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Where to Get Summer Cocktails in Chicago This YearXiao Faria daCunhaon July 15, 2022 at 4:02 pm

The easiest summer fix is a fruity pitcher of Sangria. But we can’t always be easy! On the days when you’re feeling sophisticated, elegant, and adventurous, you should certainly try some of the best summer cocktails in Chicago. Any Windy City residents know that the seasonal drinks created by brilliant bars and restaurants around Chicago each year are the absolute highlights nobody should miss. So, what are you waiting for? The best summer drinks are here!

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1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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Looking for a perfect workday summer cocktail? Try the Electric Matcha Latte. This lunch menu favorite reminiscent of blue summer skies is made with Espolon Reposado tequila, Licor 43 and blue matcha for its gorgeous hue, then mixed with oat milk and honey before being topped with freshly grated nutmeg for an aromatic touch. (Large $16 / Small $8)

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2200 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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The best summer cocktail in Chicago this year? Into the Pale Mist ($12) at Lardon!

This cocktail is like walking through a garden while descending a mountain as a pale mist slowly creeps by. The Mizu ‘Green Tea’ Shochu is the star, complemented by bright citrus from fresh lime, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto and Fever Tree Yuzu Soda. Cucumber adds to the umami story and enhances the matcha flavor from the Ureshino green tea leaves in the shochu, leaving you with a dynamic, borderline ethereal concoction.

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1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

The James Beard Award-winning bar responsible for pioneering Chicago’s craft cocktail renaissance brings its signature elevated touch to the frozen cocktail movement with this herbaceous and nuanced sip. The team blends Corazón Blanco Tequila, Strega Italian liqueur, pineapple, and lemon with a fruit-forward Dr. Loosen Riesling base to create Friesling ($13), a chilled drink that is every bit as interesting as the innovative classics the institution is known for.

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230 N Michigan Ave 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

Named for the beloved Japanese-American actor known best for his role in The Karate Kid, the Pat Morita ($20) is a Paloma-inspired cocktail that is the epitome of refreshing outdoor summer sippers. Made with Patron Reposado, the drink brings in floral notes with a house-made rose syrup, with the sweetness balanced out through a combination of freshly squeezed lime juice and pink grapefruit juice.

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2521 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

Voted Best 4am Bar in the city by the Chicago Reader every year since they opened their doors in 2011, The Owl has become known as the late night destination in Logan Square. On their new summer sipper menu is the Little Bitty that features El Buho Mezcal with notes of caramel, vanilla, salt, citrus, and dark chocolate paired with creme de violette to give it a floral and sweet taste, peach liqueur and garnished with a lemon.

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1910 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Remedy, the popular happy hour and late-night bar on the border of Bucktown and Wicker Park, recently added refreshing new summer drinks to their rotating menu of eclectic cocktails.

Named for the season, the Bug Juice features Sweet Gwendoline French Gin which is infused with Figue de Solliès, a variety of fig grown in the South of France. The cocktail features notes of juniper, pear, green apple, and pepper providing a unique, round finish with hints of citrus.

Inspired by summer blooms, the Winthrop leans more on the floral side with citrus notes. Perfect for a summer party, The Passionably Late is a bubbly tropical drink with a rich passion fruit flavor from the Chinola paired with floral, earthy notes from the Aviation gin.

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2924 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Avondale’s newest indoor-outdoor neighborhood bar, Central Park Bar, has added a Frozen Mojito to the menu just in time for summer. It’s a refreshingly classic mojito combining rum, lime, mint, and sugar but is served as a smooth frozen cocktail with a mint leaf garnish. Guests can enjoy their libation while experiencing Central Park Bar’s 3,500 square-foot Backyard Bar complete with a covered outdoor bar, bumper pool table, picnic tables, porch swings, and fire pit.

243 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

Stop by W XYZ every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to sip on a “Blue Stripe” cocktail and indulge in Crispy Fish Tacos, a Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich or Garlic Parmesan Wings while listening to one of the acts. Or, choose from other summer cocktails, such as Firecracker, made with Seagram 7 and cranberry, or American Glory, made with champagne, orange juice, and lemonade.

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Where to Get Summer Cocktails in Chicago This YearXiao Faria daCunhaon July 15, 2022 at 4:02 pm

The easiest summer fix is a fruity pitcher of Sangria. But we can’t always be easy! On the days when you’re feeling sophisticated, elegant, and adventurous, you should certainly try some of the best summer cocktails in Chicago. Any Windy City residents know that the seasonal drinks created by brilliant bars and restaurants around Chicago each year are the absolute highlights nobody should miss. So, what are you waiting for? The best summer drinks are here!

Image Credit: Etta

1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Advertisement

Looking for a perfect workday summer cocktail? Try the Electric Matcha Latte. This lunch menu favorite reminiscent of blue summer skies is made with Espolon Reposado tequila, Licor 43 and blue matcha for its gorgeous hue, then mixed with oat milk and honey before being topped with freshly grated nutmeg for an aromatic touch. (Large $16 / Small $8)

Image Credit: Lardon

2200 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Advertisement

The best summer cocktail in Chicago this year? Into the Pale Mist ($12) at Lardon!

This cocktail is like walking through a garden while descending a mountain as a pale mist slowly creeps by. The Mizu ‘Green Tea’ Shochu is the star, complemented by bright citrus from fresh lime, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto and Fever Tree Yuzu Soda. Cucumber adds to the umami story and enhances the matcha flavor from the Ureshino green tea leaves in the shochu, leaving you with a dynamic, borderline ethereal concoction.

Advertisement

Image Credit: The Violet Hour

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

The James Beard Award-winning bar responsible for pioneering Chicago’s craft cocktail renaissance brings its signature elevated touch to the frozen cocktail movement with this herbaceous and nuanced sip. The team blends Corazón Blanco Tequila, Strega Italian liqueur, pineapple, and lemon with a fruit-forward Dr. Loosen Riesling base to create Friesling ($13), a chilled drink that is every bit as interesting as the innovative classics the institution is known for.

Advertisement

Image Credit: Galdones Photography

230 N Michigan Ave 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

Named for the beloved Japanese-American actor known best for his role in The Karate Kid, the Pat Morita ($20) is a Paloma-inspired cocktail that is the epitome of refreshing outdoor summer sippers. Made with Patron Reposado, the drink brings in floral notes with a house-made rose syrup, with the sweetness balanced out through a combination of freshly squeezed lime juice and pink grapefruit juice.

Advertisement

Image Credit: The Owl

2521 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647

Voted Best 4am Bar in the city by the Chicago Reader every year since they opened their doors in 2011, The Owl has become known as the late night destination in Logan Square. On their new summer sipper menu is the Little Bitty that features El Buho Mezcal with notes of caramel, vanilla, salt, citrus, and dark chocolate paired with creme de violette to give it a floral and sweet taste, peach liqueur and garnished with a lemon.

Advertisement

1910 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Remedy, the popular happy hour and late-night bar on the border of Bucktown and Wicker Park, recently added refreshing new summer drinks to their rotating menu of eclectic cocktails.

Named for the season, the Bug Juice features Sweet Gwendoline French Gin which is infused with Figue de Solliès, a variety of fig grown in the South of France. The cocktail features notes of juniper, pear, green apple, and pepper providing a unique, round finish with hints of citrus.

Inspired by summer blooms, the Winthrop leans more on the floral side with citrus notes. Perfect for a summer party, The Passionably Late is a bubbly tropical drink with a rich passion fruit flavor from the Chinola paired with floral, earthy notes from the Aviation gin.

Image Credit: Central Park Bar

2924 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Avondale’s newest indoor-outdoor neighborhood bar, Central Park Bar, has added a Frozen Mojito to the menu just in time for summer. It’s a refreshingly classic mojito combining rum, lime, mint, and sugar but is served as a smooth frozen cocktail with a mint leaf garnish. Guests can enjoy their libation while experiencing Central Park Bar’s 3,500 square-foot Backyard Bar complete with a covered outdoor bar, bumper pool table, picnic tables, porch swings, and fire pit.

243 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611

Stop by W XYZ every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday to sip on a “Blue Stripe” cocktail and indulge in Crispy Fish Tacos, a Korean BBQ Pork Sandwich or Garlic Parmesan Wings while listening to one of the acts. Or, choose from other summer cocktails, such as Firecracker, made with Seagram 7 and cranberry, or American Glory, made with champagne, orange juice, and lemonade.

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Report: Blackhawks could move Patrick Kane during season

The Chicago Blackhawks moved so many young pieces but held onto Patrick Kane. So what’s the plan?

The Chicago Blackhawks appear to be in rebuild mode after moving on from young players like Kirby Dach, Alex DeBrincat, Dylan Strome and Dominik Kubalik. However, the team still held onto Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, leaving some confused what the plan actually is.

Patrick Kane is the most surprising here since that’s the next big piece that they must move at one point to get something back for.

A number of teams have inquired about Patrick Kane in recent days, but they’ve been told a trade is unlikely at this time.
Kane and #Blackhawks have been in continuous dialogue. He’d like to see how season goes, and it would be an in-season move – if at all.
@DailyFaceoff

The cards are in the hands of Kane, as he has a full no-move clause. This could go one of two ways: Kane decides to stay for the entire season and the Blackhawks get nothing for him which would be a disaster for their rebuild, or he is moved at the 2022-23 trade deadline to a contender and the return is even better than it would be now.

The first would be very harmful for the Blackhawks as they want every solid prospect/draft pick they can get so it can all culminate and help them come out of a rebuild in four to five years. Kane will definitely help them get exactly what they want and even more if they were to take on a bad contract to make room.

The offseason is the easiest time for teams to make bigger moves to send over high paid players to another team. This way they have the time to manage their contracts and money while not in the midst of the season.

Does dealing Patrick Kane at the deadline make more sense?

The other way, dealing Patrick Kane at the deadline, could actually work in the Blackhawks’ favor, but could also harm them overall. He is definitely waiting to narrow down the teams he would accept a trade to and see who the real contenders are for the Stanley Cup.

Teams may be desperate and have an important player injured so they would be willing to add Kane and pay more to do so. The way it could harm the Blackhawks is they have the skill and productivity of Kane in their lineup for a significant portion of their season helping them win games. The Blackhawks do not want to win games and finish as low as they can in what is considered an elite 2023 NHL draft.

The 3-time Stanley Cup winner controls his destiny and the team’s, but the hope is that he doesn’t hurt the Blackhawks in the end.

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5 Ways to Spice Up a Chicago Bears Game

With a game taking up to and even over 3 hours, it is useful to have some additional activities planned for during the game. No loyal fan will mind this, as it’s a long time to be focused on one thing. Here are a few tips as to what you can do during the game and how you can be entertained for the entire period.

Have the Right People to Watch With

Regardless of where you choose to watch the game, ensure that you invite friends who also enjoy following the Chicago Bears and like to watch football. The in-game banter and camaraderie during such a long game are some of the best ways to spice up the game. You can share knowledge of the players and have informed discussions on game strategy. 

However, there is also a train of thought that suggests inviting friends or colleagues who support opposing teams or rivals of the Chicago Bears making the watching as competitive as the game itself. So, if you know of a few Green Bay Packer supporters, then invite them over to watch the game and this will add all sorts of spice to the mix.

The Halftime Recharge

Ensure that you have sufficient food and drink to make the halftime break a time to recharge in preparation for the game time to come. It is important to have in-game snacks and drinks, but at halftime, you need to go all out and introduce some favorite foods for football fans. Think of foods and snacks that you may also have been able to get at the game itself such as the favored smoked brisket sandwiches, burgers and fries, roasted chicken, and mac and cheese. 

Bet on the Bears

Placing a few bets on the game is a known and accepted way to keep the game exciting from start to finish. Some bets can be made on who scores first, who wins, and which players perform the best in their positions. First, find the best online site that is registered and certified as genuine on which to place these bets. A great example is www.legitgamblingsites.com/online-betting/nfl/, where the process is straightforward. Then, simply make a few bets that will have you and your fellow supporters invested in the game.

Understand the Rules

It’s a great game to watch, but even better when you know what is going on and understand the rules. Unless you follow the plays and understand why certain decisions are made in the game, then you’re only essentially watching the action, without the strategy component that makes the game so much more exciting.

Know the Players and Their Backstories

Being able to watch the greatest players in the game of football is awesome, but it is a whole lot more fun and interesting to also know a little more details and background about these players. Read entertainment and football blogs to see what’s going on in their lives and the drama will add layers of excitement to the game.

These are 5 simple means of spicing up the next Bears game that you watch. Football is fun and exciting, but these simple additions will add various layers of additional fun to your viewing pleasure.

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NBA re-draft: What if the Chicago Bulls changed their tune?

We went back and did a re-draft for the Chicago Bulls with the team taking the players right after them over the past 12 years

The NBA has been around for 75 years, and while players have begun to master different aspects of the game— training, recovery, offensive schemes, defensive rotations, and efficiency included— there is still no sure-fire way to project young prospects.

Some draft picks end up working for the best, such as LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who both went first overall; on the other hand, players such as Anthony Bennett and Darko Milicic are only remembered because of how ridiculously overvalued they were. 

In this article, we take a look back on what the Chicago Bulls team would look like if the front office had a change in heart, and their last 12 first-round draft picks were swapped out for the players taken immediately after them.

Chicago Bulls re-draft

2020: Isaac Okoro for Patrick Williams

2019: Jaxson Hayes for Coby White

2018: Collin Sexton for Wendell Carter Jr. 

2018: Aaron Holiday for Chandler Hutchison

2017: D.J. Wilson for Justin Patton

2016: Juancho Hernangomez for Denzel Valentine

2015: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for Bobby Portis

2014: James Young for Jusuf Nurkic

2014: Bruno Caboclo for Gary Harris

2013: Gorgui Dieng for Tony Snell

2012: Festus Ezeli for Marquis Teague

2011: Bojan Bogdanovic for Jimmy Butler

So, what is the main takeaway from this comparison? Well, first and foremost, it proves that life can always get worse, as despite having a few forgettable (at best) seasons, a roster of these re-drafted players probably would not win more than 15 games.

However, it also shows that the Chicago Bulls missed out on retaining a few quality players, as aside from their two most recent additions, each one of their selections are no longer with the team. Chicago could certainly have done with a sharpshooting Gary Harris standing in the corner, or a bruising Jusuf Nurkic anchoring the middle during their recent down years, that’s for sure.

All in all, it has to be said that the Chicago Bulls’ actual selections form a much more capable rotation than the alternatives, which is a testament to the front office. Of course, they missed out on several late-draft gems, but the purpose of this exercise was simply to see how their judgment was, instead of what perfect scenario could have formed against everyone’s intuition.Next in line to make Bulls history as a first-round draft pick? Dalen Terry.

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Chicago Bears fans are irrationally exuberant for 2022 season

Chicago Bears fans have a lot of positive social media posts

Chicago Bears fans are a little separated from reality this offseason. And possibly more than any other NFL team’s fanbase if the stats by Betway Insider are any indication. October could be a rough month for Bears boards.

Most analyst projections have the Bears struggling to win many games this season. PFF ranks several Bears units either second to last or dead last. And a cursory look at the Bears roster would suggest fans need to add a tall boy to go with their Sunday six-pack for the 17 weeks from hell starting September 11th.

Betway used Linkfluence to measure the optimism of NFL fanbases. The Bears were first in positive posts during this offseason.

According to @betway, here is the likeability of NFL teams using @linkfluence. #Bears lead the way, which means, according to the methodology, their fans had the most positive posts this offseason. https://t.co/3dfabjl2PO

More positive than the Rams or Chiefs?

Chicago Bears fans don’t have too many reasons to be positive

I get Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace are gone and that’s one reason to be positive. But the replacements Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles are unproven. The roster is terrible. And we have no way of knowing if Justin Fields is any good or not.

If those reasons are enough for Bears fans to be positive, the collective trauma of this group might need to be studied to find a new mental disorder. Some posts I’ve seen personally are about hoping 2023 and 2024 are where it’s at. Which is another kind of crazy.

Either way, most Bears fans aren’t putting their money where their mouth is. The Bears and Houston Texans are the only two NFL teams without a $1,000 bet to win the Super Bowl.

Every NFL team has drawn at least one $1,000+ wager to win the 2023 Super Bowl at @CaesarsSports except for the…
Bears and Texans

I think that says more than what some fans post after a few shots of The Macallan.

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Listen to The Ben Joravsky Show

Did you know? The Reader is nonprofit. The Reader is member supported. You can help keep the Reader free for everyone—and get exclusive rewards—when you become a member. The Reader Revolution membership program is a sustainable way for you to support local, independent media.

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. 

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Fantastic beast

When Luis Carreon takes the stage at the Chicago Magic Lounge, he’s pure old-school vaudeville, an elegant throwback in silver-toed boots and a tuxedo subtly imprinted with crushed velvet roses. He swoops around the stage to the beat of swirling music, spinning gold from fire and pulling rose petals from a fluttering deep-purple handkerchief. It’s an impressive, glamorous opening that evokes the spirit of the great Harry Blackstone Jr., who glowers mysteriously from a poster framed near the stage. Then Carreon starts talking and the show turns into something else entirely. 

Luis Carreon, La Bestia Through 9/28: Wed 7 PM, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark, 312-366-4500, chicagomagiclounge.com, $80 front row, $70 premium main floor (main floor banquette and main floor cabaret), $60 standard (rail and elevated banquette), $50 mezzanine, 21+

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This is a magic show that is about more than the illusions, although those are first-rate (albeit not groundbreaking). And that gorgeous, unabashedly romantic opener aside, this is also a show where Carreon puts his verbal gifts—both as a comedian and a storyteller—to the task of celebrating his Mexican heritage along with his formidable skills at sleight of hand. In between the WTF-did-I-just-see full-body levitation, the Takis giveaway, the varied card tricks, and the wanton destruction/miraculous restoration of $50 bills, we hear about his grandmother’s home remedies and his Naperville childhood. Before he hit puberty, Carreon was certain: He’d grow up to be either a wrestler or a magician. His catchphrase, through troubles with magic tricks and troubles with life, is “si se puedo,” which he chants with the I-will-not-be-denied-bravado of Ted Lasso. 

Carreon’s rapid-fire patter never falters, even when the audience does. Twice opening night, volunteers blanked on which card they’d selected earlier, temporarily opening what initially felt like a portal to chaos. Carreon breezed through these moments with just the right amount of showmanship, are-you-sure, and oh-my-god-are-you-fucking-kidding-me until in each case, memories corrected themselves and the elusive cards materialized. 

There’s a bit toward the finale wherein Carreon finds himself having to pull a gold watch from the hind-end of a tiny donkey piñata. He sighs as he looks at the latter in a moment that borders on performance art, a sort of metaphor for those seemingly impossible situations we all face on occasions when salvation seems about as possible as flying monkeys emerging from one’s hindquarters. When the piñata cracks open to reveal an impossible thing, the moment is as funny as it is weirdly affirming. 

This is also a very physical show. Carreon’s finale involves no less than eight volunteers. It could be deadly repetitious, but Carreon gives each of the eight single interactions their own frenetic choreography. All he’s missing is a death drop. 

As a rule of thumb, I look deeply askance at any man who insists on being called “La Bestia,” especially with a fist-pumping, machismo bravado apropos of a soccer match. But Carreon does it with just enough self-deprecating irony to make you wonder whether this isn’t some satirical posturing. Either way, it’s so ridiculous it’s impossible to get mad at. As for the rest, somewhere Blackstone is smiling. 

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Did you know? The Reader is nonprofit. The Reader is member supported. You can help keep the Reader free for everyone—and get exclusive rewards—when you become a member. The Reader Revolution membership program is a sustainable way for you to support local, independent media.

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. 

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17 Best VR Porn Sites: Top Virtual Reality Porn of 2022Corvelay Mediaon July 15, 2022 at 8:00 am

Everyone and their mother—well, definitely father—is familiar with standard 2D porn. But 3D porn? That’s where things get taken to the next level. With recent innovations in virtual reality (VR) technology, there is now an extensive range of VR porn that people love for its incredibly immersive experience.

Although this article will do a lot of describing of the VR experience, there’s really nothing like trying it for yourself! So, without further ado, let’s get to ranking the very best VR porn sites for your pervy pleasure.

Top 17 Virtual Reality Porn Sites of 2022

RankBrandBest For1.VR BangersBest overall2.BaDoink VRBest 5k content3.VirtualRealPornBest user experience4.KinkVRBest BDSM content5.SexLikeRealBest for livestream content6.PornHubVRBest free content7.NaughtyAmericaVRBest exclusive content8.StasyQ VRBest for softcore9.VRB GayBest gay VR content10.WetVRBest new site11.Dark Room VRBest for fantasy content12.18VRBest 18+ teen content13.Wankz VRBest for newbies14.MILF VRBest mature content15.Virtual TabooBest á la carte content16.VRCosplayXBest cosplay content17.VR LatinaBest Latina VR

1. VR Bangers

VR Bangers is a 100% VR-focused site and one of the first in the area, so it’s no surprise that they’re among the best. You’re also not likely to get tired of their content for two main reasons:

They have a huge variety of categories with numerous titles in each oneTheir content is frequently updated, with usually two or three new scenes per week at least

Plus, the newly added scenes are always super-high quality, even featuring some 6K-resolution videos. There’s also a nice blend of conventional one-on-one content as well as multiple-partner scenes. Adding to the overall excellent variety is a choice of 180- or 360-degree viewpoints.

Like most sites, you can opt for a monthly, yearly, or even lifetime package, with a standard price range compared to other VR sites.

One bonus is that you get access to a VR porn game no matter which tier you buy.

The only major downside applies to iPhone users—if you want to use your phone, you’ll be out of luck as the site is currently only Android-compatible right now.

Pros

Tons of categoriesA variety of perspectivesIncludes porn gamesBoth 1-on-1 and threesomes, etc.

Cons

Android-only compatibilityNot teledildonic supported

Compatible With

Oculus Rift/RiftSOculus GoOculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRHTC ViveGear VRMicrosoft MRDaydreamAndroidiOS

2. BaDoink VR

BaDoink VR is another one of the premier VR porn sites, which makes sense as it’s one of the longest running. Some older content is in lower resolution, but all the new and recent uploads are 5K (or even higher).

BaDoink scores points for having one of the easiest sites to navigate, making it a breeze to make your way through their huge library of content. Making use of their sorting options, filters, and tags means that you can get to exactly what you want in no time—and hey, sometimes you’re trying to get in a quick sesh, let’s be honest.

Another big bonus is access to their other affiliated sites, like VRCosplayX, for example (a BDSM focused site). This really helps boost the overall value of your subscription.

When it comes to buying that subscription, however, you might need to spend a few minutes figuring out how you want to do it.

First, there’s only credit card or PayPal, so you’ll be out of luck if you were hoping to pay by Bitcoin or an alternative method.

Second, the pricing is a little weird—while you can get a 3-day trial for just $1 (cool, right?), you end up paying more if you actually sign up (ehh, actually kind of lame).

Pros

Mainly high-quality (5K) contentUser-friendly siteSister-site accessTons of exclusive content

Cons

Be careful when it comes to billingCredit card / PayPal only

Compatible With

Oculus Rift/RiftSOculus GoOculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRHTC ViveGear VRMicrosoft MRDaydreamCardboard

3. Virtual Real Porn

Virtual Real Porn is another one of the most user-friendly sites, which is always a big plus. They also have one of the largest libraries with over 400 scenes.

In addition to the usual array of categories, there are also some fetish ones like for foot fetish types—yeah, we’re looking at you, Quentin Tarantino.

You also won’t likely have to worry about your VR headset’s compatibility with Virtual Real Porn—the site supports Vive, Oculus, Gear VR, and all the most popular headsets.

There’s even a cool feature that remembers your preferred headset—so, tell them yours is Oculus and now they’ll only show Oculus-compatible content.

As with BaDoink VR, Virtual Real Porn wins major points for its user-friendly site. Since they store your settings, it’s extra easy to find videos that suit your preferences. Plus, movies come with a recommended viewing position, making things even easier.

For the moment, the content is largely 180-degree 4K videos, but they’re starting to expand to content with a wider field-of-view. This kind of innovation is promising as it means they’re committed to keeping up with the rest of the pack.

The biggest downside is that there’s no free trial option. Somewhat making up for this, though, is a relatively inexpensive 5-day trial. There’s also a streaming-only subscription that comes in at a cheaper price than the regular subscription that gives you access to all their scenes.

Pros

Super user-friendly sitePreferences are savedWorks with most of the popular headsetsOverall one of the best bang-for-your-buck sites (see what we did there?)

Cons

No free trial optionNo sister-site access

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

4. KinkVR

If you’re on the kinkier side—especially the more extreme kinky side—you can fully embrace it with KinkVR. The site is loaded with hardcore BDSM, and you’ll find some of the most popular porn stars in not only fetish porn but mainstream porn as well.

There are a huge number of categories, so you should be well covered no matter what your kink or kinks are. All the BDSM mainstays are here: bondage, master/slave, torture, etc.

Although the site has a much smaller content library than many sites reviewed here, every single video is exclusive, helping boost the overall value. And helping offset this smaller library is the addition of two new scenes per week, always shot in 4 or 5K.

Another big plus for KinkVR is its low pricing—monthly passes come in around ten bucks and a yearly membership means even more savings at less than $100.

As with all these sites, there’s one thing that holds back KinkVR from being truly excellent, and that is its slow download speeds, which can be a major boner-killer (literally).

Pros

Perfect for all you kink-lords (and queens) out thereTons of exclusive, super-extreme contentCheap compared to other sitesEmphasis on VR immersion

Cons

Smaller content librarySluggish downloading

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOS

5. SexLikeReal

SexLikeReal isn’t its own studio but an aggregator—that is, it compiles scenes from multiple studios.

On the plus side, this means that they have a huge variety of VR content. As you might expect, there are lots of categories and these are conveniently sortable by resolution, softcore/hardcore, teledildonic-supported, and other features.

This is also one of the few sites to feature livestreaming VR content, which is still somewhat of a rarity while the technology gains traction.

SexLikeReal also scores major points for its bevy of super-high-quality stuff, even up to 6K. For porn connoisseurs after more of a cinematic experience, they also have hour-long videos. And for the guy trying to squeeze one out before Econ 101, there are ten-minute scenes as well, so there’s really something for everyone and every situation with SexLikeReal.

Another perk of this aggregator is their flexibility in terms of accessing content. You can opt for pay-per-view or choose to subscribe. Although an expensive site relative to most, SexLikeReal does offer a lot of value.

Porn enthusiasts who might hanker for exclusive content will be a little disappointed in that respect. Many of their scenes can be had for cheaper elsewhere, but SexLikeReal does provide a convenient “one-stop-shop” for VR content.

Pros

Literally thousands of VR videosPay-per-view or subscriptionExtensive weekly updatesLivestreaming VR content

Cons

Quite pricy relative to other sitesMostly non-exclusive content

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboard

6. PornHubVR

Everyone knows PornHub as it’s the world’s largest and most name-dropped porn site. As you might expect, they’ve been working to stay up with the latest in VR offerings.

While VR was formerly an exclusive feature of their premium package, PornHub has since started offering free VR content. One drawback with these is that you’ll have ads unless you pony up the cash for the premium membership (the ads aren’t all that bad, though).

Unlike VR Bangers, PornHub works with both iOS and Android phones, making this a more accessible option. Plus, you can count on the same interface that you’re used to with the original PornHub.

Compared to an aggregator like SexLikeReal, however, or even other standard VR sites, Pornhub VR does lack in variety and overall number of videos. Plus, some viewers report perspective issues while streaming, so it’s probably best to take the time to download what you watch.

Pros

Fewer ads than many sitesGood selection of free contentBoth Android and iOS compatible

Cons

Weaker selection than many sitesOccasional perspective issues

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

7. NaughtyAmericaVR

NaughtyAmericaVR takes advantage of their status as one of the best studios out there to deliver high-quality VR content. For exclusive-hungry viewers, they have more than 400 exclusive scenes, with many of them coming in at over forty minutes!

In addition, their scenes—of which there are at least two new ones per week—are usually filmed with the biggest names in porn, like Aidra Fox and Adriana Chechik.

Plus, you get to appreciate them in either 4 or 5K, with all the newer content shot in 5K. Unfortunately, the high quality does come with a cost—slow download speeds. A nice feature that somewhat offsets this issue is the inclusion of high-res photos.

Another nice aspect of NaughtyAmericaVR is the ability to chip in extra money for access to seven sister sites (the caveat being you must purchase a twelve-month subscription). There’s also an impressive flexibility in how you can purchase your subscription, like using Bitcoin or even giving up unused gift cards!

Perhaps the most frustrating drawback to NaughtyAmericaVR is their site’s poor user friendliness. Finding your exact preference can take a while compared to other sites, but admittedly they help make up for it with such top-tier content.

Pros

Tons of 5K scenesThe biggest names in pornLots of VR categories and exclusive contentA number of payment options

Cons

Sluggish downloadingNot the most user-friendly site

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

8. StasyQ VR

StasyQ VR is a pleasant change of pace from the usual steady stream of hardcore videos. You can think of their site instead like a private strip club.

Not any strip club though—a very high-end one, as they only select the most gorgeous models.

Although you won’t get to see any intercourse, StasyQ VR offers a unique, more intimate experience. This is in large part thanks to the binaural sound they offer, which enhances the already-more-intimate feel of VR porn to begin with.

One downside, in addition to their relatively small library, is the fact that StasyQ costs about the same as regular hardcore VR sites. It’s more forgivable, though, when you consider their super-high production value.

Pros

A nice softcore optionStunning modelsElegant aestheticHigh-quality (binaural) sound

Cons

No intercourseSmall library

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboard

9. VRB Gay

There aren’t a ton of gay-only VR sites, so VRB Gay wins points for that alone. It’s also a sister site to VR Bangers, so it makes sense that the production quality is similarly elite.

Unfortunately, you can’t get a package for both VR Gay and VR Bangers, as you might expect, which might disappoint some bisexuals out there. Another downside is that the catalog is relatively small, with fewer than 100 videos.

Making up for this shortage in scenes, though, is an emphasis on extreme quality and content featuring some of the most notable models around.

Like its sister site, VR Bangers, VRB Gay is user friendly, with plenty of filters for quickly finding what you’re into. Another nice touch is the fact that videos are 2D-friendly, meaning you can still benefit from their high-quality content if you don’t happen to have your headset with you—and hey, who hasn’t gotten off away from home base?

Pros

Only super-high-quality contentVery user-friendly site

Cons

Small libraryNot teledildonic supported

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

10. WetVR

WetVR is from the Tiny4K studio, which made a name for itself with high-quality videos. You can thus expect the same insistence on high-res video from this site.

A downside of that, though, is that it may not be as suitable for people with weaker internet speeds or lack of storage for downloading video.

You might also be frustrated that there’s no video preview because you could end up downloading a video that you wouldn’t have if you had gotten a preview first. On the plus side, their download speeds tend to be good as long as your internet is.

All around though, WetVR offers super-high-quality content with household—well, maybe frat-household—names. Nothing is extreme hardcore, but it’s all tasteful and a must for anyone who loves to see their favorite porn stars slathered in oil.

Pros

Best newcomerStrong industry tiesGood download speeds

Cons

No video previews5K only

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

11. Dark Room VR

Dark Room VR offers a more authentic experience with their content. You won’t find all that many bleach-blonde actresses sporting fake smiles and moans.

Instead, Dark Room VR promises more realistic scenes with high production value. They also feature some of the most gorgeous European models.

Another big perk to Dark Room VR is their free previews, which allow you to make a better call on whether you want to shell out for a subscription. Plus, you can download and stream their videos at different resolutions, so if you’re having trouble with streaming or download speeds you can simply dial it down.

A high-quality site overall, two small downsides to Dark Room VR are its lack of crypto payment and relatively small library compared to other sites.

Pros

More realistic productions100% exclusive contentFree previewsDownload at different resolutions

Cons

No crypto paymentsSmaller library

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

12. 18VR

A sister site of BaDoink VR, 18VR offers similarly top-tier quality. This is a site to throw on your shortlist if you’re into nasty, slutty girls. There are lesbian, anal, threesome, even gangbang videos.

The quality is all POV, 5K, and featuring binaural audio plus a full 360-degree perspective. Even better, their videos work with almost all manner of VR headsets and toys.

One downside, as with other 5K-only sites, is that you may have issues if you’re experiencing slow internet speeds or lack a lot of space for higher-quality downloads.

Pros

Videos compatible with all VR devicesFree Google Cardboard includedOne free video download

Cons

Exclusively 5K videos

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

13. Wankz VR

Wankz VR is a great site for beginners as there is helpful content such as tutorials and a user community that provides useful feedback.

Wankz VR also wins points for its ease-of-use, especially on mobile. They also are on the forefront of innovation in terms of teledildonics, so you can enjoy nearly two hundred scenes synced up to your preferred sex toy.

While the site does accept a solid variety of payment options, the lifetime membership is quite costly compared to other sites. Plus, certain categories remain unavailable with the regular subscription options, which is honestly annoying.

Pros

Huge selectionRelatively low costFree previewsLots of teledildonic-supported scenes

Cons

Requires lifetime subscription to access sister sitesLifetime subscription is pricy

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRiOSAndroid

14. MILF VR

MILF VR is one of the top VR sites for mature content. If that’s your thing, you don’t really need to look any further.

It’s a premium site too in that it offers up to 8K resolution on select videos. There’s also a streaming option in case you’d rather stream than download.

Another nice feature is that you gain access to some fourteen other VR sites, which will help keep you busy should you want to venture away from all those MILFs.

One drawback of MILF VR is its library featuring a lot of remastered videos. Even though they’ve been “remastered,” the quality won’t quite be the same as with the more recentlyshot content.

Pros

Super-high-quality videosAccess to a bunch of VR sister sitesNearly 200 original videos

Cons

Many of the videos are older remastered onesSome of the actresses are rather young

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

15. Virtual Taboo

Virtual Taboo ranks among our top overall sites for its impressive quality and staying on the cusp of VR porn innovations like 7K resolution at 60fps, binaural audio, and 180-degree POVs.

All these features make Virtual Taboo among the most immersive experiences. It’s also very reasonably priced considering how high the overall value is.

One downside, however, is that your subscription is only good for content on the Virtual Taboo site. But while you won’t get other content, you’re likely to be satisfied with theirs given their consistent high-quality content and three weekly updates.

Pros

Super-high-quality videosFrequent updatesUnlimited streaming

Cons

No sister site-content

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

16. VRCosplayX

If you’re the kind of person who plans on going to Comic-Con every year, you’re probably going to appreciate what you’ll find at VRCosplayX. They really stick to their niche, so this site will only be for you if you’re into cosplay porn.

If so, you’re going to love the highly immersive VR experience that they deliver. As part of the BaDoink VR umbrella, you not only get access to BaDoink but can also count on the same high production value.

Unfortunately, VRCosplayX loses some points for maxing out at 5K, having a relatively small library, and the inability to save favorites—honestly, it seems like it would be such an easy feature to incorporate!

Pros

Free Google Cardboard includedAccess to BaDoink VRRelatively inexpensive

Cons

Maxes out at 5KLimited number of scenesCan’t save favorites

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

17. VR Latina

Last but not least, VR Latina offers some incredible Latinas like Veronica Leal, brought to life through the magic of VR. This site has high-quality 5K content as well, plus reasonable pricing.

The ability to purchase a single video for $2.99 as a tester before subscribing is a nice feature. In our humble opinion, more sites should offer free or inexpensive tester videos like this so would-be subscribers really know what they’re paying for.

Something that may detract from the experience is that the scenes tend to be in Spanish. So, if you don’t know Spanish and care about the dialogue, you’ll probably feel like you’re missing out. But hey, talk about a creative way to learn Spanish, right?

Another small downside is the relatively small library that VR Latina offers. Given that this is a niche site, though, it’s understandable.

Pros

High-quality 5K contentStunning Latina actressesReasonable pricing

Cons

Relatively small libraryMainly Spanish dialogue

Compatible With

Oculus Quest/Quest 2PSVRGear VRCardboardiOSAndroid

Our ranking criteria

Here are the criteria that we kept in mind for our reviews of these different VR porn sites, so it’s helpful for you to understand them.

Overall selection

You need to factor in quantity and quality of the site’s scenes.

Oftentimes sites charge around the same amount, but one might have only a tenth of the video library that the other has. The other site, however, might have ten times the production value.

So, it depends on what appeals to you most: quantity, or quality? Ideally, you can find a site that has both.

Compatibility

What VR device(s) do you have? Will it work with the content (or most of the content) on a given site? It’s best to do your research to ensure that your headset will be compatible and, while you’re at it, that your smartphone operating system will be as well.

Price

VR Porn is a premium experience and, as such, it carries a premium in terms of cost. There’s really no way of getting around it. That said, you can aim for sites that will bundle content with sister sites or opt for an aggregator to maximize the content you get.

Also, if you go with a lifetime subscription, you probably want to stick to well-established studios so you don’t end up losing out on money (and new content) down the road.

Resolution

VR quality is not necessarily the same quality as you get on your TV. It’s still a fairly new technology, after all (at least in its most current form).

4K is the new standard, with some sites offering up to 8K. This carries a premium, however, in terms of cost, so you’ll have to decide if it’s worth it to you.

Wrapping up

If you’re ready to enter the brave new world of VR porn, you’ll have a good head start with this guide. Don’t be afraid to take a little time before you invest your money into a subscription, particularly an annual or lifetime one.

Take account of the various factors above to ensure you settle on something that you’ll be plenty happy with. After all, why compromise that special alone time?

Either way, though, you’ll be in good shape with the high-quality offerings from these sites.

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