Michael Ninn

Extremely high production values, strong plotlines that sometimes are rather bizarre, but be forewarned that the sex can be somewhat extreme at times.

VCA's Veronica Hart Series

Veronica Hart is one of several former adult stars who stepped behind the camera to create some of the better movies on the market now. Hers are more woman-sensitive than much of what's out there, with strong plotlines featuring strong women, but she makes no bones about the fact that she likes her sex hard and explicit. Her Edge Play, starring Marilyn Chambers, received rave reviews from New York City's female-friendly emporium, Toys in Babeland.

Adam & Eve's Ultimate Line

These movies are what I would call a "kinder, gentler" kind of porn, featuring dreamy stories and very pretty people. However, they too are still quite explicit and scenes often end in the obligatory facial come-shots.

Vivid Video

Known for high production values and strong plotlines, the work of former adult star Paul Thomas has garnered many awards, especially Bobby Sox. But these films are pretty explicit, and again, full of the almighty "money shot."

Shane's World

I can't vouch for this myself, but I know women who really like this sort of "gonzo for girls." Shane and her girlfriends are really in charge and clearly having a real fun time of it with the guys lucky enough to get invited in on the action. Explicit and heavy on "money shots," meaning exterior come-shots.

Nina Hartley's "How-To" Videos

These are a great combination of Nina's wealth of knowledge as a "sex educator" (a self-proclaimed feminist who graduated magna cum laude in nursing) and fun hot sex with her "friends" as they act out what she just "taught" them. Not big-budget extravaganzas, but intimate and hot nonetheless.