Five of the Best Erotic Reading Sites
5 Online Erotica Sites to Visit the Next Time You're Horny
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Though there are a number of porn sites for women out there, we completely understand if that's just not your thing. Between the jackhammering, fake orgasms, unsexy storylines, and lack of lube, adult films aren't always exactly enjoyable (or really even realistic) for most people watching. Luckily, there are plenty of erotic literature sites you can use for masturbating and achieving pleasure instead.
"Erotic reading refers to erotic literature or art. This can support responsive desire (the most common form of sexual arousal) by providing mental sexual stimulus. Erotica is an exploration of one's deepest, sometimes taboo, fantasies, knowing full well that the characters are consenting and safe, unlike some porn sites, because they aren't actually real," Alice Lovegood, sex educator and founder of BetterSx tells POPSUGAR UK.
She explains that erotic fiction can help build sexual currency, both solo and with a partner. "Using erotica in masturbation can slow things down and make it feel more intentional than just seeking an orgasm. It's an opportunity to escape and provide yourself with a little self love. I personally also enjoy being read to as a bonding experience that provides an opportunity for communication about fantasies, desires and kinks forming a deeper connection and improving sex life."
On most erotic fiction sites, you will find a mix of stories written by both professional writers and nonprofessional writers who just want to share a POV from their own sex lives. How you submit these stories greatly depends on the website itself, but many of them have a submission section or "submit" button somewhere on the site where anyone can take part in the fun.
If you're one of the many people who prefer adult fiction over an adult film, keep reading to find the best steamy websites, as determined by experts, for erotic reading online.
Best Erotica Reading Sites
FetLife
FetLife claims to be the world's largest and most popular social network for the BDSM community, Kink community, and Fetish community and has community offerings, which Lovegood says is a plus. "Writing as well as reading can also be a fun experience and one of the activities I recommend for couples is to write two stories to your partner; one with your fantasies, and one written with theirs in mind, as an opportunity to communicate desires and also to show them that their desires matter to you."
Bellesa
Quality over quantity applies to this site, but the best part is that the stories focus on the female perspective. For just £25 a month, you can become a member and unlock all the premium video content on Bellesa, on top of the steamy erotic stories they already offer for free.
Literotica
The website most well-known for its erotic reading content, Literotica has been around since 1998 when founders Laurel and Manu realized "there was a shortage of quality stories sites." According to the website, they created this platform in hopes that it would "bring together those who enjoy reading original erotic fiction and those who like to write it." The stories on the website are 100 percent sourced from author submissions, and if you're interested in submitting your own, all you have to do is be at least 18 and sign up for a free Literotica account.
Kinkly
"Erotica can be a wonderful learning tool to improve our sex life; give us ideas for scenes, dirty talk or support us in creating characters to incorporate in sex," Lovegood shares. You could check out Kinkly, a site with an expansive website with vast amounts of information on pretty much any sex topic you could think of at no cost at all.
Nifty
With a wide array of user-contributed stories that span the kink spectrum, Nifty boasts a hefty archive of erotica, all from an LGBTQ+ lens, as well as new stories contributed regularly. Oh yes, and it's completely free, too.
Lauren Gordon is the editorial coordinator at POPSUGAR UK, where she creates lifestyle and identity content. Lauren has a degree in journalism from University of the Arts London and previously worked as a showbiz and TV reporter at The Mirror US. Lauren specialises in pop culture, hair and beauty, focusing on trends, sharing in-depth tutorials, and highlighting hidden gems in the beauty industry.
