As we’ve discussed, there’s more than one way to consume erotic entertainment. While watching porn is the go-to for many of us thanks to its sheer ubiquity on the internet, it’s far from our only option. Erotic entertainment comes in many forms — it’s a multi-media genre that can be consumed and enjoyed in a variety of ways.
You could, for example, read your porn — also known, in that context, as erotica or erotic literature. But reading is hard, I get it. For those who aren’t of a particularly literary bend but would still like to explore the wide world of erotic entertainment beyond Pornhub, might I suggest listening to an erotic podcast?
Yes, erotic podcasts are a thing — Demi Moore even has one now. No two are exactly alike — some are scripted, some aren’t, some feature a host reading a work of erotica aloud, others share real-life sex stories, and still others focus on sexual education or discourse — which, while not necessarily designed to be titillating, can still be quite steamy if you happen to be in the right mood.
In many ways, an erotic podcast represents a marriage of visual porn and erotic literature. Like erotica, a podcast encourages you to explore sexual arousal through different senses rather than the strictly visual stimuli of porn. However, like porn, an erotic podcast incorporates sound, which can be a huge source of arousal for some.
If that sounds like you, an erotic podcast may be a good option for expanding your horizons beyond the realm of internet porn. Here are some of the best ones to check out.
Kiss Me Quick
If erotica is your thing, allow host Rose Caraway, AKA the Sexy Librarian, to read you a bedtime story. “Since 2011, my husband and I have focused on erotic storytelling and eroticism in a way that really seems to work for our #LuridListeners,” Caraway tells InsideHook. “Not only do I write many of the stories on our show, we also feature stories from the audiobooks I’ve narrated.”
Bawdy Storytelling
For more than ten years, Bawdy has hosted live storytelling events in cities throughout the U.S., featuring authors, poets, comedians, actors and regular people like you and me who want to get up on stage and share their sexual experiences (think The Moth, but for sex.) The podcast features stories captured from live events, including tales of everything from masturbation to “drive-by blow jobs” and first-time fisting.
Fangasm
Erotic fan fiction, but make it a podcast. Originally known as the Potterotica podcast and devoted entirely to erotic Harry Potter fan fic, the podcast has since expanded to cover a wider library of horny fan fiction, from Game of Thrones to The Office.
Dipsea
This one isn’t a podcast, per se, but it’s hard to talk about audio-based erotic entertainment without bringing up Dipsea, a female-founded platform that’s home to sexy stories meant to be listened to. It’s basically Audible, but for sex. Dipsea features a wide variety of sexy stories you can browse based on your gender identity, sexuality and even your current mood and surroundings. Feel like listening to something sexy and discreet on the subway? Dipsea has a story for that.
We Gotta Thing
Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been married for a while, and in that time, they’ve gotten to know a thing or two about swinging. In this podcast, the couple shares their sexiest experiences in an eye-opening look at the world of swinging. Whether you swing yourself, are curious aboout it or just love a good story about sex outside the confines of a traditional monogamous relationship, Mr. and Mrs. Jones offer a provocative glimpse into the steamy sex life of swingers.
Friday Night Fun Erotic Stories
Brought to you by sex toy company Adam & Eve, each episode of Friday Night Fun features one erotic story read aloud. There hasn’t been a new episode since 2018, but their library is pretty deep, so there’s plenty of sexy stories to keep you entertained.
Quinn
Basically audible POV porn, Quinn features erotic voice recordings of narrators telling you exactly what they’re doing to you. There are male voices, female voices and a wide array of different scenarios (including LGBTQ scenes) they narrate. It’s basically phone sex, without any pressure on you to speak up. Perfect for those who love dirty talk, but aren’t super into talking dirty themselves.
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