We all love a good romp through the digital playground, but let’s be real: not everything in Pornland is as steamy as it should be. From cringe-worthy soundtracks to over-the-top acting, here are seven things that can instantly kill the mood faster than you can say, “Next!”

Bad Set Design

Nothing says "mood killer" like a shoddy set. Whether it’s a poorly lit basement or a bed that looks like it belongs in a college dorm room, invest in some decent set design, people. We want to be transported to Pleasure Island, not your mom's basement.

Overacting

We’re all for a little drama, but there's a fine line between passionate performance and award-worthy theatrics. Tone down the theatrics, please. We're not at a community theater production of Hamlet.

No Passion

Where's the fire, the heat, the raw desire? We want to feel the passion dripping off the screen, not watch two people going through the motions like they're assembling Ikea furniture.

Bad Tattoos

We love body art as much as the next guy, but not all ink is created equal. Those poorly done tribal armbands or misspelled words can be a major buzzkill. Keep it classy, folks.

Bad Background Music

Nothing ruins a hot scene like cheesy elevator music or a sound-alike of the latest pop hit. We’re here for the action, not a poorly curated Spotify playlist.

Never Seeing Faces

Call us old-fashioned, but we want to see the O-face! It’s hard to get into the moment when we're staring at the ceiling fan or a close-up of someone's toes. Show us those eyes rolling back in ecstasy, darling!

Fake Moans

We get it, you're trying to sell the fantasy, but those fake moans sound faker than a knock-off Louis Vuitton bag. If we wanted to hear someone recite Shakespeare in the throes of passion, we'd head to the local theater.

So, there you have it, folks! Let's raise the bar and demand better from our porn. After all, we deserve nothing but the best when it comes to getting our rocks off.

February 23, 2024 — Andrew Christian