I have to admit that I’m still pinching myself…
For the past five years, I’ve been lucky enough to appear on a list of sex bloggers, erotica writers and sensual photographers whose work I respect and admire with both a vocal intensity and an awed reverence: the Top 100 Sex Bloggers.
Created by Rori from Between My Sheets, the list expanded my already generous audience and readership, and ultimately lay the foundation for some of the most fruitful creative exchanges, collaborations and friendships I’ve experienced in the real and virtual spheres.
When Rori announced her unexpected blogging hiatus as the result of illness earlier this year, the tireless and talented Molly Moore from Molly’s Daily Kiss (and her partner in life and delicious D/s crime, Signs from This D/s Life) stepped in to tackle, what I can only imagine to be, the difficult but amazingly gratifying and enjoyable task of creating the list of the Top 100 Sex Bloggers 2015.
This year I have been placed in a top 100 of the highest order and have been gifted with the most glorious number: 2.
I feel the same way about this numeral as I did back in 2010: it is a symbol, soft, supple and sensual. She is all feminine curves and sultry undulations; her head coquettishly lowered, back enticingly arched, sitting in wait on her knees.
But more than this, she embodies a duo, a union – you and me. The power of two. For me, it is a number of great force and drive because without you, without all of you, my virtual home wouldn’t be quite the same. Without the conversations, without the connections, without your considered and often intimate thoughts on both my writing and imagery, it would be a very solitary place.
On that note, I want to thank you all for your nominations, for your continued support and incredible encouragement and good wishes. And to Molly and Michael my heartfelt gratitude (and hugs and kisses) for this honour and their unerring belief in my words and photography.
On the subject of words (and erotic imagery), below you will find the links to the other 99, the writers and creators we know and revere, the ones we are yet to discover, the voices who will invariably leaves us longing for more…
~Minx x
~o~
New Voice of the Year Award
This award goes to a blog that is new this year and therefore have not been around long enough to qualify for the Top Sex Bloggers list. After much sole searching I have decided that there are two winners of this award this year.
Melina Greenport: I discovered her blog through Wicked Wednesday and have fallen increasingly in love with her sexy, intelligent, beautiful writing. Seriously, if fabulous erotic fiction is your thing then this lady is going to rock your world.
Exposing 40: Exposing 40 has launched herself into the blogging world with style, grace and passion. Her site is a body positive adventure, centred around life in your 40’s. This blog is an unashamed look at, not only her body, but both male and female guests and challenges the traditional ideals of youth = beauty/sex and I am really looking forward to seeing where this project takes her in 2016.
And now with the previews done lets launch ourselves into the main event!
Top 100 Sex Bloggers 2015
1. A Dissolute Life Means
When I started this project I knew Hy was going to make the top 10 but once all the scoring was done she emerged a worthy winner of this years list. Her writing is fearless, bold, honest and raw. She never shies away from the realities of herself when it comes to her writing. She is funny, sexy, intelligent, thought-provoking, sometimes heart breaking, and often heart warming. She also runs the fabulous #Boobday meme ‘a place for us to honour breasts of all shapes and sizes belonging to all types of folks’. In my opinion she is a most worthy winner!
- Follow her on Twitter: @adissolutelife
2. Love Hate Sex Cake
I have long been a dedicated reader of Cheeky Minx but 2015 has seen her completely blow me away. Her photography is second to none and when coupled with her deliciously sexy prose packs a lust filled punch that will leave you breathless and returning again and again for more.
- Follow her on Twitter: @LoveHateSexCake
3. Malin James
Malin’s blog is a delightful mix of quality sexy erotica and thoughtful intelligent opinion pieces. One moment she will be knocking your knickers off with her erotic fiction and the next she will have you pondering the vagaries of life. She is a skilled and passionate writer, insightful, self aware and utterly engaging, her blog is one of those places that you can happily lose hours of your life in.
- Follow her on Twitter: @MalinMJames
4. Dangerous Lilly
Lilly is all the things you want in a sex toy reviewer; honest, smart, dedicated, and knowledgeable. Her no nonsense writing is engaging and informative and damn can she make me laugh. This woman really knows her stuff, and she is my go to site when when I want to get an opinion on a sex toy. She is one of those bloggers who comes across as being totally and utterly herself and her blog is possibly one the best designed and easiest to navigate on this whole list.
- Follow her on Twitter: @dangerouslilly
5. Switch Studies
I first discovered Ginger Nic’s blog through Elust but doing the research for this list caused me to delve a lot deeper into her site, what I found totally hooked me in. Her writing is intelligent, artistic, and covers a wide range of topics. It is a true glimpse into her life and thought processes that will make you want to read on. There really is something for everyone here, regardless of your persuasion
- Follow her on Twitter: @ginger_nic
6. Holden and Camille
In my opening post about the list back in January I said if you knock my knickers off you are going to do well and these guys totally did that. In fact they didn’t just knock them off they tore them off and threw them across the room. Their photography is quite frankly smoking hot. From suggestively erotic to devilishly filthy these guys have it covered, or should that be uncovered? This blog is a fabulous journey through one couples sex lives in the bedroom, living room, dinning room, bathroom, staircase and beyond and whenever I visit there I always end up leaving with the urge to indulge in a damn good fuck.
7. Remittance Girl
If, like me, you like your erotica raw and gritty with not a happy ever after ending in sight then RG’s writing is the stuff for you. Combine that with strong, well reasoned opinion pieces and you have got yourself a winner. In my opinion RG is one of the best writers of short erotic literature of our time. She has the power to make you think about human desire and eroticism in a way that will at times leave you uncomfortable whilst also turning you on.
- Follow her on Twitter: @remittancegirl
8. Stranded in Toronto
There is no one else quite like Stranded in the sex blogging community in my opinion. A fine writer, he has a talent for combining sci-fi and fantasy with humour and hot dirty sex that will have you returning again and again to his site. 2015 has been the year of self publishing for him but that has not slowed him down when it comes to his blog. He is prolific in his writing and there is always something new to enjoy on his site.
- Follow him on Twitter: @stranded_in_to
9. The Big Gay Review
This blog was completely new to us and both of us were completely taken with it. It is beautiful presented, easy to navigate and his pictures of the products that he reviews are not only beautifully done but also numerous so you really get to see the products in detail. Oh and this guy is funny. He has a wonderful turn of phrase that resulted in us both sitting here chuckling to ourselves as we read. I have a feeling that hanging out with Dave in real life would be a total blast and he most definitely has been added to the list of sex bloggers I would one day like to meet in person.
- Follow him on Twitter: @thebiggayreview
10. Domme Chronicles
I have been a very long time reader of Ferns, in fact over the years I am fairly sure there is not much of her content that I have not actually read. Despite the fact that her kink is pretty much the direct opposite of mine I am an avid reader of her site. She is a phenomenal writer and her blog is an honest frank account of what it means to her to be a female Domme.
- Follow her on Twitter: @Ferns_
100. YOU! Rori always left this last spot free for the all the other awesome sex bloggers out there. It is just not possible to include everyone, I relied on the nominations to gather the list and I am sure there are people missing, but this place is for you because every single one of you counts and contributes towards this community.
Congratulations Minx, well deserved. Hope to see you around for another 5 years and on the list as well.
(kiss)
Thank you so much, JB! While I’m unsure I’ll be around in another five, I’ll certainly try my very best for you…
I came upon your blog lately, as it were, but your words and images always make me think. In a naughty way, obvs. ;-). Well done and long may you carry on with your fantastically sexy blog. x
Better late than never, right, Nick? I’m so glad my words and images speak to you in a variety of ways. In truth, the thought leaves me smiling.
Thank you for the lovely words and wishes…
You are so right about the power of two:
“The power of two. For me, it is a number of great force and drive because without you, without all of you, my virtual home wouldn’t be quite the same. Without the conversations, without the connections, without your considered and often intimate thoughts on both my writing and imagery, it would be a very solitary place.”
Having that ‘other’ engage with your work is a truly wonderful thing. Hurrah for the power of 2.
Mollyxxx
It certainly is, Molly. Without that engagement and connection, there wouldn’t be a Love Hate Sex Cake to speak of or a glorious number 2. Thank you again for the incredible honour… xo
congratulations, well-deserved…. I LOVED your description of the figure 2. xxx
Thank you, Ian! I’m tickled pink that you liked it so well… 🙂
Congratulations!! #2 on the list and continuing the fine writing and photography. Your works are lovely and titillating. Keep up the good work.
My muse seems to have made something of a comeback of late, so your wish is my command, Forestter! Thank you…
do not underestimate your part in this Minx…. without you bloggers willing to share and put yourselves out there….. so personal and intimate with no financial reward never ceases to amaze me. You never cease to amaze me (among other things that i have made you only too aware of over the years 😉 ) Congratulations. Well deserved doesn’t begin to cover it. An inspiration xx
oh and by the way….. you only have to ask…..no need to pinch yourself ….more than willing 🙂
I wish I could find the adequate words right now, obsessed. All I have is my intense gratitude for your unerring support and generosity, as well as a very wide and cheeky grin…!
Congratulations Minx, what an awesome result but more than well deserved!
That’s lovely of you to say so, Franco!
Congratulations!!
I’m new here & can’t wait to read your work. What a lovely intro. This, of the number two, is beautiful, “…she embodies a duo, a union – you and me.” Isn’t it a gift that readers let our ideas occupy space and time in their minds? Thank you for reminding me of that.
By the way, I love the name of your blog… so great!
Thank you, Melina – and welcome to my Cake!
I’m so touched by your words and look forward to getting to know you and your work. From the few pieces I’ve read, it’s clear to me you’re most deserving of the New Voice of the Year Award…
I was so, so thrilled to see your name in one of the top spots, Minx. Thoroughly well deserved, my lovely. Jane xxx
Thank you so much, lovely. I have to admit I was seriously chuffed to see you on the list as well! xo
Oh Minx! Even though this is no surprise, it’s a very fine thing to see your marvelous words and intoxicating images heralded from the ramparts. A fine thing indeed.
Mike
The fine thing is your response, Mike. Thank you so much for the amazing support, words and encouragement you’ve given me over the years…
you’re always number one in my book :*
Oh, thank you, phoenix… :*