July turned out to be a pornographic fever dream with big moments from Kali Roses at Bang! and JulesJordan, Vanna Bardot’s role in Wicked’s The 66th Day, and Winnafred Flurry’s first male-female mainstream porno from Vixen! We even got a fresh DP from Alex Grey, and were blessed with a new Octavia Red film from NublieFilms. There was even an exciting Blake Blossom VR experience from BaDoink. 

It was a great month the be a porn fan. Here are my favorite scenes from July. 

Ema Karter’s WhiteBoxxx performance hits you like a catchy song. It can hijack your train of thought and play repeatedly in the mind’s eye.

When I first saw Blind Seduction, I knew it was a good pornographic scene, but I did not anticipate it would become one of those instant classics that you’ve got to return to again and again. Dynamic and intriguing, it’s a perfect scene for repeat viewing. 

Toying with the idea of sensory deprivation, Seduction flirts with the idea of bondage and submission through the minimalist lens of the WhiteBoxxx. 

At its heart is Karter, whose performance makes this scene work. She has the perfect look and persona for director Louis Moire’s vision and exudes a hunger for Tommy Cabrio’s ever-increasing sexuality. 

Karter takes the viewer on a sensual journey, exploring slow and erotic delights punctuated by pornographically-perfect moments of hard fucking. It is exceptionally well-paced and tastefully presented. It is the very definition of pornographic artistry. 

NewSensations “He’s In Charge” series has a long and storied history of incredible BDSM moments, including one of Gianna Dior’s hottest performances of all time. Imagine my delight to hear that Jade Maris would make an appearance.

I’ve followed Maris’ career closely, and I have never seen such a vivid and raw experience from her like this one. This isn’t a scene—it’s an experience that will quicken your pulse and have you fixated on the screen. This is the coolest thing I’ve seen Maris do so far. 

The lighting is mysterious, casting deep shadows that highlight Maris’s perfect curves. It adds a dark and brooding element that somehow feels dangerous. 

I love the way she squirms in the early portions of the scene. Romero ties her up with a vibrator stuffed into her panties, relentlessly stimulating her clit. It reminds me of one of Sandee Westgate’s finest moments, self fucking in the same way in her classic Girlfriends. 

It’s got it all: vibrators, myriad sex positions, and some truly inspired hard-fucking. At one point, Maris embodies the spirit of Kimmy Granger in a sweaty and athletic grind. And then there’s even a Sybian ride, which is simply captivating. This is one of the best scenes of the year—award-worthy BDSM.

Whenever Kylie Rocket has a hardcore showing, I’m all in. Especially when it’s for a high-quality gonzo production like Jules Jordan, this 30-minute banger is all about attitude. 

First off, Kylie looks incredible with that parted hairline and those eyeshadow wings. Those blowjob closeups highlight her perfectly-set cheekbones and neatly-threaded brows. She’s the portrait of beauty as she jams down Jules Jordan’s cock 

It’s no secret that Kylie’s got porno moves down to an art, and she doesn’t hold back on this one. You can see that infamous circular grind when she sits on Jules’ face. Far from a one-trick pony, Rocket unloads all the tricks as she fucks Jordan’s dick with style and grace. 

It’s a perfect film for pussy fetishists, too, with short masturbation interludes where Kylie opens herself up and puts everything on display. And her doggystyle is divine, with emphasis on her pulsing clit and pulling labia. Leave the sound on because each pump slaps hard.

This is an exceptionally beautiful example of gonzo filmmaking coupled with glorious pornographic performance art. 

Vicki Chase is nothing short of iconic, with a 15-year career, numerous awards, and no shortage of memorable hardcore performances. This month she hit three cocks hard for Jules Jordan, and it’s a sloppy and wild experience.

It’s a great cast, with legendary performers like Jules and Christian Clay, but then you’ve got Milan Ponjevic, a relatively new male talent who has been tearing it up the past two years. You’ve got top-tier coordination and teamwork between the gents as they seamlessly flow with Vicki, beautifully fucking her and always showcasing her beauty.

It’s a nicely paced film, building as a three-act play. First, you’ve got a big blowbang moment, followed by a breathtaking hardcore sex piece. Then the third act opens with anal and quickly escalates into a big DP crescendo.

Twice nominated as the best leading actress, Freya Parker made her private debut in the new “We Fly Mile High” film. The opening scene of the feature provides plenty of prologue with lots of foreshadowed coupling onboard a private jet. 

Adding tension, we see Ms Parker suck Ken Feels’ cock on the plane as other couples establish impromptu relationships mid-flight. We then cut to a rustic and fascinating home for the main sex act.

Freya Parker is achingly sultry. When you hear people talking about a person “oozing sexuality,” this is what they mean. It’s all in the way she moves: slowly like a cat stalking its prey and then jerking back with electric waves of orgasmic pleasure.

Ken Feels is great, too, with the way he excitedly eats pussy like a young Ryan McLane. It feels like the first time McLane ate Jill Kassidy out all those years ago at X-Art. 

And then there’s the sex. Forgive me, but the sex nerd in me has to geek out. Freya is so juicy. With the speakers up, you can hear just how wet she is, and Ken’s cock quickly goes from a wet sheen to a creamed-up shaft. The crew even makes a few clever cuts to wipe away Parker’s cum, but she will not be tamed. Even in doggystyle, you can see this string of Freya’s cum stretching from her clit with each of Feels’ diligent thrusts. It is remarkably cool.

All the while, you’ve got this gentle and dynamic camerawork. The angle pans and circles around our power couple, creating stunning views of two sexually charged bodies draped in shadow. It is a beautiful scene that Ken and Freya should be applauded for. 

Scarlett Alexis makes her LetsDoeIt debut with a Her Limit appearance featuring creative anal sex, rich orgasms, and loads of cum. 

Her Limit scenes tend to open with a tension-building, pre-scene interview. Much like Bellesa House, it offers a behind-the-scenes glance at performers ahead of the main event. Vince Karter uses this time to dig for information on how Scarlett best achieves orgasms–her clit is the key.

It’s such a casual intro. Mid-conversation, he asks Alexis to show him how she likes her clitoris to be stimulated, so she moves her panties aside and demonstrates. Instantly, she’s wet, and Karter slides two fingers in, smooth like butter. It’s awesome.

You get a little vaginal sex at the start, and then it’s all anal. And they get creative, going from typical anal poses, then switching to these low-dip leg lock positions on the couch. At one point, Karter has her suspended in the air with her ass skewered by his perfectly straight cock. It’s freestyle gymnastics with an anal twist.

Now and then, Naughty America pops off with a real head-turner, and Elizabeth Skylar’s latest, Neighbor Affair, is one of those times. First, let’s talk color. All the action takes place on these green velvet couches from 1969. The color matches the vibrant lawn just outside those huge floor-to-ceiling windows. 

Cruise opens with exquisite oral sex to the music of Skylar’s sensual moans. With more than 30 scenes under her belt, this brunette MILF has truly come into her own. Her blowjobs are a treat, and she’s mastered the art of pornographic positioning. Just look at her flex those abs in reverse cowgirl or the way she arches and gives it back in doggy. She looks stunning!

Private pits two porn newcomers against Alberto Blanco in a delightful anal threesome. This serves as Vanessa Hillz’s Private debut and reunites Milan Cheek with Blanco in her second Private appearance.

This one builds at a sweltering pace. It blends delectable oral sex with an ever-increasing level of penetration that culminates with Vanessa Hillz’s magnificent anal fuck. 

It’s one of Private’s more artful moments. The team transforms the simple concept of sex on a pool table into a dynamic and visceral experience. I like how they go for those Dutch angle shots during more intense moments, like Hillz’s doggystyle. And there’s a nice balance of dreamlike wide shots and perfectly framed close-ups. 

Hats off to hair and wardrobe, too. Milan Cheek particularly stands out with her long flowing hair and bright red lingerie. Then there’s Vanessa Hillz, whose red hair and eyeshadow wings pay homage to Octavia Red’s iconic style.

I also have to applaud Ms Cheek’s exquisite sexual performance. She’s smoldering and sultry in a way reminiscent of Sybil. And in a threesome, she exudes the same voyeuristic interest and passion as the legendary Kenna James. 

This is a surprisingly brilliant porno, and I’m eager to see more from these new sexual artists. 

July has been a hot month. And do you know what’s hotter than being hot? Alex Grey. 

Grey has been one of my favorite pornstars for 10 years now. I first discovered her through her earliest films at X-Art. Elegant and classy, she epitomized Artcore with her sensual performances in her debut year. But after her initial contract expired, she branched out and exploded onto the scene as one of the most exciting hardcore performers of the year.

She stars in my favorite DP, an incredible romp with Jules Jordan and Chris Strokes. And this month, she took our breath away with a perfect DP scene for Tushy, 

I will always say yes to an Alex Grey scene. I’ve had days where it’s quitting time, I’m done with all my porn-related work, and I’d pop an Alex Grey film on as something pretty to see before I make dinner. Two or three hours later, and I’m still locked into her scenes. She’s that captivating. 

A big part of her draw is her passion for creating brilliant works of pornography. She comes to work with a solid focus. She once told AVN, “I would rather be on a set to have sex.” In that way, Grey has Eva Angelina's voracious mindset before her. She’s a pornstar who’s passionate about the act of creating that sexual art. 

Grey is a true artist with a decade-long career building fantastic sexual experiences. Her work is fascinating, and she remains at the top of her game. I am deeply thankful for her beautiful and diverse pornographic legacy. I urge you, regardless of what type of porn you’re into, to please take a deep dive into Alex Grey’s pornography. You won’t be disappointed.