17 Best Ethical Porn Sites [2023]: Guilt-free, Fair Trade Porn

Decent and ethical porn sites are made for fair treatment of performers, diversity, and women-led prod. So here are some sites where you can watch guilt-free.

Porn is great – that’s why it’s so popular. But it sure has a lot of problems, not least of which is the disrespect and poor working conditions performers are subjected to. 

And it’s pretty bad. If you’re watching mainstream porn for free somewhere like Pornhub, chances are the actors involved won’t make a cent from the scenes being there. 

But there is a fairer and better way that also happens to be WAY more fun to watch. 

Ethical porn is made with a commitment to fair treatment of performers and better representation and diversity. 

Have you ever heard people ask the age-old question: “Do women watch porn?” And if you ask any sane person right now, they would say yes. And rightfully so.

Gone are the days when women are stigmatized as being less proactive (behind the scenes) in the porn industry. And in general, the entertainment workforce as a whole. 

You now have feminist porn sites to boot. And we’re here to break them down for you.

So here are 17 of the Best Ethical Porn Sites in 2023 that you can watch all day without feeling guilty. 

First, the TOP 3.

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Top 3 Most Ethical Porn To Watch In 2023

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The Best Ethical Porn In 2023

Lust Cinema is a library of porn movies and series with stories that are as cinematic as they are erotic.

Expect excellent camera work, production value, and pretty exciting stories. 

We’re not talking Oscar-worthy performances or scripts, but they’re light years better than “my stepmom is being mean to me, so I’m going to bone her” (ew).

Led by acclaimed adult filmmaker Erica Lust, this website features true adult cinema that’s artistically made. The attention to detail makes things way hotter because the sex on this website actually seems realistic. The performers are varied, and there are also erotic series that you can binge-watch.

Trust me; this is a whole new porn experience.

I want to talk a little bit about Erika Lust here because, in case you’re not aware of her work, you will be soon enough. Her website XConfessions (we’ll get to that in a bit) started as a forum and quickly became a leader in ethical and fair trade porn and feminist pornography. 

Now there are dozens of websites delving into responsible adult content and porn for women. In fact, Erika has led the way for dozens of adult filmmakers to approach porn more authentically and artistically.

While the websites she heads feature films by a range of filmmakers, Erika also has her own website—The Store— which features her work exclusively.

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Also created by feminist filmmaker Erika Lust, XConfessions offers something different. This website started as a forum for members to share their erotic experiences (usually anonymously). 

From there, XConfessions has become a one-of-a-kind platform where members send in their own confessions of what they would like to see, and if it’s good enough, it actually gets made into an adult film!

It’s fun and engaging, and who wouldn’t want to see their fantasy as a movie? I sure would.

If your “confession” gets selected, you get a year’s membership for free, plus the pleasure of watching your fantasy on video and knowing that thousands of members are also enjoying it.

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Bellesa is probably the closest to mainstream porn you’ll find here, but it’s more focused on female pleasure and enjoyment than mainstream producers. 

Many of the famous big-name stars already have content here, featuring more pleasure and genuine good times than you might have seen them doing before. 

Bellesa is free, with Bellesa Plus as a paid option.

Paying gets you full access to their library of original content and resolutions up to 4K (it’s limited to 720p otherwise). 

There’s not a lot of diverse representation – most of the models are cis and straight and conventionally attractive, but then it’s mostly porn for straight women and couples. 

They promise to pay everyone fairly and treat performers with respect while only working with other studios that do the same. So you can rest assured that what you’re watching is cruelty-free. 

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Bright Desire is a site for independent, artsy erotic films directed by Ms. Naughty. 

Every film is beautifully made with intricate and absorbing scenes and stories. 

If anyone says porn can’t be beautiful, I’d show them this site and tell them to make up their own mind. 

Performers can usually do what they want and negotiate rates and what they do beforehand, so there’s a high ethical standard in all of the productions. 

They even talk about CONSENT in many of the films themselves, which is a nice touch that promotes healthy boundaries and discussion among viewers. 

And there are profiles for performers featuring interviews with them, which goes a long way to making them feel like real people and not cuts of sexy meat to be watched soullessly. 

The artistic style might not be everyone’s favorite, but if you like that sort of thing, Bright Desires will be right up your alley.

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PinkLabel.TV is where you’ll find a smorgasbord of hot indie scenes, award-winning and groundbreaking stuff, vintage porn that’s super fun to watch, and even some fascinating documentaries. 

There’s no possibility of getting bored here, no matter how long you browse. And what’s great about it is there’s something for everyone. 

Whether you like gay leathery gangbangs, experimental and surreal solo masturbation, or an in-depth explanation of breath play, it’s all here, along with so much more. 

Oh yeah, and they have some of the best educational content to help you have better sex at home. 

So you can push your own boundaries while supporting creative, better porn.

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SPIT is all about authenticity when it comes to its content. Sexuality isn’t the same for everyone, and SPIT embraces the idea that porn should showcase this.

SPIT’s content is about making feminist spaces consent-based, fair, and diverse. So, it’s not too bad to give in a bit for a membership fee to ensure this practice continues. 

Yes, there’s only one pricing option, but the content is still worth the investment.

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One of the great things about SSSh is that there’s something for everyone, no matter how they like to let it all out.

VR? No problem. Erotic stories? That’s a check. Live podcasts? You got it. 

However, most of the porn on the site is for women and couples. So don’t expect to find a lot of content that’s queer-focused. 

But for what it has to offer, this site has a wide range of things to see.

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Do you like getting spanked? Or are you interested in adding some kink to your sex life?

Well, Dreams Of Spanking is just for you. Activist and performer Pandora Blake own the site. And it offers high-quality fetish movies, showcasing Pandora and many of her fellow performers in different situations where they get spanked.

Now isn’t that TOO HOT to handle? You bet. 

However, the content is not as excessive. So it’s more of a great experience to try and embrace your wild side. 

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Sometimes, all it takes to turn you on is watching real-life couples going at it in their bedroom. And that’s what Lustery has to offer.

Passionate sex with real-life intimacy differs from when you see it on screen. And this site showcases couples who are not afraid to bare it all for the world to see.

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If you want a wide range of erotic content in several different media that was made with production value and respect, then FrolicMe is a good place to start your search. 

It’s got video scenes, stills, audio stories, and written erotica, so that’s pretty much all the bases covered. 

And it’s all presented with a flair for the artistic while still being conventionally sexy. 

A lot of the videos walk a tightrope between indie and mainstream in a way that appeals to most people. 

The majority of the content is designed for straight women and couples; although don’t worry, bros, you’ll enjoy it too. 

One of my favorite parts of FrolicMe is their magazine, packed with interesting insights and helpful sex tips. 

It’s sadly rare to find erotic magazines that are ethically produced, informative, and actually good to read. But this is one of them.

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Kink.com is probably the biggest place on the internet for BDSM, kink, and fetish porn. 

It’s also one of the most ethically behaving: performer rights and code of conduct are strict, well thought-out, and pretty comprehensive with what performers can expect. 

Like real BDSM, CONSENT is absolutely essential. And you can rest assured that all performers agreed in advance to everything that you see and could have opted out at any time. 

And while female pleasure is at the forefront of most ethically produced porn, well… It’s extreme BDSM. So they kind of get a pass for not always featuring happy women in romantic scenes. 

The presentation of trans people, though, is something of a problem. 

See.. they’re a fetish category of their own on Kink.com. 

And while that occurs with the consent of the models involved, other trans people often reject the notion of being fetishized. 

The presentation side of things might need some working out. 

But for working conditions and commitment to performer safety, Kink.com literally sets the standard other producers follow. Oh, also – it’s super hot. Like insanely hot. So there’s that.

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If you like porn made with actually good stories, then Joybear might be just what you’re looking for. 

It’s very professionally made, right down to the storylines. 

It’s obvious that a lot of care was taken to make every film convincing and realistic, so much so that the characters have actual character. 

They’re having sex for reasons you can relate to in a natural, not-gross way. THAT alone elevates Joybear above the mainstream in terms of presentation. 

They also promise to pay their performers fairly and treat them respectfully, although there’s not a lot of detail on the website about exactly what that means. 

All the performers are hot and enthusiastic while definitely conforming to conventional beauty standards. The representation on display here isn’t the best. But there is a real effort to show female pleasure in a non-objectifying way.

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Other Responsible adult content platforms

If you want another alternative for something on the artistic side, then A Four Chambered Heart is an excellent site that you might enjoy. Yes, it might seem like the Tumblr aesthetic is what makes it a novel entry in this list. But the high-quality artsy content will surely get you hooked and ready to blow.

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Founded by Cindy Gallop in 2009, Make Love Not Porn is a mission statement as well as a site name. 

They’re very insistent that what’s available isn’t porn. Since porn is a performance or an act, and the videos available are #RealWorldSex (yes, there’s always a hashtag). 

It’s very fair trade and egalitarian, with performers getting 50% of the income generated by people watching. 

All scenes are filmed by real-life people between themselves, so there are no studio sets, directors, or scripts. That makes it REAL – you know there’s no faking or coercion involved here. 

Price is based on how many videos you want to see in a month, with the cheapest option getting you 5 videos for $10 a month, going up to $50 for 50 videos if you’re really horny. 

And, of course, you can browse by tags and categories curated by Gallop herself and her small team. 

However, the site suffers from long load times when searching this way, so it’s often better to just browse manually. Plus, that way, you can find stuff you didn’t even know you were into. Which is always nice.

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If you like to listen to your porn rather than watch it, Dipsea is making waves in that space at the moment. 

They’re a women-led team who makes steamy erotic stories that are super high-quality, with sound effects and voice talent that heighten the medium. 

There’s wellness coaching and relaxing sleep scenes, too. 

Once you’re done pleasuring yourself, you can listen to educational material on how to pleasure yourself better or just go to sleep with something soothing. 

More than half of the voice talent is people of color, and there is a range of stories catering to many different interests. 

So for porn that tickles your ears rather than your eyes and does it in the best way, Dipsea is for you.

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Afterglow is a site with both the sexy, high-quality content and educational content that focuses on how to get better at watching porn and having sex.

There are performers of all shapes and sizes here. And their stories are real and grounded enough to be believable.

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You’ve probably heard of OnlyFans by now – it’s famous for a lot of reasons. 

In case you don’t know, OnlyFans is a platform where content creators can sell their content directly to their followers on a subscription-based model. 

(It’s actually NOT all porn, but we’re just focusing on that part for today.)

The advantage of OnlyFans is that you feel closer to your favorite creators. You can send them messages, and many will accept crowd-sourced requests. And there are other perks too. 

Plus, you only pay to see your favorite performers doing their thing. 

Sure, it can get pricey. But for a more personal touch where it feels like this content was made for you, OnlyFans is a good place to look.

For a different site that offers exclusive access to subscribers, you can also opt for Patreon and other similar membership-based platforms. 

No need to go into the trouble of building up your own site. You can now offer exclusive content to supporters who like to see you have it all out there. 

It’s personal: Yes. And it’s also quite ethical.

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How to Choose The Best Ethical Porn Sites

Treat Performers with Respect

One of the key aspects of ethics, in general, is RESPECT, and porn is no different. 

A good porn channel or producer is always consensual and treats their performers fairly by paying them appropriately, allowing negotiation of what they will and will not do and always respecting boundaries.

They should also offer a safe sex environment for performers to feel comfortable and not threatened during the scenes. 

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Focuses on Pleasure

It’s always better to watch performers who are actually enjoying themselves. A good ethical porn site will put pleasure front and center of any scene, and it will be obvious to viewers that everyone is having a good time. 

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Inclusivity & Diversity

If everyone on a site conforms to beauty standards, or they’re all white with other races confined to categories as a kind of fetish, THAT’S A PROBLEM. 

This also goes for sexual preferences and gender identities. Ethical porn strives to avoid fitting the standard of the male gaze and showcase a broad range of performers, scenes, and situations. 

Labeling is also a factor. A good litmus test is if “trans” is presented as a fetish category on a site. If it is, then it’s probably not an ethical place to be watching porn. 

Look at the categories to see how groups of people are being presented to you as the viewer. 

Representation matters! 

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Subscription-based

If you appreciate porn, pay for it. 

Most ethical porn sites are subscription-based because that’s what allows them to pay their models, so it actually benefits the sex workers involved. 

If a site is free to use, that usually means it makes money via advertising, and that money might not go to the performers at all. 

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FAQs

What is ethical porn?

Ethical porn is made with the axiom that performers are people worthy of respect and fair treatment who don’t deserve to be judged or objectified. 

To that end, porn is made ethically if: 

• There is full, enthusiastic consent between all parties
• There is diversity and inclusivity 
• It’s realistic with a focus on genuine pleasure and enjoyment
• Performers feel safe and valued
• Everyone involved in the production is paid fairly for their time and effort 

This is a pretty basic checklist, and the whole situation is more nuanced than just this. But it’s a start. 

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What makes ‘ethical porn’ ethical?

Ethical pornography doesn’t just mean going to a classy porn site where everything looks “cleaner,” and the performers are more diverse. As I said, the whole thing is more nuanced than just better pay and working conditions (though that is a big part of it).

To understand responsible porn, let me tell you a bit about “irresponsible porn”—the kind that the websites mentioned here try and strictly avoid. One of the most toxic kinds of pornography is “revenge porn,” which is (or seems to be) made without the performer’s knowledge or consent. 

This kind of non-consensual porn normalizes sexual abuse and frankly deserves to be taken down.

Now, you might say that it’s all an act and that the person in the video is a consenting adult who’s merely acting like they’re being forced or filmed without their knowledge. So this brings me to the next important point—the impact of porn.

Ethical porn acknowledges the impact of porn and the effect it can have on people’s mindsets. By representing a healthy approach to sex, it helps reduce unrealistic and unhealthy expectations that can profoundly affect viewers. If you look at the massive amount of porn consumed worldwide, it’s pretty clear just how broad the impact of porn on society is.

Finally, ethical porn also encompasses feminist porn, which rejects the male gaze. This kind of male-centric porn that regularly objectifies female performers is what most porn centered on until a few years ago. 

Instead, ethical porn takes viewers of all genders and orientations into account.

Ultimately, there’s a lot that ethical porn aims to change from mainstream porn. At its core, adult content that cares about the performers’ well-being and considers its impact on the viewer is what makes it ethical porn.

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How can you tell if the porn is made ethically?

The best way to tell if porn is made ethically is that THEY’LL TELL YOU. 

Ethical porn sites are transparent about what they do for performers and how their company works vis-a-vis rules and protocols. 

Ethical porn companies are proud of what they’re doing, and they want you to know about it. If a porn company’s business website doesn’t even mention anything about porn (*cough* MINDGEEK *cough*), chances are, they’re doing something shady. 

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Final Thoughts

Despite what you might think, it is possible to find porn that doesn’t make you worry about the performer’s well-being. So do your research and find something that gets you off guilt-free!