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SSSH vs Erika Lust

Two pioneers of porn made for women and couples: Sssh.com's female-led, member-inspired indie films versus Erika Lust's cinematic Barcelona productions.

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SSSH

Award-winning, female-led indie porn for women and couples: story-driven films, VR, audio and erotica.

Price
$19.95/mo; $54.95 for 3 months; $99.95/year
Trial
$4.95 for 2 days (renews at $19.95/mo)

Prices checked October 2026

Good

  • Female-led, ethically produced films
  • Storylines inspired by members' fantasies
  • VR, audio and written erotica too
  • Cheap yearly plan and 24/7 phone support

Not so good

  • Slower pace than mainstream porn
  • Smaller library than big networks
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Erika Lust

Higher score

Barcelona-made ethical, cinematic porn: XConfessions, Lust Cinema and 700+ films.

Price
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Trial
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Prices checked October 2026

Good

  • Cinematic films made with performers as collaborators
  • XConfessions: viewers' fantasies turned into short films
  • Diverse directors, bodies and sexualities

Not so good

  • Pricier than mainstream studios
  • Less for fans of fast, gonzo-style scenes
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How they compare

Sssh.com and Erika Lust both make ethical, story-led porn with women and couples in mind, and both have been at it for years. Sssh.com is female-led, founded and directed by Angie Rowntree, and builds many of its films on fantasies its members share; membership also includes VR, erotic audio and written erotica. Erika Lust makes cinematic films in Barcelona, including XConfessions (shorts based on viewers' real confessions) and Lust Cinema, with 700+ films in all.

On price, Sssh.com is $19.95 a month, $54.95 for three months or $99.95 a year, with a $4.95 two-day trial and 24/7 phone support. Prices are at the time of writing; check Erika Lust's join page for its current plans.