There was a lot to be thankful for this November. Clearly, porn studios are not pulling punches as we edge closer to award season. We saw big showings from Europe, with two big showings out of Private this month, and Jacky St. James continues to crank out beautiful content from Bellesa.

Here are the top scenes of November!

Light on plot and heavy on sex, Private struck pornographic gold in Lilith’s second appearance at the hardcore European porn site. Paired with the multitalented Tiffany Tatum and newcomer Leo Santos, Lilith indulges in a sexual smorgasbord of delight.

First off, I’ve got to hand out praise for Tatum. I’ve been a fan since her earliest art-porn days and it’s been thrilling to see her grow into such a diverse adult actress. She continues to shine, ever exhibiting a love of sex along with a smile that will light up any room. Her lustful looks and wet oral sex are the stuff of legend. She fucks Santos's extra-thick cock with true showmanship, catering to the camera with large and flourishing fucks.

Then you’ve got the busty Lilith, whose short hair will have you thinking of Eve Sweet. Lilith brings the hardcore element, devoting half her screen time to anal sex. But it’s not just about the bum. I love the way she thirsts for Tatum’s pussy, lavishly licking her lips at every opportunity, and I appreciate the emphasis she puts on sucking Tatum’s eager clit. It’s also great to see both of these wonderful women go ham for Santos’s cum.

Directed by Jacky St. James, The Reward might be the perfect film for the queen of cum, Chanel Camryn. I think the key to her mastery of orgasm lies in her strong head game. Sex and arousal are very much a mental game, and it is in these submissive bondage cases where Camryn really shines.

You can see her hyping herself up, receiving teases of oral sex while tied to the bed. And St. James beautifully captures the way Camryn’s body activates with arousal and anticipation. Of course, by the time she accepts Clay’s enormous cock, she’s already there, ready to extol enormous orgasms en masse.

Hats off to James and the crew's production. Their sex takes place in a shadowy room, just dark enough to create romance and intrigue but lit just enough to prevent graininess. The Reward is a stunning work of art.

What happens when you frame a sexual artist like Octavia Red within the creative lens of Jacky St. James? Magic.

Nathan Bronson plays a man on a business trip with a spicy temptress, Octavia Red, who’s looking to put pressure on Bronson’s recent engagement. Bronson walks the line, feigning disinterest while wrestling with this temptation. With sexual tension at a breaking point, he loses control, leading to a fabulous sex scene.

One of the highest highs comes early in the scene. With Octavia freshly stripped, Bronson buries his face in between Red’s open legs and portrays oral sex as though her pussy holds the very breath of life. It’s as though he’s a scuba diver, desperately clinging to the respirator that is Octavia Red.

And I love the way she sucks his cock, echoing the performance of pornographic greats like Silvia Saint and Jenna Jameson before her. You’ve got passionate looks, hungry gulps, and hints of wet, stringy love dripping from her lips. Beautifully executed.

Of course, Octavia Red’s sex is on fire. I love the way she takes charge, clinging to Bronson as she fucks on top, forehead to forehead. Her passionate kisses and subtle moans send this right over the edge. Even better, St. James’ camerawork is divine, capturing emotive close-ups through panning and tracking shots that follow the action with wonder.

What happens when you take a bundle of sexual energy and compress it into one package? You get Xxlayna Marie. To call her hot is an understatement. Her pornography is pure and condensed horniness on film, so you can imagine how exciting it was to hear that she would be starring alongside Jules Jordan and Zac Wild in a no-holds-barred threesome.

Like most of Jules Jordan’s videos, it’s a get-to-the-point, all-sex fuck fest. You’ve got to love the way Ms. Marie plays to the camera amid those deep and sloppy blowjobs. And she’s simply adorable with her little smirks and giggles that come out mid-scene.

You’ve got great teamwork from Wild and Jordan, too. Well-paced, they effortlessly rotate fucking duties while always posing and positioning Xxlayna for the best possible view. There’s plenty of breaks for magical blowjob moments, too.

For pussy fanatics, Zac Wild has you covered. He artfully fucks and gapes Marie’s pussy, perfectly framing her wet hole for the camera. It’s a beautiful and wholesome example of Jules Jordan’s gonzo filmmaking at its best.

Just in time for winter, NubileFilms’ Cabin Fever is a warm, cozy, all-sex piece full of passion and beauty.

Rissa May continues to impress with flirty and passionate pornography. Her give-and-take making out with Mclane in the opening act is breathtaking and perfectly paced. A tip of the hat to Mclane for playing up the thirst so expertly, depicting a real hunger for May’s luscious breasts and more.

The set is equally stunning. All the action takes place on a gorgeous white couch against the backdrop of an elegant white marble kitchen. A soft focus keeps the viewer engaged with our hero’s incredible sex, while the stainless steel appliances in the backdrop offer a pop of contrast.

Highlights include passionate pussy eating by Mclane—I love the way he thrusts his face into her crotch forcefully. And Rissa May makes this scene with her masterful and subtle looks of passion. How she tenses her brow when it starts feeling good is pure gold!

Lilly Mays makes her Private debut in Irresistible Beauties 6 with a powerful threesome alongside Agatha Shay and Leo Santos, and she is stunning. With straight red hair, a natural body, and a strong sexuality, I can’t take my eyes off of her.

Those who follow me on X are already aware of my fondness for Agatha Shay’s brand of pornography since bursting onto the scene, most notably in her beautiful anal gangbang, also featured at Private.

Together, these porn newcomers are dynamite. They are entirely at ease creating stunning pornography and are clearly in their element on screen. I especially love the way Shay throws her head back, falling into Mays’ arms with each fuck. And those eager smiles from Mays remind me of Kenna James’ earliest threesomes. Very exciting.

Easily, the hottest moment comes with Agatha Shay riding Santos in missionary. She’s dropped with an incredible arch to her back, and you can see her get incredibly wet in real time, buffing Santos’ shaft to a glossy sheen. It’s a Kayden Kross-tier shot.

Honestly, there’s a lot of good filmmaking going on. The balance between expertly framed wide shots and super sultry closeups is perfect. And you don’t get the impression that there are a lot of directions being given. Everything happens, just like it was a Bellesa House shoot.

But what I love the most is how this scene builds. It's long – about 50 minutes, and the women throw themselves into the experience with truly transcendent sex. By the third act, the orgasmic glow-up is real. Even better, they don’t take themselves too seriously. While still crafting a work of art, Shay and Mays transcend performance and turn it into good, sexy fun, and you’ve got to appreciate that.

NubileFilms was a real treat to be thankful for, bringing Stacy Cruz back and debuting Deny Lou! It’s a beautiful and minimalist all-sex porno that stands as a reminder of Cruz’s sultry sexuality.

She serves up delicious oral sex, intense eye contact, and beautiful, full-bodied fucks. Stacy Cruz is as captivating as ever with her quiet gasps and excited moans. Dressed in the nude with natural makeup and her long flowing hair, she is simply stunning.

Then there’s the talented Deny Lou, who brings a remarkable level of passion to bear. A man who knows his way around a pussy, he eats Cruz out as only the best girl-girl performers can. With his longing stares and tender kisses, you’d be convinced he’s fallen in love with the talented Stacy Cruz.

I like how Nubiles keeps a wide shot of the couple, as you get to see Lou’s reaction as the scene progresses. Fucking, he’s all smiles and appears so impressed by Cruz’s perfect sex. He looks at her the way a young Ryan Mcclane looked at Jill Kassidy during their first pornographic foray–full of respect and admiration for the talented young artist.

Ms. Dior only shoots a handful of scenes each year, which is understandable. With a mammoth fan base, a healthy OnlyFans platform, and other opportunities within and outside the industry, she’s one of those elite performers who has earned the right to pick and choose her spots.

Still, every so often, Dior resurfaces with a scorching scene to remind the adult community why she’s regarded as one of the top talents in the 2020s. Not to mention one of the most beautiful.

It happened twice in November, as Dior—AVN's Female Performer of the Year in 2022—opened the month with an intense romp with Dimitri Shadow for Blacked Raw. Three weeks later, an even better scene dropped on Vixen featuring Dior, Vanessa Alessia, and Alberto Blanco in a sizzling threesome directed by Julia Grandi.

Gianna is like a trump card for Vixen, as much of a “sure thing” as any performer in the business. Having her reappear in November was fitting, considering it's a time when we all remember what we’re thankful for. In a month of great scenes, Gianna was the perfect finishing touch, like the Cool Whip on top of the pumpkin pie.