The question still comes up: do women watch porn? The assumption is often that they don’t — but nothing could be further from the truth. So what kinds of porn do women actually watch? Newsflash: it might not be what you think.
1. Lesbian porn
Coming in firmly at number one is lesbian porn. Search terms like “scissoring” and “clit rubbing” are popular, and yes — this category is also watched a lot by women who aren’t lesbian. In fact, the majority of viewers are women who are 100% straight. So why is lesbian porn so popular?
It probably has to do with the fact that this kind of content gives more attention to female pleasure. The clitoris and breasts take centre stage rather than penetration (which rarely makes women orgasm in real life). On top of that, this kind of porn is simply more intimate and tender.
2. Women don’t write off gay porn either
Yes, you read that right. Women generally enjoy watching two men together. And interestingly, this kind of porn is only slightly less popular than lesbian porn. The fact that male pleasure is centre stage could be one reason. Instead of a woman moaning, what you hear are the sounds of a man.
“This kind of porn is only slightly less popular than lesbian porn.”
There are also women who don’t enjoy watching another woman’s vulva, but do enjoy watching two penises. You’re getting two penises to look at — plus two attractive male bodies.
3. Porn with big penises
Not every woman is into big penises, but plenty don’t mind watching one in action. The most common explanation is actually practical: a big penis is simply easier to see on camera. You can clearly see how penetration works.
Interestingly, in real life many women would actually prefer not to have a particularly big penis in bed — exceptions aside. Watching a big penis and feeling one are two very different experiences.
4. The pleasure button in the spotlight
“Eating pussy” and “pussy licking” are popular search terms when it comes to oral porn. It’s not hard to see why these are popular with women. This kind of porn is purely about female pleasure, with clitoral stimulation taking centre stage. And clitoral stimulation just so happens to be how most women orgasm.
Oral porn is also a great way to bring fantasies to life. Women imagine being the woman in the video — and we don’t blame them!
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5. Romantic porn with a storyline
This one is perhaps a little expected. Plenty of women are into porn where candles are romantically lit and rose petals are scattered seductively across the bed. That intimate vibe is what really matters to women in this kind of porn.
It’s sometimes compared to a long, romantic five-course dinner: it satisfies the sexual hunger on an emotional level. Romantic porn doesn’t just slowly build the sexual atmosphere — it’s also fuel for exciting fantasies.
6. Porn — but skip the romance
The flip side of romantic porn is hardcore porn. And yes, women watch this too. Where some want slow and romantic, others want to skip the build-up and get straight to the action.
Hardcore porn covers things like fast, hard penetration, but terms like “gangbang” and “BDSM” also go down well with the ladies. So why is hardcore porn so popular with many women? A reasonable theory: when women are really turned on, softer porn just isn’t enough.
7. Squirting deserves a mention
Who’d have guessed — squirt videos are also popular with women. Why? The fact that squirting can be the result of a female orgasm is probably part of it.
Many women find it arousing to watch another woman convincingly orgasm. And let’s be honest, there’s something magnetic about watching a woman completely let herself go.
8. All good things come in threes
It’s not surprising that women like to watch threesome porn — it’s also a common fantasy among women. So it makes sense it gets searched for a lot. There’s plenty going for it: more stimulation means more satisfaction.
Want to watch penetration? It’s there. Want to switch to oral or a blowjob three seconds later? That’s usually there too. With threesome porn, women have all the variety they could want.
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9. Anal porn
You might not assume women would want to watch this, but they really do. While men still watch it more, plenty of women do too. The taboo around anal sex could be one reason.
“The taboo around anal sex makes it instantly more exciting to watch.”
That makes anal porn that bit more thrilling and naughty. It’s no surprise that in Eastern Europe, anal porn gets watched more than in the West — since the West tends to be a little more open about it generally.
10. Age difference
Daddy porn or MILF porn — it doesn’t matter: women turn out to love age-difference content. With these mature videos, taboo likely plays a part again, making this kind of porn that bit more thrilling than other genres.
But it’s also plausible that women enjoy mature porn because of the subtle dominance that comes with it. The older, more experienced person paired with the younger, “innocent” partner. “Sexy as hell” — that must be the thinking!
What kind of porn do you like to watch as a woman? Share your favourites with us in the comments!