We’ve invited sexual health educators and sex bloggers to share their thoughts about our new queer porn episodes. What did they think of muffing? How did the performers’ communication throughout the scene add to the conveyed pleasure? What did they think of the behind the scenes video and the topics of trans lesbian visibility, disability, and safer sex practices? What stood out to them about the scene? This week… CrashPad Episode 216: Aviva Romelli & Selphie Labrys!

Here’s what they had to say:

“I really appreciate that Selphie asked for her tics to remain in the episode instead of being edited out, as well as for speaking so candidly during the Behind the Scenes portion about her sexual experiences as a person with Tourette Syndrome. Watching her and Aviva play in such a sexy and frisky scene was a treat.”
– Mx Nillin Dennison of mxnillin.com

“Really loved the honesty and vulnerability that these amazing performers showed, in both their performance and the behind the scenes interview. Thank you so much for expanding my views and knowledge. Aviva and Selphie were both so incredibly tender. I wish everybody communicated as well during sex as they do.”
– Marije @vialuce

“I liked how matter of fact it was, and how much fun the two performers were having in the scene. It was very real. Their bits of conversation reminded of how I have sex. When one performer asks, ‘You want two fingers in your butt right now?’ I couldn’t stop grinning at the realness in that.”
-Andrew Gurza, Founder Deliciously Disabled @deliciouslydrew

“Selphie and Aviva’s sensitivity toward one another’s needs felt like a gift. While I’m literally STILL trying to cool down from the sexy mid-penetration foot play + lipstick visual combo, the #realness of this episode is reinforced by the ultra straightforward behind the scenes footage. The conversation about butchness vs. masculinity, and how lesbian identity can be more expansive than many might otherwise think — including the porn industry! — left me to thoughtfully reconsider my own understanding of the perceived boundaries of embodiment.”
– Shawné Michaelain Holloway @cleogirl2525

“Avivia and Selphie show how much communication (and lube!) is necessary to make strap-on sex comfortable and fun. The episode shows you that check-ins can be sexy and sweet, and not ruin the mood, and then the performers talk about the importance of communication in the behind-the-scenes clip. As I was watching the behind the scenes clip, I was tempted to quote every line – so do yourself a favor and watch the whole thing. I’ll just quote this, because Selphie perfectly sums up one of the things I love about Crash Pad” “I get to have sex the way I want to be having sex, and get paid for it.”
– Stella Harris stellaharris.net

“I felt like I was witnessing something completely un-staged. I am simply allowed to view it. It felt so honest. The voyeurism can make it feel really hot.”
– Jenny Guérin @writtenbyjenny

“THIS is what porn should be! Such an incredibly true-to-life and human portrayal of sex. I really appreciated the silly moments like slippery fingers unexpectedly launching lube across the room. The wonderful displays of consent and checking in plus the portrayal of sex and disability are other things that made this episode so genuine. Sex on film is usually impossibly perfect — mistakes and missteps are always edited out. It’s refreshing (and hot!) to see such a relatable reflection of mutual pleasure. More of this, please!”
– Sunny Megatron, Sex Educator at sunnymegatron.com @SunnyMegatron

Twitter’s where it’s at!

Gotta love the safe spaces for queer-sex that @CrashPadSeries creates. Latest episode is genuinely frisky & HOT. https://t.co/ZSYOY2yVDE

— Mx Nillin Dennison (@MxNillin) June 14, 2016

Episode 216: Consent is sexy, and so is this episode! Selphie asks Aviva with two butt plugs in both of her hands, "A or B?" @CrashPadSeries

— The Deaf Queer (@thedeafqueer) June 18, 2016

Aviva and Selphie show such wonderful communication! I love when Selphie offers Aviva two toys saying "A or B?" #SexEdPornReviews #ep216

— Squeaky Bedsprings (@Squeaky_Springs) June 17, 2016

The amount of body-safe sex toys in the @CrashPadSeries always brings a smile to my face. Education through action FTW. #SexEdPornReviews

— Emmeline Peaches (@EmmelinePeaches) June 15, 2016

@CrashPadSeries Episode 216 is just so fucking intimate. #SexEdPornReviews

— Dissident (@LaurenInk) June 17, 2016

Talking during sex does not break the sex illusion. Aviva and Selphie highlight this in their behind the scenes discussion #SexEdPornReviews

— Emmeline Peaches (@EmmelinePeaches) June 15, 2016

Seeing gloves being used in porn warms my safer sex heart. More lube, safer sex supplies and good quality toys please! #SexEdPornReviews

— Carly (@Makeupandsin) June 15, 2016

yes! communicate your needs. Nothing is hotter then someone who knows what they want. #SexEdPornReviews

— Carly (@Makeupandsin) June 15, 2016

Something as simple as hearing a performer say slow down & their partner listen is important & we never see it in porn. #SexEdPornReviews

— Carly (@Makeupandsin) June 15, 2016

Beauty:
Aviva: "I want your fingers."
Selphie: "I want to feel your heartbeat."
I teared up @ Ep. 216 of @CrashPadSeries #sexedpornreviews

— Lynsey G (@MissLagsalot) June 15, 2016

Super awesome to see depictions of prepping for anal. Sad lack of prep as part of sex in a lot of porn. #SexEdPornReviews @CrashPadSeries

— Gore Gore Girl (@GoreGoreGal) June 16, 2016

watching two femmes negotiating toy size was absolutely adorable. #SexEdPornReviews

— Carly (@Makeupandsin) June 15, 2016

Aviva and Selphie know just how to navigate each other's bodies with enthusiasm and playful communication #SexEdPornReviews @CrashPadSeries

— Emmeline Peaches (@EmmelinePeaches) June 15, 2016

Also kudos to @CrashPadSeries & to Selphie for being brave & beautiful & honest re: Tourette Syndrome! Gorgeous! #sexedpornreviews

— Lynsey G (@MissLagsalot) June 15, 2016

That was the sweetest cuddle hug at the end. #SexEdPornReviews

— Carly (@Makeupandsin) June 15, 2016

The Behind the Scenes video also got love!

Trans identity and anxiety are topics being discussed in the latest @CrashPadSeries behind the scenes. #SexEdPornReviews

— Emmeline Peaches (@EmmelinePeaches) June 15, 2016

The topic of queer identity and its ability to counter toxic masculinity in porn in this @CrashPadSeries is so fantastic. #SexEdPornReviews

— Emmeline Peaches (@EmmelinePeaches) June 15, 2016

Why I love @CrashPadSeries summed up in a bts quote: "I get to have sex the way I want to be having sex.”https://t.co/uUN4L5lx1F

— Stella Harris (@stellaerotica) June 16, 2016

luv'd how aviva&selphie's bts convo abt butchness vs masculinity left me 2consider constructed boundaries of embodiment ~* @CrashPadSeries

— shawné michaelain h. (@cleogirl2525) June 15, 2016

Thank you @CrashPadSeries for empowering performers to make porn they love, so I can feel good about watching it. https://t.co/uUN4L5lx1F

— Stella Harris (@stellaerotica) June 16, 2016

Leaving in the Tics from Selphie's Tourette syndrome without saying sorry for them was really empowering to see. @CrashPadSeries thank you.

— Carly (@Makeupandsin) June 15, 2016

.@CrashPadSeries is a pleasure revolution. Bringing visibility, not editing out the difficult bits, & showing people as they are.

— Dr. Victoria Reuveni (@DrVixenne) June 17, 2016

Thank you Aviva and Selphie, and thanks to our panel of sexual health educators and sex bloggers for watching. What did you think of the episode? (Leave your comments below.) Want to see watch for yourself? Watch here!