Porn blogs and news
Adult industry news, sex-positive writing, film history, and sex-education reference. No directories or best-of lists here, just people actually reporting and writing. Grades weigh credibility, how fresh the posts are, and depth.
- 1
The data arm of the tube, publishing traffic trends and search analysis in well-made reports. Updates are infrequent, but the numbers get cited everywhere.
- 2B+
RedGifs
The main hosting site for short porn clips and gifs, feeding a lot of what circulates on social platforms. The player is quick and tagging is decent, though the endless-scroll format is easy to lose time in.
- 3
A huge free photo-gallery site with clean galleries sorted by category, model, and source studio. Image quality is high and the layout is uncluttered, which is rare for a site this size.
- 4A-
FreeOnes
The go-to performer directory, with profiles, filmographies, and links for tens of thousands of models. It has drifted toward its own paid content over the years, but as a reference it's still the first stop.
- 5
The largest free erotic-story archive, with a huge member base posting across every category and an active comment culture. The site design is plain, but the volume and range of writing are without equal.
- 6
A clean, distraction-free browser that pulls NSFW media from Reddit into an endless grid you can filter by subreddit. It's essentially a nicer front end for existing content, and it does that one job well.
- 7
A pinboard-style site for saving porn images and clips into shareable collections, backed by a big user-tagged pool. It's more for casual scrolling than precise searching, but the format is genuinely handy.
- 8A-
AVN
Adult Video News has covered the business for decades, from releases to its well-known awards. An institution, even if the site itself feels dated.
- 9B-
ImageFap
A veteran image-sharing community where users upload and organize porn photo galleries, with comments and a forum attached. The design is ancient and ads are heavy, but the archive is gigantic.
- 10B+
IAFD
The Internet Adult Film Database is the reference standard for filmographies, with plain pages packed with credits and career data. It hosts no content and looks stark, but for facts it's the first source people cite.
- 11B+
Fleshbot
The best-known adult blog, covering industry news, performer interviews, and commentary with actual editorial voice. It reads like a magazine rather than a link dump, which is exactly why it's lasted.
- 12
High-resolution glamour and softcore galleries pulled from name studios, presented cleanly with model and source credits. It leans artistic over hardcore, and the image quality is a cut above.
- 13
A model database that pairs profiles with galleries and a strong search, useful for identifying performers and models. Coverage is broad and the face-search feature is a nice touch.
- 14A-
XBIZ
The leading trade outlet for the adult industry, with timely business news, legal coverage, and events. If something moves in the industry, it reports it first.
- 15
An erotic-fiction community with rated stories, forums, and a chat layer, moderated more tightly than its rivals. Quality control is better than average, which regulars value even if the catalog is smaller.
- 16B+
Data18
A detailed porn film and performer database with scene-level credits, release data, and cross-references. It's dense and reference-focused rather than for browsing content, but the accuracy is respected.
- 17
A tidy photo-gallery site with a rating system and reasonably clean browsing across standard categories. The selection is smaller than the giants, but the presentation is calmer than most.
- 18
A free, long-running archive of gay and LGBT erotic fiction, plainly laid out and organized by category. The presentation is bare bones, but it's a nonprofit institution in its niche with decades of stories.
- 19
Serious journalism and oral history about the golden age of adult film, with interviews and audio. Meticulous, respectful, and unlike anything else out there.
- 20
A glamour gallery site in the same mold as its peers, sorted by model and studio with decent-quality sets. It overlaps a lot with similar sites, but the browsing is smooth and the ads are manageable.
- 21
A sex blog running since the early 2000s, thoughtful and text-heavy, covering history, culture, and the odd find. It won't help you locate videos fast, but it's a genuine writer's blog in a field short on them.
- 22
The trade association for the adult industry, publishing advocacy, legal updates, and health resources. Less a blog than an essential reference for the business.
- 23
An approachable sex-education and information magazine covering terms, techniques, and products. Broad and beginner-friendly, with some lightweight filler.
- 24
Erika Moen's long-running sex-education comic, warm and genuinely informative on bodies, toys, and consent. Loved for good reason.
- 25
Researcher Justin Lehmiller translates real studies on sex and relationships into readable posts. Credible and grounded, a rare thing in this space.
- 26B
YNOT
Industry news and resources aimed at adult businesses and performers, steady and professional. Less flashy than rivals, but consistently informative.
- 27
An award-winning British sex blogger known for candid, funny, well-written personal essays and audio. One of the best pure writers in the field.
- 28
A long-running softcore gallery site known for tasteful sets and reliable model credits. It's tamer than most on this list, and the consistency of quality has kept its following loyal.
- 29
Sharp industry commentary written by sex workers themselves, covering labor, rights, and culture. Posts are irregular, but the perspective is rare and valuable.
- 30
A database-style directory of art-nude and glamour models, with galleries linked back to their source sites. The catalog is deep and well-indexed, which makes it a solid reference for that genre.
- 31
The legacy site of sex educator Betty Dodson, with articles, videos, and workshop material. Foundational sex-ed content from a real pioneer.
- 32
A funny, blunt toy-review blog with a serious focus on body-safe materials. Reviews are detailed and refreshingly honest about what fails.
- 33
A respected UK sex blogger and host of the Sinful Sunday photo meme, with a strong community around her. Personal, consistent, and well-regarded.
- 34
A feminist porn maker writing thoughtfully about ethics, craft, and the industry. Posts come slowly, but they are substantive when they land.
- 35
A single-purpose tool that identifies performers from an uploaded photo using face recognition. It's a novelty that occasionally nails a match, though results depend heavily on image quality.
- 36B-
Slutever
Karley Sciortino's writing on sex and culture, stylish and provocative. Less active than in its heyday, but the archive holds up.
- 37
A busy gay-porn news blog with opinions, scene write-ups, and industry gossip. Ad-heavy and loud, but consistently on top of the beat.
- 38
A couple teaching hands-on sex skills through courses and a clear, practical podcast. Straightforward instruction without the fluff.
- 39B-
YNOT Cam
A spin-off focused on cam models, with advice, interviews, and platform news. Narrow by design, but genuinely useful for people who broadcast.
- 40
A big library of practical sex tips and a popular podcast, aimed squarely at improving your sex life. Useful, if written with heavy SEO in mind.
- 41
A long-running UK sex blog with detailed toy reviews and honest personal writing. Thorough and well-established, if commercially minded.
- 42
Gay adult news and scene coverage, updated regularly with industry and performer stories. A solid read for that corner of the business.
- 43
Violet Blue's long-running blog spanning sex writing and digital privacy, an unusual and smart pairing. A deep archive from a genuine pioneer.
- 44
A blog focused on sex-toy safety and materials, unafraid to call out shady products. Posting has slowed, but the safety guides remain a reference.
- 45
A veteran industry gossip and news blog with a long memory of the business. The design is rough and the tone opinionated, but the history runs deep.
- 46
Gay adult news, interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage with a friendly editorial voice. Smaller and ad-supported, but genuine.
- 47
A foundational voice in sex-positive writing, still posting occasionally. The output is sparse now, but the back catalog is part of the movement's history.
- 48
A methodical toy-review blog that goes deep on materials, testing, and value. Not flashy, but trustworthy and thorough.
- 49
A long-standing industry blog with strong opinions on the business and its players. Posting is irregular and the design is plain, but it speaks its mind.