mainstream erotica

Two words: Lesbian Fiction. I almost never get to review this, and it is some of my favorite stuff! This site features, "...[O]riginal, well-crafted, strongly-plotted lesbian and female-centric works of short fiction." There are only about four stories here at the moment, and they are as diverse in genre as science fiction and historical romance. I'm certain that once the word gets out, they'll have a lot more available. If you are looking for a good home for your fiction, you might want to submit something. I'm a bit sketchy about the content that they eventually want to fill the site with, but from what I read they seem to want to represent non-kinky lesbian fiction. In addition to the stories, there are book reviews and interviews with authors. I love the tone and design of the site, and I think this definitely addresses a group of folks that are really under represented in erotica. Great idea, and great execution. I see wonderful things for these folks, once the authors start streaming in. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-11-05
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, GBLT Resources, mainstream erotica

This is not an all adult site, however the erotic fiction is the busiest part of the site, and is worth a mention. I'm all about free fiction, and that's what is offered here for the reading. On the date of review they claim close to 1400 stories, of all genre. It's easy enough to find a button for "erotic stories" or "adult theme" in their genre listings. The stories tend to be a little milder than some of what you might find at ASSTR, because they have chosen to screen out stories about illegal sexual activities [underage, violent, etc]. After a short scan around and reading a little I went ahead and bookmarked it for my own reading. You don't have to register, and registration is free and without any credit card dance or such, but with registration you can submit stories and be notified of updates. They also have a link to a bookstore to purchase from their authors, in partnership with Amazon. Like most other times, if I bookmark something, I definitely give it a two-thumbs up here. = Peter » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-09
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Books / Zines, mainstream erotica

There are quite a few sites that review romance or extremely softcore erotica, but where do you go to find out the skinny on smut? Aside from reading our fine reviews in the book review section, this site is the answer to that question! A small group of reviewers, who are also often established authors within the genre of erotica, are slowly building an archive of extremely honest and blunt reviews. You can browse their newest reviews, or look for a specific author or editor. You can also just thumb through an archive. The organization of the site is simple, and there aren't a lot of bells and whistles to distract you from the writing. I read through a couple of the pieces, and I found the tone to be very frank. I didn't see a bunch of flattery or attempts to sell anything. I did see a few zingers that made me sting, and I wasn't even the person being reviewed. Great critical and literary reviews of all sorts of published erotica (including ebooks with ISBN numbers)! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-09
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, mainstream erotica, Other Web Review sites

You just don't get any more original than this! This obvious labor of love offers original writing, music, acting, movies, and pictures. There are over 30 wmv movies (which come out to over 9 hours of viewing) here, and each one has been scripted by the deliciously whimsical writer Cherry Chapman. In the movies section you'll be able to view descriptions of the films, and sometimes even a short trailer. Each movie is available in hi-res and low-res, with the hi-res being full 1080 HD. All of the movies feature very young petite women with slim figures, and quite a few of them have lesbian or solo masturbation content. There are a few movies with men in them as well, and a minority of the content involves spanking or whipping. The plots of the movies are all over the map from straight forward sensual softcore (with no dialogue) to erotic stories with lots of dialogue and some hardcore sex. There are even some films that have relatively edgy storylines with arty imagery, such as the movie "Drugged" which involves girls drugging and taking advantage of each other. The hallucinations of the drugged girls are quite unusual! In addition to the scripted movies, you'll find a section devoted to the art of strip tease. There are over thirty women that slowly tease the viewer and disrobe, and most of them appear in the scripted movies as well. If you visit the "editing room" you'll get to experience even more content including the scripts (in doc file form), around six galleries of behind the scenes photos, a jukebox full of the original music, and links to the stars of the films. There is also a forum and a picture section that includes over 40 galleries of high res images. One of the things I noticed about the movies here is that they were a lot of fun. It looked like the girls were having a good time, and that really makes a difference to me. While I think that this site isn't exactly what folks are looking for if they have a large appetite for explicit hardcore, I think it will be the perfect fit for those that like sensual teases that inspire the imagination. A creative, interesting, and sexy good time! - Vamp » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-04
Cost: $25/month non-recurring Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: BDSM / Fetish Video, D / S, Downloadable Video, Female Bondage, mainstream erotica, softcore

This is the blog of the erotica writer Sommer Marsden, winner of the 2008 For the Girls Fiction Competition. Sommer has also appeared in quite a few books including "L is for Leather" and "2008 Ultimate Lesbian Erotica". In this journal she shares snippets of her work, humorous anecdotes, and news of her latest publications. My favorite posts give some insight into her as a writer. I think one of the most interesting things I read here is this, "When someone confesses a fantasy to me--especially one I don't share--chances are grand that I'll write about it. Writing about fantasies that aren't mine, personally, is a way for me to understand the sexuality and wants and needs of another person." If you are a fan of her writing (or just someone curious about the inner life of an erotica writer), I think you'll find this blog interesting. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-03
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica

This site has quite a few free stories, many of which involve hardcore kink or incest. There are a lot of ads, including animated ones. I found it difficult sometimes to sort out what linked to another story, and what linked to another site. That always makes me a bit cranky! There are a few free movies as well, crammed between even more banner ads and potentially tricky links. The stories are supposed to be original, and I don't see evidence to the contrary. I would be so much more impressed if it gave information about the author, and it didn't have all that ad crap everywhere. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-09-09
Cost: Free Advertising Content: high - confusing ads
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, mainstream erotica

You might be wondering why a relatively new site (just 3 months old) is already creating such a buzz around the internets. It might have something to do with the fact that the contributors to this group include some pretty heavy hitters of the sexblogging world. So what happens when some of the sexiest writers get together to work on a blog? You end up with an orgy of amazing content: sexy stories, hot images, spicy toy reviews - most anything your naughty little mind could want in a sex blog. And since there are multiple contributors, you are treated to a blog that can offer you multiple updates in a day - your RSS feed will be thrilled when you subscribe(and I know you will too). - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2008-09-09
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Blogs / Journals - BDSM Dominant, Blogs / Journals - BDSM Submissive, Blogs / Journals - Sex, Humor / Satire / Silly, mainstream erotica, Sexuality Info

This site contains erotica and poetry written by Amy Pelletier. There are only about a handful of short stories, but she has been quite prolific as a poet. Most of the action in her erotica seems to be heterosexual and written from a woman's viewpoint. It can be a bit difficult to read some of the pieces, since the font/background combination is a bit intense. There are also a few links that don't bring up writing, or some html issues that send you to some of the sites that provide her graphics. All in all, it is a pretty easy site to navigate and there is a lot of heartfelt writing here. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-21
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: mainstream erotica

Beautiful, interesting, and literate erotica. This blog contains over a dozen short stories, and almost a dozen pieces of flash fiction. The stories are clearly labeled and often have unusual themes or elements. An example of a tag that caught my eye was (hard-boiled, noir, F/M). You'll find breath play, fairy tales, gothic erotica, and more. There is a very poetic tone to some of these pieces. A hot, easy to navigate, and captivating collection of writing! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, mainstream erotica

D.J. Manly specializes in gay male erotic fiction. This site lists his many books in terms of category (paranormal, contemporary, futuristic/fantasy, or anthology). He provides excerpts of many of the books, and often posts a small review by one of his readers. He doesn't sell any of the books himself, but he does point to the various publishers that carry them. I found his "Amusing Amanda" series of particular interest, as it is written about a woman who likes to watch men make love. I don't see that very often, and yet it is of great interest to a lot of readers. One warning about the site, there is sound on the index page! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-11
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Books / Zines, eBooks, mainstream erotica

In the author's own words, "She favors stories that leave little to the imagination and never uses words like 'flower' or 'manhood'." She sounds like a woman after my own heart! This site gives a list of her books, and short excerpts of each one. The ebooks are purchased through other sites. They seem to include quite a few unusual themes, and to span genres from science fiction to paranormal. There is a calendar on the site, wallpapers, bookmarks, and a link to her blog. It is a nice little author's site, and easy to navigate. I'd particularly recommend her to anyone with an interest in pirates, as she seems to like to write about those. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-08-04
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, eBooks, mainstream erotica

This site involves going on a bit of a mental journey to Renaissance Venice. After you enter, you will have a chance to register (for free) for many sections. This is somewhat inconvenient, as they have separate registration procedures. Once registered, you can access all of the delicious stories inside that have been reviewed by other users. You'll find romance, gay/lesbian, BDSM, poetry, fanfic, vampire stories, and other alternative erotica. There is also a chat section, and a lot more. I couldn't access the gallery for some reason, so I'm unsure of what is in that area. There is a neat social networking section that is also free, and it seems like they have the start of a really helpful writer's workshop/community over there. They do have strict guidelines about behavior and content though, so be sure to read the community rules before attempting to post here. Nice place! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-07-20
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, mainstream erotica

Ann Jacobs is an award winning author of erotic romance novels that cover contemporary, BDSM, futuristic, paranormal, historical, and comedy genres. She believes that an erotic romance is, "...[T]he perfect combination of sex, sensuality, deep emotional involvement and lifelong commitment." This website lists all of her novels and gives a brief description and excerpt from each of them. There are also a couple of free stories and links to her blog and yahoo group. I always love reading about authors, and she has a nice bio section and a lot of pictures. It seems that she really enjoys her fans, so there are lots of fun things like contests and free bookmarks. I noticed that she has a lot of futuristic science fiction BDSM stories, cowboys, harems, and medieval content. So, if any of those trip your trigger, you should definitely take a look here. If you are an author, she has some great links to publishers, review sites, and writer's organizations as well. A neat little site! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-30
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Books / Zines, D / S, eBooks, mainstream erotica

Are you a fan of romantic or erotic books and ebooks? Then you will love this site! The navigation can be a bit easy to get lost in, but the content is well worth it. There are lots of honest reviews of the literature, and all of them (that I read) had a very conversational and friendly tone to them. It was exactly like sitting down with a cup of coffee and talking this stuff over with a friend. They review all sorts of books, but the main focus is definitely erotica/romance. Aside from the reviews, they offer quite a bit more. There are organized live chats for fans, contests, interviews, an active forum, a bunch of free material to read, and a lot more. I was especially impressed with the Reader's Community Page which helped promote conversation and friendship amongst fans. It is a great page for aspiring writers, since it lists publishing sites and offers help and services to authors. There is a bookstore on the site. Some of the genres covered include fantasy, historical, GLBT, inspirational, thriller, and erotica. They are offered at reasonable prices for immediate download in html, .lit, and .pdf formats. All in all, this seems like a real labor of love produced by fans and independent writers within the genre. I was very impressed, especially with the sense of community. They do offer some paid services here (mostly promotional services for authors), but the prices are very upfront and easy to understand. A great site for writers and fans alike! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-26
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: eBooks, mainstream erotica, Other Web Review sites

This is a site about human sexuality, and it is strongly geared towards heterosexual couples in committed relationships. It has a collection of extremely brief articles on everything from romance to anal sex. Most of the information is pretty basic stuff, but it is a good reminder (and there are a few gems in there). There is an erotic stories section with about 30 stories, and they are currently taking submissions. Most of the writing is by Dr. Joy Davidson and Robert W. Birch, Ph.D. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-23
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Advice / Education, mainstream erotica, Safer Sex Info, Sexuality Info

Madelynne Ellis is the author of historical, contemporary, and paranormal erotic fiction. On this site you'll find excerpts from her work, free short stories, novel tie-ins, research photos, deleted scenes, book trivia, maps, and a lot more. I really love all of the extra touches that she offers here, so that the site functions both as an introduction to her work and a wonderful gift to current fans. There are links to her blog, myspace, and yahoo group as well. You can't purchase the books from her direct, but she links to several booksellers that are carrying them. A well designed, easy to navigate, and charming site! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-23
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Books / Zines, mainstream erotica

Joybear is a UK porn movie company that offers downloadable and streaming movie clips (from their own DVDs as well as from some retro erotic films). You can read the synopsis of clips, view a trailer, look at slideshows, and read two pieces of erotic fiction for free. Each clip description explains what actresses will be shown, the length of the clip, and whether or not anal sex is featured. If you download the scene you can watch it multiple times, but if you stream it you will only be able to see it once. There are multiple pricing levels, so be sure that you check the price of the clip before ordering it from the shopping cart. It appears that the prices range between $4-$23 depending upon how many scenes are involved, and which way the content is delivered. In addition to scenes for viewing on your computer, they offer scenes for the Ipod as well. Be careful about supplying an email address, or you'll get a monthly email until you unsubscribe. Due to some UK laws, they don't offer the DVDs for sale on the site (but they do list UK stores that carry them). Contact info is available, and there is a helpful FAQ. A well designed site with really sexy trailers! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-06-18
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Downloadable Video, mainstream erotica, Streaming Video

Write-to-Excite aims to service all the women out there who enjoy erotica but find themselves woefully underrepresented in the erotic fiction that they find. No longer will you have to complain about the female characters not having exactly the same hair colour and name as you - WtE has got you covered with "personalized" erotic stories. What does "personalized" mean, you ask? It's like an adult version of those stories you can buy for kids with their name and a few details included in the plot. After registering for an account with WtE, you will fill out a few forms asking for details about your appearance and preferences (my breasts are "medium" size and "perky", I want my lover's name to be ____, etc). You can then read short samples of stories and select the type of story you want: romantic, threesome, bondage, etc. Then the good people at WtE will insert your details into the story so that when you read it the story appears to be about you! I personally found this concept a tad cheesy and unnecessary, but I'm sure there are women out there who have trouble projecting themselves into stories where the heroine doesn't have their name and height; and these women will most likely enjoy this site's services. You do get a free story just for signing up, so give it a try to see if you find it as cheesy as I did. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2008-05-22
Cost: $7.95 /story Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: eBooks, mainstream erotica

I absolutely loved my visit to this site - part blog, part erotic poetry and stories. Elizavetta Mora writes beautifully, whether it's a haunting story of a path not taken (Rioja) or a steamy pain/pleasure interlude during the most boring of household tasks (Ironing Sutra). The poems and stories are indexed along one column, then there is an ongoing blog as well. Again with the blog, I appreciate the introspection when it comes to power exchange - it's always refreshing to see someone write honestly about bdsm, instead of yet another caricature. Well done. - Jane

Date Reviewed: 2008-04-04
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Blogs / Journals - Sex, mainstream erotica

Lauren is a self-described suburban housewife and mom who got her start writing while on bedrest during a pregnancy. She has proven to be a prolific author over what is actually a very short time, offering several different series of novels via ebook or in paper. I saw two different paranormal werewolf series of books, a paranormal witch series, a contemporary romance series as well as a collection of stand-alone novels with a variety of themes. Many of those, but not all, have a paranormal theme. I was tickled to see that she also lives in the Seattle area - we do like our smut, we do we do. Stop by her site just to look at the cover art for her stories - some significant eye candy - but then I think if you read some of the excerpts offered you may find yourself ordering something. Encouraged! - Peter » More Info!

Date Reviewed: 2008-03-03
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: alternative / sci-fi erotica, Books / Zines, eBooks, mainstream erotica