Watching ethical porn is great, but have you ever thought of listening to it? Enter: Audio porn—an excellent erotic content option for both porn-consuming novices and experts alike. Why? Because there’s something for everyone in the world of audio porn, whether you’re looking to explore a new kink or fetish, experimenting with different masturbation techniques, or looking for a new way to heat up foreplay with your partner. “What’s important is that you’re seeking out erotic content that feels safe and authentic to you,” says certified sex and relationship psychotherapist Gigi Engle, resident intimacy expert at dating app sex 3Fun. “As a beginner, it's a good idea to explore multiple options so you can get creative and find an erotic content vein that feels sexy and right for you.”
And lest you think that listening to audio porn isn’t as effective as watching it on-screen, think again. “Audio porn can actually be an enhanced experience, not a diminished one,” says porn director Erika Lust, a leader in the ethical and cinematic erotica industry. “It’s like sex itself: Sometimes, when you deprive yourself of one sense—with a blindfold, for example—all your other senses are elevated to compensate, and the overall sensations of sex are intensified. Same with audio porn.”
Curious? We thought so. That’s why we put together this master list of our favorite audio porn listening platforms. Some are totally free, while others require a subscription but get you unlimited access to some of the best content out there…including but not limited to audio porn narrated by…celebrities? Oh yeah, it’s A Thing. Read on to learn where to find it and so much more top notch audio erotica.
Wait, What Even Is Audio Porn?
Audio porn is erotic content you can listen to, the same way you’d listen to a podcast or an audiobook. Kind of like fanfic but read out loud by a skilled narrator with a sexy, sexy voice. Have you ever listened to an audiobook of your fave romantasy novel? Yeah, it’s kinda like that, only even more X-rated.
It’s also a great option for beginners (or anyone new to erotic content) because it's generally less visual—which generally means it's a bit less "aggressive" or "in your face,” says Engle. Listening to your porn might also be the way to go if you like to imagine yourself in the action, says Hannah Albertshauser, CEO and co-founder of erotic audio platform BLOOM. Stripping away the visual element may help some listeners feel more engaged in the content.
“Audio porn is an erotic experience that directly engages your imagination,” adds sex expert Angie Rowntree, founder and director of the ethical porn site Sssh.com. “Without any visuals to go on, just hearing a voice narrating the fantasy allows your mind to engage from the very beginning.”
It can be an excellent tool to help get your desire going, give you new and creative ideas for IRL sex, and it can also be a really great intimate bonding experience for partners, says Engle. Looping in your SO lets you “learn about what turns the other person on, and get your parts going in a collaborative way.”
The benefits of consuming audio porn are plenty, and you deserve to experience them for yourself, if you’re curious. Below, a few places to start.
1. Tumblr
I know—Tumblr, as in, 2000s-era website for posting song lyrics and dramatic quotes directed at your ex. But! It turns out Tumblr has a bunch of (free) erotic content. While you won't find explicit pics or videos, there's audio porn a-plenty. All the content is user-submitted, which might seem a little amateur but it's actually very hot, especially if you've got some voyeuristic tendencies.
Cost: Free
2. Reddit
Another amateur, free option, Reddit has lots of erotic audio porn if you know where to look. Best part? Many boards have filters to help you find whatever strikes your kinky interests, and a lot of the subreddits let you post requests that others can fill so that you can get yourself a made-to-order audio fantasy. Check out r/pillowtalkaudio or r/gonewildaudio to get started and thank me later.
Cost: Free
3. Audible
IMO, erotic novels are tops for getting in the mood, but that doesn't mean you have to read the content. Audiobooks are *chef's kiss* for getting you turned on. While you might not think they'd be as explicit as porn, the build-up and sex scenes are honestly just as good (if not better). Audible has a ton of options, all well-written and expertly narrated. Try searching "erotica" by highest-rated, and you'll never look back.
Cost: Free 30-day trial; Two subscription tiers starting at $8/month.
4. Everand
Similar to Audible, Everand (which used to be Scribd) is one of the best places to go for audiobooks and podcasts, especially if you're looking for something explicit. Ranging from classic to contemporary, you'll find plenty of porn-like options for your ears. There are also guides and sex help books to help you discover your most erotic self.
Cost: Free 30-day trial; $12-$17/month
5. BLOOM
BLOOM features a wide array of audible erotic content, from fictional stories spanning various genres (including a full catalog that centers queer sexperiences, written by and for the queer community), to guided masturbation sessions to ASMR porn, this wellness-centered platform celebrates “the transformative power of audio erotica,” says Albertshauser. Offering “a discreet and intimate way for individuals to explore their fantasies,” BLOOM is home to erotic stories recorded in English, Spanish, and German.
Cost: Free for base-level membership; $29.95/month, 59.85/three months, or $119.40/year for premium membership.
6. Sssh.com
Sssh.com, an award-winning ethical porn platform that specializes in sex-positive erotic content from a woman’s POV, boasts a diverse range of audio porn options in addition to their visual porn library. Their audio content includes sexy stories, guided masturbation, and erotic ASMR spanning a wide variety of sexy scenarios and genres, from couples to threesomes and group sex and BDSM scenes.
And if guided masturbation is something you’re interested in trying out, Sssh boasts an array of options designed specifically with women in mind. Combining erotic instructions, steamy imagery, and sexy sounds, their guided masturbation courses can help you explore everything from edging to the elusive nipplegasm.
Cost: $4.95/two-day trial; $19.95/month; $54.95/three months; or $99.95/year
7. Yuu
This wellness-focused app aims to "help you relax, pleasure, and fall asleep," per Yuu’s website, all of which sounds pretty ideal to me. This platform features sexy stories that are designed to both get you off and improve your overall sexual wellness. Drifting off to sleep to the tune of some self-pleasure? Sign us up!
Cost: Free
8. Ferly
Sex ed is the name of the game with Ferly, but make it sexy. This app helps you learn about sex and how to improve your sex life through guided, touch-based practices that help you explore what pleasure means to you, whether you want to increase desire, experience orgasm, or whatever it is your horny little heart desires.
Cost: Free seven-day trial; three paid membership tiers ranging from monthly to lifetime.
9. FrolicMe
If you want to combine the Holy Trinity of erotic entertainment (i.e. watching porn, listening to it, and reading it), then FrolicMe is the place to be. The audio porn section of the platform lets you watch or read along while you listen to sexy stories spanning a wide array of genres, sexual scenarios, and steaminess levels.
Cost: Free for written erotica. $6.95 for a week-long trial; $15.95/recurring monthly; $29.95 for one single month; or $104.95/year.
10. The Kiss Me Quick’s Erotica Podcast
Writer Rose Caraway, AKA “The Sexy Librarian,” narrates this erotic podcast featuring steamy stories and sexy tales. Whether you’re in the mood for romance, adventure, sci-fi, or horror, Kiss Me Quick’s audio erotica library has a perfect story for those who like their audio porn a little on the literary side.
Cost: Free
11. Dipsea
If you’re into erotic stories that are actually—dare I say—good, Dipsea is definitely worth your money. It's also got the most aesthetically pleasing layout of any of the sites on this list, so do with that what you will.
Instead of just playing the sounds of people boning, Dipsea tells legit erotic stories. They’re not cheesy tales like the ones you see lined up at the checkout counter at your grandma’s drugstore. Dipsea’s stories are more nuanced. Even their most basic storylines have that necessary buildup of sexual tension that really gets your mind and body invested. Plus, it’s made by women, so you know they know what you may be into. And as far as topics go, Dipsea does not disappoint. The app has a v cool range of genres to choose from, including Exes and Friends and Queer.
Cost: Seven-day free trial, then $5.83/month or $69.99/year subscription
12. Quinn
This paid, subscription-based platform is home to hundreds of steamy recordings designed to turn you on and get you off—from sexy stories to guided masturbation sessions to POV scenarios that put you right at the center of your own fantasy. It’s also super easy to search and filter Quinn’s wide array of spicy content, whether you want to narrow down gender and sexuality, specific kinks, genres, etc. Oh, and did we mention Quinn partners with Very Famous Celebrities to narrate Very Sexy Audio Porn for your listening pleasure? They've featured Thomas Doherty, Andrew Scott, Jessie Williams, and Jamie Campbell Bower.
Cost: Free base membership; $4.99/month or $3.99/monthly for a year
13. Rosy
If you want your audio porn with a side of intimate wellness, look no further than this award-winning, ob-gyn-founded app. In addition to the platform’s sexual wellness tips and holistic approach to intimate health, Rosy features a library of audio erotica that includes a wide range of sexy stories for every mood. Romantic? Explicit? Kinky? Historical? Rosy’s got it covered.
Cost: Three membership tiers billed monthly—$10 for "Silver," $50 for "Gold," and $150 for "Platinum."
14. Literotica
Some of you may have already been on Literotica to read their sexy short stories, but the site also has an audio section that you can sort through as well. If you’re a fan of the tried and true slightly-cheesy-but-majorly-sexy erotic novel, you’ll probably love Literotica’s audio stories. The catch with Literotica is its super no-frills. The site isn’t as aesthetically pleasing as others, and the stories are organized A to Z, so no option for filtering them by the sort of kink you’re into.
Having said that, there’s something nice about having a site that’s so back to basics. First of all, it gives you a chance to listen to stories that you otherwise might not have listened to. Second, a lot of the stories are told in a Morgan Freeman-ish voice that, TBH, some may prefer to the standard try-hard sexy voice.
Cost: Free
15. Vibease
Pairing your sex toys with your erotic listening is kind of a given, but the audio porn offerings from sex toy company Vibease make it that much easier to incorporate your fave pleasure products into your next steamy listening session. While you don’t need a Vibease toy to access the brand’s catalog of audio porn (available either online or through the Vibease app), some of the stories are compatible with your favorite Bluetooth toys, so you can vibe along while you listen. Cue the perfectly timed vibrations!
Cost: $4/month or $48/year for an Annual Plan, $9/month for a Monthly Plan.
16. Bawdy Storytelling
Before I get into Bawdy, I should let you know Bawdy Stories are a little longer than the rest (they range from 20 minutes to an hour). So, yes, they’re free, but they do require a little more of an investment time-wise. That being said, if you’re a theater nerd (hi, me), Bawdy Storytelling will make you feel like you're at a damn event because each podcast episode is the recording of a live musical show.
Oh, and did I mention every story is true? Real people submit their true stories to sexual folklorist Dixie De La Tour, who picks which stories are performed and recorded at live shows by Bawdy’s storytellers. Instead of giving you a purely sexual experience, their stories provide you with a full range of emotions. They’re hilarious, they’re super theater-y, and they just so happen to also be extremely graphic and sexy. A standing ovation indeed.
Cost: Free; Support on Patreon
17. Girl on the Net
If you haven’t heard of Girl on the Net already, let me give you a little TL;DR: She’s a female sex blogger whose goal is to take the shame out of sexuality. She started blogging back in 2011 by just writing her stories, but now she also produces them as audio porn that you can find on her site. The audio is great if you either already enjoyed reading her blogs or enjoy reading sex blogs in general. Instead of following the standard sexy story format, Girl on the Net’s erotic porn consists of real people reading their own blog posts aloud.
It feels more like your cool friends are just giving you all the steamy deets about their sex life, and you can’t help but get a little turned on. If you’re not sure whether or not this would be your thing, you might as well just give it a whirl: The episodes are each only about 10 minutes long, and they’re free on the site.
Cost: Free; Support on Patreon
18. Guided by Glow
Is the savasana your favorite part of yoga? If so, this is the platform for you. Guided by Glow is a site for sexual meditation and erotic stories with sessions that range from eight to 40 (!!) minutes. Think: Deep breathing and meditation that ends in an orgasm. Oh, yes.
Cost: $60/Annually, $13/Monthly.
19. Lush Stories
Lush Stories is a free audio porn site, but it does require you to sign up for an account to access it. Once you're in, though, you have tons of options, easily categorized by genre. Anything—from BDSM to group sex to sex outdoors—goes.
Cost: Free
20. AudioDesires
ASMR fans, this one's for you. AudioDesires features "relatable erotic audio stories with immersive ASMR sound effects." Available in English, Spanish, and Dutch, there's tons to choose from. There are some free samples available on-site, but you can also find them on Spotify!
C0st: Varies, free trial.
