Current Member for over 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Daily updates
- Good range of models
- Good streaming player that lets you skip in the movie easily
- High production values; great photography and videography
- Genuinely erotic; interesting scenarios
- Browse by model and photographer - and all updates dated
- Transparent preview - you can see what you will be getting
- Attractive outfits and lingerie
Cons:
- Music is overdone on some videos
- Some sets too big
- Limited search (there's a keyword search, but no browsing by age/hair/ethnicity etc)
- Some very low light sets
- Archive material is uninspired
- Regional pricing bias (but easily avoidable)
Bottom Line:
The Life Erotic is a site which has been on my radar for a while now... I had been put off in the past by the comments and reviews, which made it seem uninspiring. But when browsing through some TGP sites I visit to keep er, abreast of what's around, the shots from TLE are always the ones which grab my attention more than any others, by being atmospheric and interesting... so I eventually got round to trying it.
It's tricky to review, as it's almost two different sites, having changed direction about a year ago - and tangub's review very accurately reflects the site it was, before then. The pre-2012 material is very lacking in inspiration - a few raunchy photo sets, with the model masturbating or opening her pussy - but they are cookie-cutter softcore glam and the others are dull, Met-Art style posed beauty shots, with little atmosphere or erotic appeal. The videos are sometimes more raunchy, with some masturbation - but in most cases they are ruined by insipid music drowning out any sound of the model, and with it any atmosphere.
But then it becomes exactly the site I've been looking for. A surprise, as it's part of the Met Art network, the main site of which I find a bit dull - TLE uses some of the same photographers and models, but here, free of the constraints of their absolutely-no-naughty-business rules, they shine. This is the site Met Art should be, and it's telling that almost all the material I have downloaded is from this more recent face of the site; which defines it as largely solo (occasional girl-girl) nudity and masturbation.
I liked:
* The models - mostly European, some American, some South American - many I have not seen elsewhere, but some popular models. Ages up to late 20s which works for me as I find most younger models unable to carry off real seductiveness; there are also a fair number of unshaved models too, which is my preference. A quick scan through the models list shows approx 400 here.
* Atmosphere - most sets here are subtly lit, with no glaring studio lights. Some sets feature models in attractive, casual clothes - which come off to various degrees, but generally enough to see everythng. Others feature nice, sophisticated lingerie... which again, luckily, comes off.
* Sets - no faux-lux neo-regency stuff here. Sets are in a variety of locations, from subtle indoor shoots, to abandoned buildings - all of which let credence to the scenario.
* The level of explicitness - none of this artiness comes at the expense of detail. Many sets and videos feature explicit masturbation; some with toys and often closeups which most photographers manage to do here in some detail but without it seeming gynecological.
* Quality - videos are available in a few sizes and formats up to 1080p. Photos likewise - the upper resolution depends on the photographer and is up to 5K; otherwise they all have 2K and 1K.
* Daily updates, probably 1 in 3 or 4 of which are movies. Prior to 2012, they were maybe half as frequent. So very roughly - 2012 onwards, 300 photo sets + 100 videos; prior to that, maybe 400 photo sets + 100 videos.
Some things I didn't like:
* Some of the newer videos are still ruined by daft music. Don't do it!
* Some sets are just too dark, and there's little detail to be seen - and I suspect many PUers' tolerance will be lower than mine.
* Some sets are huge, both in terms of number of images, and in file sizes - I like tightly edited sets and too many here are over 100 pics. Some zips are 500Mb which is daft - even at 5K they could be compressed more aggressively. When the next option is 50Mb of 2K pics, I want something in between.
* Some scenarios miss the mark; but it's good they are experimenting a bit...
The scenarios being the most important part of the site. They are inventive and creative; many have some kind of story to them and it makes them both more voyeuristic and believable - without eschewing action. Some videos I liked include the model:
...In an abandoned building, eating an apple, letting the juice run down her as she masturbates
...Walking into an hold house, getting vaguely ghostly echoes of a past occupant... then reenacting it by masturbating
... Returning home to find a note left by a secret admirer... getting worked up over it, and masturbating
...Getting dressed up for a night out... then getting a text cancelling it, proceeding to undress, and masturbating
...Shaving per pussy with a bowl of warm water... then gulping more from a jug, letting it spill from her mouth onto her breasts while masturbating
...Chatting on IM with a lover... him suggesting she undress... which she does, and proceeds to masturbate on cam
There is a recurring theme there - and many of the videos come with matching sets, so the photos are as good and explicit.
This site genuinely earns it's name and is recommended for erotica fans; and to help emphasise the new direction of it, I have given it the benefit of the doubt by basing my score largely on that aspect.
Tangub, thanks for the fine review! This is another site that's been on my list, but like you I was under the impression that it was rather racier than Met Art et al. I particularly like things like the fetish wear and mild bondage you mentioned - as such it's a disappointment to learn it's very much in the minority, as is the more explicit material the home page teases us with.
To learn that it's more similar to MA is very helpful; I have a few others that can be promoted up the list. Perhaps if there was more than just one set of Valentina Vaughn...
Possibly - but it looks like it's done with a standard gallery script - piwigo - which may not have that functionality. This isn't a typical paysite as such, more a showcase of her work - but It's not a big deal as pics are easily fetched with a DM. I may suggest adding it though, if it's easy...
Aha - sorry if I gave that impression. Photos make up the bulk of material here and are added fairly frequently - Mosh is mainly a photo model. Videos are fewer and tend to short clips.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
* Incredibly beautiful model
* Great lingerie, nylons and glam fetishwear
* Sets from some of the best pinup/fetish/alt photographers
* Low price
* No regional pricing
Cons:
* No zip sets
* Varying pic resolutions
* Currently transitional - not all content in one place
* May be too tame for some
* Videos infrequent
* Limited interaction
Bottom Line:
This is the first solo model site I've ever joined - I don't often fixate on models, instead following photographers more - for me, they define the ambiance/eroticism of a scene more than the model (although the best sets obviously involve both!). But Miss Mosh is an exception, being absolutely my favourite model; and I eventually got round to joining her site.
The lovely Mosh is actually a pinup/fetish model and burlesque performer, and what you will find here are pictures sets in all those genres - some specifically for websites (eg Office Erotic, High on Heels, Alt Exclusive, Action Girls, Stagg Street, Holly Randall); some shoots for latex and lingerie makers; some magazine shoots; some burlesque performance candids. Themes include nylons, vintage underwear, sheer lingerie, retro dresses, heels, hotrod/custom cars, mild bondage and plenty of latex (of the more glam kind) - all things which definitely are my thing, having been so since before getting into actual porn.
As Atrapat mentions in his recent review, it's arguably more artistic than erotic... but I would actually argue that a little. Although Mosh does do - and you'll see plenty of - full nudity here, it remains tame, with little to no legs spread or touching... however, she's definitely at the top her field and is incredibly beautiful, glamorous and alluring. She has amazing poise and flexibility - in some sets you'll see her use it to the extreme, but in others more subtly, lending an eroticism to what may otherwise be a more ordinary pose.
Atrapat's recent review is excellent, and covers all the facts and figures of the site, so I won't repeat them. However, since then, the gallery section has been updated, and pictures moved into various categories (glamour, fetish, girl/girl etc), at least; it's still in progress with some galleries still in the old page-through interface, but I'm sure this will be resolved soon. There are still no zips of sets - but it's very trivial to download whole sets with eg DTA, so I only count that as a minus if sites go out of their way to stop you downloading.
There are reasonably frequent picture updates - I'd say one per week on average - but otherwise site is relatively basic, which is understandable given that it's an aside to what Mosh does - she's probably the most popular model in the genre and is in great demand. It's therefore a bit tricky to score - sure, there are plenty of more feature-filled solo model sites, and I'd like to see a bit more interaction there, news updates coming only every month or so. But Mosh has such an allure, such a timeless, star quality, that it would be criminal to score her any less than 90, so I'll match Atrapat's - and go one more since I'm such a huge fan :)
Atrapat, thanks for the detailed review - this is a site which I am way overdue joining, since Mosh is absolutely my favourite model; I generally like variety and haven't joined any solo model sites - but hers will definitely be the exception.
Luckily, 'latex fetish, stockings, garters, vintage clothes, burlesque or pin up style' definitely ARE my thing! Having seen a lot of her stuff, I agree that she likely has a fair input into her shoots, since they do have a unique style all her own.
Interesting that, although with a fair number of cons, you have scored this so highly - I guess her look and style count for a lot!
I like a bit of latex but this looks a bit too scary for me - although Juliland has certainly made me a bit more open to slightly more outlandish ideas.
I shall perhaps look forward to Ergo Proxy's take on it!
I implore any and all to visit this site, and click on the link to their clips store. The previews are only 10 seconds long, but if you watch a few, you should get the idea of what the site is about. (I found a few better ones on the second page.)
With some regret, I don't think I'll be subscribing, I don't think it's *really* my thing... but I'm just hugely enthused that such a harmless and bizarre fetish exists, and that there is a site catering to it :)
Looking at the previews, I can see why you like this - looks to be lots of full strips, which lately I find very appealing. And whereas I'm not averse to girl-girl content, it's good to see they are sticking to their niche. One to add quite high up my list; maybe before a revisit to Breath Takers.
Looking at the sample, this looks quite fun - although like you I'd hope that real girls applying for a job wouldn't fall for that dodgy looking couple interviewing them!
I just wish it was subtitled... I'd love to hear what kind of ludicrous explanations they are coming up with to ask the girls to undress.
Many thanks for the replies - slutty, as you say, it's not usually my thing but you certainly get what you pay for and it does what it says on the tin so it would be churlish to complain! Certainly most folk will be able to find something from a favourite model there.
Another two things I actually quite like about the site:
* Comments are quite active for models and individual sets/pictures. And often the webmasters and/or photographers contribute.
* They do not focus solely on 18-21 have a fair amount of material from models closer to or above 30 - this works for me.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Huge amount of content
- Great TBP price
- Pretty much every well-known US model featured
- Multiple daily updates
- Some well-known glamour photographers
- Most videos have no music
Cons:
- Members area dated, a bit glitchy
- Advanced search offline
- Zip file names could be more helpful
- Content arguably uninspired
- Fairly short login timeout
Bottom Line:
I joined Twistys as a snap decision; it's a bit more glam than I usually prefer but it featured a number of models I like and the TBP price of $10 for the first month was too good to refuse.
To login you have to endure both a captcha and some cross-sells, but once there, the members area is fairly uncluttered. It proclaims 3,800 models, 3.4m photos and 100K video clips. I can't confirm this since my own figures were going to be a metric gazillion of each - there is lots of stuff here, going back over a decade. There are typically 3 pictures sets + 2 videos per day, which indicates the size of the site.
However, take the above with a pinch of salt - most picture sets are 100-150 pictures, with zips available, and recent sets from approx the past 3 years go up to 3K size. Similarly most videos are split into 5-8 clips - but you can download the whole scene (anywhere from 10 mins for solo videos to 25 mins for hardcore) as a single file, in sizes up to 720p - again for about 3 years - before then the quality is typically half that.
It does feel slightly dated, though, and is slow to respond - I actually resorted to the public site for browsing models, since it was faster than paging through the model list on the members area. There is a free text search, but no advanced search for finding models by age/hair colour/build etc - it does exist but is broken and has been for some time. This is a shame since it is a necessity on a site this large.
My comment about it featuring models I like - probably applies to everyone here - I wouldn't know where to start when reeling off names, since pretty much every US model is here; along with some of the more popular European and UK models too.
The style is very centrefold glam, such as you'd expect to see in Penthouse etc - the models made up, studio lit with typically sexy lingerie. In some cases it's ordinary; in others it's very good, and Holly Randall - one of the best photographers in the genre - features heavily, as does Tammy Sands, who's work is similar. Also quite a lot from Digital Desire - the soft-focus style is quite distinctive - and most of the UK models featured seem to be shot by APD Nudes, so this site can give you a taste of that also.
Material features full nudity (well, not actually full, depending on your definition; sometimes something stays on, and often - infuriatingly - the high heels) and the majority (not all) feature masturbation, probably roughly evenly split between fully manual and with toys. The focus is largely on solo material - but I'd say - and this is just a rough guess - that maybe 20% is girl-girl, and 10% hardcore. But with the size of the site, that's still a lot if either is something you are after.
This is slightly tricky to score; I found the content a bit uninspiring, as I generally prefer something with a bit more subtlety, or a theme, such as voyeurism - anything that can put me in the scene rather than just looking at a girl posing for the camera. So that's probably why I got more from the videos than the photos here - quite a few feature some fun dirty talk from the models - and almost all of them are devoid of the usual cheesy music track, which was very refreshing.
So if my review seems utilitarian, it's because the site arguably is - it is what it is, a huge site of glam US model content - but with the quantity here there are some good bits and the price is great. If the centrefold style is your thing, this is definitely recommended; for others, you are still likely to find stuff from models you like.
I joined here on a whim, due to the very good TBP price. It's nothing revolutionary, but it's a solid site with lots of content - my review to follow. But for such a big, high-profile site, the members area is a little disappointing. Page loads are slow and there are frequent errors when loading pages (sometimes have to load 2-3 times to get a page to work).
As noted in a recent review, the advanced search - which is essential for a site of this size - is AWOL, so just paging through the models is the best way to browse. And although you can add photographers as favourites, there doesn't seem to be a way to click through and see all their material.
Granted it's a bit churlish to complain for the price! But a site like this should be more on top of this stuff...
Good to see this site listed - I've not been a member here, but have followed her on and off for a while. She's lovely and looks great in shiny satin, and I think the site is probably good... but I'm pretty sure that all the content is non-nude. Nothing wrong with that, but just to be aware of, since it's not in the non-nude category here.
WWW, great review, thanks - as a panty and nylon enthusiast, this group of sites has been on my list for a while, and has now been bumped up a few places. I also share your disdain for insipid music, so it's good to see a site that avoids it; my main disagreement is that I love anything sheer :)
Messmer, thanks for a helpful review - this site remains firmly on my to-try list, being a fan of both retro underwear and lewd talk - I don't know of any good sites with the former, let alone both! I also especially like the broad age range of models here.
Useful to know the few cons and it would be good to find a site which was perhaps a bit slicker - but they are not enough to dissuade me!
Well I never... I've never used Virtua Girl but I had no idea that they had a guys version. I'm straight but interested to lean of all developments in smut - between you and manholelover, this site is becoming quite an education :)
I find Viv Thomas's photos sometimes a bit too glam-slick - but that's no bad thing once in a while and agree he has a knack for girl-girl. There's quite a few sets of his at Nena Blue, which I enjoyed - although some folk may find most of the other stuff there a bit arty.
Anyway, a great review, CT - very helpful given that the site tour is a bit sparse - shame there's no model index. Photos are still just 1280px as per Drooler's comment a while ago?
Looking at the trailers, some of these parodies actually look pretty good. The latest one here is Batman - a la the 60s series - and the cast and sets look like spent some time and money on it.
Having said that, although I can't argue with Lexi Belle as Batgirl, I still think the the original Yvonne Craig is even cuter (albeit moreso when not dressed as Batgirl...)
There's also axxxparody.com - they have another fairly convincing looking trailer for The Big Lebowski, one of my favourite films ever.
Hmm... just saw this listed, noticed it because I like French smut - but looking at the thumbnails it seems to consist largely, if not entirely, of material from Petites Parisiennes.
Doesn't look like a particularly sophisticated site either - I wonder if the others in the network are similar setups?
I subscribed to this site a while ago - although I didn't find it quite as superlative as you, I enjoyed it. But re the largest picture size - although there are no zips, with a download manager - I used downThemAll - it is fairly trivial to fetch a full set of full-size pics.
Great review! I thought mine were fairly in-depth but I am shamed :D Looks like you found the site similar to me - although not my favourite site, I did find it more appealing/erotic than eg Met Art. BTW note that if you want to download the highest resolution pics, it is trivial to do so with a DM, eg DownThemAll.
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