Aug 292011
 
Lilyanne and Max having sex in the kitchen

Max and Lilyanne share a deeply intimate moment in the kitchen.

Sophie Delancey sent me an email a few days ago, which announced:

In partnership with Camille Crimson and Mike Flirt of The Art of Blowjob, Lilyanne and Max are proud to present the launch of Pornographic Love–a new website devoted to one couple’s adventures in passionate sexual exploration.

Being a fan of Mike and Camille’s work I thought, “Hmm. Maybe I’d better go check that out!”

My overall opinion

All in all, I like the site. It’s true there isn’t a lot of content up there yet, but what content is there has the same artistic, high-quality look and feel made famous by The Art of Blowjob. If you love that site, you’re going to like this one, too.

The Five “W’s”

Who: According to Sophie, “Lilyanne and Max are an attractive couple in their mid-twenties living in Montreal…. Lilyanne is captivating from head to toe, her lithe, tanned body peppered with artful tattoos and her curves in perfect balance.” “Max is the perfect pornographic everyman, with a fit, lightly tattooed body, handsome face and gorgeous uncut cock.”

That doesn’t say enough. Lilyanne isn’t just “captivating,” she’s mesmerizing. Every time I see her, I think her ancestors must have been scarf-wearing, crystal ball-gazing, caravan-driving Gypsies. To me, that’s exotic (and therefore hot).

What: As of this review, the member’s area contains seventeen videos, all of which have links for easy download. It looks like Lilyanne and Max are adding one new video about every four days. I’m guessing that’s how long it takes to set up, film, and edit the kinds of videos they’re putting up.

Where: Inside the member’s area, you’ll find navigation links to both “Videos” and to “Updates.” These take you to different pages, which so far contain the same content.

There’s also a blog—reserved only for members—that’s irregularly updated by Lilyanne. All posts contain photos (mostly stills from their videos). Some have text written by Lilyanne, describing the projects they’re working on and their excitement about the website in general.

When: The site’s open 24/7. You can join now for the introductory rate or wait until there’s more content. You’ll pay more for waiting but you’ll get more, too.

Why: You know my position on the matter. I’m a big fan of celebrating and supporting sites that produce quality work. This is a quality site. I’m quite happy that I paid the admission price.

How: Memberships are available for periods of 30, 90, and 180 days. The site handles their billing through CCBill, which means you can pay for your subscription via credit card or electronic check. There’s even an option for joining via snail mail.

Pros, Cons, and Neutral Points

Con: Because the site’s new, there isn’t a lot of content inside the members’ area.

Con: Also because the site is new, it still needs tweaking. For example, the option to join via snail mail reads “Send a Check.” When you click through to find out more, you’re told to send an international money order. No checks accepted. Not a big deal, but it’s an example of the kinds of details the site owners still need to tidy up.

Con: Lilyanne and Max are still new at making video clips. While they’ve got excellent mentors (Mike Flirt and Camille Crimson), they’re still learning about timing, pacing, and so on. There seems to be a trend toward improvement, but they’re not on par with The Art of Blowjob yet.

Neutral: Each video features the same couple. For variety’s sake, there are videos featuring blow jobs, hand jobs, cunnilingus, the 69 position, cowgirl sex, and others. There’s even a video of Lilyanne squirting.

Pro: The site owners are offering an introductory rate of $17.90 (USD) for 30-day memberships.

Pro: The sample videos throughout the tour are actually reflective of what you’ll get once you join. No bait-and-switch here.

Pro: Each video can be watched on site (streaming) or can be downloaded to your computer (.zip file). The link for downloading is large, which makes it easy to see and easy to click. (Useful if you’re surfing one-handed.)

Pro: The videos come in at a good length. (No pun intended.) The shortest is just over four minutes, the longest is nearly nine minutes. For people looking to get on, get off, then get about their day, the videos are long enough for a good masturbation session without being so long that you’d be rolling your eyes and saying, “Get to the fucking point already!”

Final Word

I’m a little torn about whether or not to recommend this site at this time. One the one hand, the porn inside the members’ area is really, really good. On the other hand, there isn’t all that much of it—at least not when compared to older, more established sites.

For myself, I’m glad I joined. Finding, supporting, and promoting top-quality porn is very important to me. So, in light of that, I’m going to recommend joining the site now, even if only for a 30-day period. You’ll be getting access to porn with high production values. You’ll also be encouraging Lilyanne and Max to keep going—to keep putting time, effort and care into their very sexy movies.

Lilyanne and Max of "Pornographic Love" share deeply intimate kiss

That's the kind of intimacy you can't find in "free" porn.

And, sure as money makes the world go ’round, other people will notice the success of sites like Pornographic Love and The Art of Blowjob. You know what that will mean: more sites filled with erotic film worth getting off to!

Aug 252011
 

Jim’s note: This op/ed piece was written in response to something my wife and I overheard last week. Before you read any further, click on the preceding link, read that post, then come back to this one. It’ll make a lot more sense if you do, I promise.

Also, this piece marks Kelly’s debut on the Liquid Whispers blog. Leave her some positive feedback, will you? Encourage her to loosen up a bit with her writing style for next time. Thanks!

She says

Have you considered the possibility that you are not alone with that problem? Dating can be a challenge even for ladies. Perhaps the women you’re attracted to have become accustomed to being mistreated, and therefore they accept less than they are really worth. In other words, don’t be fooled by their outward beauty. Inside, they may be emotional wrecks and not feel worthy to be in the company of a man of your caliber.

You mentioned your qualities and the good that you see in yourself. Consider the women that you are finding yourself attracted to. Do they possess those same qualities? What would a nice, respectable woman with good manners and good job think of these women? My point is you may be pursuing the wrong type of women.

Looking over your statement, I also noticed the word “can’t.” Do you approach women with confidence or do you even approach them at all? Perhaps you should work on your approach, and if you’re not using one–and instead are waiting on someone to approach you–then the wait could be very long. Here’s a tip: Ladies like a smiling man. So spread a little joy and smile even if you’re feeling down.

Now for the heart of your question: No, you should not pretend to be something that you’re not. If you began dating someone with emotional issues that prevent them from connecting with a nice guy like yourself, then she may ultimately leave you when she discovers that you are really not the “asshole” you pretended to be. Your best bet is to just be yourself. Don’t risk getting dumped later because you put on pretenses. (On a side note, I would be turned off by the guys you described.)

Embrace the single life of a bachelor! Try to connect with other singles. See if speed dating is offered in your area. If so, attend a speed dating event. Basically what happens is, single people show up for a party mix and mingle with the goal of finding someone they would like to go out with. It’s fun, and you’ll get to meet other singles with your dilemma. Also enlist the help of a friend. Ask them to honestly critique you. You want feedback about your appearance, attitude, sense of humor, etc. Even if it isn’t exactly what you want to hear, listen so that you can work on yourself. Remember your dream girl is out there, and b.

Aug 252011
 

Jim’s note: This op/ed piece was written in response to something my wife and I overheard last week. Before you read any further, click on the preceding link, read that post, then come back to this one. It’ll make a lot more sense if you do, honest!

Also, check out Kelly Green’s take on the whole thing by clicking here. (She wrote the She Said… response.)

He says

What makes you think you’re not an asshole already? (Just kidding. Sort of.) Let me point out an obvious fact: the guy who skulks, mopes, and slouches through life can be just as offensive as the guy with the James Bond grin and enough bling to make Mr. T look pitiful.

In other words, it’s hard to see ourselves accurately. You might be too creepy to get a date.

I feel your pain

Despite the harsh opener, I know what you mean. I spent my early years watching guys whom I knew to be total pricks getting all the action and attention while I was left to jerk myself off every night. It was frustrating. Couldn’t women see that I was a “nice guy” who would love the chance to treat them like queens and princesses, rather than like fast food―something to be used, tossed, and forgotten? I tried every trick I could think of: candy; flowers; poems; serenading. I did all the things persistent nice guys are supposed to do. In the end, a friend had to pull me aside and tell me I was acting more like a stalker than a “nice guy.”

He was right. (Oops.) So you see, when I suggest you might be too creepy to get a date, it’s because I’ve been there.

The big secret

You want to know the secret to attracting the woman (or women) of your dreams? Here it is: confidence. It’s what the other guys have―or at least pretend to have–that you don’t.

And that’s not just true of women. It’s a law of Nature. If it’s a social creature, it responds to confidence. Don’t believe me? Think about a pride of lions or a pack of wolves. Who gets all the action? (Hint: When was the last time you saw an Alpha male sitting around, passively hoping some female–any female–would notice him?)

That’s not to say that you should act like a lion or a wolf. We humans have laws, and our women have pepper spray. The point is: confidence rules.

A few suggestions

Before you go off the deep end and deliberately act like a dick, try these tips first:

  • Join a gym. Don’t just pay for a membership, actually go and work out. Better yet, hire a trainer to help you shed some fat, build some muscle, and straighten your posture.
  • Find a dietician. Food isn’t just something we cram into our pie holes. It’s a medicine that effects the way we feel, look, act, and smell to other people. Get some tips about how you can clean up your diet. You don’t have to go 100% granola, but a few, simple changes will probably have you feeling better and giving off a more attractive vibe in no time.
  • Find something you’re good at and flaunt it. Women (people) respond to confidence and accomplishment. The accomplishments don’t have to be big, they just have to be something you feel good about. In the unlikely event that you’re a total loser and aren’t good at anything, then pick something and learn how to be good at it. The sense of accomplishment will help boost your self-esteem, which will lead to confidence.

And that’s what the women you want are trying to find in the jerks they’re dating. So far, they’re making due with conceited assholes. Now go get some confidence and show them the real thing.

Aug 252011
 

My wife and I overheard a young man say that, in all seriousness, he was thinking about becoming an asshole. What he said, in full*, was:

I’m a nice guy, aren’t I? I’ve got a good job, good manners. I treat women well. I got all that and I still can’t get a date! I look around and I see all these beautiful women with guys who are obviously jerks. It’s totally frustrating. I’m thinking about becoming an asshole just to attract women. Maybe I can lure them in by treating them like shit.”

Huh. Sounds like a bad idea to me.

I’ll never know how that young man’s story turned out but the idea gave my wife and me something to talk about for a few hours. We had such a lively discussion, in fact, that I decided to keep the fun going and write a blog post about it.

Then, since I was already on a brilliant-idea roll, I asked new** writer Kelly Green to write about the idea from her point of view***.

Read the articles, then chime in with your take on the matter. Is it a good idea to act like a total dick wipe in order to attract attention? Is it a terrible idea? Leave a comment below one of the articles; we want to know what you think!

Jim

*I might be paraphrasing a bit.

**New to Liquid Whispers, at least.

**Why not get my wife to write about her reaction? Let’s just say I tried and leave it at that, okay? Thanks.