You can find a lot of different content on porn sites, but Feminist porn is still a bit difficult to come by, though it is growing in popularity. Feminists have debated the harmful effects of porn since the start of the women’s movement. On top of that, different opinions on women’s sexuality deeply polarized the feminist revolution of the ‘70s and ‘80s.
The argument is that pornography is created exclusively for men by men and is mostly a projection of the male-dominant paradigm surrounding sexual relationships. Anti-porn feminists believe that sexuality is about creating a compassionate bond with someone, and that porn perverts the purely physical and sensual nature of sex for straight, lesbian , and trans women.
With this idea in mind, feminist porn aims to break through the misogynistic vibe of mainstream porn. It is dedicated to gender equality in films created for the purpose of encouraging women to pursue sexual freedom by watching erotica that is tasteful and does not objectify women as sex objects.
Production of exclusively feminist adult movies began in 1984. Fed up with male-centered content, porn actor Candida Royalle formed her own studio called Femme Productions and cast people from a support group for pornstars called Club 90. Her goal was to make erotica based on female desires and aimed at helping couples by portraying healthy and realistic sex acts.
Around the same time, a group of lesbian feminists founded On Our Backs, a sex-positive magazine in reaction to another magazine called Off Our Backs, which was run by feminists campaigning to ban porn altogether. Feminist erotica boomed between 1984 and 1990, with many advocates pleased with what was being produced, while others felt it wasn’t any different.
We’ve come a long way since the sex battles of the ‘80s, and feminist porn is more popular than ever. Barriers have been broken, allowing for fresh ideas and new voices that provide a variety of alternative sites that cater to women of all sexual orientations. It has had a positive effect, and in 2016, “porn for women” was the #1 searched term.
The directors behind feminist sites bring with them their own unique flavor, whether it’s the storyline, the aesthetics, or the performers. At the core of it all is the goal to present women as sexual collaborators with men instead of the conquests of men. It depicts men and women as equal partners with authentic sex scenes, real orgasms, and no fakeness.
Although the feminist porn category isn’t as popular as others, there are still some top-quality studios creating women-centric ethical porn scenes that focus on sensuality, authenticity, and true blue orgasms. It’s not a question as to whether or not the performers are enjoying themselves, because their pleasure is apparent throughout the entirety of the video.
Bellesa Films - While some people watch porn for the rough sex , this collection focuses solely on female pleasure. They film everything from the girl’s perspective with an emphasis on kissing, caressing and true passion. Unlike mainstream porn, these scenes allow for the woman to control how she projects herself on-screen.
Crash Pad Series - This adult series, winner of The Feminist Porn Awards’ Hottest Dyke Sex, takes place in an apartment in San Francisco and is based the cult classic TV show of the same name. Trans men and women, non-binary performers and lesbians take part in queer sex events. The performers have the freedom to perform as they wish, without direction.
Sssh.com - These folks were the first adult company to produce a VR movie geared toward women using dynamic storytelling. In general, their films have believable characters and plots depicting true pleasure. The site is filled with articles on sexual health and beauty and tons of advice on women’s health and well-being.
Pink Label - This indie porn site takes a more unconventional approach and caters to all sexual orientations. This amateur porn collection includes sex documentaries, vinporn/tage films, and sex-ed videos with impressive visual effects and sets.
The following sites are part of the Pay For Porn movement, which advocates for equal pay for all performers and encourages readers to support independent adult sites. They are worth mentioning since feminism is a big part of their brand philosophy.
Ersties - This studio employs an all-female team and has a library of films with authentic amateurs in a mix of solo, lesbian, and hardcore scenes. They approach sex in a fun way by first introducing you to the performers through in-depth interviews.
Joy Bear - This British studio has been producing sex-positive content from the U.K. since 2003. They’re known for portraying strong female characters who are multidimensional and represent different sexual orientations. The models are also more natural-looking as opposed to pornstars with enhancements.
For those unfamiliar with the BDSM lifestyle, on the surface, it may give off the wrong impression that women are being mistreated or somehow coerced. But nothing could be farther from the truth. The world of BDSM is founded on respect, so much so that consent is deeply embedded in all D/s relationships. When a sub willingly gives control, they have the most power.
Here are two examples of fetish sites that maintain an ethical and feminist framework - from the treatment of their staff and to all those curious and active in the BDSM community.
Dreams Of Spanking - Fetishist Pandora Blake is a big supporter of equal pay and equal rights for performers of all sexual orientations. Her kinky productions focus on consent and feature realistic storylines with performers who are genuinely into spanking. She even sometimes casts her real-life friends! The scenes are authentic, fun and lighthearted, but still sexual.
Kink.com - Kink’s brand philosophy emphasizes sex-positive values with feminist sensibilities and a focus on consent in all their movies. Every movie begins and ends with an interview, where the performers candidly - and still dripping in sweat - discuss their experiences and what they liked or disliked about the scene. This puts an added focus on consent the whole time.
The folks at Kink.com also organize BDSM workshops in the San Francisco area and provide a resource section on the site with links to education, healthcare, and social events in the fetish community. They’re known as being one of the top kink-friendly studios in the industry that was founded back in 1997 - over two decades ago!
At Rabbit’s Reviews, we are riding the feminist train and are all for celebrating female sexual liberation in the adult industry. Things have changed drastically even from a few years ago, with more female directors, producers, writers, and feminist performers adding fresh takes on erotic content that empowers women and brings new light to sex in porn.
Our For Women category is where you’ll find our feminist porn reviews. And you can rest assured that when you see a review by someone on the Rabbit’s team, it is a safe porn site free from any illegal content like nonconsensual sex or underage performers. If you know of a site we don’t list and feel it should be there, send us your feedback.
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