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The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of their 2022 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase. They have a lot of their best prospects out there practicing and showing off what they can do. All of them have high hopes of being in the NHL one day.

This 2022 showcase features the Blackhawks along with the Minnesota Wild. They played in their first game on Friday night. The Blackhawks went up 2-0 early in the game but the Wild scored five unanswered goals to take it by a final score of 5-2.

The Blackhawks dealt with the misfortune of some injuries during this game as well. For one, top prospect Lukas Reichel was hit by the boards. He took his helmet off upon reaching the bench and then went to the locker room. Of course, that is a terrible sign.

Luckily, he missed the rest of the second period but he returned in time for the third. Obviously, he is a highly touted player for them that they must keep healthy as much as they can. There is a good chance that he will play in the NHL a lot this season.

The Chicago Blackhawks lost more than just this Prospect Showcase game.

Unfortunately, there is another great prospect that went down. After scoring the first goal of the game just 23 seconds in, Colton Dach went out in an injury himself. Unlike Reichel, Dach didn’t come back in the game.

The Hawks did say that they will know more about his status on Saturday. He has a long way to go before he has a chance t be an NHL player but the Hawks certainly want him to be healthy enough to develop so they can see what they have in him.

There is a rematch between these two groups of prospects on Sunday so we will see if Dach is good enough to participate in that. Either way, he will use 2022-23 as a year to get better so he can take a run at a roster spot one day.

Although the game didn’t go the way that you wanted in terms of the score and there were some injuries, it is nice to have hockey back. Developing these kids (in addition to adding more of them) is the key to this team getting back into the playoffs.

Both the Wild and the Hawks clearly have a lot of players to be excited about going forward. With other notable prospects there trying to make an impact, the rest of the event should surely be fun.

We can only hope that this is all helping them get better and it seems like it is. Once the event is over, it will be even easier to evaluate what we just witnessed as there will be more practice and another game to see how they are doing. The Hawks are in “prospect mode” more than they have been in a long time.

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The Chicago Cubs had a big win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday afternoon by a final score of 2-1. They have been very good lately as this is now their fourth straight win following a sweep of an elite New York Mets team.

Unfortunately, an old friend Kris Bryant was unable to play for the Rockies in this one as he is recovering from an injury. It hasn’t been the best year for Kris Bryant with his new team for a variety of reasons but the injury is playing a big part in it this year.

For a while, it was unclear if the Cubs would end up moving on from Bryant or if they would keep him. As it became clear that he wasn’t signing an extension in Chicago, the rumors started to swirl. Eventually, the Cubs traded him to the San Francisco Giants.

Bryant made his return to Wrigley in the lineup last summer with San Francisco and he was honored by the team and the crowd. There is no doubt that he will always be remembered for what he helped the team accomplish during his Cubs tenure.

Chicago Cubs fans are always going to think highly of Kris Bryant’s career.

Of course, this is a player that was a Rookie of the Year, MVP, and World Series Champion with the team. A guy like that is always going to be remembered fondly, especially when the World Series drought was 108 years old.

Even though he didn’t play in this game and won’t play in this series, he had some interesting things to say ahead of the game.

For one, he had some advice for Willson Contreras. Of course, coming off a tough free agency experience himself, he knows that this isn’t going to be easy for Willson.

He seemed to think that Contreras handled the deadline the right way. He also thinks very highly of Willson as a person and as a player.

He also had some interesting things to say about his health and his return to Chicago. He is someone that, as mentioned before, has had a tough year and knows that he needs to work on getting healthy ahead of 2023. It is good to hear him say that he feels better.

Bryant has always been someone that has handled adversity well and that isn’t going to change any time soon. Nobody should be surprised if he comes out and has a good year with Colorado in 2023. Both sides have moved on.

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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls. Presented by the Chicago Reader, the show is available by 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at chicagoreader.com/joravsky—or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss Oh, What a Week!–the Friday feature in which Ben & producer Dennis (aka, Dr. D.) review the week’s top stories. Also, bonus interviews drop on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. 

Chicago Reader podcasts are recorded on Shure microphones. Learn more at Shure.com.

Chicago Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky discusses the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty on The Ben Joravsky Show.

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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls. Presented by the Chicago Reader, the show is available by 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at chicagoreader.com/joravsky—or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss Oh, What a Week!–the Friday feature in which Ben & producer Dennis (aka, Dr. D.) review the week’s top stories. Also, bonus interviews drop on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. 

Chicago Reader podcasts are recorded on Shure microphones. Learn more at Shure.com.

Chicago Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky discusses the day’s stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty on The Ben Joravsky Show.

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It’s impossible to summarize everything that’s happening onstage this season. (It’s also hard to tell you exactly what COVID-19 precautions are required at venues now; we suggest checking ahead and being prepared to show proof of vax, and wearing a mask as a courtesy to other patrons.) But here are ten offerings that promise to keep things interesting for the next couple of months. 

THEATER (Kerry Reid)

Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) dedicates this year’s fifth annual Destinos festival to the memory of cofounder and executive director Myrna Salazar, who died in August. The citywide celebration, timed to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), offers a chance to sample work by homegrown Latinx companies, including Marquette Park’s Teatro Tariakuri, whose artistic director, Karla Galván, stars in the comic solo by Tomás Urtusástegui, Bruna la Bruja Bruta (9/17-10/16); Teatro Vista with the world premiere of Paloma Nozicka’s psychological thriller, Enough to Let the Light In (at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater, 9/21-10/23); and UrbanTheater Company‘s Evolution of a Sonero (9/29-10/23), a solo by Flaco Navaja. 

On the international side, Destinos seems to be paying homage to the leadership of women such as Salazar. Mexico’s Teatro Línea de Sombra offers Pequeños territorios en Reconstrucción, created by the ensemble and based on the stories of Colombian women— displaced by the conflict in their country—who built their own community (presented in association with the Goodman, 9/21-9/25), while Puerto Rico’s women-led Teatro Público brings in Carola Garcia’s Blanco Temblor, about an astrophysicist struggling with being bipolar (the Den Theatre, 9/29-10/2). The festival officially runs through 10/16, but several productions continue performances into November; see clata.org for complete schedule and ticketing information.

What to Send Up When It Goes Down

Congo Square Theatre Company first presented Aleshea Harris’s hybrid theatrical event last spring, in a production that Reader critic Jack Helbig described as “part healing ritual, part sensitivity session, part exuberant dance theater freak-out, and part explosive agitprop political satire.” Now it returns at Lookingglass Theatre. In keeping with the healing component of the show, there will be “Celebration of Healing Initiative” workshops on Saturdays between performances; on 10/5 at 5 PM, there’s a “Healing Our Bodies” session focused on yoga and meditation. 9/29-10/16, Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan, lookingglasstheatre.org, $35

Frankenstreisand

Fans of South Park may recall the episode where the “Mecha-Streisand” terrorized the town—until she was defeated by the Cure’s Robert Smith in the guise of a giant moth monster. Just in time for Halloween, Hell in a Handbag taps into that same spirit of musical monster hybrid hijinks with the world premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith’s comedy, which also echoes Jonathan Tolins’s Buyer & Cellar, based on La Streisand’s private underground pretend shopping mall. Here, the mall is a laboratory where the diva (played by Smith) has been trying to clone her beloved dog. She decides to take her experiments public in a comeback concert with the help of her assistant, “the Hunchback,” and celebrity cameos from Barry Gibb, Judy Garland, and others. Stephanie Shaw directs. 9/29-10/31, Redline VR, 4702 N. Ravenswood, handbagproductions.org, $21-$40

Tiger Style!

Playwright Mike Lew’s last outing in Chicago was Teenage Dick, which reset the story of Richard III in a contemporary high school. Theater Wit had one public performance right before the 2020 pandemic shutdown, which they recorded and offered as a streaming option. Now Lew has a shot at having a production do a full run locally with Tiger Style!, his comedy about formerly high-achieving Chinese American kids turning to their parents to figure out why their adult lives haven’t panned out as they had hoped. Brian Balcom, who directed Teenage Dick, returns to stage Lew’s latest in its local premiere at Writers. 9/29-10/30, Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe, writerstheatre.org, $35-$90

The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Broadway in Chicago՚s fall lineup is heavy on familiar family favorites—Anastasia (9/20-9/25, the CIBC Theatre), Wicked (9/28-12/4, the Nederlander), The Lion King (11/17-1/14, Cadillac Palace). But the Broadway Playhouse offers something more offbeat this season with this hit from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Inspired by tabletop roleplay games like Dungeons and Dragons, the highly interactive performance relies on audience participation (via phone) to determine which characters will appear, what paths they’ll take, and other crucial narrative decisions. The creators (the concept is by David Andrew Greener Laws, Sarah Davis Reynolds, and David Carpenter, written by Laws, and game designed by Reynolds) promise that previous knowledge of D&D or similar games isn’t required, “as the structure of the game will be communicated within the show.” 10/27-1/15, Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut, broadwayinchicago.com, $40-$65

DANCE (Irene Hsiao)

SummerDance CelebrationSay goodbye to summer with an eight-hour extravaganza of dance at the SummerDance Celebration, a combination of lessons, live music, and performances on National Dance Day. The day opens with a demonstration and audience participatory round dance by Black Hawk Performance Company on the Great Lawn. The event continues all over the park, with lessons in Bollywood, swing, Peruvian folk dance, and samba; surprise pop-up performances by Chicago dancers and dance companies; a teen village with food, games, and footworking; and a featured exhibition by Ayodele Drum and Dance. Performances on the Pritzker Pavilion stage finish out a day devoted to bringing the range and rhythms of Chicago community and dance together. 9/17, noon-8 PM, Millennium Park, free; see website for more information and updates.

Vicinity Diptych

Two new intimate installation performance works, Julia Rae Antonick’s Tend and Jonathan Meyer’s As Though Your Body Were Right, are presented at close range and in the vicinity of each other in the Nature Play Center at Indian Boundary Park and Make Do, both in the West Ridge neighborhood. Audience members must apply to attend, and each performance will be shown to just a handful of people at once. With themes of “bodiliness” and allogrooming (caregiving through physical contact), attendees should come prepared to experience the undressed body, to touch, and to be touched. Through 10/15: Tend appointments available Thu and Sat 1-6 PM, Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt; As Though Your Body Were Right appointments available Thu-Sun 7-8:30 PM, Make Do, 2210 W. Morse, khecari.org, free to $360, 

The Rite of Spring and common ground[s]

One of the performances lost to the lockdown of 2020 was an appearance by Tanztheater Wuppertal in Pina Bausch’s 1989 work Palermo Palermo, and one of the dance films circulated through that early period of the pandemic was Dancing at Dusk, a rehearsal of Bausch’s 1975 masterpiece The Rite of Spring, danced by a company of 38 dancers assembled from 14 African countries, and shot outdoors on a beach in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal. Now the Rite, danced by these dancers, at last comes to life in live performance. This long-anticipated work appears alongside a premiere collaboration by Germaine Acogny, the “mother of contemporary African dance” and founder of the École des Sables in Senegal, and Malou Airaudo, founding member and soloist of Pina Bausch’s company. Thu-Fri 10/27-10/28, 7:30 PM, 205 E. Randolph, Harris Theater, harristheaterchicago.org, $35-$140

OPERA (Deanna Isaacs)

L’incoronazione di Poppea

Any Haymarket Opera Company production is a time-traveling experience. In the case of their fall offering, L’incoronazione di Poppea, audiences will be transported to a 17th-century Venetian rendition of a story set in Rome in the first century A.D. Mezzo soprano Lindsay Metzger has been cast as the emperor Nerone (aka Nero, best known for fiddling while the city burned); soprano Kimberly McCord is Nerone’s wife, Ottavia; and soprano Erica Schuller is his ambitious mistress, Poppea. The philosopher Seneca will be on hand (bass-baritone David Govertsen), as will Poppea’s distraught former lover, Ottone (countertenor Michael Skarke), and a few bickering gods. Claudio Monteverdi’s heavenly score will be played by a chamber ensemble of period instruments, with music director Craig Trompeter on the harpsichord. 9/22-9/25: Thu-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM, Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University, 800 W. Belden, 773-325-5200, haymarketopera.org, $47-$92

The Brightness of Light

She’s 27, he’s 51. She’s a fledgling painter; he’s an unhappily married art-world luminary: the stage is set, passion flames, pen hits paper. The three-decade relationship of two legends, photographer and curator Alfred Stieglitz and his eventual second wife, painter Georgia O’Keeffe, as chronicled in thousands of their letters to each other (archived at Yale University), is the basis for The Brightness of Light, a 2019 song cycle by composer Kevin Puts. Soprano (and Lyric Opera Special Projects Advisor) Renée Fleming and baritone Rod Gilfry will bring this work to life on the Lyric Opera stage for a single performance this fall. Apparently inspired by the book My Faraway One—a selection of the Stieglitz/O’Keeffe letters written between 1915 and 1933 (edited by Sarah Greenough, published in 2011 by Yale University Press)—the cycle follows their fervent affair, eventual marriage, and equally fervent separations and strife, backed by images from their lives and work. In what sounds like an anticlimax, the second half of the concert will consist of musical theater favorites. Sat 10/8 7:30 PM, Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600, lyricopera.org, $35-$180

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It’s impossible to summarize everything that’s happening onstage this season. (It’s also hard to tell you exactly what COVID-19 precautions are required at venues now; we suggest checking ahead and being prepared to show proof of vax, and wearing a mask as a courtesy to other patrons.) But here are ten offerings that promise to keep things interesting for the next couple of months. 

THEATER (Kerry Reid)

Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) dedicates this year’s fifth annual Destinos festival to the memory of cofounder and executive director Myrna Salazar, who died in August. The citywide celebration, timed to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), offers a chance to sample work by homegrown Latinx companies, including Marquette Park’s Teatro Tariakuri, whose artistic director, Karla Galván, stars in the comic solo by Tomás Urtusástegui, Bruna la Bruja Bruta (9/17-10/16); Teatro Vista with the world premiere of Paloma Nozicka’s psychological thriller, Enough to Let the Light In (at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater, 9/21-10/23); and UrbanTheater Company‘s Evolution of a Sonero (9/29-10/23), a solo by Flaco Navaja. 

On the international side, Destinos seems to be paying homage to the leadership of women such as Salazar. Mexico’s Teatro Línea de Sombra offers Pequeños territorios en Reconstrucción, created by the ensemble and based on the stories of Colombian women— displaced by the conflict in their country—who built their own community (presented in association with the Goodman, 9/21-9/25), while Puerto Rico’s women-led Teatro Público brings in Carola Garcia’s Blanco Temblor, about an astrophysicist struggling with being bipolar (the Den Theatre, 9/29-10/2). The festival officially runs through 10/16, but several productions continue performances into November; see clata.org for complete schedule and ticketing information.

What to Send Up When It Goes Down

Congo Square Theatre Company first presented Aleshea Harris’s hybrid theatrical event last spring, in a production that Reader critic Jack Helbig described as “part healing ritual, part sensitivity session, part exuberant dance theater freak-out, and part explosive agitprop political satire.” Now it returns at Lookingglass Theatre. In keeping with the healing component of the show, there will be “Celebration of Healing Initiative” workshops on Saturdays between performances; on 10/5 at 5 PM, there’s a “Healing Our Bodies” session focused on yoga and meditation. 9/29-10/16, Lookingglass Theatre, 821 N. Michigan, lookingglasstheatre.org, $35

Frankenstreisand

Fans of South Park may recall the episode where the “Mecha-Streisand” terrorized the town—until she was defeated by the Cure’s Robert Smith in the guise of a giant moth monster. Just in time for Halloween, Hell in a Handbag taps into that same spirit of musical monster hybrid hijinks with the world premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith’s comedy, which also echoes Jonathan Tolins’s Buyer & Cellar, based on La Streisand’s private underground pretend shopping mall. Here, the mall is a laboratory where the diva (played by Smith) has been trying to clone her beloved dog. She decides to take her experiments public in a comeback concert with the help of her assistant, “the Hunchback,” and celebrity cameos from Barry Gibb, Judy Garland, and others. Stephanie Shaw directs. 9/29-10/31, Redline VR, 4702 N. Ravenswood, handbagproductions.org, $21-$40

Tiger Style!

Playwright Mike Lew’s last outing in Chicago was Teenage Dick, which reset the story of Richard III in a contemporary high school. Theater Wit had one public performance right before the 2020 pandemic shutdown, which they recorded and offered as a streaming option. Now Lew has a shot at having a production do a full run locally with Tiger Style!, his comedy about formerly high-achieving Chinese American kids turning to their parents to figure out why their adult lives haven’t panned out as they had hoped. Brian Balcom, who directed Teenage Dick, returns to stage Lew’s latest in its local premiere at Writers. 9/29-10/30, Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe, writerstheatre.org, $35-$90

The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Broadway in Chicago՚s fall lineup is heavy on familiar family favorites—Anastasia (9/20-9/25, the CIBC Theatre), Wicked (9/28-12/4, the Nederlander), The Lion King (11/17-1/14, Cadillac Palace). But the Broadway Playhouse offers something more offbeat this season with this hit from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Inspired by tabletop roleplay games like Dungeons and Dragons, the highly interactive performance relies on audience participation (via phone) to determine which characters will appear, what paths they’ll take, and other crucial narrative decisions. The creators (the concept is by David Andrew Greener Laws, Sarah Davis Reynolds, and David Carpenter, written by Laws, and game designed by Reynolds) promise that previous knowledge of D&D or similar games isn’t required, “as the structure of the game will be communicated within the show.” 10/27-1/15, Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut, broadwayinchicago.com, $40-$65

DANCE (Irene Hsiao)

SummerDance CelebrationSay goodbye to summer with an eight-hour extravaganza of dance at the SummerDance Celebration, a combination of lessons, live music, and performances on National Dance Day. The day opens with a demonstration and audience participatory round dance by Black Hawk Performance Company on the Great Lawn. The event continues all over the park, with lessons in Bollywood, swing, Peruvian folk dance, and samba; surprise pop-up performances by Chicago dancers and dance companies; a teen village with food, games, and footworking; and a featured exhibition by Ayodele Drum and Dance. Performances on the Pritzker Pavilion stage finish out a day devoted to bringing the range and rhythms of Chicago community and dance together. 9/17, noon-8 PM, Millennium Park, free; see website for more information and updates.

Vicinity Diptych

Two new intimate installation performance works, Julia Rae Antonick’s Tend and Jonathan Meyer’s As Though Your Body Were Right, are presented at close range and in the vicinity of each other in the Nature Play Center at Indian Boundary Park and Make Do, both in the West Ridge neighborhood. Audience members must apply to attend, and each performance will be shown to just a handful of people at once. With themes of “bodiliness” and allogrooming (caregiving through physical contact), attendees should come prepared to experience the undressed body, to touch, and to be touched. Through 10/15: Tend appointments available Thu and Sat 1-6 PM, Indian Boundary Park, 2500 W. Lunt; As Though Your Body Were Right appointments available Thu-Sun 7-8:30 PM, Make Do, 2210 W. Morse, khecari.org, free to $360, 

The Rite of Spring and common ground[s]

One of the performances lost to the lockdown of 2020 was an appearance by Tanztheater Wuppertal in Pina Bausch’s 1989 work Palermo Palermo, and one of the dance films circulated through that early period of the pandemic was Dancing at Dusk, a rehearsal of Bausch’s 1975 masterpiece The Rite of Spring, danced by a company of 38 dancers assembled from 14 African countries, and shot outdoors on a beach in Toubab Dialaw, Senegal. Now the Rite, danced by these dancers, at last comes to life in live performance. This long-anticipated work appears alongside a premiere collaboration by Germaine Acogny, the “mother of contemporary African dance” and founder of the École des Sables in Senegal, and Malou Airaudo, founding member and soloist of Pina Bausch’s company. Thu-Fri 10/27-10/28, 7:30 PM, 205 E. Randolph, Harris Theater, harristheaterchicago.org, $35-$140

OPERA (Deanna Isaacs)

L’incoronazione di Poppea

Any Haymarket Opera Company production is a time-traveling experience. In the case of their fall offering, L’incoronazione di Poppea, audiences will be transported to a 17th-century Venetian rendition of a story set in Rome in the first century A.D. Mezzo soprano Lindsay Metzger has been cast as the emperor Nerone (aka Nero, best known for fiddling while the city burned); soprano Kimberly McCord is Nerone’s wife, Ottavia; and soprano Erica Schuller is his ambitious mistress, Poppea. The philosopher Seneca will be on hand (bass-baritone David Govertsen), as will Poppea’s distraught former lover, Ottone (countertenor Michael Skarke), and a few bickering gods. Claudio Monteverdi’s heavenly score will be played by a chamber ensemble of period instruments, with music director Craig Trompeter on the harpsichord. 9/22-9/25: Thu-Sat 7:30 PM, Sun 3 PM, Jarvis Opera Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul University, 800 W. Belden, 773-325-5200, haymarketopera.org, $47-$92

The Brightness of Light

She’s 27, he’s 51. She’s a fledgling painter; he’s an unhappily married art-world luminary: the stage is set, passion flames, pen hits paper. The three-decade relationship of two legends, photographer and curator Alfred Stieglitz and his eventual second wife, painter Georgia O’Keeffe, as chronicled in thousands of their letters to each other (archived at Yale University), is the basis for The Brightness of Light, a 2019 song cycle by composer Kevin Puts. Soprano (and Lyric Opera Special Projects Advisor) Renée Fleming and baritone Rod Gilfry will bring this work to life on the Lyric Opera stage for a single performance this fall. Apparently inspired by the book My Faraway One—a selection of the Stieglitz/O’Keeffe letters written between 1915 and 1933 (edited by Sarah Greenough, published in 2011 by Yale University Press)—the cycle follows their fervent affair, eventual marriage, and equally fervent separations and strife, backed by images from their lives and work. In what sounds like an anticlimax, the second half of the concert will consist of musical theater favorites. Sat 10/8 7:30 PM, Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600, lyricopera.org, $35-$180

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Adult cam sites are all the rage. There has never been a better time to interact with a live cam girl. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that we all feel so isolated, and connecting with a live model is more satisfying than watching prerecorded videos.

These days, most adult actresses and models offer their services via virtual camming platforms. There are quite literally hundreds of thousands of cam girls you can video chat with, so how in the world do you choose? These cam sites deliver the goods in terms of adventurous women, seamless camming experiences, and sexual gratification. But each site is unique in its own special way. From private shows to free options and special performers, there is a lot to digest.

We’ve taken the time to break down which cam sites are best and why. Stick to this guide and you’ll certainly have the best cam experience possible.

The Best Adult Cam Sites of 2022

RankSiteBest For1.JerkmateBest modern cam website2.Cherry.tvBest newcomer3.ChaturbateBest overall cam site4.LiveJasminMost gorgeous models5.MyFreeCamsBest free option6.ImLiveGreat for watching couples7.CamSodaGreat for specific fetishes8.Cams.comTeledildonic features9.Flirt4FreeProfessional cam models10.XcamsMost diverse cam models11.StreamateThousands of streams at any given time12.Lucky CrushRandom one-on-one cam shows13.StripchatBeautiful live stripteases14.BongacamsEasiest cam site to navigate15.BabestationBiggest UK cam site

1.  Jerkmate: Popular and modern new cam site

Jerkmate is a really unique cam site because it allows its users to filter the models they search for by personal preference. You can specify your preference in gender, kink, and even body type. It’s a matching system between viewers and cam girls, which makes it feel pretty special. Once you match with someone, you have the option of also becoming a cam model. You can stream a video of yourself watching the cam girl, which is pretty nice. Think of it as if Chatroulette, Tinder, and Chaturbate had a love child. Most people enjoy watching private cam shows because they are longing for a connection, sexual or otherwise. Jerkmate delivers that in spades.

Jerkmate also hires actual pornstars and professional cam girls to stream live. Going one-on-one with one of the pros is unlikely and really expensive. However, if you prefer your cam girl to be an actual pornstar, you can view their live shows with other users on the site. These women will expect you to give them tons of tokens if you want them to do anything specific, but this is pretty normal for camming websites.

Beyond the two unique and exciting options that Jerkmate provides, it’s also very easy to use. It’s got a modern feel to it and selecting a show to watch could not be easier. If you don’t love who you’ve been matched with, you can also browse the expansive list of categories that Jerkmate has to offer. Those categories range from BDSM to Sex Toys and everything in between. As far as pricing goes, it’s up to the model. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $100 per hour watching one of the Jerkmate shows.

Pros:

Models can see you if you wantIntuitive search functionAdvanced personalized features

Cons:

This is a pricey option

2. Cherry.tv:Best new cam site

Cam sites such as Jerkmate and Chaturbate may have the lion’s share of attention, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of other sites popping up all the time. While many of these aren’t worth your trouble, some of them may turn out to be major competitors.

One such site is cherry.tv, from the people over at Cherry Models. The site has only recently gone live and is still in Beta mode, which means for now they only have cis-women and trans women cam girls. That said, the platform will be opened up to everyone in the next version. 

One cool thing about Cherry.tv is that it isn’t just another cam site like any other. They’re attempting to introduce more “gamification” to the concept, so cherry.tv allows models to “level up” by gaining experience points (xp). Streaming gets cammers XP as well as receiving certain gifts from fans. 

Cherry.tv won numerous awards in 2021, such as “Best Emerging Company” and “Emerging Web Brand of the Year.” They are also one of the best sites out there in terms of compensating streamers. So, if you want the vast majority of your hard-earned money to go to the actual cam model, then cherry.tv is a great option for you. 

Pros:

Relatively affordableFun, game-like interfaceStreamers receive almost all of the tips

Cons:

In beta mode (no male models or couples)Just started so not a ton of active models yet

3. Chaturbate:Number one cam site in the world

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When you get to the Chaturbate home page, you’ll be greeted with various thumbnails of women or scenes. That’s your sneak peek for what is to come when you actually click on one of these images. Immediately you’ll be launched into a wonderfully raunchy cam show completely free of charge. At first blush, it looks like most of these cam girls are doing solo shows, but once you take a deeper dive, you’ll find couples, threesomes, and other unique and interesting live shows to choose from. You can also search for shows by filtering by the huge list of categories or tags. Though busy looking, Chaturbate is very easy to navigate and explore with so many live feeds to watch for free.

You’re probably wondering if Chaturbate is completely free. The answer to that is both yes and no. While you can enter any live show for free, you are really walking into a teaser of sorts. The women on Chaturbate are trying to get you to eventually pay for a private show, which is what most people want anyway. We will admit though that the teasers are often very explicit and can usually get the job done before you even grab your wallet.

You likely will reach for your credit card though, because Chaturbate is famous for delivering satisfying one-on-one shows. They operate on a token system. As you spend more time watching the show, your tokens will begin to dwindle.

Pros:

AffordableBest cam site availableGreat one-on-one performancesYou get a lot out of a free account

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Most models need to reach a certain token amount before they fully perform

Check out our complete Chaturbate review if you’re looking for more info.

4.  LiveJasmin: Known for having stunning models

The most noteworthy thing to say about LiveJasmin is that the women on this site are drop dead gorgeous. They are diverse, in shape, stunning, manicured, and all around perfect cam girls. You will notice this the minute you hop onto the home page. It looks extremely put together, modern, and professional.

These women don’t seem to be filming themselves from dimly lit bedrooms. Instead, it feels like a whole studio operation with professional porn stars. This is a pro for most, but some viewers enjoy that amateurish feel. If you are into the amateur stuff, then steer clear of LiveJasmin because it’s all top notch here. LiveJasmin is full of very recognizable and famous cam girl faces. That’s what makes it one of the best cam sites around.

Other than the beautiful stars and modern interface, there’s not much about LiveJasmin that makes it stand out (except for the fact that they have a nice mobile option, but who wants to watch a cam girl on their cell phone?). It’s set up like many other cam sites and takes you through the same process and the features are the same. A nice perk though is the fact that LiveJasmin caters to every type of gender and sexuality, giving it a distinctly diverse library of models and streams to choose from.

Pros:

Beautiful recognizable modelsMobile optionRange of genders, sexualities, and kinks

Cons:

No amateur option

5.  MyFreeCams: Actual free shows

For those of you shopping for cam sites on a budget, there’s no better site for you than MyFreeCams, also known as Jerk N’ Cum. Yes, the shows on this site are actually free. This is obviously the biggest perk that MyFreeCams has to offer.

Because it’s free and the models don’t charge you to watch their shows, you might be skeptical of the quality but you truly have nothing to worry about. The women on MyFreeCams are as skilled as they are gorgeous. They are also down to get into some very kinky activity, which is why you’re watching cam girls in the first place!

The one thing that you can’t really access on this site is private chat or one-on-one video sessions. But what can you really expect from a cam site that doesn’t cost you a dime? You can of course purchase tokens on MyFreeCams and try your luck asking one of the models for a private show, but it’s not very likely to happen. These models are used to the dynamic of the site and aren’t normally willing to make an exception for anyone. These models also aren’t the most responsive to requests in their chat box. That’s potentially because it’s oversaturated with guys like you asking them to do a million different things. If you’re OK with just being a voyeur for free, MyFreeCams is a fantastic budget-friendly option for you.

If you decide that you’d like to pay for MyFreeCams because you can afford to or you’ve got extra cash lying around, you will be given the keys to their entire library of cam girl archives. You can check out their old videos. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but there are folks out there wholove it.

Pros:

Genuinely freeFantastic performances

Cons:

Can’t view private shows

6.  ImLive: Old-school cam site featuring couples

ImLive is the granddaddy of cam sites. It’s been around for almost 20 years and has managed to continue to captivate viewers with the changing times. ImLive is a streaming site where models and couples perform sex shows for their audiences. There’s not much more to it. However, not all sex cam sites offer couples shows, so if you like watching two people get it on then ImLive is your best bet.

The pay structure at ImLive gives you options, which is a definite plus. You can either pay by the minute or send models tips. There are also plenty of models and shows to choose from, so you’ll never have a dull moment on this popular cam site.

Yes, ImLive dubs itself a free cam site, but we know what that really means. You can watch archived shows for free, but the live goods are going to cost you. The shows are usually worth it, but don’t expect a ton of interaction from the models. They tend to fall short in their personal relationships with viewers and fans; however, the shows themselves are a treat to watch.

Pros:

Great for watching couplesDifferent payment optionsFree archived shows

Cons:

The models aren’t very interactive

7.  CamSoda: Cam girls with the best personalities

CamSoda operates like most cam sites do. There are free rooms that you can enter to view live adult cam shows, but if you want the women to do anything specific during the show, you will need to spend. However, CamSoda is really affordable. This is because the models don’t charge you per minute. It’s based solely on your donations.

The one drawback to CamSoda is their pricing structure. Most cam sites will allow you to enter free cam shows, but not before informing you of what you should tip the model or what each naughty activity costs. Getting a girl to perform a desired sexual act is going to require linking up with the other guys in the chat and pooling that money until the model’s “goal” is reached. Each model comes up with a different money goal per show and tries to seduce the viewers into paying up. You can’t blame them; camming is their job.

Private shows aren’t really a thing on CamSoda. However, the models on this cam site are very interactive. They actually pay a lot of attention to the chat as their show is live and they make you feel like you are actually in the room with them while they are performing. People have complained before that some models on CamSoda talk too much or spend too much time replying to their fans.

Pros:

Interactive models with personalityCaters to a variety of fetishes

Cons:

The models don’t list their prices per naughty activity

8.  Cams.com: Cam site with a teledildonics option

Cams.com is one of the more unique and advanced cam sites on this list. You might not know it by just visiting their website because initially, it looks like your average cam site. There are free shows that you can enter and you have the ability to filter by model, body type, and gender. This is one of the few sex cam sites that contains female shows in addition to male shows, trans shows, and nonbinary shows. We find that to be a huge plus as it caters to a much wider audience of viewers.

Cams.com is not only ahead of the game in terms of their diversity, but they are also very technologically advanced. If you are someone who watches a lot of VR porn, you are familiar with the term teledildonics. In VR, teledildonics are bluetooth sex toys that synch up to what you are watching. For the purposes of cams, it allows you to control the sex toy that the performer is using, which is insanely cool and futuristic! It brings an entirely new level to cam shows and makes you feel like you are intimately interacting with a model right there in the room with them.

This cam site is one where you have to pay by the minute, which can get really pricey if you plan on spending a lot of time on the site. Yes, there are free shows, but they aren’t all that good. It’s worth checking out the paid ones though because of all the unique features.

Pros:

Teledildonics!Advanced search functionDiverse models

Cons:

If you aren’t in it for the teledildonics, there are better options

9.  Flirt4Free: Intuitive search function available

When you visit Flirt4Free you might be inclined to believe that it’s a site like Chaturbate where tons of amateur models can stream their sexual activities. However, Flirt4Free is for the pros. These are seasoned pornstars who deliver gratifying shows to a very hungry audience. And Flirt4Free knows how to give the viewers what they want because it’s been around for so long.

Flirt4Free is certainly one of the most intuitive sex cam sites available because you are able to filter the models on this site by kink and fetish, like BDSM or couples. If you find a model that you particularly love, you can also take a look at their schedule so that you never miss a show.

Flirt4Free might reel in newcomers with the “F” word (free), but cam site enthusiasts know that you’ll end up paying at some point. To their credit though, Flirt4Free allows you to watch public streams and get information about the performers. Private shows will drive you to pay for tokens so that you can direct the lovely cam girl who you’ve chosen to watch. Performers decide their own price-per-minute, so keep an eye out for that before you end up breaking the bank.

Pros:

Free public showsTons of filtering optionsProfessional, pornstar-quality models

Cons:

Models operate on an expensive price-per-minute structure

10.  XCams: Diverse Euro models

XCams is a special cam site for folks who have eyes for European cam models. They flourish on XCams, though it’s a lesser-known site than the rest. It’s surprising that it flies under the radar because there are always so many models available at any given time for anyone to watch.

Diversity is the name of the game over at XCams. While they feature tons of Europeans, these models are really diverse in their backgrounds, performance styles, and kinks that they love to get into. It’s fun to browse through the thumbnails of videos on the XCams homepage because you get a peek at all the unique shows they have to offer.

Each model decides what you’ll pay for a show. Before you commit, you’ll be shown a preview, told where the model is from, and told how many credits you’ll need to pay for your time. You will get 25 free credits just for signing up, which will give you about five minutes on average.

Pros:

Beautiful diverse cam girlsVery kinkyGreat previews for private shows

Cons:

Models operate on an expensive price-per-minute structureSmall amount of free credits when you sign up

11.  Streamate: Most options

If you’re after quantity, Streammate is a good option. There are literally thousands of models online at any given time when you head over to the site. It doesn’t matter if it’s during your 12 PM lunch break or after midnight, this site is always busy. It’s the cam site that never sleeps.

The Streamate performers also love to please. Truthfully, it’s because they want to be tipped well, but you can rest assured that any model you watch on Streamate will work very hard to earn your affection. They are very engaging, personable, and (of course) sexy.

Streamate is a no-frills site that takes you straight to the action. It doesn’t need all the bells and whistles because it provides a large amount of really great shows. You can use their simple and intuitive search function to filter your options, making Streamate one of the easiest sex cam sites to navigate. And their filtering options get really specific, so you can find exactly what turns you on. There is also a “Newcomer” section for the viewers who love to watch fresh talent or want to discover new models.

Pros:

Thousands of models to choose fromAmateurs and professionals available

Cons:

This site has a lot of annoying adsOutdated web design

12.  LuckyCrush: A combo of a cam site and Chatroulette

LuckyCrush is a cam girl site that randomly matches you with flirty ladies. It’s newer, but it has managed to attract millions of users on a monthly basis. People like to say that LuckyCrush is a healthy mix of a cam site and a random chat site like Chatroulette. It’s probably what you wished Chatroulette could be when you were too young to know about cam sites. Men and women are randomly paired for an erotic video chat.

LuckyCrush is confident in its unique model, which is why it offers first-time male visitors a brief free trial. After that, you will need to purchase credits to enjoy the site. Women come to LuckyCrush hoping to make money, so stocking up a little bit will do you some good.

Because LuckyCrush is totally random, you might be paired up with a hottie who is on the other side of the world. Don’t worry if you don’t speak her language. LuckyCrush has a built-in translation feature that makes it easy to communicate with models from all over the world. It’s an exciting approach to cam shows.

Pros:

Personally meet models from all over the worldExclusively private shows

Cons:

You can’t filter or searchNot for everyone

13.  StripChat: Interactive stripteases

StripChat is a cam site with some special perks. On the surface, it’s a way to view beautiful live stripteases performed by stunning models. Some of them just like to strip and others take it up a notch by displaying naughty activities. In that regard, it’s a little different from your average sex cam site. You can check out the videos for free and tip the models, like you normally would. These tips are given in the form of tokens, which you will need to purchase beforehand.

The women on StripChat are not amateurs. They are women who seem to fit right into the porn industry. They really know what they are doing and they are fantastic at putting on a show for an audience. This is also a site that sadly caters exclusively to the male gaze. In other words, there isn’t any real gender diversity unless you head over to their couples section. However, everything, including the lesbian scenes, seems to be shot exclusively for purely heterosexual males.

What separates StripChat from the crowd is their VR feature. Now, if you don’t have a pair of VR goggles, you are going to want to stop reading because this next part is going to make you really jealous. StripChat’s VR function allows you to throw on a headset and opt in for a private show from one of their pretty performers. It takes live interaction to new heights and is a deeply satisfying cam experience. The videos are in HD, so you won’t miss a thing!

Pros:

HD stripteasesVR featuresProfessional cam girls

Cons:

Sometimes, you only get a striptease

14.  BongaCams: Affordable, transparent

On the surface, BongaCams likes to pretend that it’s a free cam site full of women, couples, and trans people. If you’ve made it this far in reading cam reviews, you won’t be surprised to learn that every site is going to squeeze some coin out of you at some point. That’s just how these things work. But BongaCams isn’t going to suck you dry by charging per minute. Their models make a living based on their tips, and you are going to eventually want to tip them through the token payment structure.

The good thing about the BongaCams pricing setup is that there are really no surprises. When you enter a free live show, you are shown a list of the models prices per a given activity. For instance, erotic play between two beautiful lesbian models might cost you 100 tokens. You’ll be informed of everything up front, which helps you figure out which shows are worth watching based on your personal preference and what you can afford. You can also try your luck at jumping into a show and mooching off the other viewers who will send tips, but it might test your patience.

BongaCams delivers incredible shows but doesn’t provide many private show options. In the end, BongaCams is a pretty predictable cam site with a token system and great performers. You’ll find a lot of new girls on this site too, because it’s very welcoming to girls who want to get into camming for the first time.

Pros:

Very transparent about priceGreat site design

Cons:

Not great for private shows

15.  BabeStation: Huge UK cam site

BabeStation has been around for nearly two decades and is the biggest cam site for UK models. Of all the cam sites, BabeStation is not one that you want to breeze past because it has a lot to offer.

Most sites that have been around for as long as BabeStation have pretty much nailed the cam girl experience. This will become clear to you immediately upon visiting the site. Rather than staring at a bunch of thumbnails, you’ll be plopped into a live show right away. You can of course exit and search for a show that’s a bit more your flavor, but it’s nice to know that you can freely view HD cam shows from the jump.

One thing that BabeStation is missing is an easy way for new visitors to browse and filter. Most of the models are great, but this site isn’t designed to cater to unique fetishes because it’s hard to navigate. Some of the performers are also a little dry. They will sometimes just keep their camera on while they go about mundane tasks, which is more of a voyeuristic experience than an interactive cam show.

BabeStation does offer a ton of promotions at any given time, making it feel very affordable when you decide that you do want to tip a model.

Pros:

Biggest UK cam siteCan actually watch shows for free

Cons:

Not an easy site to navigateSome performers lack engagement or personality

How to Have the Best Adult Cam Site Experience

If you’re brand new to cam sites, you might feel a bit lost. There are a lot of them, and they’re not all worth your time. Check out the following four tips to ensure that you end up on the best sites and have a great experience. 

Browse before you buy

Do you buy a car without test driving it? Do you buy a house without seeing it first? When it comes to spending your hard-earned money, it’s always good to avoid wasting it. And a good way to throw away your money is to start spending a ton of it on cam sites.

Your best bet is to browse around some of the top cam sites before you sign up for any subscriptions, premium memberships, etc. Many cam sites can even be browsed for free—even the biggest one, Chaturbate. So, it’s recommended to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the various sites out there before spending any cash. 

Privilege quality over quantity

There are some sites with thousands of cam models who are active at any given time. Yet, all those choices may be overwhelming, and it might feel like finding a needle in a haystack to find something of high quality. So, you might be better off finding a site with fewer models but with a higher percentage of fun and engaged and attractive ones.

That said, the biggest cam sites like Chaturbate give you different filtering options and the default is to show you the cammers with the largest number of viewers. This generally means that you can find high quality content without having to look too far. 

Stick to the big names

Camming has exploded in recent years. As you might expect, there’s been a lot of people trying to get a slice of the pie. Tons of cam sites have popped up, and not all of them are created equal—in fact, it’s not even close.

To avoid getting scammed and wasting your money and/or time, stick to the biggest names in the camming world—sites like Chaturbate and MyFreeCams, for example. 

Participate to maximize the experience

Cam sites are all about participation. This is what inherently separates them from regular porn sites. If no one participated—neither chatting nor giving any tips—the cam site wouldn’t exist. The models depend on tips for it to be worth their while, and the chatting helps keep things fun and engaging. 

So, don’t be shy to participate. You might find that it really enhances your overall experience, especially if you tip to get into private shows. Otherwise, you might as well just stick to regular porn. 

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AdultFriendFinder: Scam or real? This is always the question to ask when signing up for a new hookup site. The goal is to find a legit hookup, not spend hours talking to bots.

Gather round kids, because here’s the tea: Thanks to AdultFriendFinder, also known as AFF, I now have two stable friends-with-benefits who I see on a regular basis. Both are babes and really open-minded. You could say I’ve tried some new things in the bedroom thanks to these women.

But that doesn’t mean that AdultFriendFinder is all rainbows and butterflies. I signed up for a premium membership to take it for a real test drive, and there were a few things to watch out for.

This review will show you all the good and bad that comes along with an AdultFriendFinder membership, and if it’s worth signing up for.

For the people who don’t want to read the full review, I’ve broken down some pros and cons. Keep reading to find out more details about these!

Pros

There are millions of users.
24/7 customer support
Registration is free.
The premium price is not bad.
Fetishes, kinks, and alt lifestyles are all welcome.
People are extremely willing and eager to meet up.
Due to the huge user base, there are lots of locals no matter your location.
Users are extremely open-minded.
You will find someone who wants to hang out immediately, even among some fake profiles.
You can enjoy the app version on your mobile divide.

Cons

Bots, fakes, inactive profiles, and scammers exist.
There are tons of ads.
You won’t get much out of the free version.
Some pages redirect to other companies.
There are plenty of users who aren’t easy on the eyes.
There was a security breach in 2015, but it’s been resolved.
Some argue that it was more effective when it first launched.

Ok, now for the real review…

What’s A Free AdultFriendFinder Membership Like?

I’m going to be honest here, you’re not going to be able to hook up with anyone by registering for a free membership. But because AdultFriendFinder is so much more than just a hookup site, there’s still a lot you can do.

For instance, you can join adult chat rooms or watch live sex cam girls. Just be advised that some of these “extra features” that AdultFriendFinder provides will just lead you to another website.

As a free member, you will also get a feel for the lay of the land and be able to receive messages. Find out who is online, who lives nearby, and who some of AdultFriendFinder’s hottest members are. You can also get detailed information from everyone’s profile and narrow your search by the age and gender filters.

I remained a free member for an hour and got some messages. Most of the women who sent the messages weren’t that hot. With 80 million members and counting, it’s no surprise that the users aren’t all supermodels. I’m not much of a looker either, though. Plus, I’d rather meet a DTF woman than one who isn’t but is walking down the runway. That’s where AdultFriendFinder can really deliver.

But there were a few profiles that really piqued my interest. I received messages like, “All I want is a nice bang and I’ll be on my way.” In order to message back, I had to upgrade my membership.

What’s A Gold Membership Like?

Yes, I bit the bullet and went Gold. Several friends told me it was a good idea because they actually found hookups through the site. For that reason, I bought the entire year because it was the best value. $14.95 per month comes to as little as $0.50 per day. It’s way less than a cup of joe and totally worth it. AdultFriendFinder doesn’t accept Paypal or cryptocurrency. You can use Mastercard, Discover, or Visa. Here’s the pricing breakdown:

$14.95 a month for 12 months or $180
$19.95 a month for six months or $90
$24.95 a month

The moment I signed up for AdultFriendFinder’s membership plan, I was introduced to hundreds of women who were nearby, online, and wanted some action. Again, they weren’t all gorgeous, but that’s OK with me. I started getting messages almost immediately.

Some also felt suspiciously like bots. You can tell that someone is a bot if they don’t speak naturally or respond insanely fast. But others were from actual real women who genuinely wanted to get off with a nearby stranger, and I wanted to be that stranger.

I have a pretty unique type. I love women who have a large bust, are thick, and have blue eyes. Ok, so not that unique. Luckily AdultFriendFinder has a very specific advanced search that makes finding someone who is your type very easy. You can also use it to find couples and groups to meet up with.

Here’s a snippet of how detailed you can get. . . and that’s not even half of it.

After selecting the traits that turned me on, I began my hunt for the perfect friend-with-benefits. This might come as a shock, but I’m not a one-night-stand type of guy. Don’t get me wrong, I love casual sex as much as the next person. But I like to have an ongoing sexual relationship because I like getting really comfortable with another person and experimenting with kinkier sex as time goes on. I hoped and prayed that AdultFriendFinder would grant me a compatible friend-with-benefits.

Guess what? Within a couple of days, I got two.

Using AdultFriendFinder To Actually Hook UpI’ll explain to you how it went down for me. I got a ton of messages from horny locals who weren’t really turning me on. There were some swingers thrown into the mix as well, but nothing that was really making me sweat (AFF does a double as a swingers site, but it’s not my thing). Until I came across a message from Jessica.

Before I could even meet up with her, I spotted another blue-eyed beauty named Whitegirldtfsum1. Spoiler alert: we hooked up the day after I had sex with Jessica.

Now I see Jessica and Whitegirldtfsum1 regularly. I am currently working towards getting them in bed with me at the same time. Fingers crossed!

So, Is It Legit?

I’m not surprised that some folks on the Internet are quick to call AdultFriendFinder a scam. With millions of members and new people joining by the minute, there are bound to be some unhappy customers. Not everyone knows how to use the Internet to get laid, or what to look out for from people who actually do use AdultFriendFinder to scam people.

There are certainly some misgivings and some people who use AdultFriendFinder for their own sick schemes. But if you’re smart, the site will get you laid. Again, AdultFriendFinder is not the holy grail of hookup sites, but it’s pretty darn close.

To get the most out of AdultFriendFinder, keep the following things in mind:

Look Out For Scammers: There will always be people on the Internet who want your money or information. They will try to take advantage of you when you are at your most vulnerable. . . like looking for a hookup. Don’t ever give personal information out to people on AdultFriendFinder. They have no use for it—unless they are trying to scam! If a match says any of the following, they are probably trying to scam you:
“I need money because I am sick.”
“I have legal issues, can you help me with those?”
“I have a ton of money in a secure account overseas, but I need a bit of money to get it out.”
“My friend died and I don’t know how to pay for the funeral.”
Beware Of Bots: The truth is, you’ll encounter a lot of bots with the free membership on AdultFriendFinder. They are easy to identify, but you want to stay away from them. They are a total waste of time. They will send you a generic opener like, “Hey big boy, looking for a good time?” It might be tempting, but there’s no point in entertaining this.
Ditch Dead Profiles: Dead profiles are abandoned or inactive profiles. AdultFriendFinder isn’t that good at getting rid of these, so keep that in mind when you’re fishing for a hottie.
Ignore The Ads: There are ads on AdultFriendFinder. If you ignore them and don’t click on them, you’ll have a smooth ride on the website!
Know What You Want: If what you want from AdultFriendFinder is a hookup, you’re in good hands. That’s what AdultFriendFinder does best—hook up two horny users! There are so many people using the site that finding a partner, companion, or quickie is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.
Educate Yourself On Catfishes: There are so many people who hop onto AdultFriendFinder regularly. There’s no major way to verify who is catfishing you and who isn’t. AdultFriendFinder does its best by requesting photo verification. That’s awesome! But people are smart. Through photoshop or sheer photo theft, someone can pretend to be much more attractive than they are in real life. We’ll be honest, not everyone who uses AdultFriendFinder is a supermodel, so keep an eye out for the catfishes. They are frequent on almost every dating site and hookup app. Also beware that adult sites like these can actually hire their own staff to act as models that live nearby. This is another form of a catfish. AdultFriendFinder has been known to do this in the past, but now they have so many users that they don’t have to. Here are some ways to tell if someone is a catfish:
They won’t video chat
Their photos are of different people
Their photos look fake or photoshopped
Understand Who The Models Are On AdultFriendFinder: If what you’re looking for is a model, then visit the Live-Action section of the site! This is where you can watch hot models perform for you in real time using their webcams.

Is AdultFriendFinder Safe?Back in 2015, AdultFriendFinder got into some trouble due to a large data breach. They have since implemented some of the best security systems offered and there have not been any privacy or security issues since that one in 2015. In fact, due to the stress caused by the 2015 breach, AdultFriendFinder has gone out of its way to make itself one of the safest and most secure hookup sites on the web, implementing the most secure encryption systems.

Final Thoughts About AdultFriendFinderHere’s the thing—no hookup site is perfect. AdultFriendFinder is almost there, but not quite. There are ads, there are some bots, and the users aren’t all smoke shows. But AdultFriendFinder is one of the best hookup sites because it works! Plus, it’s so quick and easy. The Gold membership is definitely worth two quarters a day for me. I am reminded of this with each casual hookup session that was brought to me by AdultFriendFinder.

What’s The Live-Action Section?

The Live-Action section on AdultFriendFinder is a whole lot of fun, but it won’t actually get you laid. This section is for webcam models who want to show you the goods, hoping you’ll pay so they can get a Chanel bag or pay their student loans. Many of the rooms are near empty, so you can definitely get the model’s attention without fighting through a ton of horny users, but these girls aren’t going to meet up with you.

The only chance you have at meeting any of these models in person is by following their social media pages that they’ve got outside of AdultFriendFinder. This is easy to do as many of the models list their socials right there on the page. If you aren’t a total ogre, you may as well try your luck!

The Live-Action section also doesn’t discriminate. You can view men, women, trans people, pansexual people, couples, threesomes, solo sessions, and more. The shows are of pretty high quality with a nice set and great production value.

The bottom line with webcam models is that they want to be paid, but they also love being showered with attention. If you play your cards right, you could get the webcam models to perform all sorts of seductive acts without dropping major stacks on the performance itself. But, it’s always worth paying the webcam model. They will work harder, utilize their skillset to the fullest potential, and it’s just the right thing to do.

How To Use AdultFriendFinder To Find A HookupFinding The Right Partner on AFF:

When you get your membership, you’ll be led through a series of questions that help AdultFriendFinder assess your personality and match you. It’s ideal for both short-term hookups and long-term partners. From there, you can make selections about your preference in a partner. Again, so many people use AdultFriendFinder, so narrowing down will help you save tremendous amounts of time. You will be shown profiles of folks who live in your area, so that you don’t have to buy a plane ticket or spend money on gas just to get your freak on.

AdultFriendFinder also has a Purity Test. This is a test that determines how “pure” (or prude) you are. It might seem like a lot of hooey, but this test will help you figure out how far you’ve gone sexually and how far you’re willing to go. It will then introduce you to folks who can satisfy your sexual urges.

Adult Dating Tips:Your hookup journey starts with a good conversation starter. If you aren’t sure what to talk about, take a look at our infographic helping you figure out what to say to actually get a sexy person in the bed with you! Don’t be too eager or creepy. The key is to find the balance between casual and sexual. If you’re too nervous to make the first chat or consider yourself an introvert, you can use AdultFriendFinder’s icebreaker messages or send a virtual gift! These can come in the form of everything from emojis to real gifts.

How To Meet In Person:Ok, so you’ve finally met someone who doesn’t look like a gremlin, who is horny, and who doesn’t have a personality that resembles stale toast. Congratulations! Now you’ve got to master that first date or first meetup. Here are some of the do’s and don’ts of a first-time meet up!

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There are so many ways to meet new people, but nothing is more adventurous and electrifying than calling a phone chat line. It’s exciting to think about all the new people you could meet through a phone dating line, all from the comfort of your own home. It’s a testament to how far dating has come, and how phones have enhanced our ability to make meaningful connections.

We’ve put together a list of the top chat lines in 2022. The top 10 are in the table and the runner-ups are below.

Best Free Phone Chat Lines of 2022

RankBrandPhone NumberFree TrialBest For1.LiveLinks888-901-268860 minutesMeeting local singles2.FreeChatGirls866-995-533130 minutesBest free trial3.Local Hot Chat888-710-26255 minutesGreat singles4.Livetalk800-444-LIVE10 minutesHybrid naughty/singles5.RedHot Dateline855-933-061030 minutesLate night chat6.Vibeline866-488-080930 minutesMeeting black singles7.Fonochat866-605-301630 minutesChatting with latina singles8.Talk121855-677-054530 minutesBest early day number9.Phone and Flirt800-381-54555 minutesBest flirty line10.Desires Chat888-598-83365 minutesBest confessional line

More Chat Lines To Call

Moonlight Line: 855-677-0538Local Hot Chat: 888-710-2625Lover’s Lane: 509-876-5930Adult Talk: 833-937-ADULTHowl Line: 888-655-6366Azul Line: 888-589-4999Sexy Live Connections: 800-317-4475Hollar Line: 888-650-2223Taboo Chat: 855-50-TABOOExotic Chat Line: 888-633-9453Lavalife Voice: 877-800-5282Girls Flirt Free: 800-364-4757Social Voice USA: 844-706-5518Hot Latinas Chat: 800-309-9388Latino Phone Chat: 888-702-8887Nightline: 877-834-4044Questchat: 888-889-6565Black Singlez: 800-287-3991Night Exchange: 866-917-8328Español Chat: 888-674-8887College Party Line: 888-598-3927Black Phone Chat: 800-319-7277America’s Hottest Talk Line: 206-876-56711PartyLine: 562-621-1201Grapevine Personals: 250-984-3322Metrovibe: 877-390-6677TangoPersonals: 800-810-8108MegaMates: 866-718-4930Metrochat: 206-876-56751-800-DATE-LINE: 800-DATE-LINE1800Personals: 213-687-7675Party Lines Uncensored: 712-432-4800

Chat Line 101

These toll-free numbers can be used to flirt or start a full-blown relationship with a hot local single. What’s more is that they all offer free trials, so you might even meet that special someone without paying a dime.

Rather than swiping through images on a vapid app, chat lines promote conversation and help you get to know your match on a deeper level. It’s also great for more sexual relationships too! Most chat lines follow a similar setup:

Call the numberRecord a personal greeting in which you introduce yourselfListen to other greetings to see who sounds most appealingSend private messages through virtual mailboxesRequest to chat live with someoneHave an awesome phone chat experience

Scroll below for in-depth reviews of the best free phone chat numbers.

1. LiveLinks: 888-901-2688 – Best overall chat line

LiveLinks is the most prominent and well-known chat line in North America. For genuine connections, there’s no better line than LiveLinks. Not only has it been around since the 90s, but it’s also famous for its ability to establish all sorts of relationships, from the friendly to the romantic. Not many lines cater to such a large variety. It also implements great features, like the ability to add people you like to your Hot List. Like most lines, women chat for free. First-time male callers can enjoy a hefty one-hour trial, which is an extremely generous amount of free time that can be used to get to know a special someone.

2. FreeChatGirls: 866-995-5331 – Best for new chat line callers

FreeChatGirls is a naughty adult line where the ladies always talk for free. It’s a phone sex line without any paid operators, only real people who are just like you. This chat line is for hot like-minded individuals who want to dive into their fantasies with strangers on the phone. You are allowed a half-hour free phone chat trial, which you can use to meet up with a kinky girl on the line. Once you use up that time, you’re going to want to purchase one of their affordable memberships.

3. Local Hot Chat: 888-710-2625 – Best hybrid naughty/singles number

Local Chat may appear to be on the risqué side of phone dating, but it caters to callers of all types. Whether you’re looking for something serious or spicy, Local Hot Chat delivers. The gender ratio skews female, so if you’re want to chat with a single lady, this is the number to call. The 5 minute free trial allows you to browse profiles and request connect. As soon as you talk live, you’ll have to pay. But it’s worth it. The memberships are affordable. What’s one downside? The user interface (IVR) system is a little outdated, but it gets the job done.

4. LiveTalk: 800-444-LIVE – Best for real connections

LiveTalk provides a safe and secure phone dating environment for adults over the age of 18. People come to LiveTalk when they want to meet someone who is like-minded and genuine. Locals from different cities across the U.S. flock to this newer chat line. While it hasn’t been around since the 90s like LiveLinks, it’s one of the most favored and talked about chat lines right now. This premier phone chat service does a great job of connecting folks who are truly interested in creating a bond. You will never meet anyone flaky when you call LiveTalk.

5. Redhot Dateline: 855-993-0610 – Best late night number

Redhot Dateline is a line most notable for its ability to link sexy individuals to each other for steamy phone chat. It’s a very popular line, making finding a match a seamless experience no matter when you call in. If you are seeking a little wild fun, Redhot Dateline is for you. However, if romance is more your pick, we’d suggest heading to one of the lines dedicated to dating rather than erotic chat. Redhot Dateline doesn’t shy away from its namesake; it really is red hot. The only unfortunate thing about Redhot Dateline is that the 30-minute free trial is limited. To take full advantage, you’ll need a membership.

6. Vibeline: 866-488-0809 – Best black chat line

Vibeline has long been a chat line that has attracted Black callers. But in more recent years, it has expanded into a more diverse bunch of young and trendy folks. It’s known as a pretty “hip” line, which is why it brings in a younger and more vibrant crowd. Callers on this line are looking for all sorts of relationships. Some want something serious, but many are seeking a flirty fling. Women can talk on Vibeline free of charge and men can take advantage of that sweet 30-minute free trial. These 30-minutes can be spread out over time if you’d like, which is a nice and unique touch that other chat lines usually don’t offer.

7. Fonochat: 866-605-3016 – Best latina chat line

Brought to you by the same people who created LiveLinks, Fonochat is the best Latinx chat line available for Hispanic singles in your area. It’s an exciting place where Latinx people and those looking for Latinx partners can come and be themselves. If you prefer to chat in Spanish, that’s an option for you at Fonochat (but you don’t have to if you don’t want to). Like Livelinks, Fonochat allows you to create a Hot List of potential partners. You can also send private messages to people you wish to explore a friendship or relationship with.

8. Talk121: 855-677-0545 – Best to meet local singles over the phone

Talk121 is a chat line that’s been around for a long time and has done a good job at keeping up with the tech innovations in the chat line space. It’s a great competitor in the chat line game and keeps the other lines on their toes. Thousands of people call into Talk121 on a regular basis, and they stay because the line is always very reliable. Though aged, it doesn’t feel like an outdated chat line. It’s a leader in the industry and promotes everything from friendship to long-term relationships.

9. Phone and Flirt: 800-381-5455 – Best for quick, flirty phone chat

This safe and discreet chat line is used by people who want to laugh, flirt, and have a good time. When calling Phone and Flirt, there’s an underlying expectation that you are there to have a frisky good time. That doesn’t mean that all the callers are looking for erotic chat. Some are simply seeing who can give them those chat line butterflies. Phone and Flirt is very popular for this reason, saturated with younger flirters who love how unexpected and surprising this line can be.

10. Desires Chat: 888-598-8336 – Best for confessional

Desires Chat is a leading chat line that operates solely for adults who want to share their secret desires with one another. Discretion is taken very seriously over at Desires Chat, so you should feel completely free to let your wild side out on the line. There’s a level of open-mindedness not seen on every chat line that attracts some of the most interesting callers. Get lost in conversation with one of these dreamers on the Desires Chat line. You will feel as sexy as you will liberated.

Chat Line Dating FAQsHow did you judge these lines?We look at a lot of things when deciding which chat lines are best. The first are reliability and call volume. We don’t want you calling a chat line that gets little to no calls because that means your dating or chatting options are far too limited. We chose lines that get a lot of callers, even during non-peak hours of the day. They also have to have free trials so that you can enjoy a taste of their features before you even pull out your wallet. And finally, we judge these phone chat lines based on user experiences we’ve read about, like on Mr. Chat Line, heard about, or experienced ourselves.

What should I say in my chat line greeting?Your chat line greeting is what other callers will hear before they decide if they want to meet you. It’s an introduction and should sound like one. But remember, you are going after someone for a flirty or romantic relationship. You aren’t at a job interview. With that in mind, try to keep your greeting short, sweet, and interesting. Show your personality off without taking up too much time. And make sure you sound excited when you are speaking. This will attract others to you!

Are chat lines safe?Chat lines are one of the safest ways to flirt with a stranger. Again, you are virtually meeting a new friend from the comfort of your very own home. As far as physical safety, that’s pretty much taken care of! Chat lines also work very hard to make sure they are both safe and secure so that you’ll feel as comfortable as possible expressing yourself on the line. You can always change your name if you wish to remain anonymous, and no line will ever share identifying or sensitive information. Be wary of people on chat lines who try to coax information out of you that feels too personal.

What happens when the free trial is up?When your free trial is up on a chat line, we’d encourage you to try another trial! But if you love the line you’ve just called or want to spend more time with a certain phone date, you will need to purchase a time package. These are usually pretty affordable. If you want to have erotic chat, chat lines are far less expensive than traditional phone sex numbers with much longer free trials.

How likely am I to hook up because of a chat line?Calling a chat line is like going to a popular local bar. There are so many people who you’ll meet that live very close to you. Most chat line callers are calling so that they can eventually hang out in person. That common goal of connecting with new people in your area is what makes chat lines such a unique and reliable way to meet someone new to flirt with, hang out with, and hook up with.

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