Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Hot models in a hot niche (young, petite teens)
- Good mix of models
- Many A-list models
- Good production values
- Three classes of videos
- Updates (if a bit sporadically)
- Videos available in streaming and downloads
- Download option
- Huge photo archive
- Supports download managers
- TBP discount
Cons:
- Video resolutions/bitrates not up to snuff in 2019
- The site, and what it offers is stuck in a bit of a time warp
Bottom Line:
I recently rejoined this site and hadn’t intended to write a new review since what I wrote almost four years ago is still mostly accurate. I was planning to just write an update as a comment and leave it at that. But as I started to write and did a deeper dive into the site it occurred to me that the fact that it really hasn’t changed much actually warrants a new review.
Back in 2015 when I first reviewed the site I had several criticisms of it with the main one being video quality. At the time the best video resolution available was 1280x720 with a relatively low bitrate of 3500kb/s. In the elapsed time between the 2015 review and now we’ve seen some big advances in video quality. I’m sure that many people see 1080p as the new standard and there are many sites that now offer everything in 4K. But not 18Eighteen… they seem to be stuck in a time warp since the best resolution that they now offer, four years after I said that what they had then was barely up to industry standard is, wait for it… 1280x720 with a bitrate of 3500kb/s. Keep in mind that this is the BEST resolution that they offer. The technical side of the site simply hasn’t kept up with the rest of the industry. In my last review I chuckled a bit that in 2015 this site was still offering each scene as a series of small clips for download. You know, for those of us still on dial up. I posed the question as to whether, in 2015, anyone still downloaded small clips. But guess what? Here we are in the waning days of 2019 and they STILL offer small clips. Maybe, just maybe, this site has the market cornered on people who still only have dial-up. Maybe there are some porn shops around that still rent VHS tapes too.
So here’s why I think this is important and why it merited a new deep dive: 18Eighteen is an AMAZING site for those of us who like this niche. If you’re looking for the freshest, tiniest teens on the ‘net this place has to be on your list. The models are a great mix of A-list pornstars, lesser known semi-pros (up-‘n-cummers?) and some relatively unknown Russian/Eastern European models. The site is, however, more skewed to American models.
While the models are all in the same category (young and petite) the site itself offers videos and photos in three broad classes: B/G, G/G and solo. So there might be something for everyone (with a caveat). There are currently 308 solo scenes, 373 B/G scenes and just 10 G/G scenes. This isn’t a big deal for me as I don’t usually collect G/G scenes but it seems to me that this is a niche that the site could be doing a much better job at serving.
The videos are available for download in the above-mentioned 720p as well as in 854x480 (1500) and 640x360 (800). They are also available in WMV at 640x360 (2500). I didn’t know WMV still existed. Streaming is an option too.
Two big advantages that this site has are that it is as much a draw for photo collectors as it is for video fans and, since the site grew out of a magazine that started in 1992 they have a fairly decent catalogue of photos. Currently there are 2646 photo sets. But, like the videos the resolution of even the new sets is low – it’s currently 2000x3000. Not bad, but not great either.
The site is definitely still updating though the schedule is a bit unpredictable. There are times when a new scene or photoset is uploaded every two days but then there are stretches with nothing for almost a week. But there are updates.
I had no issues using a download manager to queue scenes for download and I found that download speeds were up to par with what I get at other sites. Given the small size of the files (due to resolution and bitrate) I downloaded a lot in my first evening and didn’t hit a limit.
The bonus sites that were available last time (there were two of them) no longer seem to be bundled with the membership. My recollection of them, and the fact that I have kept nothing from them, tells me this isn’t a big loss.
My biggest takeaway from my current membership here is that it’s a squandered opportunity. This is a site that has some of the hottest offerings in one of the hottest segments in the porn business and their technology is letting them down. The models are stunning, the scenes are well shot and edited and the site layout is reasonably logical. But the site simply hasn’t kept up with the rest of the business in offering better resolutions. In my opinion, they’re selling themselves short.
So would I recommend this site? I would. If you like this niche then this is a site you have to visit even if you, like me, would prefer higher resolutions. With a TBP discount the site is still a good value but go in knowing you won’t see hot teens in glorious 1080p or 4K.
To reflect that the site hasn’t kept up I’ve dropped my score accordingly. It’s still a great site but I’d really love to see them modernize the technology.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Beautiful teen models
- Mix of solo, lesbian and hardcore
- Great for both photo and video fans
- 452 videos
- 2356 photo sets
- Site updates regularly
- Supports download managers
- TBP Discount
Cons:
- Video resolutions and bitrates are lower than average
- Bonus sites aren't worth considering in your decision to join
- Photos are lower resolution than many comparable sites
Bottom Line:
I went into this membership with high hopes because the models look to be exactly what I like: young and petite. The site isn't perfect, but it has a narrow focus and it sure does that one thing well: youll see some of the freshest porn models here. What I think bugs me most about this site is that it is so good that if the few flaws fixed on a go-forward basis this would be one of the best teen-themed sites on the net.
I think the best thing this site has are the models. There is a mix of up-and-coming porn stars and girls who just dabbled a bit in porn once or twice. There is also a mix of American and Eastern European / Russian models, but the majority are American. The common theme in the models is that they are all petite, just over 18 and, in my opinion, exceptionally hot. I realize that this is entirely subjective, but these are the exact kind of models I prefer. If you share this interest then a membership here is definitely worth considering.
The site has been around since 2007 and has amassed 450+ videos and 2350+ photo sets. The site updates with two photo sets and one video being added per week. Occasionally there will be two videos per week. The videos are a mix of solo, girl/girl and hardcore. This is just a guess, but it seems that for the last few years at least the split is somewhere around 45% solo, 45% hardcore and 10% girl/girl.
The videos dont follow any specific theme except the setup is intended to showcase the age and freshness of the models. The newer videos are offered with some choice: 1280x720, 640x360, 854x480 in MP4 and 640x360 in WMV. Bitrates are crucial to a video looking good but there isn't any consistency here. Even on the highest resolutions the bitrates can vary quite a bit. I have some scenes with bitrates as low as 1500kb/s. It does appear that the site is now fairly consistent in having bitrates around 3500kb/s. Older videos are WMV only and come in 640x480. Anything older than early 2011 and you will have to be satisfied with lower resolutions and bitrates. It is even later before 1280x720 is offered consistently.
The video quality is obviously the sites biggest flaw. While 720p videos are my choice as a balance between size and look I realize that others want the highest resolution possible. Maybe 4K wont happen, but it seems odd in 2015 to not offer 1280p. An immediate improvement could be made by using better bitrates. All isn't lost though, as the newer videos are encoded in a way to take full advantage of their less-than-stellar specs.
Another odd choice that seems to harken back to a decade ago is that the scenes are offered as five-minute clips. Some readers may disagree, but in my opinion the video offerings are outdated. Having 1280x720 as the top download is below what most people expect these days. Offering five-minute clips seems like its from a different internet era. Are there people buying porn memberships that still download this way?
Photos are a key part of the site too. This is one of the rare sites where photo collectors and video collectors could both feel the site offers good value. The photos do suffer from the same drawbacks as the videos in that they arent very high resolution. The newest photos come in 400x600, 800x1200 and 2000x3000. Older photos are available in a maximum of 768x1200.
The videos are offered in streaming too, and there is an in-browser photo slideshow available.
There are a few minor concerns. The biggest of these is that the search function really doesnt work well. I did a search for anal scenes and got some scenes that had no anal. To make matters worse, I couldnt sort those results to get only videos.
Some minor positives are that the site offers a TBP discount and allows download managers. The TBP page says that managers aren't supported but I had no problem using IDM to queue-up scenes. It may be that multiple simultaneous downloads are blocked. I didnt run into any download limits.
The site offers two bonus sites (Picking Up Pussy and T&A Tryouts) but both of these sites are small and offer what look to be old scenes with new release dates added. You may like the bonus sites, but I wouldnt use factor them in on a decision to join the main site.
I would definitely recommend this site to anyone looking for videos and/or photos of some of the freshest porn models on the net. With the TBP discount this site offers a great value. The older material is definitely not up to par by 2015/2016 standards, but thats to be expected. Some minor improvements to the current videos and photos would take this site over the top. Ill be adding this to my list of sites to join regularly.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Stunning models
- Large site
- Updates regularly
- Streaming and downloadable videos
- Photos available (singles and zips)
- Supports download managers
- Lots of anal (for those who like anal)
- TBP / PU discount
Cons:
- Most models dont speak English
- Lots of anal (for those who dont like anal)
Bottom Line:
I was last a member here four years ago and while I liked the site and it had a lot of potential it was still too small at that time to justify it as a good value. I can report that the site is no longer small and it is now a great value for your porn dollars.
My biggest complaint about the site last time was the size of it as it was just new then. This is no longer an issue since there are now 1200+ scenes available. The site will continue to grow as a new scene is uploaded every two days.
What I found to be the sites best attribute last time hasnt changed: the quality of the models they hire. The models are all young (18-20), petite and incredibly beautiful. This isnt a site where youll find a lot of fake breasts and tattoos. Thats good news for those of us who prefer this type of model, but obviously is you prefer MILF porn then this site might not be for you.
Each scene opens into a separate page where the video can be streamed or downloaded. I cant comment on streaming as I dont use that feature, but there is only one resolution available for streaming. There are options for downloading though. The newer scenes are available in three resolutions/types: Mobile 480x272 500 kb/s, MP4 854x480 2500kb/s and WMV 1920x1080, 6000+kb/s. All play at 23fps. Older videos only have two options and the resolutions are a bit lower. I downloaded the WMV files to get the highest quality and I find them to be a bit more clunky than the specs would suggest. Theyre fine, but I have seen better with similar specs.
There are three distinct classes of scenes that can be sorted by using a tag: solo, girl/girl and boy girl.
Photos are also available as singles or zips. The newer photos are high resolution at 5760x3840. Older photos have lower resolutions.
One thing that I cant say for sure is whether these scenes are exclusive or not. I dont buy memberships to a lot of sites that feature Russian / Eastern European models so I cant say for sure. With the growth in the site though it seems plausible that they are buying material from other sources. But they may be exclusive too.
Like so many other sites featuring Russian / Eastern European models there is a lot of anal sex here. My rough guess is that 30 to 40 percent of the boy/girl scenes have anal sex in them. For someone who shares my interests this is a big plus, but for those who dont like anal sex scenes it could be a negative.
Production values here are high: the sound, lighting and editing all mark this as a professional site with high quality videos.
The site allows download managers and I had no problem using one to queue scenes. I found the site to have download speeds that I see at other sites and I had no problem with the links timing out. I also downloaded a lot in the first few days of my membership and never hit a limit.
The only negative on this site that remains, in my opinion, is admittedly purely subjective: very few of the models speak English. My reason for wanting models who speak English isnt xenophobia but merely that for me the scene set-up is often more important than the sex itself. I prefer when a scene builds some sexual tension before getting the girl out of her kit. Here any scene set-up is mostly lost on me since I cant understand the conversation. I admit that this is subjective and I havent factored this in with the scoring. It is what it is, and given the stunning looks of many of the models Ill live with it. A related complaint is that Russian / Eastern European models change their names more often than their socks. But there are good index sites available to help source other stage names.
A minor problem I had was easily resolved. I use Internet Explorer as my default browser and I found that the site caused my computer to crash very frequently. Every second or third page Id open gave me the Blue-Screen-of-Death. I switched to using Google Chrome and the problem disappeared.
The bottom line is that this site has grown into an excellent choice for porn. There is a lot of quality porn here and many different ways to access it. The models are stunning and the action is incendiary. The scenes are well produced. To top it all off, there is a TBP/PU discount that makes this an excellent value. If you like beautiful young models this site is definitely worth checking out.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Some very hot young Russian and Eastern European models
- Good quality videos
- Multiple download options
- Zipped photo sets
- Mix of hardcore and softcore
- Updates regularly
- Discount offered through TBP/PU
- 2 small bonus sites included
- Looks to be exclusive (but maybe not given pat362s comment)
Cons:
- Small site
- Mostly unknown models
Bottom Line:
First off, please excuse my ignorance of Eastern European and Russian porn. If I say something thats incorrect, dont take offence. I have nothing against European or Russian porn, I just prefer American porn. And not for any tangible reason. Its mostly because with American porn I get to follow the careers of specific models and I find that more difficult with European models.
That said, I was lured into this site when I say it listed on TBP as a Whats Hot site. I checked it out and the first model, Natalie, had me reaching for my credit card.
The hook of the site is the young models. Given the title, the assumption is that they are all 18, and Im inclined to believe that. I downloaded and watched every video on the site and enjoyed all of them. If youre into hardcore, they have that (with some anal as well), and if softcore and toys is your choice then youll be happy too. There is some G/G material too.
The site is still pretty small. When my membership expired there were still fewer than 30 scenes available and several of those were the same models (not that thats a bad thing though). The good news is that there were regular updates throughout my time there and the updates were all good quality. The site says it updates on Sunday, and they seem to add several updates at the same time. Given time, this site will grow into a decent value if they continue like this.
For people who like photos, this site wont disappoint either. Each video set has an accompanying photo set with between 100 and 150 photos. These are available in high-resolution and can be downloaded as a zipped file.
The bottom line is that this is a small but growing site that delivers what it promises: fresh, young (18+) models. The videos are good quality and there are photos available too. There is a mix of hardcore and softcore. The site isnt yet what Id call a good value for anyone who doesnt specifically want to see one of the models, but if they continue to add to the site at the rate they are now it will become a good value soon. Id recommend this site to anyone who likes younger models.
(BTW - I read pat362s comments and Im not sure how that impacts this review. Im not aware of the smackmybitch site or the adultlabs company. It may be that this content is just purchased. I dont think that this would substantially alter my view of the site if it were true.)
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Massive site
- Stunning models
- Mostly exclusive scenes
- Class-leading production values
- Well organized layout
- Fast downloads
- Supports download managers
- TBP / PU discount
- Photos available (with zips too)
- Excellent quality photos
Cons:
- Nothing really. At three weeks into my membership I haven't found anything to complain about.
Bottom Line:
Im probably the last PU member to take out a membership on this network. I finally took the plunge and joined the network and was immediately impressed by the quality here. Ive said in the past, and I stand by it, a site has to do well in three areas to be a great site. First, the porn has to be good, second, the site has to be well organized, and third, it has to be easily accessible.
I should step aside for a moment and say that Im writing this review as a first-time subscriber. I realize that some PU members have said that they dont like some of the recent updates. I dont see anything in the latest updates that would cause me to agree with that, but Ill admit that I may be just overwhelmed as this is my first visit here.
Regarding my first criterion good porn I think this network is among the best Ive ever seen, and Ive been an active porn subscriber for many years. Subjectively it is incredible. If I were to allow more subjectivity in my scoring this network might just be 100. Its that good. The network is so big that there are likely models to satisfy most interests, as long as you like specific types of women. (Im not being sarcastic BBW, hairy, etc are legitimate niches but you wont find those represented here.) Many of the models are exactly what I look for: young and petite. Last year xexbot wrote that The skankiest girl on their sites will still be ten times hotter than the best looking girls on other sites. Hes right: there is really no clearer way to describe the models here. The sex too, is what I like. I dont think the site is too heavily skewed to anal sex, but if you dont like anal you might think that it is. There is definitely a lot of anal, even on the sites that arent anal-themed.
This criterion isnt just subjective though. Even if I didnt like the models Id have to admit that the production values are top quality too. It is obvious that the directors and technical staff are highly skilled.
My second criterion (site organization) is also met, but it could be better. Thats the bad news. The good news is that they are working on that now. Just in the past few weeks theyve made some improvements and it appears that theyll soon have an extensive list of tags to help sort material. For now, each of the networks sites is fairly unique so that alone is a good first cut at sorting things. Once in a site you have a large thumbnail for each scene on the page and rolling your mouse over it gives you key data like female models in it and the date it was uploaded. Depending on the site there could be one page or many. You can also search the network by model and doing so brings up all her scenes in the network. Some have said that the navigation is too simple. It is simple, but it does work. I have no complaints about it but I am looking forward to the massive number of filter tags coming soon.
As for the porn being accessible, the network scores high here too. You have the option of streaming or downloads with many download options available. Obviously the newer scenes have more options, with three different resolutions each of wmv and H.264. When available I took the medium range of H.264 and these are a great compromise between quality and file size. These came in at 960x540 at 3000kb/s and 30fps. Those numbers dont do the scenes justice though as they look better than higher resolution scenes at some other sites. Obviously the older material has fewer download options and in some cases limited options for file types.
I used a download manager with no issues. Download speeds were as good as Id get anywhere else but the real advantage is that the links dont seem to time out at all. If they do, the time-out duration is long. And given the amount of data I was downloading the first week or two of my membership I can guarantee you that there is no download limit.
The network is huge. There are 21 primary sites and 18 bonus sites. The network has almost 11,000 scenes spread over these sites. A vast majority of the material seems to be exclusive and the only non-exclusive stuff I was aware of was some older U.S. DVD stuff on some of the bonus sites.
For a (primarily) video site they definitely dont scrimp on photos. I suspect a photo collector could join here too and be very happy. The photos offered are often both screencaps and photos and theyre available as singles or zips. Many sets come in two resolutions. The highest resolutions look great and come in at approximately 3000x4200. Older photos arent so high, of course.
So would I recommend joining? Yes, yes and yes. This is a huge network of top-quality porn with some incredible models that is available on a well-organized site that has fast downloads. And it offers an amazing price for PU members. This is definitely in the top three sites/networks Ive ever joined and I highly recommend joining.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- There is a lot of porn here in many different niches that isn't widely available elsewhere
- some availability of less mainstream porn like you'd find on Videobox
- download speeds are decent, I average high 200s KB/sec
- many sites offer options for file sizes
- DRMs seem to be all gone (and may they burn in hell for all eternity)
- No download limits
- the concept of one membership with access to many sites is great - if it worked
Cons:
- the prime site isn't too badly organized, but the sites that make up the network are so badly organized that some are almost unusable
- AB looks like it is a professionally run brokerage for sites thrown together by people who have no idea how to build a website
- AB has a good concept and it could work if they imposed standards
- there is a lot of duplication of scenes
- many links are dead or no longer updating but are still counted as part of the network
Bottom Line:
Let me state why I gave this site such a bad review even though it has a lot of great quality non-DRM porn on it. I dont like to just pull random porn off the net. My preference is to look for scenes of certain stars. This site allows you to get lots of porn if your only criteria is Id like to see a scene of some large-breasted blonde doing anal. If youre like me, however, and maybe want to find Star ABC in an anal scene, youre mostly going to have to rely on luck.
To be fair to AB, they are just a broker for other sites. None of the sites have exclusive content, and most of the content can be found on several different sites. For ABs part, navigation isnt that bad. If you want a niche, use a pull-down menu and select it. Once you do that all the available sites that fall into that niche are shown. One problem here is that there seem to be a lot of dead links. Some sites havent updated in a while, but why wouldnt AB take down the sites that simply no longer even exist?
Its in the individual sites where things really fall apart. You might argue that AB cant be blamed for that, but I dont agree. AB oversees the sites and probably supplies most of the content, so why cant they develop some standards and impose them?
Once you get into an individual site it is really a crap shoot as to how well it is organized. The best Ive seen in there might rate a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. The worst are simply so frustrating that its best to just leave.
The biggest issue for me is that while all the sites have access to some great porn, many times it can simply be a crap shoot. If you want just any porn at all, click on a link and download something. What did you download? Maybe not what you thought you did. If youre like me and dont just want some essentially random stuff but are looking for specific movies, stars and scenes, youre out of luck. Ive not found a site yet that actually lists the performers with the scene. For some assistance Ive used rame.net to get information and tried to narrow it down. Some sites use thumbnails, but Ive found several examples where the thumbnails dont match the scene. In one case I was on a site that had some movies I wanted but only the box cover was shown and then a list of numbered links. For example, on one site I found a movie that had a Leah Luv scene I wanted. Rame.net told me that it was scene 4, so without benefit of thumbnails I downloaded the file attached to link #4. It turned out though that that was actually scene 3 of the movie so I had downloaded a 350+MB file for nothing. After 3 tries I gave up without getting the scene I wanted. I did get a nice Naudia Nyce scene though by accident.
Overall this is the most annoying site I have ever been a member of. My recommendation is that you spend your hard earned dollars elsewhere. The concept is great, but the execution is deeply flawed. Im going back to Videobox
Current Member for over 1 year (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Large selection of DVDs, many not available on typical membership-type sites
- Excellent search function
- Wide variety of themes and niches available
- Excellent selection of classic porn (please note that I consider classic to be 80s and 90s)
- Decent access speeds
Cons:
- This is not a traditional DVD porn site
- Poor value if compared against a DVD site like Videobox
- DRM on everything (though the level of DRM varies)
Bottom Line:
The best way to think about a VOD site is to consider it the Blockbuster of online porn its rental only, but the terms and duration of the rental can be varied depending on what you want to spend.
I know a lot of PUs are probably solidly against such a site just because it doesnt really fit the kinds of niche that we all seem to go for that being the I give the site $X for a membership of a set time and I can download what I want. I agree with those concerns. So why would anyone be interested in such a site? Well, for many PUs who are serious collectors, these sites can be a great way to find DVDs that arent readily available anywhere else.
One of the best things about this site is its size. TPB says that it has 680 VOD rentals available, but I dont know when that figure was posted. My educated guess is that is way off, and possibly off by a factor of 10 or more. My experience is that their VOD catalogue is huge. I have found titles here that Ive been looking for for years.
Another positive is that while every VOD title has some form of DRM, the kind of DRM can vary depending on what is offered and what you want to spend. There are three different ways to get porn on this site. A pay-per-minute function is available with packages of minutes available in various sizes. You can also rent the DVD for a set period (usually 7 or 30 days) and finally you can select to download-to-own the DVD. Thats a bit misleading since it still has DRM, but the price includes three certificates for you to use. Prices vary widely, with new releases and popular titles costing more than bargain-bin titles.
Im not sure of the actual screen resolutions available, but all titles, regardless of how you rent them, are available in what is called high and DVD. (Some have low available too.) Ive tried both the higher ones and obviously DVD is much better, and looks as good or better than other VOD sites.
The downsides are pretty obvious cost and DRM. Cost is a big issue getting your porn this way can be prohibitively expensive. This is not the way you want to build a porn DVD collection unless you happen to be Donald Trump. (New releases can be VERY expensive.) DRM is self-explanatory you never own the movie outright.
But even taking the two big downsides into account this site can be a great way to see DVDs that arent otherwise available. If its a new-release that you must see, or an old classic favorite that you havent seen in years, this site likely has what you want if none of the monthly-membership sites do.
Please note at the time Im writing this Adult DVD Empire is transitioning to a new site called AdultEmpire.com. It seems to be a repackaging of the old site that keeps the same business model and search functions but in a more modern and user friendly way.
Current Member for over 3 months (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Huge collection of titles (close to 60,000)
- Affiliated with Adult DVD Empire a company with a long history and good reputation
- Various options for viewing or downloading (PPM, download and stream)
- Two or three (depending on the age of the title) quality options
- Speeds are up to industry standards
- Excellent customer service
Cons:
- Can be an expensive way to collect titles
- Limited search capabilities
- Least expensive option (1 day rental) is streaming only
- Web name is very similar to a blacklisted site
Bottom Line:
First a quick warning: this site is Adult Empire.com. Dont confuse it with Adult Empire which has been blacklisted here at PU. That confusing name is unfortunate since this PPV/VOD site is very good.
I have a love/hate relationship with PPV/VOD sites. On the love side, a site that offers a lot of titles is an excellent opportunity to view titles that arent available anywhere else. On the hate side, they can be like crack for the pornuser in that you only get a quick fix and then have to dig out your wallet again.
PPV/VOD sites arent like other porn sites. They dont offer exclusive material, and unlike sites like Videobox, you have to pay for everything you watch. So why bother? Because a good PPV/VOD will have a huge number of titles that arent usually available elsewhere,. Its a great option to see some titles that you otherwise wouldnt have access to.
This site is relatively new and appears to be a spin-off of Adult DVD Empire. I say that because my wish list at the older site was migrated to the new site. But the old site still offers PPV/VOD, and some of the titles are the same on the two sites though the new site has better pricing options. Of the PPV/VOD sites I use, my favorite has always been Adult DVD Empire, and the new site offers all the same quality and variety at a price that is often lower.
As with most PPV/VOD sites, there are many options available depending on how you want to view the title. You have a pay-per-minute option, the option to buy a download (most with no DRM) and then there is a streaming rental option. The big advantage that this site offers is a one day streaming rental for just $1.99. If youre familiar with PPV/VOD sites youll know this is a great deal. My preference would be a one day download rental, but thats just a personal preference.
There are negatives, but to be fair, I suspect that most of those are beyond the control of the site. What the site can control is generally great. The one big flaw is the lack of an advanced search function. The parent site has a great search function, so why that wasnt just migrated over is beyond me. What the site cant control (I suspect) is what studios will do business with them, and what those studios will charge to the site. Many studios offer decent pricing, but a few (Im looking at you, Jules Jordan) seem to think that their material is worth a lot more than other stuff. Obviously the site has to pass those costs on. But as a consumer, I can just choose to not pay those high prices. (Up yours, Jules!)
PPV/VOD sites have their limitations, but if you really want to see a title that isnt available elsewhere, this may be an option. If it is an option, Id recommend starting at this site because the rental prices can be very low. There may be lower prices at other PPV/VOD sites, but unless the price difference is huge Id recommend doing business with this site as the quality is excellent.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Full trial 2 days for $4.95
- Bonus sites available
Cons:
- This site is not ready for prime time
- Dead links from videos
- Photos zipped but I was unable to unzip them
- Nothing here that cant be found on more reliable websites (Videobox)
Bottom Line:
Im always on the hunt for new DVD sites since these are my preferred niche. Ive amassed a pretty decent collection of porn DVDs using sites like this and Videobox.
But that last comment is a bit misleading there is no way that Adult Film Sex Stars can be realistically compared to a site like Videobox. The only comparison is that they both offer mainstream hardcore videos by the major studios. Any similarity ends there.
Adult Film Sex Stars has approximately 365 DVD titles on their site, which makes it a decent value, but a problem is that most of the DVDs are also available on Videobox which has thousands of titles available. If youre looking for DVDs, Videobox offers the better value by far.
If the relatively small size of Adult Film Sex Stars was the only problem Id feel compelled to recommend it just to give it some support as it grows, but size definitely isnt the only problem here. The site also boasts of having many scenes available too, and it looks like they can deliver with hundreds of pages of scenes that arent affiliated with any DVD title (though they are not exclusive content). The problem is that there is no obvious way to download them. Each screencap is a link that opens in a separate page where there is a link called Download Video. But the link doesnt appear to work on any of the videos. Right clicking it and trying to use save as reveals that the link is really an HTML link. Left clicking to open the link brings you to one of the bonus sites where, presumably you may have to then search there for the scene you wanted to download. Why a scene promising, for example, Anita Blue getting fucked would link to Club Taylor Rain is beyond me. And this has to be more than a rare screw-up since all of the scenes link to one of the bonus sites. There does not appear to be any way to download any of the scenes from Adult Film Sex Stars.
When searching through the list of models on the site you find that many only have photos available. If youre into photos this cant be a bad thing can it? Well, maybe it can. Ill admit that Im not particularly computer savvy, but downloading a zipped photo set has never been a problem before this. I tried downloading multiple photo sets, which are all zipped. Then I tried unpacking the sets using Winrar, which is usually idiot proof. But Winrar couldnt unpack any of the sets all I got was a warning that the files were an unknown format (they are all .zip) or damaged. Im presuming the latter.
The bottom line is that this site has a very amateur feel to it, and not in a good way. My guess is that someone wanted to make some money and bought access to some licenced material and created a site. The problem is that while its a decent effort it really isnt ready for prime time yet. I cant recommend taking a membership even the full trial isnt a great value given all the problems in the site.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Almost 50,000 videos
- 199 ‘Channels’
- Mix of American and European porn
- Mix of new and classics
- Great opportunity to sample sites
- Multiple download options
- Excellent value
- Good download speeds
- Supports DL Managers
Cons:
- Can be a bit overwhelming
- May not be ideal for serious collectors
Bottom Line:
I’m probably among the last of the PU regulars to join Adult Time. For those who don’t know what AT is, it’s a collection of Gamma Entertainment sites (called channels here) that would normally be separate memberships but they’re all gathered in this one mega site with a low monthly price. The only drawback is that most of the channels only offer a limited number of videos so if you are really into a specific niche or site then you’ll still have to join that site to get everything.
It isn’t easy describing what is available here because the site is so large and offers scenes in vastly different niches as girl/girl and BDSM. But unless you have an interest that is well out of the mainstream then you’re apt to find lots to like here at AT.
The site is a good mix of American and European models. It’s also a good mix of newer and older scenes so if you’re looking for some ‘classics’ you may find them here.
One common factor is that since these are all Gamma sites or affiliates then you can be assured that the production values are high.
It appears that the AT landscape is constantly changing. In one recent review the site had more than 50,000 scenes available and as of today it is showing just less than that. Not that a few videos being dropped will be a big deal on a site this size. Another review noted that he has access to an Evil Angel channel. I didn’t have that.
I’m not entirely convinced that the video count is accurate either, though with a site this large it likely doesn’t matter anyway. The reason I question the count is that I noted that some scenes were on multiple channels. I don’t know if each place on the site counts as a separate video or not.
Because the scenes come from various sites and also vary in age (some of the scenes feature models who retired long ago) the download options vary. It’s fair to say, however, that all the scenes do have some options. Even in downloading some older scenes I was still able to get those as 720p. Many of the newer scenes are available up to 4K. The file sizes here seem a bit smaller than I’m used to seeing on main Gamma sites. I wonder if they’ve been scaled back a bit to keep bandwidth costs down.
I found download speeds to be fast and I had no issues using a download manager. I didn’t encounter any limits or throttling of speeds.
The site uses tags and has a search function but I found the better approach for me was to go into each channel that I had an interest in. Other reviewers have reported issues with the search function not working well and some of the tags being incorrect. I suspect this is a result of the site simply being so large.
Perhaps the biggest drawback with AT applies to serious collectors. For those of us who join a lot of sites a lot of what is available here will be duplicates. An issue I found is that there were scenes on some channels that are uploaded under a different scene name from what was used on the main site. As such, I know I downloaded scenes from AT that I already have in my collection from prior memberships at other Gamma sites. But, even with this as an issue for serious collectors I fully admit that I was able to access videos from sites that I likely wouldn’t have joined separately. I’m not a big fan of lesbian porn but I like some of it. The membership to AT allowed me to get some Girlsway scenes, for example, that I otherwise wouldn’t have had a chance to get since I’d likely not join that specific site.
The bottom line is that this is an excellent network that offers access to a sampling of some of the best porn sites available today. For someone just dabbling in porn collecting it would be hard to go wrong with a membership here. The site offers an excellent value – probably one of the best available today. I think the value is somewhat less for serious collectors but even for us the site is well worth a membership. I highly recommend that anyone who hasn’t joined Adult Time yet should check it out. I won’t keep a recurring membership and likely won’t join often but for most people this could be the one site to join and stay with for a while.
Current Member for over 1 year (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Likely the biggest VOD collection on the internet
- Many titles not available anywhere else
- Multiple ways to stream and download
- Good search function
- Can sort by theme/niche
- Can sort by studio
- Good search function
- Offers a subscription to channels which allow unlimited streaming of select titles
Cons:
- Can get VERY expensive
- Videos are DRM-protected unless you pay (dearly) for a DRM-free download
- The channels have lots of titles but few big studios
- Many of the older titles have poor bitrates
Bottom Line:
I know a lot of members here have a strong negative reaction to VOD sites, and I share all of the same concerns. Building a video collection using just VOD sites would be incredibly expensive when compared to DVD sites like Videobox, but when used as a supplement to DVD sites, VOD sites like AEBN can work well. If youre a serious collector, like many members here are, VOD sites are a useful way to see some titles that arent available elsewhere. Ive been using AEBN for several years but hadnt actually bought anything from them in probably 12 months, until a week ago when I rediscovered them.
So why would you choose AEBN over another VOD site? The primary reason would be selection: AEBN has studios and titles that are unavailable on other sites. An example of this is that AEBN continues to offer a wide array of Max Hardcore titles when other sites have dropped him. The fact that they still carry Max indicates how broad their collection is.
The site has a good search function using star, title or many other keywords. I also like being able to sort by studio because there are several studios that I really like so it gives me a chance to see some titles that I might have not otherwise known about.
The site is pretty simple once you find a title you want to see or buy. Clicking on that DVD brings you to a page with all the streaming and purchase options available. In most cases you can stream a movie for either 48 hours or for life. In most cases the for life option costs $10 and the 48 hours costs $5, though there are many titles that you can stream for $2. In most cases there is also an opportunity to buy a DRM-free download of the title. The price for that us usually $25. Yes, that is expensive, but it is the cost of the DVD and if its a must-have title for you it may be a viable option. I certainly wouldnt complain if they lowered the price though. Some titles offer a download rental that is DRM protected and expires after the allotted time.
Once you select and pay for your access you get access immediately. There are other VOD sites that can take several minutes for your title to be available. Not so here. There are options for streaming quality so you can choose based on your internet connection. Bitrates of 56k, 225k, 512k, 1024k, 2048k, 4000k and 6000k are often available. I generally use 2048k and find that it is smooth and looks good. Streaming can be through Windows Media Player (which I use) and Silverlight. I didnt try the latter one so I cant comment on it.
The download option gives you the technical specs on the file before you buy so you can make an informed decision. You can see the size of the file and the bitrate so you can gauge the quality. In most cases there are no download options, which seems a bit puzzling to me.
One flaw in the streaming is that some titles will only stream at a maximum of 512k. In 2012 that just isnt good enough. That seems to be mostly with older titles. Fortunately newer titles have better options.
The thing about AEBN that appears to be relatively new and may be a game-changer in the VOD world is the ability to buy a membership to a channel that gives you unlimited streaming. I subscribed to the channel called Super Pass which is the largest selection of all the channels. There is a 1-day trial for $1 that then recurs at $20 for a month of access. Thats the good news. The bad news is that not all titles are available on the channel, and a lot of what is available isnt mainstream porn. Some of it looks pretty interesting and Ill be there for at least a month, but you wont find many of the major studios available. Currently there are just shy of 8000 titles available on the Super Pass channel.
The channel is great for people who prefer streaming, but for a guy like me who prefers downloads it can be a bit frustrating. The same streaming options (see above) are usually available on the channel.
There are two other channels available: Vivid and West Coast Productions. If youre a Vivid fan, my recommendation is that you carefully compare the value of the AEBN channel with the value of the Vivid channel at Videobox.
Im not going to weigh in on whether or not Id recommend this site because it isnt a traditional membership based site. What I would recommend is that you spent some time browsing there because it may cause you to rethink any notions you have about VOD sites. And the all you can eat option really does change the value equation.
One last caveat when using any VOD site is to check the other main VOD sites for that same title. You might find another site offering the title in the same quality for less. It pays to shop around. You should also check the DVD sites like Videobox because you may find what you want there. It all comes down to how you perceive the value for yourself.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- A new Mike Adriano site
- 100% anal sex
- Lots of ass play
- 100% B/G/G scenes
- A-list models
- Logical site layout
- Four download resolutions
- Updates every five days
- Lots of photos
Cons:
- A bit formulaic
- Still a bit small
- Mike may be stretching himself a bit too thin
- Bills through a relatively unknown biller
Bottom Line:
While I’m sure most regular readers on this site will know who Mike Adriano is I’ll give a bit of background. Mike is a prolific director and actor who has been in the business since 2006. He got his start on some popular sites as an actor but eventually became a recognized director and he was with Evil Angel for a long time. Mike has since expanded into running his own sites, each with a particular emphasis on some sex act. But it is also fair to say that Mike’s most common theme in all his scenes is anal play and anal sex. Currently Mike has four sites on the go. There’s Nympho which features vaginal sex only, there’s Swallowed which is all oral, True Anal which features anal sex and now there’s All Anal, which features B/G/G anal sex.
Since Mike is so well known in the business he can bring in the biggest names so on any of his sites you’ll see only A-list models. Mike also gets some models to lose their anal virginity on his sites but so far there are no ‘first anals’ on All Anal.
Mike’s scenes tend to follow a formula and it’s no different here. The scenes start with the two models in lingerie and a few interview questions. Then the models slip out of most of their clothes and do a brief bit of girl/girl stuff with the focus on the asses. There is a lot of girl-on-girl rimming. Then Mike jumps into the fray and licks some ass as well. The scenes then move to oral on Mike with both girls getting in on the blowjob. Mike also shoots a lot of girl-on-guy rimming and while there is some of it here there is less of it than on his other sites. After that the anal sex starts and there is lots of ass-to-mouth and usually some ass-to-other-girl’s-mouth too. In some of the scenes only one model is doing anal while the other model will be doing oral only. Lately Mike seems to have an oil fetish and that’s on display here too with copious amounts of oil being poured on to the model’s asses. Mike’s also into gaping so you’ll see lots of that too and some gape licking as well.
The site is currently small with 15 scenes available. There is a new scene added every five days so it won’t take the site long to grow.
The scenes are available for streaming (in one resolution) and download in four resolutions (1920x1080 – 12000kb/s, 1920x1080 – 5000, 1280x720 – 1500 and 640x360 – 500). The framerate on all of the resolutions are 30fps. I downloaded the 1080p scenes with 5000kb/s and they look great.
I wouldn’t consider any of Mike’s sites to be picture sites but I think photo collectors will also be happy on this site. Each scene has screenshots available as downloads or zips and on the scenes I checked the zips gets you around 1000 photos. The resolution is 3000x1688.
I had no issues using a download manager to queue the scenes and I found the download speeds fast and on par with what I see at other major sites.
The site bills through Customercare.co and my preference would be another biller. While I’ve never had any problems dealing with this biller I would prefer the option of self-serve cancellation as with CCBill or Epoch. With this biller you need to send them an email or use online chat.
While this may be a subjective complaint I wonder if Mike isn’t spreading himself a bit thin by having four sites with regular updates. In an unusual move he has been bringing in some other male talent to be in the scenes. When you combine the updates for all his sites Mike has to be filming at least five days per week. The problem with that is that Mike’s cumshots aren’t great and some even appear to be faked. That isn’t necessarily a criticism but it’s just a fact that he may not be getting the time needed to recharge. (Contrast this with Bryan Gozzling who owns Hookup Hotshot. Gozzling uploads one scene a week and usually leaves the model with a facial that would make Peter North proud.)
The other minor issue that some readers may have (and which I mentioned above) is that Mike’s scenes all pretty much follow the same formula. Personally I don’t find this to be an issue as I happen to like the formula but I can certainly understand that not everyone will have the same opinion.
If you’re a fan of Mike Adriano’s or if you just like scenes with ass worshipping, ass play and anal sex then this is definitely a site you should consider. The scenes are all well shot and all feature some of the top models in the business. The website itself is logical and easy to use. The final icing on the cake is the TBP/PU discount which makes the site a good value even as it continues to grow. So if you’re an ass addict like me I definitely recommend this site.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Huge collection dating back five years
- One of the few sites available that photo fans and video fans can both enjoy
- Standard-setting production values
- Site has a personal feel thanks to the models and staff
- Site is simple, but user-friendly
- Exclusive content (not found elsewhere)
- Unique content (nothing else like it on the net)
- Bills through CC Bill
- Excellent value
- Allows download managers with no obvious timeouts
- Offers HD in multiple formats
Cons:
- None. Seriously, none.
Bottom Line:
ALS Scan is a site that I shouldnt like because I generally have little interest in solo girl, masturbation scenes and girl-girl scenes. But even though thats all that ALS Scan offers, the site is certainly in my top-five favourite sites and a site that I go back to regularly.
I wont go into a lot of detail about the technical specs of the site because those have been addressed before by me and others in earlier reviews. The site continues to offer HD video in both MP4 and WMV. I didnt bother to comment on that in a previous review because I didnt realize how rare that is. Due to size restrictions, many sites only offer HD in MP4 format and leave those of us who still prefer WMV to live with a lower-resolution file or go with MP4. This would appear to show the level of customer support that the site has if they take this extra step to keep a few of us happy.
Ive said before that for me to really like a site it has to excel at three things: 1) the content has to be good, 2) the site design needs to be effective and user-friendly, and 3) the material needs to be easily accessed by the members either by streaming or download. A lot of sites score high on two of those, but few score high on all three of those. ALS is one of the sites that does well on all three. They certainly knock two of them out of the park and do better than average on another.
First the content: like any site, if you dont like the content youre not going to like the site regardless of how great the technical aspects are. In this respect prospective members really need to know that ALS Scan isnt a normal porn site. There is no hardcore b/g here at all. Theres no b/g stuff period. There is mostly solo and g/g material. If youre not into that, the site might seem a bit dull, but they add some unique character by having lots of behind-the-scenes stuff too. I call it BTS, but only because I cant think of a better term for it. Some people dont like this, but some like me do, and thats having the camera rolling during a photo shoot. Im not sure why I like it, but I do and this stuff is very well done. ALS Scan may be best known, however, for their location shoots in the Caribbean, which seem to occur annually. These are a lot of fun to watch and take place at a villa and on the beach. For a site that shoots so much outdoor material the production values are incredible. These guys have the technical aspects of lighting, sound, camerawork and editing down solid. They should teach others these skills. The site offers hundreds, perhaps thousands of exclusive videos and all of them have a unique and personal feel to them. Its like the staff are making porn that they like with no concerns about commercial value except that what they make is so good it has exceptional value.
In terms of content, one thing that hasnt been posted in several years and I really wish theyd shoot more of is European public nudity and body painting. Im a big fan of this stuff and when the staff at ALS Scan did it they applied their usual high standards and made some of the best public nudity scenes available on the net. (So if an ALS Scan staffer happens to read this, please, please, please shoot more public nudity!)
As for site design, it can be best described as primitive. But while that might be a problem for many other sites it really isnt here. Given the narrow focus of the site having a search function really wouldnt add a lot of value. As it is, you can sort for photos or videos and you can sort by model. Beyond that not much is really needed. I think a fair contrast with the site design here might be to Videobox which had a simple, effective and plain-looking site. Then the marketers decided to make it look pretty to attract new members but in doing so they made it less user-friendly. The ALS Scan site probably looks like it did way back when they started, and since it works I hope they dont see the need to make the site flashier at the expense of utility.
As for accessibility the site scores high here too. Downloads are fast, the site allows download managers, there appears to be no timeouts on downloads and there are no download limits. It seems that the site owners sat down and thought what theyd like if they were the customer and then did it.
Another rare attribute is that the site caters to both photo and video collectors. They offer high quality regardless of what youre looking for. Im not normally a photo collector, but this is one site that I make an exception. The photo quality is incredible.
Obviously I highly recommend ALS Scan, with the caveat on content. Even if you really have limited interest in the stuff they offer Id still recommend giving them a try. The content is playful, personal and erotic thanks to the models and staff and the site lets you access it easily. That makes the site an excellent value.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Excellent quality in videos and photos
- HD Available (up to 1920x1080) for many videos and all newer videos
- Multiple download options
- HD Streaming available
- Over 1000 videos available (varying lengths)
- Photos available (most high resolution some at 2592x3888)
- Photos zipped or singles
- Great mix of North American and European models
- Models are very beautiful
- Some great on-location shoots
- Not cookie-cutter porn
- iPhone / mobile device users have separate area so no need to sort
- Still updating regularly
- Discount to ALS Angels with site membership ($9.95) (this is NOT a pre-checked cross-sell)
Cons:
- Limited search function
Bottom Line:
The last time I joined ALS Scan I joined specifically for the public nudity scenes. I did that because I really had no interest in anything else they had to offer. I did download some stuff other than the public nudity and when I finally got around to watching it I was amazed at how stunning the models were, how hot the scenes were, and how the site seemed to go out of its way to offer industry-leading resolutions on both video and pictures.
Objectively, the site is as good as it gets. Its near perfect. Its obvious that the site owner wants to deliver an excellent product to his customers.
The site offers both video and pictures, and unlike many other sites one doesnt take a back seat to the other. Both are very well done. The site currently has over 1000 videos on the site, with more being added. One point about the updates is that they are new, as in recently shot, and they are old, in that the site offers older, re-mastered material.
The videos are all available in multiple formats. The formats and sizes vary depending on when the video was shot and uploaded, but its fair to say that if youre downloading a video from 2007 it would have exceeded the specs of almost anything available elsewhere. For the past year or so all videos have been available in true HD. Theyre available in DivX and mp4 format (1280x720) and in WMV9 at 1920x1080 (at 8000kbps). I only downloaded the WMV files, and they are amazingly crisp. This is some of the best video Ive ever seen. HD streaming is also available. HD became pretty common in mid-2007 though not universal until later.
The videos come in several categories: solo photo shoot, solo masturbation and girl/girl. There are several public nudity shoots, but they havent added to these in a couple of years. Each year for the past several the crew has taken models to an on-location shoot in the Caribbean. The locations and the models combine with the technical expertise of the crew to create some fun, hot videos. There are also casting shoots in Budapest and the Czech Republic. These arent necessarily hot but they are a lot of fun to watch. Mixed in to some of the scenes are some fisting (girl-on-girl and solo) and some peeing (but no golden showers).
Im not a picture guy, but Ill make an exception for this site. The pics are available as SD or HD and as singles or zipped. The HD size is large (I saw some at 2592x3888) and subjectively they are incredible! Zooming in causes no pixilation at all.
I used Free Download Manager and it worked perfectly. Download speeds were 1850+/- but that may be where my settings are since I dont know how to change them. File sizes can be huge, so people with download caps need to be wary.
One thing I thought was a nice touch was that they created a separate portal for people who download to mobile devices. That makes finding the material easy.
Subjectively, this site is second to none. The models are stunning. There is a good mix of North American and European models. A-list porn stars are here too. The scenes all look incredible. The lighting, camera work, sound and editing are all near-perfect.
This isnt cookie-cutter porn although there are a few broad categories of scenes, the director and models do an excellent job of making each scene feel fresh. It looks like theyre having fun on the site. My guess is that they are.
Is there anything wrong with the site? Not really, but it could benefit from a search function. There is nothing now, and arguably thats okay since the shoots can be sorted by model. By they should consider adding a search function for things like fisting, peeing and lesbian. But dont get me wrong the addition of a search function would only be like an extra layer of icing on a delicious cake. (And since they design and sell their own bikinis, maybe a search by style would be great too.)
Some caveats for anyone thinking of joining these arent negatives, just things you need to be aware of: 1) there are no b/g scenes, 2) 99% of the models are petite, Caucasian and young.
To add more icing to the cake, when you join this site you can get a $9.95 subscription to ALS Angels. Its a very similar site and Im not really sure of the difference but it is a nice addition. If I find major differences Ill post a comment or review if warranted.
The bottom line is that if you like this kind of material and these types of models, you likely wont find a better site on the net. Be prepared to spend some time here.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Stunning models
- All models are young, petite and shaved
- Some great scenes on location in Europe and the Caribbean
- Pictures and video available
- No DRM
- HUGE volume of material available
- Some public nudity
- The public scenes are very well done
- Simple, if somewhat dated, navigation
Cons:
- No search function apart from searching by model
- Less public nudity than I expected since it was heavily promoted in the tour
Bottom Line:
The reason I joined ALS Scan was because the previews showed that there was some public nudity available, and as a big fan of that I joined for that reason alone.
While Im not a big fan of solo softcore sites, I have to admit to being really impressed with ALS Scan. This is an excellent site that offers some stunning women in both videos and pictures. All of the women are pretty much of the same body type petite and small breasted. For a guy who thinks small-breasted petite women are the best, this makes the site even better. There is a decent mix of Eastern European models and American women. Some porn stars make an appearance too, like Courtney Simpson and Faye Reagan. Most of the models are also fairly young (18-25) and, as the sites name says, all of the ladies are shaved. So if you like petite, young, shaved models, you should consider a membership on the strength of that alone.
Many of the video/picture shoots take place on an indoor set, but there are a lot that are shot in the Caribbean. These are visually outstanding. Apart from solo girl action, there is some peeing, some toy and speculum use and some girl/girl stuff. All of it is well shot.
The videos are classed into two broad categories: masturbation and photo shoot. The photo shoot scenes are pretty interesting as they give a behind-the-scenes perspective on what goes on.
I joined because the site promised some public nudity. There is some of that, but not a lot. What is there is excellent though, and for a big fan of public stuff that alone was worth the price. All the public nudity is done in Europe with European models. For a site into solo girls, they really seem to understand public nudity. Unlike some other sites (Nude in LA) the public nudity isnt matter-of-fact and sterile. It is really well done and the titillation and risk are well presented. They also do something that Ive never seen before and hope to see more of that is using body paint to paint a skimpy outfit on a nude model and then send her out to the streets. This is really innovative and a lot of fun to watch. I appreciate that the editors chose to film the painting too this adds to the fun.
But ALS Scan also has the technical side right too. They offer several different choices of resolution with the HD being visually stunning. Other reviewers have covered more of the technical stuff below.
One drawback is that there is no search function. I had no way to easily find the public nudity even though each scene was categorized in that way. Likewise, there is no way to separate out the photo shoot scenes from that masturbation scenes. Some search function would be an improvement.
I may not be a big fan of solo girl sites, but Im now a big fan of ALS Scan. The people behind ALS present some stunning models in well-shot scenes and make it available through an easy-to-use and modern website. Overall, an excellent value.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- 580+ videos
- HD available
- Lots of download options
- Many lesser-known models
- Some A-listers early in their careers
- Beautiful models
- HD available in approximately 400 videos
- Owners are remastering old videos
- Remasters dont count as updates
- Regular updates
- Serves a few underserved niches
Cons:
- Daily download limit
- Some may find the scenes repetitive (see below for details)
Bottom Line:
I joined this following my interest in casting site. While this isnt a true casting site it is close enough that it made it worthwhile joining. The site follows a simple but effective formula: models show up to tape a POV scene with lots of oral and usually some fucking.
Before deciding to join the site I read the reviews here and at TBP. Two recurring comments were obvious: the scenes were too formulaic and many of the models arent amateurs.
While I agree that the comments on these two facts are accurate, I think how you see them is more subjective. There is a definitely a formula here: there is a short interview, the girl gets on her knees and gives the guy head (with various POV camera angles), there is some vaginal sex, there is more head with an oral pop shot, some cum play and a swallow. Then there is another shorter scene where pretty much the same action happens. There is nothing about this niche that requires such a set formula but I like it and it works. The goal is to show off the model and the formula works well to do that.
As for some of the models not being amateurs, this is also true. There are many well-known models here but that doesnt detract from the site. Some of the best known adult stars are here, but theyre early in their careers. If youre like me, this is a strong draw to the site. Also, even those models that arent as well known are often listed on index sites but that also happens with many other amateur sites too. Porn is fantasy based so if I get to see an A-list model early in her career Im still happy. To be fair, often when the model is an adult star the site makes note of that and doesnt try to hide it.
The site currently has close to 600 videos, with most around 20 mins long. The newer scenes are uploaded with a lot of choice. 95%+ offer streaming, and downloads are available in Quicktime, mobile (for phones and higher res for tablets), WMV (HD and SD). Newer videos are 1920x1080, 8,000-12,000kb/s and 29fps. Some others come in at 1440x1080 and 1280x720. Approximately 400 of the videos are HD and that will increase since new videos are being added (one per week) and the older videos are being remastered to improve them. This seems like a sure sign that the site owners actually care about giving the best product to their customers. The good news is that the site doesnt count the remastered scenes as updates, but the bad news is that the oldest videos on the site are low resolution and often only offered in Quicktime. I dont know how often remastered videos are uploaded.
Photos are offered and are available as zips, but this really is a video site.
Site navigation is simple, but on a simple site why complicate things?
The site supports download managers for queuing downloads, though TBP reports that download managers are blocked for simultaneous downloads. Links seemed to time out after 30 minutes or so, which is reasonable.
This wont be a negative for everyone, but if youre a fan of anal then there isnt much here. The site lists six anal scenes (which isnt accurate since there is at least one other that isnt listed), but only three of the anal scenes are actually exclusive.
The site bills itself as being mostly about oral, but they sell themselves short. There is vaginal intercourse in almost every scene and if youre a fan of lingering cum play, sucking after the guy has come and swallowing then youll appreciate the site too. One other niche that I like but is rare is where the guy stays fully clothed and the woman is naked. That happens in a lot of scenes here and was a pleasant surprise. One of the reasons that the model may stay clothed is to hide tattoos. Some models Im familiar with had clothes that hid tattoos, and the camera angles stayed away from any visible tattoos.
Im no fan of download limits and Ill never see them as anything other than a negative but in this case the site has at least set a reasonable limit or (nominally) 25GB per 24 hour period. While that is the stated limit, my experience was that I was cut off at anything above 22GB. I was also cut off at below 20GB which leads me to believe that any streaming also counts against you. The problem with that was that the only photos of the model were in the banner on the page so I often ran the first few seconds of the video to see if I liked the model. Doing that seems to count against you.
The bottom line is that this is an excellent site that has a lot to offer. While I dont agree with all of the choices the owners have made, most of that is subjective. Some people have complained about the price, and it is higher than average, but considering that this is an independent site with 580+ exclusive videos of beautiful models, the site is an excellent value. I definitely recommend joining, and Ive already added the site to my rejoin list.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Interesting niche material
- Good mix of known and unknown models
- HD available on newer scenes
- Photos available on most scenes
- Real anal creampies in many scenes
- TBP / PU discount
- Part of a small network
- Most scenes have download options
Cons:
- Problems with download managers
- Site kicks you out regularly
- Small site
- No longer updating
Bottom Line:
Ill deal with the 800lb gorilla in the room first: this site is not for everyone. This is a site affiliated in some way with Facial Abuse and Facial Abuse is well known here as being among the most abusive, misogynistic sites on the net today. Prior to joining this site I knew that there was an affiliation, but was unsure as to how close the connection was. The connection is close enough that this site and Facial Abuse use the same sets, the same male talent and many of the same models appear.
First the good news: the scenes here are pretty interesting if you like this stuff. This is not porn that youd sit down and watch with your wife or girlfriend unless you wanted her to leave you. The males in these scenes go out of their way to make the women feel degraded and abused, both physically and emotionally. For those readers who arent into BDSM material there is a vast difference between BDSM and abuse. Sites like those on the Kink.com network might be seen as abusive by the uninitiated but it is clear that the women are consenting and enjoying what is being done to them. At Kink, the models they use seem to genuinely get off on being submissive and those dominating them are actually giving those submissive models a lot of pleasure. Not so with Anal Recruiters. These guys abuse women for their own pleasure and either these female models are some of the best actors in the business or they are genuinely NOT having a good time. (As an aside, many of the models are quite attractive but Ive not seen them elsewhere. I wonder if shooting for this site turned them off from porn.) The scenes dont really follow a formula except that each scene involves finding ways to physically and emotionally degrade and abuse the models. Many of the models here seem to be in obvious physical pain. But to be fair I have to point out that there are just as many who seem to take some enjoyment from their shoot here.
The other good news is that over half of the scenes on the site are offered in HD. (The bad news is that the HD scenes are only offered in WMV format.) Both 1080p and 720p are offered in most cases where HD is available. The 1080p comes in at 1080x720 at 5000kb/s and 30fps.
The newer scenes have download options available, though the standard format seems to be WMV. WMV files are offered in 720x480, 640x480 and 320x240. There is usually an option for low quality MPEG and MOV files too. Then there is the above noted HD option. (I dont understand coding, but the 1080p files arent much bigger than the 720p so those are a good option.) The download options are reduced with the older files. The scenes are also available as smaller clips and streaming (in one resolution only) is also available. You cant fault the site for providing options for members to access the material.
Photos are available, either as singles or as zips. Regardless of when they were uploaded they come in at 1440x960.
The site itself is small with only 33 scenes. And since it hasnt updated in over two years I dont hold out any hope for the site to keep growing. I know thats an instant deal-breaker for some potential members, but if this is a niche youre interested in or you want a scene with a specific model (for me it was a Veronica Jett scene) the site might interest you.
The overall layout of the site is simple, but I found it literally clunky. Im assuming that this is a choice that the webmaster made, but the main page is set up so that when you scroll it doesnt flow smoothly but clunks along often causing you to overshoot where you want to be. The main page shows the scenes available and you have a link to either the photos or the video which then opens into a new page with the available options for each.
Other problems are that I kept getting kicked out of the site and had to log in again. This may be a means to protect the site, but it is definitely annoying, especially since at one point my password stopped working too.
I cant conclusively say that download managers dont work, but I couldnt use Internet Download Manager to queue scenes. It would work to download individual scenes and it would speed the process up. Download speeds were a bit less than average but still pretty good at 5MB/s on most files.
The site is part of a small network (Hardcore Doorway) which certainly improves the overall value of the site, though any prospective members should be aware that the abuse theme runs through most of the network too. Also adding to the value is the $20 monthly fee for TBP /PU members.
So would I recommend this site? Probably, but only to people who join with their eyes wide open and knowing that the site does at least as much wrong as it does right. This is a rare niche (thankfully!) and if it is something youre interested in then it is probably worth a look. Otherwise, Id steer clear.
Was a member approx. 1 month prior to this review.
Pros:
- Approximately 100 scenes
- Updates frequently (every five days)
- Top porn models
- Well-produced scenes
- All anal
- Bills through Epoch
- Allows download managers
Cons:
- Most (if not all) of the scenes are also available at James Deen
- No TBP discount
Bottom Line:
There is no way that a site can be called Analized and not have me as a member so I joined even before it was listed here at TBP/PU. The site delivers as advertised but, as Ill explain, even though it offers some great anal-themed porn I cant recommend it but I can make a recommendation that will be a better value.
The site is currently quite large with approximately 100 scenes available. Thats good news but the better news is that it is also updating frequently with a new video being added every five days.
The scenes are mostly standard-fare porn, with all of them featuring anal sex. Some are playful, others are rough. They all feature a whos who of the current crop of A-list porn stars who do anal. The scenes are generally well shot, lit and edited. This is not an amateur site in any meaning of that word.
The scenes can be streamed or downloaded. Downloads are available in multiple resolutions but the only file type is mp4. I downloaded the 1280x720 files as they are a good compromise on file size versus how they look. They have a 5000kb/s bitrate and are 30 fps. They look good on a 24 monitor and a 50 TV.
I had no problem using a download manager to queue the scenes and I didnt encounter any download limits or obvious throttling on the first day of my membership when I downloaded a lot of the scenes.
The site is logically laid out and easy to use. Scenes can be sorted in the most common ways used by most sites.
A minor negative with the site is that it features a lot of scenes with James Deen as the male talent and given the controversy around Deen these days that may be a deal-breaker for some potential members.
The fact that this site is affiliated with James Deen (both the man and the site that carries his name) is also one of the biggest reasons to not recommend this site. Coincidentally, I joined Analized and James Deen around the same time and there is a lot of overlap between the two sites. In fact, it is possible, and even probable, that every scene offered at Analized is also offered at James Deen and theyre offered with the same file specs too. But when you factor in that James Deen gives you (likely) everything that you can get at Analized and also gives you a lot more it makes sense to skip Analized and take a membership at James Deen instead. James Deen has around 6 times the number of scenes and James Deen offers a TBP discount that Analized doesnt.
The bottom line is that while Analized is a great site and it has some great anal-themed porn you can get the same scenes and lots more for less money over at James Deen. So while Im not recommending this site it isn't because its a bad site, its just that you can avoid the mistake I made and save some of your porn dollars.
And in case youre wondering, I scored Analized as a stand-alone site and as such it is very good so I wanted to reflect that, but Im not recommending it simply because you can get the same porn on a bigger and cheaper site.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- A-list porn stars
- Mainstream porn
- Good production values
- Serves some specific niches well
- Supports download managers
- Multiple viewing and downloading options
Cons:
- Small site (25 titles)
- No longer updating (last update May 2016)
- No TBP discount
- Scenes start streaming when link is opened
Bottom Line:
Im a fan of studio sites because I find that if I like the studio then Im apt to like a lot of the material they make available. A good example of this is New Sensations, which I join regularly simply because they offer a lot of porn in the niches I like. I wasnt really familiar with Arch Angel Video when I joined so I took a bit of a chance. I dont regret joining, but for those who may be contemplating a membership there are a few factors youll definitely want to know about.
The porn is high-quality and it falls right into the zone where many studios also aim. I guess if you offer something for everyone youre apt to get more customers. The production values are high, with professional lighting, sound and editing. The models are mostly A-list and all the porn aims for the mainstream where it isn't intentionally misogynistic and the women are the stars of the scenes (rather than sites where the males tend to want to make themselves the center of attention).
The site layout is simple and logical. Its the model used by many other sites: the main site is broken down into pages and each of the pages shows a DVD box cover. Each DVD opens into a separate page with the scenes shown with performer information, a brief description and tags. This may be just a pet peeve, but there are no download or streaming options on this page. Each scene must be selected and that opens into yet a third page with all the viewing options. This is definitely a pet peeve, and one Ill always complain about: the scene begins streaming automatically as soon as you open the link. Be sure to turn your speakers down.
Once at a scene page the viewer has a lot of options available. There are photos and screencaps available. Oddly, for 2016, the scenes are available as a series of clips too. Streaming and downloading both are available in four resolutions: 240p, 480p, 720p and 1080p. I downloaded the 720p scenes and they are 1080x720, 6000kb/s and 30fps. Those are good specs and the scenes look good on a 24 monitor and a 50 TV.
This isn't a pro or con, but the site does feature a lot of MILF/big breast porn for those who are into that. Its a higher percentage than on other studio sites. But dont worry if youre like me; there are still lots of young and petite models too. Interracial scenes are fairly common too, and many of those play up the big black cock stereotype.
The site isn't without some serious drawbacks, with the two big ones being related. First, the site is small with only 25 DVDs currently on offer. Second, it seems destined to stay small since the last update was five weeks ago at the end of May, 2016. I looked at the Arch Angel Productions list at IAFD and they are a small studio but I cant tell if they are still actively making new porn or not. To be safe, you may want to consider that if you join what you see is all of what you get and all of what youll ever get.
A secondary drawback to the site is that there is no TBP discount offered. With just 25 DVDs available this isn't a great value at $30.
The site supports download managers. (I use IDM and queue scenes for downloads.) I didnt have an issue with links timing out and download speeds were good.
The bottom line is that while the site offers some great porn with some of the best models in the business, and offers that porn across several popular niches, the fact that the site seems to have died on the vine makes it hard to recommend unless there is specific porn here that you must have. Even then, youll pay full price for it which makes it an okay value. A TBP discount would make it a much better value.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Unique, interesting concept
- Part of a larger network of unique sites
- Membership to one site gives access to the entire network
- Trial membership (2 days @ $2.95) gives full access
- Videos available through different options
- Decent download speeds
- Videos available as one full-length video
- Pictures too
Cons:
- Not exactly as advertised (see below)
- Expensive full-month subscription
Bottom Line:
Ass Smoothie is a site that is part of a group of sites sold as The Hardcore Network. This includes access to a total of 22 sites, many of which are as unique as Ass Smoothie. For a review of the entire network, badandy400 and wittyguy have both written reviews back in 2008 and 2009 which are still accurate, except that some sites may have been added.
I joined the network specifically to get access to Ass Smoothie because the premise intrigued me. The set up is that a girl (usually a well known porn star) is asked to make a smoothie in a blender and then shes put in the pile-driver position, a speculum is inserted to open her ass and then the smoothie is poured in. Then, to complete the weirdness, she squats over a glass or other container and squeezes out the drink, which she then drinks. If this is something that might interest you it is well done. And lets face it, the internet is not overburdened with ass smoothie sites. But there is a serious flaw in the site, which littlejoe pointed out in his review: most of the videos on this site are not ass smoothies but the girl being asked to participate and rejecting the idea. Yes, this is a site mostly made up of women saying that they wont do what the site wants to show. Some of it can be a little interesting to watch, but not interesting enough to overcome the fact that you just got duped. Wouldnt this be like if a site like Ass Traffic mostly featured vaginal sex and when the guy asked for anal the girl refused?
To make matters worse, there is no reliable way to tell which girls do the smoothie and which dont. A drink recipe is listed for all models, not just the ones who later take the drink up their asses. File size is usually a good indicator that the model goes all the way since most of the rejections are short videos. Still, after looking at file size I had to download the low resolution version just to make sure it had the goods.
Of the full site there are approximately 30 girls who get the full smoothie treatment. Most are well-known porn stars like Allison Pierce, Amber Rayne, Faye Runaway, Jamie Elle, Kelly Wells and Veronica Jett.
The best news about this site, and probably the whole network, is that there is a two day trial that gives you full access. If you had an interest in some of the other niche sites on the network then the full month membership might be good for you, but if all you want is quick access to this site you can easily check out all the girls who actually do an ass smoothie in two days. At the very least, the two-day trial gives you the opportunity to see what the network has to offer.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Unique site
- Creative scenes
- Known models
- Great production values
- Multiple download resolutions
- Streaming available (one resolution only)
- Supports download managers
- TBP/PU discount
- Discount on sister sites
Cons:
- Not for everyone
- Slow download speeds
- 4K costs extra
Bottom Line:
With a current membership to Assylum, I figured it was a good idea to update my last review.
Assylum hasn’t really changed since it began in 2014. It is like it was born fully formed and has stayed true to itself since then. The most recent scene uploaded is really not distinguishable from the first scenes on the site, and this is a good thing. From its very beginning, Assylum has been like nothing else I’ve seen on the Internet. The level of creativity that goes into each scene is utterly astounding. Each scene is unique and can easily stand on its own in its creativity. The only commonality shared between the scenes is the underlying plot that each of the models is here at this Assylum to be cured of her sexual depravity. Spoiler alert – she’s come to the wrong place! Here, her depravity will be turned up to 11.
It’s best if I step back for a moment just in case there is a reader who doesn’t know what Assylum is. Assylum is a BDSM website that was begun by the creative mind and talent behind it who goes by the stage name Dr. Mercies. The good doctor has had a few assistants over the years but he mostly operates alone. I used to watch a lot of BDSM scenes but I stopped because I found so many of them were repetitive. This is not a concern I’ve ever had when watching Assylum scenes. Here, the scenes use all manner of restraint, including suspension. The S&M can be intense. The sex is always rough and always (and only) anal. The “patients” are often choked, peed on and in and go through various anal insertions. On top of this, they are often dressed or is equipped in a degrading manner. For example, in one scene the model is on all-fours with wheels on her hands and knees and a steering wheel tied to her back. The good doctor “drives” her around while anally screwing her. I’m reasonably confident that no one else has ever done something like this before.
The site has continued to grow and now has 241 scenes. A new scene is added each month. While some will prefer more frequent updates, I can assure readers that the level of creativity that goes into each of the scenes more than makes up for it.
It should be noted that a small number of the scenes are interviews with the models or BTS scenes. In a handful of cases these are “Director’s cuts” of earlier scenes. I didn’t subtract these from the overall scene count because, in my opinion, they are well worth watching. I found it interesting to watch the interviews to learn what was going on in a model’s head during what had to be a very difficult shoot. As for the Director’s cuts, these are often of some of the most extreme scenes on the site and they bring added footage and added depravity.
An advantage that Assylum seems to have had from the very beginning is its ability to bring in mainstream talent. Many other extreme BDSM sites only have fetish models. I’ve seen models here with multiple scenes, and extreme scenes at that, that I would never have expected. But there is a new crop of mainstream porn models, Rebel Rhyder and Charlotte Sartre are good examples, who are also known for their anal prowess and kink. Both of these women have multiple scenes here.
The basic subscription price includes downloads and streaming videos with 480p, 720p or 1280p resolutions. A Premium membership is required to download the 4K videos and that’s $10 more per month.
Good news is that if you are a member at one of these related sites, you get a discount at the others.
A negative that I have commented on in every review is that the download speeds can be quite slow. The speeds here are about 25% of what I see at most other adult sites. This isn’t a deal-breaker because the downloads still work and I like what the site has to offer.
Apart from the minor issue of slow download speeds, I think the only negative here would be that the site is so extreme that it isn’t for people who simply want to dip their toe in the BDSM niche. There are plenty of sites that cater to lighter BDSM. Assylum is an adult portion. However, for those who like to watch extreme BDSM, you can’t do better than Assylum.
An advantage that Assylum offers prospective members is that they have lengthy trailers for each of their scenes. I highly recommend that any prospective member watch some of those to decide whether a membership here is really for you.
If you do decide to join, joining through TBP/PU will give you a discount.
The bottom line for me is that for prospective members who like this kind of extreme BDSM, you aren’t going to find anything else like this. If you like extreme BDSM but find it gets too repetitive then you need to check out Assylum.
If you do join Assylum, I encourage you to check out Slave Mouth and Dom the Nation as well. These sites are done by the same people.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Unique site
- Authentic, hard BDSM
- 163 scenes
- Updates weekly
- Hot models
- Zany scenes
- Multiple resolutions available
- 4K for additional cost (yes, I see that as a pro. Please see below for an explanation.)
- No download limits
- Supports download managers
- TBP/PU discount
Cons:
- Slow download speeds
- Definitely not for casual BDSM fans (thats probably a pro depending on how you view it.)
Bottom Line:
My first review of Assylum was almost four years ago and there have been some key improvements, mostly almost four years of added scenes. Two criticisms I had of the site back then was that it was small and the relatively high price meant it wasnt a great value for the size of the site. The size of the site is definitely nothing to criticize now, with 163 unique scenes. There are also six interviews and BTS scenes and two Directors Cuts of a couple of classics. The site continues to update with the addition of one new scene per week. And to make the site a better value there is now a TBP/PU discount.
The other main difference between my first review and this one is that the original premise of a model showing up at the Assylum for therapy for some sexual perversion is mostly unused now. A message on the site from November 2017 notes that while the site wont give up completely on therapy they are going for more authentic domination and submission. Honestly, I dont see much of a difference and I dont mean that in a bad way. The scenes are still zany, over the top and unlike anything else Ive ever seen on the internet.
Being a BDSM site the scenes all have that as a theme and given the name of the site almost all of the sex is anal. Apart from anal sex there is a lot of anal play with insertions. Many of the scenes have some bondage. Watersports are frequent and f-on-m rimming is almost universal.
In his well-written and more recent review than my original one, mbaya takes a more negative view of some of what goes on in the scenes. His review is well worth reading too. Its just that mbaya sees a lot of the zaniness in a negative way where I see it in more of a positive way. (Like Olivia Kassidy in a cheerleader outfit with a piss enema being held in her ass by a butt plug and made to jump up and down while reciting degrading cheers. Well thats porn gold! No pun intended there)
The physical appearance of the models is something that mbaya and I also diverge on but he is definitely accurate when he notes the number of tattooed models. I suspect thats an occupational hazard in this porn niche. I find that a majority of the models are very attractive. I think that it is a credit to the site that they are able to attract so many A-list and beautiful models. Surely that has to say something about what goes on behind the scenes that the women feel safe and in control. Its also telling that some of the models have multiple scenes too. (Not counting the scenes theyve done for Assylums sister-site Slave Mouth.)
The main male talent (and site owner) seems to attract some negative attention. I dont share those thoughts. Sure, hes an average guy and he wears a mask in every scene but I dont find that detracts from the scenes at all. If anything, his average looks and mask add to the power imbalance that can be so hot in a BDSM scene.
The production values in the scenes are great: the lighting, sound, camera work and editing are all top-tier.
The scenes are available in three or four resolutions depending on your membership. 852x480 (700kb/s), 1280x720 (1800) and 1920x1280 (6500). 4K resolution is available if you pay for a premium membership. Some may criticize the site for charging more for 4K but I see it as the opposite. I dont need 4K and appreciate that I can pay a lower fee to avoid it.
The site supports download managers for queuing scenes. It also seems to support multiple simultaneous downloads. If the site once had a daily limit it either doesnt now or that limit is high. I downloaded a lot on my first day back and didnt hit a limit.
If the site has a flaw its download speeds. Ive noticed this in all the times Ive joined. I normally see 40+MB/sec on sites but this site seems to be capped at 4. Given that some of the file sizes are large (these are long scenes) it would take a long time to download a 4K file.
The only other criticism of this site must be obvious: it is most assuredly NOT for everyone. This is extreme BDSM with some sexual and non-sexual acts that would offend a lot of people. If youre a porn collector and prefer softer stuff this is not the site to dip your toe into the BDSM world. This site is authentic, hard and unique. Some of the S+M is hard enough to leave pronounced marks. Occasionally there are tears. But since we all have different tastes we should appreciate that there are sites that cater to a wide variety of niches.
So would I recommend this site? Absolutely if youre into hardcore BDSM; absolutely not if you arent. The site offers porn that is definitely not cookie-cutter. If you like authentic and unique BDSM with hot models in professionally shot scenes then this is a site worth exploring.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Unique, innovative site
- Zany, fun scenes
- Some A-list models
- Several options available for downloads
- Performer commentary available
- Site owners seem to be active on their message board
- Great lighting, editing and camera work
- Supports download managers
Cons:
- Small site (but growing)
- A bit pricey (but still a good value)
- Definitely not for a mainstream porn audience
Bottom Line:
This site is easily among the most innovative sites Ive ever had a membership at. If there is another site like this on the internet Im not aware of it. Ill get the only real negative out of the way now since this site does so much right: as a new site its still small. There are currently only 12 videos available. The site updates with a new video added weekly. One potential downside to that is that some of the scenes are in two parts so you may have to wait to get the full scene. (For example, part 1 of the Penny Pax / Sarah Shevon scene was uploaded on August 4 and part 2 wasnt uploaded until September 15.)
I joined this site to see Penny Paxs scene and not really knowing what to expect of the site overall. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the porn and the technical quality. These guys know what theyre doing.
One thing I expected was that the scenes would be similar to Kink.com but I was wrong. Where Kink has dark and foreboding sets and the hint of menace, Assylum is bright and playful. Yes, I know they tout themselves as featuring rough sex, but it isnt all that rough. The most common BDSM traits are humiliation and bondage rather than outright pain.
The sites premise is simple: the models are all patients at an asylum to be treated for their perversions. The asylums theory is that if they overload the model with her particular perversions that will cure her. (The good news: it doesnt seem to work!) The staff are a doctor (an older, normal looking guy who wears a mask in all the scenes) and an orderly (a younger, more typical porn male). The scenes usually start in the doctors office with the model in some sort of bondage. Most scenes shift to a different set where the truly strange stuff happens (and I mean that in a good way). Whats so strange? How about a model with a small shovel handle in her ass made to dig in the dirt? Or Rose Red with her face painted like a clown and wheels tied to her knees, a steering wheel tied to her back and a horn in her mouth made to crawl around like a car all the while the doctor fucks her in the ass? Ive seen a lot of porn before but nothing quite like this. (I should add here that it really looks like the female models are having a lot of fun.)
Speaking of models, I was also pleasantly surprised that the site gets some A-list talent to appear. As I noted, Penny Pax and Sarah Shevon are here (though Sarah could be seen as a fetish model) as are Calico, Emma Haize, Casey Calvert, Rose Red, Marica Hase and others.
Other common BDSM techniques are also used, like caning, wax play, watersports and suspensions. Also, if you like female on male rimming youll see a lot of that too.
The technical aspects of the site are also well done. Videos are available in three sizes (1080p, 720p and 480p). 4K videos are available for an extra cost premium membership. I downloaded the 1080p which are 1920x1080 at 7000kb/s and 24fps. Subjectively they look great on both a 24 monitor and a 50 TV. An issue some may have is that the 1080p files are all fairly large with some at more than 3GB but smaller files are available.
Production values are high with lighting and editing well done. Id prefer if the camera angles showed more penetration but they are often side-on.
Another innovative feature available is a commentary soundtrack that can be toggled on or off. Its interesting to hear the models thoughts on whats going on in the scene.
The sites innovation doesnt begin and end with the actual scenes. There is a message board where members can make suggestions and comments and it appears that the doctor is active on the board and responds to messages. Having such direct contact between the members and the site owners is great and I hope the site owners continue to participate and be responsive to members suggestions. Another unique thing about the site is that they have a shop where members can buy props used in the scenes. If youre hankering for the torn clothes Violet Monroe wore in her scene ($250), the nurse outfit Savannah Fox wore ($150) or an autographed ass mold by Casey Calvert ($300) youre in luck. Youll want to act fast on Caseys ass mold though, because Im digging through the couch looking for money to buy that.
Obviously this site wont be for everyone. If your tastes run to couples porn then youre probably not likely to take out a membership here. But if you like unusual porn with a slightly hard edge but a heavy dose of zany fun then you should consider joining. Even the basic membership is a bit pricey, especially when the (currently) small size is factored in. But given the quality of the videos, the uniqueness of the scenes and the fact that these are exclusive make this a good value. I highly recommend anyone join who likes this kind of porn and Ill definitely be back many times as the site grows.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Updated:
12-21-1806:50am (Update History) Reason: Added information on updates.
Pros:
- Innovative porn
- Best-in-class production values
- Only top models
- 67 DVDs / 300 scenes
- Part of the Gamma family of sites
- Fast speeds
- TBP discount
Cons:
- Doesn’t appear to be updating
Bottom Line:
(Full disclosure – I bought a membership here when TBP was offering a $5 subscription on Black Friday. The site had been on my radar for a while and the discount was too good to pass up. The only downside to the $5 membership is that it is streaming only so I can’t provide much information on downloads. But the site is also part of the large group from Gamma Entertainment so I can make some assumptions based on the standards on the other Gamma sites.)
The scenes on this site are hard to categorize because they don’t fit well into any one niche. The site isn’t like Sweet Sinner where all of the scenes are couples-oriented and aim to softer sex and it isn’t like Evil Angel where all the scenes have a harder edge to them. Perhaps the site’s tagline, “Twisted Psychological Fantasies,” best describes what’s on offer here. B Skow does a great job of blending different porn forms together to come up with something innovative and worth watching. Many of the DVDs have a common plot in all the scenes even though the scenes themselves can be fairly hard-edged.
The sex runs the spectrum too. You’ll find B/G, B/G/G, B/B/G, groups, lesbians and anal available. (As an aside, I particularly liked one innovate series called “Ass vs. Pussy” where the DVD features ‘only’ two models. Each model does one vaginal and one anal scene and then the fifth scene brings them together. I really like that concept.)
The scenes are among the best shot and edited that I’ve seen in a while. Everything about the scenes is professional. The camera work, in particular, deserves some mention. Whether it’s the director, B Skow, or the camera operator, that work is exceptionally well done. But camera work isn’t the only technical element done well. Even someone like me who has collected porn for three decades can still be impressed.
The models here are only the top ones in the industry. This isn’t a site for newbies or amateurs. Many of the biggest names in porn have multiple scenes here and many of them are able to show some decent acting skills. Models like Casey Calvert and Penny Pax who, in my opinion, have some great acting skills, are able to show those off here.
The site currently has 67 DVDs with 300 scenes in them. One downside to the site is that it hasn’t added a scene since June 2018 and they ‘Upcoming’ page is empty. But given the standard TBP discount price of $15 USD that’s still a great deal for what the site offers even if it never adds another scene.
The site itself is well laid out and follows the same basic layout of other Gamma-owned sites. If you’ve had a membership at Evil Angel or other Gamma DVD-based sites then you’ll immediately recognize how the site is laid out. Finding specific niches and models is easy.
Because the discounted membership I bought only allowed streaming I can’t comment specifically on downloads. But since the site is part of the Gamma network I have no reason to believe that this site wouldn’t use the same model of offering multiple resolutions. Other Gamma sites have downloads that range from 160p to 1080p. Oddly, the streaming for this site is lower resolution than is available at some other Gamma sites I’m used to – it ranges from 160p to 540p with 240p, 360p and 480p in the middle. But having streams capped at 540p may be part of the heavy discount I received.
The site offers pictures with each scene but I wasn’t able to download them in a zipped file. But, again, that may be a limit imposed only on the $5 membership I have.
As with other Gamma sites, I found the streaming speeds to be up to or better than what I see on other sites. I have no reason to think that the download speeds would be any different from the other Gamma sites I’m familiar with, which is to say that they are fast.
The bottom line? Even with no new updates in a while and none on the immediate horizon this site is well worth checking out for a wide range of porn buyers. It’s also a great value with the $15 TBP price offer. Others may not agree with me, but I’ve collected porn long enough that my attitude has changed; I’ll take high quality porn like this any time over sites with thousands of low quality scenes available.
UPDATE - My monthly membership is almost expired and I've cancelled my membership. There were no updates during the month I had an active membership. It would seem this site is now dormant.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Large site with 460+ videos available
- Ability to sort videos
- Updates daily with one scene per day being added
- Videos available in streaming and downloads
- Videos available in multiple resolutions
- Photos available (singles and zips)
- Beautiful models
- Good mix of American and European models
- TBP/PU discount
Cons:
- Some ads and upsells
- Photo resolutions seems a bit low
- Only one video type (MP4)
- No anal (which many will consider a plus)
Bottom Line:
This review isnt technically a review of Babes network but is of the identical clone, Babes.com. I really cant imagine why a company would have two identical sites, but they do.
This site is another in the artcore niche with hardcore porn done with a softer edge. If youre looking for slapping, throat fucking and lots of anal pounding, then youll want to look elsewhere. There is none of that here.
What you will find here are lots of scenes with beautiful women in solo, lesbian and b/g scenes. The site has offers the ability to sort by scene type, which is an excellent feature for getting to what you prefer. My preference is for b/g, so selecting for couples removes the solo and lesbian from what I can see. The hardcore b/g scenes all follow a familiar format with kissing, foreplay (for both partners), vaginal sex and the money shot. As is the norm with these kinds of sites, the scene lengths are approximately 20 minutes each, in keeping with the natural feel that the site is trying to create. The production values are high with good lighting and editing in the scenes. The lesbian and solo scenes offer what youd expect with scenes in those niches.
The models are a mix of American and Europeans. Some are well-known porn stars while others are lesser known. They are all relatively young (18-25) and most are petite. One advantage to sites like this that have more sensual scenes and also offer solo and lesbian is that they seem to attract newer models who may only do solo or g/g for now. Its a great opportunity to see some new models (like Emily Grey. Please, please, please, Ms. Grey, make the leap to hardcore!)
The site is fairly large with 189 couples videos, 95 lesbian videos and 179 solo girl videos available. The videos are all available as streaming or downloads. Streaming is available as RTMP or HTTP (I have no idea what that means) in 720, 480 or 320 resolutions. Downloads are available in 1080, 720, 480 and mobile resolutions. MP4 is the only file type offered. I found the 720p videos to be a good compromise between video quality and file size. The 720p videos come in at 1280x720, 4000kb/s and 29fps. Subjectively, they look great with no pixilation that some sites still have at higher resolutions.
The site supports download managers and I had no problems with the links timing out. The download speeds were what I get with other sites so they dont try to limit speeds, even at peak times. Updates are made daily with one scene per day being added.
The site offers lots of photos too. Currently there are 122 couples photosets, 95 lesbian and 179 solo sets. The photos are available as either zips or singles. The few photosets I downloaded all had a little over 100 photos. Photo resolutions seem a bit low at 1663x2494.
There are no obvious negatives to the site. There are ads and upsells, but those happen at other sites too and they arent obtrusive or distracting. I did find it a bit annoying that when sorting scenes you had the option to see what scenes are available on other company sites like Brazzers, Mofos and Twistys. I think the trade-off is that if you really like a model it gives you access to trailers and you may want to join another site if you like what you see.
The bottom line is that this is an excellent site with some great sensual porn available. The models are beautiful and the sex is hot. At the discounted price available through TBP/PU this site is a great value if youre looking for porn with a softer edge.
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