Fuck Normal - Porn Review

In our last blog article, we advocated for more male anal pleasure in straight sexual encounters, a level of deep intimacy between two partners that takes courage, trust, practice, and lots of lube to reach full penetration. This is something that applies to everyone, regardless of gender and sexuality. Today’s porn film review is a perfect cinematic showcase of anal pleasure, as it beautifully shows how a man can receive this intense act within a sensual meeting.

Fuck Normal is one of the chapters of Pleasure Fix, one of JoyBear’s most compelling features that prioritises communication above everything else. Everyone feels a variety of sexual desires, from exploring new positions to experimenting with toys and multiple partners, but putting that into words can often be a challenge, a struggle against shame and feeling needy. That is where the titular Pleasure Fix app comes in: it is an intermediary for individuals and couples that facilitates communication, where asking the right questions can lead to great experiences. For Jim and Gail (played by Bishop Black and Kali Sudhra), the protagonists of Fuck Normal, the Pleasure Fix app can help them achieve real connection and intimacy in their open relationship. How? Through Gail pegging Jim.

It is still uncommon to watch a porn scene in which the penis-haver is the one in a submissive position, while the woman dominates the scene. This makes Fuck Normal stand out from other scenes that focus on anal play: there is a subversion of power dynamics in a typical heterosexual couple, where “the man” is always the one in control over “the woman”, who passively gives in to his needs. Instead, both Bishop and Kali are perfectly cast here, bringing to life two characters that are very much important to portray in porn.

The character of Jim requires a level of vulnerability that very few performers could portray convincingly and openly, and Bishop effortlessly surrenders control through impressive physical commitment. They share beautiful chemistry with Kali, whose domineering attitude and sly smiles perfectly complement Bishop’s willingness to let go and be dominated. Instead of entering the realm of BDSM or denigration, there is a genuine connection between the two performers: there is laughter as they switch positions, each spank with a paddle is followed by Kali checking in on Bishop, and the consistent eye contact is downright fiery. As the voice-over perfectly puts it, “to see herself in his eyes was like looking into a blazing hot mirror”.

Pleasure Fix as a whole is a feature about the importance of communication, each character learning to (re)discover what they want and what they need from sex, and putting that into words with their play partners. Fuck Normal portrays this with immense eyes, juxtaposing passionate instances of slow-motion with playful uses of split-screen, all culminating with the actual moment of Kali pegging Bishop. This delicate, intimate act is framed and acted with all the slowness and respect it deserves, lingering on key moments like relaxing the sphincter and applying a hefty dose of lube on the dildo. When watching this sequence, the title of the chapter almost reads like an invitation: male anal penetration should not be seen as taboo or “wrong”, but rather as a normal, passionate experience that more men should be open to trying, with the initial slight sting of pain leading to immeasurable pleasure. The rhythm of this portion, as the music kicks in and the cuts intensify, injects a vibrant energy that complements the excitement of the entire chapter.

This is not all, as the scene ends with a lesbian subversion of a cuckold, as the character of Gail brings in a blonde woman (Nat Portnoy) that Jim was flirting with earlier, forcing him to watch the two as they have sex. It is a fun coda to the pegging that came beforehand, with Kali still in control of the situation, fully owning her desire and sexuality as she reaches a thundering climax thanks to Nat and Bishop. Fuck Normal will be of help to many couples in demystifying male anal penetration, hopefully leading to new realms of pleasure for both parties. 

"Fuck Normal" is a chapter of the feature length porn movie Pleasure Fix by Joybear. Watch the full movie here.