When Porn Isn't Sexy

What are they doing wrong?

I would like others' views on When Porn Isn't Sexy—words of advice to porn makers on what they are doing wrong.

I'm personally turned off by the extreme close-ups. I want the camera people to back off so that I can see the limbs and muscles and curves of the performers. Turn off the constant groaning, especially by the woman when the man has pulled out for the trite pop shot. She's getting off because he's jerking off on her back or her face? And, for Pete's sake, get those hands out of the way. I don't want to see a woman clutching her tits; I want to see those glorious tits. I don't want to see her rubbing her clit; I want to see her mound and her navel and especially her spasming abdomen. I could go on, but you get the idea.

So, what do you think?  Is there anything about porn that you find to be a total turn-off?  Conversely, is there anything about porn that you find to be a turn-on?  And what could the porn film industry do to create better movies? —Anonymous

Pornography is the attempt to insult sex, to do dirt on it. —D. H. Lawrence

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From Porn Pro
It's all about what you like. Some people enjoy spitting and slapping and screaming. I personally am not into violent sex, but if a chic wants me to smack her ass...sure, why not?

I've been watching porn since the late 80's, and I'm in my early thirties, so that's pretty much all of my life. I enjoy watching actresses of all shapes, sizes and colors.

I think their needs to be an attempt to create more chemistry between the performers in a scene. Maybe the director could send them on a date to get to know each other a little better. Sounds crazy I know, but some scenes are just incredibly awkward. Look up scenes between Christy Canyon and Peter North, or Ebony Ayes and Ray Victory. These were hot match ups.

I happen to like some of the POV stuff. I mean, when you're a man engaged in a 69, that's pretty much how it is (pussy and asshole in your face). I love a lot of the ass worship videos, because I am an ass man. A woman with a beautiful ample ass who doesn't get it caressed, fondled and pampered in a scene is an injustice. There just needs to be more foreplay period.

I don't mind a girl looking at or talking into the camera. I first saw this done by Anna Amore in a few scenes. Ugly faces, eyes rolling back in the head, rolling hips and jerking bodies turn me on as well. Nina DePonca was a very sensual mover on a dick or a face.

Noise is good. No screamers please. I had a girlfriend tell me once that "they should just shut up and enjoy it." Body smacking and slurpping and the noises caused from friction are all good.

No woman should ever be uncomfortable or in pain during a scene. For every two actresses in the industry who hates what they do, you can find one who genuinely likes (maybe not love) her job.

From lady j
I want to see more foreplay. Stop spitting on the crotch, *ss or penis. And I cannot stand it when the woman looks at the camera. Who does that in real life? I think the fake orgasms are not a turn on either. I want a porn with a story to it. Space Nuts was good. So is Rawhide, Operation Desert Stormy & The Dinner Party. Too many of these compilation dvds just have 10 minute sex scenes back to back. I also hate the faces they make. Not attractive when you look constipated.

From Anonymous
I hate the trend of violence disguised as sex. Particularly slapping, choking by hands (ridiculously referred to as breath play), and guys who use their penis to choke the woman giving them head. I also hate the spitting thing -- including spitting and excessive drooling by women on cocks and guys who spit in various orifices. Anal scenes when the woman is clearly in pain are also turn offs.

Many teen movies border on being offensive with very young girls dressing and acting even younger than they are. In countries like mine (Australia) porn faces increased restrictions and I believe this is because of the very things I have mentioned. It seems that producers are looking for shock value in an industry that's seen it all.

From Kelcalman
I like porn and as an adult, I feel no guilt when I'm enjoying it. Today's porn is nothing like the sweet hairy pussy seventies. Porn back then was excellent and it made you want to fuck all day long. I have a problem with today's porn. Although I love to see the sex act between adults in a regular situation, I can't get with the raping, choking, slapping, and spanking of women. I'm not violent and I hate to see sex with violence, which has become way to common. It is not a turn on for me.

From William Scape
I really think we can do without the choking, excessive slapping a woman on her ass and the excessive moaning and groaning, and hair pulling. Some actors don't know when to shut up. Guys, this is a porn movie not a talk show: keep it down, we don't need to hear you. I've had to sit there and listen to"what's your name? where do you live? how big are your tits? how much money do I have to pay you for....

I don't like the POV porn, I'm a traditionalist so I'd like to see the whole set rather than just one body part. I like one on one scenes, I HATE gang bangs, double penetrations or bukkake scenes, I refuse to watch those.I prefer to see more foreplay and kissing too.

Vivid Video and Wicked Pictures are my favorite studios, they do a good job of sticking with what works. Most of my movies at home are from them because of the quality they put into them, that's what will keep me buying their product.

From Chockie
My problem with porn today is that it has become more and more explicit and shocking and less erotic. Very often the backgrounds are just empty rooms with a sheet draped over a love-seat or sofa. There is no impression of a real setting. There is no ambience and the lighting and high-resolution don't leave much to the imagination. Even the dialogue today is either poorly written or non-existent. And they try to make the content more and more depraved and filthy (like girls eating semen off of plates, from their ass, etc) This is not erotic, even to many males. And frankly, it's a little monotonous.

I find 70s and 80s porn far more erotic and entertaining. And there is sometimes even a plot. I also tire of shaved vulvas, fake tans, tattoos and navel rings.The girls of old porn looked more natural and softer (love a full bush on a vulva)

From Bobkit
The movie Theresa and Isabelle is the first sex film I watched in SF CA.  I was 16 at the time.  The movie is romantic, erotic, and very sexy.  I have been interested in lesbianism since my sister and her girlfriend, my other sisters, and my cousin were all bi.  The film does not show a lot of nudity and no "Oh fuck me with your big dick." etc.  I would have liked to seen some more nudity but that really didn't take away from the sensual.  If porn could move to more erotica instead of what they put out now they would make a lot of people happy.  However they make a lot of money doing nothing and they are boring.  I'm a guy.

I've seen girls having sex and I've never heard the noise that comes from porno.  The sex I've seen and enjoyed was/is fun and all, but why do the porno producers have to goof it up?  My wife prefers to watch women and guys in more realistic settings such as modeling and other stuff.

From Rose
For me, porn isn't even slightly sexy if it isn't done "artistically." And that means good acting (acting that doesn't look and sound like acting), good and appropriate music that isn't too loud, good cinematography (fades and soft focus and cuts that don't look like they were made with a bent hacksaw), and a plausible story line. Not asking for much, am I? In other words, I want a porn movie that is made with the same expertise as a Spielberg or Hitchcock film.

It's really too bad that some great directors, who make terrific mainstream or independent films, can't just don a pseudonym, as a famous author might, and make equally terrific porn films. I just think it's too bad good pornography is so infrequently incorporated into good mainstream films.

I don't possess too many porn flicks.  The one that I bought most recently is a pretty good one.  "In the Garden of Shadows" stars Anais and some pretty buff guys.  It does have some lovely production values, as mentioned above, but the one thing I find most disconcerting is when the woman, being fucked six ways from Sunday, is in the throes of ecstasy and she looks into the camera.  That takes me right out of the movie.  It's like she's looking at the audience and saying, "Are you watching?  How am I doing?  Are you randy yet, baby?

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