mainstream erotica

If you love original erotic fiction, this site is an exceptional treat! Amanda Gannon and Paul D. Batteiger write adult adventure serials, and they update three times a week. Genres include wild west, steampunk, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, high fantasy, and more! They describe the erotica in their work as being rather heterosexual most of the time, but it definitely explores gay and lesbian sexuality as well. Group sex, BDSM, voyeurism, "borderline nonconsensual situations", and lots of erotic dialogue are definitely included in the storytelling. Membership includes access to all of the novels written so far, which currently means around 225 chapters of original writing. Wow! There are a lot of free chapters available to read, so you get more than a fair sample to determine if you enjoy the style they work in. When they are done with a novel, they release it for sale as an ebook. I think that is wonderful, since some folks may like only certain storylines. There is also a blog full of free short articles on the site. Personally? I think the $5 a month price tag is a real steal for the huge amount of original fiction you'll gain access to here. This is a definite find! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-04-25
Cost: $5/month non-recurring Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, eBooks, mainstream erotica

I reviewed the webzine OystersandChocolate.com back in 2006, and I gave it an extremely positive review. I mentioned that they had a nice little community growing over there, and it may be a place to consider submitting work if you were a writer. All of these years later, Jordan LaRousse and Samantha Sade (the founders of that website) have launched the OC Press! They organize their books into categories like the ones found on the webzine. So, there is Vanilla (straight up old fashioned sex), Licorice Whips (BDSM), Dirty Martini (voyeurism, fetish, and group), Banana Split (gay and bisexual male), and Oysters (lesbian sex). There are also titillating categories such as Banned Erotica, that features titles that were banned by other booksellers. All of the books have a cover image, description, excerpt, and word count. They are also rated by "Spice Level", with sweet books using sexy euphemisms and softer lovemaking and spicy books containing more in-your-face smut. You get an email with a zipped copy of your book right after purchase, and it is available in three formats (mobi, pdf, and ePub). Customer service info can be found in the helpful FAQ, but contact is form only. If you want to have your book on the site, there are thorough submission guidelines. They also offer indie author services such as book art, editing, and ebook formatting. A well organized and pretty site that contains quite a bit of information without overwhelming the reader. Highly recommended if you want to find some sizzling erotica! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-04-23
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, eBooks, mainstream erotica

Phoenix is a middle aged Scottish accountant living in Australia, and one heck of a fun lesbian BDSM writer! This site has a bunch of free short stories featuring women in hardcore BDSM scenarios with other women. Here is a sample of their work: "I said nothing as she placed the ball gag in my mouth, she knew I hated it, yet again I was wearing it. Only yesterday had I spent most of the day with the hateful thing in my mouth, drooling. It was worse on my back since the drool slid down my face and into my ears and hair. She sat staring at me before eventually getting up and leaving the room. As I lay there I cursed her for owning me inside out." Free short stories and a simple design! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-04-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, BDSM Fiction, mainstream erotica

Is breast torture and bondage a major turn-on? You'll find a lot of ebooks that focus on that subject here! They also have historical, sci-fi, vampire, culinary, and general BDSM fiction. What is culinary? It basically involves food fetish, such as eating sushi off of a human table. When I visited, there was a list of books available through the publisher (and each of the books had a short blurb to describe the story). The publisher currently has Smashwords set to allow you to read 20% of the content before purchase, so you will have an easy time deciding if a book is for you. The author bios section is also a pretty nifty place to learn about some neat writers. A very simple and easy to navigate book site. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-04-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, BDSM Fiction, eBooks, mainstream erotica

Lady Grinning Soul is a surprising, sexy, and transgressive writer that has a lot of free content for the discerning lover of erotica. The stories here are pretty inventive and can go to fairly dark corners of the imagination (like zombie erotica in which someone is devoured). Frankly, I loved it! Some of her work is illustrated with original images, which I personally found super hot. She has one piece about menstruation that I found myself writhing in my seat over...absolutely beautiful! In addition to her self-labeled "smut", she also has plenty of other things available. She has a blog, sex toy reviews, poetry, and articles about sex and society. If you enjoy podcasts, she has one that you can subscribe to through iTunes. There is also a free gallery of nude images that is quirky, unusual, and sensual. When I visited, it appeared that she was planning an advice section (although she lists her credentials as simply being someone who reads other advice columnists). There were no letters in this section when I looked. I have to say that I really enjoyed the intimate and creative energy of this site, and I wanted to spend a whole lot longer here reading these unusual stories. I absolutely adore her imagination! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-04-06
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, alternative / sci-fi erotica, Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica, Other Web Review sites

If you are looking for erotica that features an element of mind control, this site has a lot to offer. There are over 8,000 stories, many of which are found on www.asstr.org as well. This is a collection of those stories (as well as many others sent directly to the site owner) that has been lovingly organized by author, categories, and titles. This is wonderful, because it means that if you are looking for erotica featuring (for example) mind control and lactation, you can navigate to exactly what you want very fast. There is also a list of related sites (which often includes links to authors), and a couple of forums that are related to the website. The quality of the stories is uneven, as different authors have contributed. A fabulous treasure trove of mind control! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-03-21
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, mainstream erotica

The web store section of this site has some problems, but everything else here is wonderful! Scottie Lowe has put together a really positive pansexual site that (in her words) is meant to, "...[P]rovide people of African descent a place to escape the narrow-minded, stereotypical, limiting and oft-times degrading beliefs that abound about our sexuality." At the time I visited there were 61 well written bits of erotica, and 7 sexy podcasts. The messages on this site are healthy and responsible. An example? "The foundation of every strong relationship is honesty, sharing, caring, and a willingness to be your most vulnerable self with your partner." The podcast that I listened to had some wonderful and sexy stories told in a very sensual voice. There is a small ecards section, and a personals section as well. The personals section has terms of service posted, including privacy info. The store section has lingerie, toys, and other adult items for sale. Unfortunately, the customer service and contact info for the shop is completely absent. I couldn't find anything about shipping or returns, for example. Contact seemed to be limited to a form only. I'd love to come back here and give them a quality rating (or higher) if the store is tweaked. A nice start to a site with a positive and awesome mission! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-02-27
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM Gear, Internet Radio Podcasts, Lingerie, mainstream erotica, Personal Ads, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies, Sexuality Info

This blog shares original erotica, sex book/movie reviews, and movie clips from different tube sites. Jenny Swallows is co-author of The Nympho Librarian and Other Stories, as well as books of erotic poetry and more! If you are interested in her work, there are links to where to buy it on other sites. I found her XXX movie reviews to be a laugh riot (while also being pretty informative). Most of the time she seems to be drawn to the classics or modern day parody. I think that my absolute favorite journal entries here involve discussion and screen caps from her sexual adventures on the computer game Second Life. The only downside? Some of these porn tube videos create pop ups or start automatically. That said, she has a nice collection of clips of oral sex featuring uncut cocks (and that is a pretty nifty bonus). A neat and sexy blog! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-01-16
Cost: Free Advertising Content: High - pop ups
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica, Other Web Review sites

Jilly is a young woman from Belgium that writes a sexual blog with a very raw and tender voice. She self-describes as a virgin and talks about everything from fantasies to body issues, and comes across as someone who struggles and explores these things with a passion. Jilly is also an author of erotica/romance and has a couple of short fiction pieces about a character named Graham Conner (and the lovers he has had through the years), 8 stories inspired by the piano player/song writer Tim Minchin, and 27 short erotic tales. When I visited, the "Little Stories" section was unfortunately broken. So, I can't tell you the character of the pieces there. I'm sure the author will fix that soon, but right now I can only say that they are arranged by name and do not have blurbs or keywords. The rest of the erotica was unusual in that it focused on the relationships between characters while simultaneously avoiding most overt sexual expressions. I found that fascinating! There are links to photos, writing, and a tumblr project that she has been working on as well. Open, honest, and risky writing here. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-01-10
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica, Sexuality Info

Lilly is a gorgeous curvy femme that self-identifies as a pansexual queer. Her blog is a cool mixture of toy reviews, advice, photos, real life experiences, and erotic fiction. The entries are well written, and usually center around sexuality and blogging. I especially recommend her "Sex Toy Care and Cleaning Guide", as it is particularly succinct and helpful. She has a very upfront disclosure on her site, which I personally appreciate, and she doesn't simply love all of the toys she reviews. I liked that, and I took her reviews a lot more seriously. Creative, savvy, and sexy! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2012-01-08
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica

This site has a small collection of erotic short stories and poems by a woman with the pen name darksaturn. Her work tends to be short, story driven, and a bit of a tease. I think it will particularly appeal to geeks like myself (since she has some Resident Evil fiction). There are also links to her work on other sites, as well as ebooks that she has published through folks like Racy Bunny. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-12-14
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, mainstream erotica

This site is a library of artistic nude photography from a lot of the big names in the industry. You'll find everything from surrealism to hardcore porn with great lighting and composition. While most of the subjects are women, there are plenty of men and a few genderqueer individuals as well. You can search for images by photographer (such as Charles Gatewood, Petter Hegre, and Steve Diet Goedde). You can also look for work of a particular style, such as journalistic. There are a few "date" photosets on the site, and they are a bit like an adult erotic photo story. They pair images of one woman in several settings with a very brief story of what is going on. I found those interesting. It is impossible to swiftly download any of these photosets, and the images are fairly small on the screen. That said, the work itself is very exciting, as you'd expect from these artists. I counted 82 galleries, but it was difficult to figure out whether I was seeing everything or not. The site says that they currently have over 12,000 photos, and that is possible. I wasn't thrilled that the cost of the site was so vague, since there is no mention about whether it will be recurring or not. Whenever that happens, it is usually safe to bet on it being a recurring charge. This site seems a natural as a Vamp's Pick due to all the great artists present, but the organization was just a bit too awkward (and the images too small) for me to enjoy it as much as I'd like. Still, this is a wonderful price for access to all of this artwork (and the presentation is quite pretty)! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-12-13
Cost: $9/month recurring (see above) Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: fine art nudes, Latex / PVC / Rubber, mainstream erotica, men, model / glamour, Photographer Portfolios, softcore

Captain Shame is writing very interesting illustrated erotica based on the happenings of the fictional Red Lion Street! When I visited the site, there were currently fourteen chapters of the serial novel. Each of the chapters explores one of the women in a house along the street. The tales are short, have a few striking illustrations, and often involve some oral sex and ejaculation on clothing. I think that this will particularly appeal to folks that enjoy stories of subtle female dominance, high heels, stockings, and tease and denial. A great free story site! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-12-07
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: mainstream erotica

Bebe St. Croix self-describes as a "sex coach" and offers advice about sex to those that write to her. This blog style advice/erotica site features articles on how women may be more sexy to men, how to give oral sex to a man, why men like mail order brides, and such. There are also a few pieces of erotic fiction about a character named "Victoria". The stories are of medium length and fit well within the idea of mainstream erotica. They are definitely worth a read! The advice and sex coaching services? Well, there is no information given about Ms. St. Croix's education or background as a coach. So, I find the whole idea highly suspect. The advice doled out on the site is often the propagation of hegemonic heterosexual roles as often spoon fed to us in western media. Wear the highest heels? Grow your hair long? Be submissive? Remember to swallow? All men want oral sex? This advice is sometimes dangerous (as in the case of promoting unsafe sexual practices), and is at best not particularly educational. Please understand that all of these types of sexual expression and preference are valid to think/feel/pursue in consensual relationships, but promoting them as educational materials distributed by a professional is not acceptable. An example? Even a paraprofessional counselor should be able to understand what is problematic about telling people that an intrinsic part of a person's gender identity is the acceptance of a certain type of sexual act. Our gender is not defined by the sex we must accept or enjoy. Period. So, I recommend this site to story hunters, but not so much for information seekers. - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2011-12-07
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, mainstream erotica, Sexuality Info

Robert is a happily married man that loves dominating his partner and sharing his wife with other men. This blog explores those feelings and fantasies, as well as many others. He also shares original erotica and reviews sex toys from the perspective of a man using the toys as part of a partnered experience. A well written and enjoyable blog! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-10-31
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Blogs / Journals - BDSM Dominant, mainstream erotica

I love the idea behind this project! Back in 2005, a bunch of Literotica authors got together and decided to put out anthologies of erotica fiction and poetry to benefit charity. All of the proceeds from the books go to the charity each volume designates (which has included folks like The American Red Cross, Autism Speaks, Amnesty International, and many smaller organizations). There are around 37 different volumes on sale now, and you can download a free playbill pdf to get complete author bios for each contributor. I really loved the free playbill, since it was a great link list to find new authors! All of the books sold here have full descriptions and word counts (and are available in pdf, epub, lit, pdb, lrf, Mobi, rb, and sometimes hardcover). Many of the books are priced between .99 and a few bucks, so they are very reasonable to purchase as well. The one thing that I wish the site had was an explanation of the purchase/delivery, since I like that explained before I purchase. Contact is limited to a form, which was a bit of a second strike on the technical level. I highly recommend writing to them to answer any questions first, if you are worried about the purchase procedure. A wonderful homegrown project that has contributed thousands to charity! If you are an author, you should also note that they have contributor guidelines on the site. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-09-26
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Books / Zines, eBooks, mainstream erotica

Woman is a young person that moved from Canada to China almost a decade ago. She loves to write erotica, and she occasionally shares pictures from her life as well. There are almost a dozen pieces of erotica here, some of which have a definite male dominant/female submissive flavor to them. Woman doesn't discuss politics very often, but I found the short discussion of her thoughts on erotic censorship quite interesting. I think that you might as well. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-09-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica

This site is completely in German, so I may have missed a few things about the content. Danielle de Santiago was born in France, and currently lives in Germany. He has been part of the European literary scene for quite some time, and won several awards for his erotic writing. This site gives a list of books, articles, ebooks, short stories, erotic audio books, magazine columns, and more that he has written. These include a few English pieces that he has prepared for Cleis Press and Star Books. The author has a short FAQ, lists contact info, and even supplies a link to his diary (on another site). There appears to be an erotic audio file buried in the "other" section, but since I do not speak German it was lost upon me. A neat author's site! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-09-13
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Books / Zines, eBooks, mainstream erotica

If you are looking for some thoughtful, hot, and interesting free original erotica than I heartily recommend checking out this collaborative blog written by William Crimson (RedBud) and Raziel Moore (Monocle). These two authors share a real passion for writing, and have very complimentary styles. Here is a sample of William's work: "As I undress you, I give thanks. I give thanks to your throat. I kiss the hallow. In gratitude, I pull your skirt over your hips as you wiggle, straighten and stretch on the bed. I give thanks to your beautiful back. I lick the feminine curve of your spine. I start at the back of your neck, at your hair’s soft wisps, and I lick downward, between your smooth shoulder blades and into the dip and flexible arch of your back, then downward and upward over the round invitation of your hips. They rise for me and your slender legs part." Beautiful! Themes explored cover a wide spectrum from romantic erotica to supernatural and impregnation porn. There are also links to their ebooks and webzine work. A great author site with lots of free goodies! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-08-15
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, eBooks, mainstream erotica

Debbie's blog is back after a bit of a hiatus, and there is an archive of around six years worth of writing. She writes about her life, but she is also very fond of crafting erotica (especially with an oral sex theme). One of the things I really love about this blogger is that she has a fetish for men who are wearing clothes, but somehow have their penis sticking out. She has appealed to her readers to indulge her fetish, and so they send in images which she features on "Cock Blogging Wednesday". She also has a "Debbie Does You" feature, in which she indulges requests for stories. If you read through the blog, you'll witness quite a journey complete with pictures and audio. A nifty blog, and a very nice erotica writer. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2011-08-08
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica