set will also be the group’s fifth Frequency Festival appearance. The program features five pieces, two by composers associated with Chicago, all of them loosely connected by their use of whistle tones and timbral effects: George Lewis’s A Whispered Nine, Rebecca Saunders’s Shades of Crimson: Molly’s Song, Raven Chacon’s Atsiniltlish’ iye, Nicole Mitchell’s Cave of Self-Induction, and Suzanne Farrin’s Prisoner Poems.

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