Nearly everyone has watched adult content and sex videos at some point in their life, and the internet is flooding with porn websites. However, more than often people are shamed for watching porn, and some communities even consider it taboo and unnatural.
That is why most people try to be secretive about their sexual desires and prevent being judged for watching adult videos, but this attitude itself is fodder for scammers and fraudsters.
Like any other website, porn sites collect your data such as IP address and the content you viewed to create a marketing profile. A study by researchers from Microsoft, the University of Pennsylvania, and Carnegie Mellon University found that majority of pornographic websites leak data to third parties like Google and Facebook.
Everyone enjoys XXX-rated content now and then. We have previously written on how to recognize online scams, which could be helpful to identify fraud adult websites.
In addition, we list some measures you can take to avoid being defrauded or blackmailed for viewing adult content.
In general, we recommend watching porno on larger, well-known sites. The offering is broad and the chances of getting scammed or your identity being exposed is much less than on new or “niche” adult sites.
We have compiled a list of some legit porn sites that you can visit to safely view porno and other XXX adult content. We have also listed the monthly visitors they get as an indication of their popularity.
Adult content website | Monthly visitors |
Pornhub | 2.1 billion |
Brazzers | 22.5 million |
Bellesa | 12 million |
Naughty America | 6.7 million |
Reality Kings | 5.3 million |
Vixen | 3 million |
Tushy | 3 million |
Mofos Network | 1.8 million |
Digital Playground | 1 million |
Babes Network | 960,000 |
Hentai Pros | 930,000 |
xConfessions | 415,000 |
Wicked | 366,000 |
Erito Network | 260,000 |
Pornhub is a Canadian-owned internet pornography website. It is one of several pornographic video-streaming websites owned by Mindgeek. As of June 2020, Pornhub is the 10th most trafficked website in the world and the third most-trafficked adult website after XVideos and XNXX.
Pornhub was launched in Montreal, Canada, in 2007. Pornhub also has an office and servers in Limassol, Cyprus. In March 2010, the company was bought by MindGeek (known then as Manwin), which owns numerous other pornographic websites. The site is available internationally but has been blocked by some individual countries such as India, mainland China, the Philippines, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It offers virtual reality porn, amongst other products, and hosts the Pornhub Awards annually.
Brazzers is a Canadian pornographic video production company with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and legal domicile in Nicosia, Cyprus. With an online network consisting of thirty-one hardcore pornography websites, the company's slogan is "World's Best HD Porn Site!". The site contains 10036 videos, which were published by 33 different sites (December 2020). Their network of sites features 2,340 pornstar models (December 2020).
Bellesa is an internet pornography website founded in 2017 and marketed towards women. It produces original pornographic films under the company Bellesa Films, with Jacky St. James as a director. Bellesa Boutique (BBoutique) offers toy products, and the website also features webcam models, pornographic fiction and other media. Under the name Bellesa Plus, they have a tiered subscription service.
Naughty America is a pornographic film studio based in San Diego, California. The company was founded in June 2001 with a small staff under the brand name SoCal Cash and changed its name to Naughty America in March 2004.
Reality Kings is a brand launched by RK Netmedia, an internet-based hardcore pornography production company operating out of Miami Beach, Florida. A merger notification (with Manwin) was filed with the Austrian Federal Competition Authority in April 2012. In September 2012 Manwin (now known as MindGeek) completed the acquisition. Reality Kings is a part of the Pornhub Network.
Vixen Studios, commonly referred to as Vixen, is an Internet pornography production company located in Los Angeles, California. Vixen Studios was founded in 2014 by French entrepreneur and director Greg Lansky, CEO of GL Web Media and Strike 3 Holding and Wes Meadows. Lansky says he created the company to create higher-quality video that would be considered more 'artistic' than the normal realm of adult video content.
Elegantly shot and artfully rendered, Tushy offers sumptuously rendered erotic tales. Praised for its sophisticated style and powerful narratives, the studio’s award-winning movies explore the dual themes of unbridled passion and unleashed desire. In extravagant scenes starring the biggest stars in the business, Tushy inspires viewers’ fantasies with gorgeous, exclusive locations. Tushy has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, and its own fast-growing sister studio: Tushy Raw.
Mofos is a Canadian pornographic production company focusing on reality pornography. The Mofos website was created by Brazzers in 2008. The goal was to create videos with simpler storylines, as opposed to Brazzers' videos. The videos would feature lesser-known pornographic actors who would be able to accurately embody the various roles specifically written for reality pornography.
The Mofos website was eventually acquired by Manwin in 2010. The online network consists of twenty-two hardcore pornography websites (or sub-networks) along with five series. As of October 2016, Mofos.com has a global traffic ranking of 6,946.
Digital Playground Inc. is an American pornographic film studio, headquartered in Burbank, California. It has been called one of the five biggest porn studios and, in 2006, was described by Reuters as one of the handful of studios that dominate the U.S. porn industry.
Babes Network is owned by MindGeek (formerly Manwin), a privately held Canadian company. True to its name, this network is home to some stunning babes in a bevy of incredible hardcore scenes. This is a glamcore network of four sites that feature a variety of acts with a glamorous twist.
There are lots of h***** sites out there, but what makes Hentai Pros stand out from the animated crowd is the uncensored action and the exclusivity of the content outside of Japan. The site has a simple and clean template and offers a number of user features, like comments, categories, tags, ratings, favourites and a basic search.
xConfessions is a global community of people looking for a new kind of erotica. Home to adult filmmakers, performers, artists, and the people behind the confessions. Each film is visually arresting and goes beyond traditional gender roles and tired stereotypes, pushing the boundaries of fetish, lust, desire and intimacy. XConfessions hosts an ever-growing catalogue of films, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and written and illustrated confessions.
Wicked Pictures is an American pornographic movie studio headquartered in Canoga Park, California. Steve Orenstein founded Wicked Pictures in 1993, after developing an interest in creative aspects of film production while a partner in his previous adult company, X-Citement Video. During its first year, Wicked won industry awards and Orenstein signed Chasey Lain as the first "Wicked Girl". The second Wicked Girl, Jenna Jameson, signed in 1995. Under Wicked's promotion, Jameson became the only winner of AVN Awards for Best New Starlet, Best Actress, and Best Sex Scene in the same year.
Erito.com is an authentic Japanese adult site offering 100% uncensored videos. This network has recently gone through a major upgrade and is now being run by Adult Force. There aren’t as many videos as before but all the scenes are in a sharp and crisp 1080P with no pixelation. The site is compatible with all devices and updates every week.
Sources: Wikipedia, Thebestporn and Porncritic
Have you fallen for a hoax, bought a fake product? Report the site and warn others!
As the influence of the internet rises, so does the prevalence of online scams. There are fraudsters making all kinds of claims to trap victims online - from fake investment opportunities to online stores - and the internet allows them to operate from any part of the world with anonymity. The ability to spot online scams is an important skill to have as the virtual world is increasingly becoming a part of every facet of our lives. The below tips will help you identify the signs which can indicate that a website could be a scam. Common Sense: Too Good To Be True When looking for goods online, a great deal can be very enticing. A Gucci bag or a new iPhone for half the price? Who wouldn’t want to grab such a deal? Scammers know this too and try to take advantage of the fact. If an online deal looks too good to be true, think twice and double-check things. The easiest way to do this is to simply check out the same product at competing websites (that you trust). If the difference in prices is huge, it might be better to double-check the rest of the website. Check Out the Social Media Links Social media is a core part of ecommerce businesses these days and consumers often expect online shops to have a social media presence. Scammers know this and often insert logos of social media sites on their websites. Scratching beneath the surface often reveals this fu
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