Hear me out: Sometimes you find yourself eager to get it on (whether it’s with a partner or for a lil solo sex sesh), but your mind needs some help getting in the mood. Some people reach for erotic novels or ethical porn, but if you’re more of a ~sit back and listen~ kind of person (respect), audio porn might be exactly what the doctor ordered.
If you’re new to audio porn, it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like (heh): Erotic content created to be listened to rather than watched. Even though it’s not usually as explicit, it can be just as hot—if not even hotter—than the visual stuff.
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“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.”
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.”
Whether you’re after a hot story, a guided masturbation session, or just wanna hear folks get it on, there are tons of different ways to listen to your porn, and we’ve tested them all. (YW!) Keep scrolling for the best audio porn options that’ll unlock a whole new kind of turn-on. Happy listening!
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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.
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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/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
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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. Emjoy
If you're looking for a little less in-your-face (or ear, in this case) porn, and a little more of a sensual, erotic journey, Emjoy is unlike anything else. The self-care app leans toward intimate wellness that highlights everything from body acceptance to increasing your arousal. Not only does it have guided audio practices and pleasure-filled meditations, but it actually has a lot of erotic stories as well.
This app is ideal for anyone new to the porn game or for those who want to get better in touch with their own desires. It's basically like taking an erotic class where you learn about your body and sexuality, and you get to listen to kinky stories and get off. Honestly, win-win.
Cost: Free for limited access; $10.99/month premium
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10. 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 seven-day trial; $15.95/month; $29.95 for one month; or $79.95/year.
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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.
Cost: Free base membership; $4.99/month or $3.99/monthly for a year
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14. 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
15. 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
16. 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: $9/month or $48/year.
17. 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
18. 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
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Rachel Varina is a full-time freelance writer covering everything from the best vibrators (the Lelo Sona) to the best TV shows (The Vampire Diaries). She has over 10 years of editorial experience with bylines at Women's Health, Elite Daily, Betches, and more. She lives in Tampa, Florida, but did not feed her husband to tigers. When she's not testing out new sex toys (100+ and counting so far!), she's likely chilling with her dogs or eating buffalo chicken dip. Ideally at the same time. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Kayla Kibbe (she/her) is the Associate Sex and Relationships Editor at Cosmopolitan US, where she covers all things sex, love, dating and relationships. She lives in Astoria, Queens and probably won’t stop talking about how great it is if you bring it up. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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