Amateur vs. Pornstars

Contributor: AngelicaU AngelicaU 03/14/2011

I'd like to know which people prefer and why. I personally enjoy porn from both depending on the porn itself but I'm wondering what other peoples opinions are. Do you prefer amateur because it's usually more realistic, or do you prefer pornstars because they know what their doing and you can see more from them..? Anything you have an opinion in the comparison of these would be great.

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Contributor: AngelicaU AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
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Contributor: moonch1ld moonch1ld
Definitely amateur or at least amateur looking pornstars. The idea that it is real life normal people is so much more appealing than people getting paid to have sex.
03/15/2011
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
It varies. Sometimes, I like seeing the pros, but amateurs do it for me sometimes.
03/15/2011
Contributor: Cedarlooman Cedarlooman
For general viewing I usually go for amateur. But sometimes you just wanna see the people who are in a nicely lit and filmed scene.
03/15/2011
Contributor: UnknownGirl UnknownGirl
Mostly amateurs. I find pro porn shoots to be rather boring.
03/15/2011
Contributor: A Closet Slut (aka nipplepeople) A Closet Slut (aka nipplepeople)
Watching amateurs is great for me when I do it rarely. Mostly I watch the pros.
03/15/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
Some times I like amateurs but mostly I like the pros.
03/15/2011
Contributor: Miss Naughty Kitty Miss Naughty Kitty
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
I don't really watch porn very often im more into watching cam girls so i guess that would be considered amateur right?
03/15/2011
Contributor: Solar Ray Solar Ray
Either or both... it all depends on the content and whether it's hot and juicy enough to get me hot and juicy. I'd probably lean towards amateur just because it's less choreographed and "raw" and not as scripted. Saying that though... there are some hot pornstar scenes so again it all depends on the actual content and "heat" in the scenes.
03/15/2011
Contributor: AngelicaU AngelicaU
Quote:
Originally posted by Miss Naughty Kitty
I don't really watch porn very often im more into watching cam girls so i guess that would be considered amateur right?
I'd say that's sort of both. Some are more on the amateur side but I'm sure there are some who know what they're doing pretty well and more like a pornstar but I guess amateur is best to sum it all up lol
03/16/2011
Contributor: AngelicaU AngelicaU
I'm glad quite a few people answered this. I agree with a lot of you. The non scripted, natural scenes are sometimes better because you know that the girl is actually coming rather than just saying the words because she's supposed to. But on the other hand, it is nice to see everything clearly when it's done by professionals. Thanks guys
03/16/2011
Contributor: BadassFatass BadassFatass
It really depends on what I'm looking for at any given time. I usually go for amateur but not always.
03/16/2011
Contributor: pinkzombie pinkzombie
The more real is better to me. Amateurs all the way. Professional porn does not really turn me on. I love visually surprising, and exciting bodies that are revealed in amateur porn.
03/16/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I prefer women who have not succumbed to the pressures of superficial-based industries like pornography, i.e. no implants or other cosmetic surgery.
03/16/2011
Contributor: *Ashley* *Ashley*
Depends on my mood but I'll watch either. I just HATE the over acting and bad actors/actresses.
03/16/2011
Contributor: BelleIsabelle15 BelleIsabelle15
Depends on my mood or how good the porn is.
03/20/2011
Contributor: BelleIsabelle15 BelleIsabelle15
Depends on my mood or how good the porn is.
03/20/2011
Contributor: Envy Envy
I don't really watch porn, but I do like drawn fantasy porn and written erotica.
03/23/2011
Contributor: zracer zracer
Amateur for us, more done to earth.
03/23/2011
Contributor: indiglo indiglo
It does depend on my mood, but in general I am more fond of the amateur porn. I just find it more realistic, and sometimes the couple involved actually seem to be passionate about each other - not just going through the motions. The scripted stuff seems so goofy and fake sometimes, and that just doesn't really do anything for me.
03/23/2011
Contributor: AngelicaU AngelicaU
I noticed someone said they like drawn fantasy porn and written erotica. I didn't even think of that to add on here. Does anyone else enjoy those too? Or hentai?
03/23/2011
Contributor: CPTInsanity CPTInsanity
I like real women. By that I mean that I want to have a mixture of different people to look at. I don't want to watch porn where all the actors are like 5ft 6, weigh 110 pounds and have blond hair and a tatoo on there back. Thats cool sometimes but I like variety. Sometimes I want to see red heads, sometimes I want to see a girl that is a little voluptous, and sometimes I don't want to see it shaved all the time. And you cant beat watching sex performed by people that really want to have sex with each other, and not just doing it for the money.
03/23/2011
Contributor: Tidwtrguy Tidwtrguy
Amateur is better because it is more 'real' but that doesn't mean I will watch any amateur stuff.
03/23/2011
Contributor: Mark43 Mark43
I love the quality of the pornstars, high-def all the way
03/23/2011
Contributor: hornypoet69 hornypoet69
Amateur can be hot, but I have had trouble finding good amateur gay stuff. Jerk-off videos, are everywhere, but if I wanted to watch that, I would look down. Then I have to find something that is long enough to be worth watching, but not so long, it takes 10 minutes to get to any nudity. I like this kind of slowness in real life, but for porn, I just want to look at some cocks while I get off. Add in the fact that I want the guys to be attractive, and I may as well go for professional.
03/23/2011
Contributor: Kaltir Kaltir
Quote:
Originally posted by moonch1ld
Definitely amateur or at least amateur looking pornstars. The idea that it is real life normal people is so much more appealing than people getting paid to have sex.
My thoughts exactly.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Anjulie Anjulie
I have always preferred amateurs or amateur looking. I like the people to look normal and realistic.
03/31/2011
Contributor: Blu Blu
I like pornstars because they take the biggest dicks.
05/10/2011
Contributor: Lady Marmelade Lady Marmelade
I like amateur.
05/10/2011
Contributor: loribaby loribaby
Quote:
Originally posted by CPTInsanity
I like real women. By that I mean that I want to have a mixture of different people to look at. I don't want to watch porn where all the actors are like 5ft 6, weigh 110 pounds and have blond hair and a tatoo on there back. Thats cool ... more
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05/14/2011
Contributor: AgnesTrevejo AgnesTrevejo
Both.
05/14/2011
Contributor: lolsos lolsos
Pornstars.
05/14/2011
Contributor: RonLee RonLee
Many of us have made or tried to make our own "home movie" with varying degrees of success. After having tried that, I have more appreciation of the skill of a professional and that of the person behind the camera.
05/14/2011
Contributor: yoham45 yoham45
Quote:
Originally posted by moonch1ld
Definitely amateur or at least amateur looking pornstars. The idea that it is real life normal people is so much more appealing than people getting paid to have sex.
Totally!
05/14/2011
Contributor: Dyma Dyma
I like both.
05/14/2011
Contributor: Ratito Ratito
Depends on my mood, but I prefer amateur.
05/14/2011
Contributor: Novs Novs
Quote:
Originally posted by Ratito
Depends on my mood, but I prefer amateur.
Same here.
05/18/2011
Contributor: big b big b
amateur for realisum
05/20/2011
Contributor: Hanna Hanna
I like both, depends on my mood
05/22/2011
Contributor: cobiffle cobiffle
amateur because pros often have fake boobs and over act
05/22/2011
Contributor: Howells Howells
I prefer amateur porn and girls if the scene is good quality, has proper resolution and lighting. It's not uncommon.
05/23/2011
Contributor: Mr. Poopy Pants Mr. Poopy Pants
I like the amateurs...
05/24/2011
Contributor: kinksters kinksters
amateurs & select 'stars'
05/30/2011
Contributor: ofackmird ofackmird
Amateur!
05/30/2011
Contributor: Miss Anonymous Miss Anonymous
I do like amateur better because those are real people, no saying the stars are real. It's just that in amateur porn the people arent all made up and perfect looking.. I like to see a fat roll and uneven skin tone. Yaknow what everyday people look like. But i do watch non-amateur porn also
05/31/2011
Contributor: SiNn SiNn
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
prefer home made
06/21/2011
Contributor: Eucaly Eucaly
Amateurs at least tend to get away from the tiredness of overdone things.
06/26/2011
Contributor: Errant Venture Errant Venture
Bugger. Pressed the wrong one. Anyway, I sometimes like pornstars for the production values, but they do go a bit over the top. And conversely amateurs just try to be pornstars, which puts me off them.
07/18/2011
Contributor: averageguyextrodinarypleasure averageguyextrodinarypleasure
I think the money talks show from reality kings is awesome
07/28/2011
Contributor: Trillian Trillian
I like both but if I had to choose I would choose amateur because it looks less fake without all of the awfull fake noises.
07/29/2011
Contributor: ImmatureLust ImmatureLust
My wife and I enjoy both!
08/08/2011
Contributor: BlackxxxRose BlackxxxRose
Porn stars all the way. If I want amateur porn I can watch my own videos
08/25/2011
Contributor: mmike mmike
I usually prefer amateur, but sometimes I need the pros because they know how to go hardcore.
09/07/2011
Contributor: xgamerx xgamerx
I prefer amateur. Seems more real to me than porn stars do.
09/27/2011
Contributor: SomeGirl SomeGirl
I prefer amateur.
10/04/2011
Contributor: pleasurehunter pleasurehunter
amateurs who look like pornstars
10/11/2011
Contributor: The Mother of a SiNner The Mother of a SiNner
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
amature i like better buts ometimes other is good too
10/11/2011
Contributor: Ash1141 Ash1141
I like both...just depends on my mood.
10/15/2011
Contributor: Darklyvan Darklyvan
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
If I am looking to Jerk off it is amateur, but if I am looking for a mood enhancer with my wife I prefer professional
11/17/2011
Contributor: darkkitty darkkitty
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Amatuers are unique and hot!
12/06/2011
Contributor: Maxx Maxx
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Id rather watch two people get it on live. Thats me though.
12/09/2011
Contributor: Oakmissburlguy Oakmissburlguy
Amateur defIntiely. More realistic. Especially like wives with black guys including gang bangs. Cuckold type of stuff. Also females performing hand jobs and blowjobs that really are into it. As well as couples doing anal.
12/12/2011
Contributor: Ms. Spice Ms. Spice
Amateur is just that- amateur. Most of it is men and women who have no idea what they're doing and doing whatever they're doing poorly. I'll take the pros any day.
12/12/2011
Contributor: klyte klyte
Amateur allll the way! I do love Jiz Lee, though.
12/12/2011
Contributor: KrazyKandy KrazyKandy
Amateur! they feel more "real"
12/12/2011
Contributor: HannahPanda HannahPanda
Amateur all the waY!
12/12/2011
Contributor: EdenJP EdenJP
Amateur
12/12/2011
Contributor: Doah Doah
i like the amateur stuff occasionally, but sometimes i can't put up with all that bulshit from the amateurs, example: the lighting. IT'S HORRIBLE!!! sometimes i like to watch porn and not have to guess if thats an anus, or a dog... so yeah! i definitely perfer the pros
01/01/2012
Contributor: Curiouscat Curiouscat
Amateur if at all.
01/01/2012
Contributor: goofballmaster goofballmaster
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
I like both, but I slightly prefer amateur more since I can more easily picture myself in the video.
01/22/2012
Contributor: Greenleaf Greenleaf
I tend to like amateur a little better, but mostly I'd rather watch anything that isn't "mainstream" over-produced, and frequently sexist stuff made for men.
01/23/2012
Contributor: AJvil AJvil
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
I don't watch it
01/27/2012
Contributor: fabidefabi fabidefabi
Amateurs have such a sexier moan and better orgasms
02/01/2012
Contributor: destinationtwilight destinationtwilight
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
When the look too refined it looks cheesy.
02/17/2012
Contributor: destinationtwilight destinationtwilight
Quote:
Originally posted by KrazyKandy
Amateur! they feel more "real"
exactly!
02/17/2012
Contributor: destinationtwilight destinationtwilight
Quote:
Originally posted by EdenJP
Amateur
02/17/2012
Contributor: deltalima deltalima
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Some pornstars are good and so are some amateurs. It depends.
03/19/2012
Contributor: SaraU29 SaraU29
both
03/19/2012
Contributor: tom fay tom fay
sometimes i wish i could
03/19/2012
Contributor: xilliannax xilliannax
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Depends on whether its XXX or more of a fetish video.
I prefer the stuff thats on the cusp. Things with Indigo Augustine or Ruby Violence. They've got DVDs out so they're techically pornstars but they still have a clips4sale store so they do a lot of amateur work as well but they do it with that professional edge.
04/03/2012
Contributor: Falsepast Falsepast
i like the real stuff
04/03/2012
Contributor: BlooJay BlooJay
I like both.
04/03/2012
Contributor: DiamondKoala DiamondKoala
I really prefer porn stars to amateurs.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Geogeo Geogeo
I like professional porn, not amateur filmed, though I dislike fake boobed and big haired pornstars, so professional stars that look natural.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Secret Pleasure Secret Pleasure
depends on my mood but i enjoy both
04/12/2012
Contributor: PinkParakeet PinkParakeet
Both are nice but amateur feels more real.
04/15/2012
Contributor: elrique elrique
Amatuers definetly get me going waaay more than Porn Stars. It could be overexposure, or the general fakeness- fake boobs, fake tans, samey hair and makeup, fake personality that turns me off. Not to say i still dont occasionally enjoy mainstream porn, just not as much as a good old homemade movie.

The amatuers could learn a thing or two about lighting and camera angles though.
04/16/2012
Contributor: Passion plum Passion plum
Just depends on the mood. Sometimes a story line is nice but neither of us like the fake look of most porn stars.
05/10/2012
Contributor: mmmmm mmmmm
A little of both depending on the mood.
05/11/2012
Contributor: neil i. neil i.
Because of the gap in technical abilities between professionals and amateur productions, I like photos of amateurs, but overall prefer professionals.

Ideally, amateur/newer girls shot by professionals.
07/25/2012
Contributor: digit88 digit88
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
amateur
07/25/2012
Contributor: Cora Jane Cora Jane
Porn stars! I don't want to watch real life, I want a fantasy. I dislike amateur porn. I like high quality productions, a good story line and beautiful people who know what they're doing.
07/25/2012
Contributor: Billie Bones Billie Bones
I think porn can be really political so I like to watch people who I can follow on blogspaces or other social networking sites. I think its fun to watch someone fuck and the read about how they felt about it.
07/27/2012
Contributor: PoppyTraille PoppyTraille
Amateur when I want something sensual and professional when I want hot and heavy.
07/30/2012
Contributor: Boyfriend Boyfriend
Usually porn stars but it varies.
07/30/2012
Contributor: thesquaredeific thesquaredeific
Definitely amateur, but please no shaky cam.
09/22/2012
Contributor: SoloJoe SoloJoe
both but depends on mood at the time
10/28/2012
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Either/Both
10/28/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Either/Both
10/28/2012
Contributor: loveme loveme
There are some pot stars that I'll choose over watching amateur. But amateur stuff does catch my attention alot.
11/09/2012
Contributor: TheirPet TheirPet
I tend to prefer amateurs than porn stars. Especially if it's an already loving couple.
11/13/2012
Contributor: Martiniman Martiniman
I love amateur porn! Something about them doing it for the fun of it rather than the money. I guess it's an attitude thing, but its more enjoyable to me.
11/13/2012
Contributor: mlmac mlmac
I much more prefer amateur porn over porn stars. It just seems more realistic to me, although it seems like some of the amateurs are still acting, but either way, it's still more enjoyable to watch.
11/13/2012
Contributor: atryonix atryonix
Amateurs it doesn't seem as fake
11/13/2012
Contributor: Robespierrethecat Robespierrethecat
Amateurs seems more real.
11/14/2012
Contributor: KevinW KevinW
amateurs, its real
11/14/2012
Contributor: naturegirl naturegirl
Amateur every time!
11/14/2012
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
amateur only if i know the people...otherwise it might as well be a pro.
11/25/2012
Contributor: misterazor misterazor
amateur only if i know the people...otherwise it might as well be a pro.
11/25/2012
Contributor: Charry Charry
I feel like amateurs are really just that - newbies. Maybe I just haven't given them a chance.
11/25/2012
Contributor: Rawr4483 Rawr4483
I kinda like amateur, but it depends on my mood really.
12/12/2012
Contributor: Raymaker Raymaker
I almost always opt for amateur, but I do follow a handful or pros and enjoy their films. I generally like knowing a little bit about the people in the porn I watch ...and that includes the amateurs. In a weird way I'm a fan of particular people in porn just like other people are fan of certain authors, directors, or video game companies.
12/12/2012
Contributor: Stagger13 Stagger13
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Both are good.
12/13/2012
Contributor: dm dm
Amateur for us, more done to earth.
12/14/2012
Contributor: jaynimal jaynimal
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
I prefer am. because women are alot less likely to fake reactions and i hate that...
01/12/2013
Contributor: Adnerbmw Adnerbmw
I like the less scripted scenes, I dont like when they are obviously working for the camera. For me to enjoy the scene I need to see that they are actually enjoying it. Like when the girls are obviously not really into girl on girl and cant eat a girl out to save their life that kills it for me. I need them to Actually cum. Some amateur is fake and not good either so either way porn stars or amateur it needs to be real and the people have to be getting pleasure from it.
03/10/2013
Contributor: sweet&lush sweet&lush
Pornstars
03/14/2013
Contributor: SourAppleMartini SourAppleMartini
Amateur. Primal screams and constipated faces of porn stars don't turn me on.
03/18/2013
Contributor: shnsmth6 shnsmth6
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
i like amateur much more
03/18/2013
Contributor: Sweet-n-Playful Sweet-n-Playful
it's all good to me
03/18/2013
Contributor: chicmichiw chicmichiw
It's hard to say -- porn and porn stars generally just take the 'brute force' method, which is mostly just to show you everything and at some level, it will probably get most peoples' juices flowing. With amateur porn, it's a lot harder to determine what will be sexy to someone, because you introduce more variables. Camera angles and tanned, toned bodies are not always the ticket, though, definitely.
03/18/2013
Contributor: Haito Haito
Porn stars provide the best 'fantasy' aspect, depending on whatever you're looking for... Whatever your pique is at the moment, whether it be huge breasts, huge ass, tiny, huge... Everything is comically catered to. Before I met my fiance, I was in love with Gianna Michaels. Yeah, professional porn IS less realistic than amateur porn, but for me, it's all about the fantasy!
03/20/2013
Contributor: DeadIzzy DeadIzzy
I don't think it really matters to me if it's pro or not. It's more about how good does the girl look and does she really seem to enjoy what she is enjoy herself. Although sometimes it can be sadly funny to watch some amateur videos because they're funny. Like I saw one video of this dude was supposed to be screwing his step sister but he couldn't keep a hard on. He was constantly jerking off trying to keep his dick hard. You would think he would have taken a Viagra or something. hahaha
11/03/2013
Contributor: CinnamonNights CinnamonNights
I like amateur a bit more because there's sliiightly less chance they're hamming it up for the camera. I can like either or though as long as its not too overdramatic.
11/03/2013
Contributor: Kitten has left the site Kitten has left the site
It really depends on my mood, but I normally lean for Amateur.
11/03/2013
Contributor: Graniteal Graniteal
I go for amateur most of the time because I find the chemistry to be better.
02/05/2014
Contributor: ud328 ud328
Amateurs are more fun to watch in my opinion because theres a better chance its 'real' sex (or lust or taboo or horniness or whatever) and not actors acting no matter how good they are. I get that production quality adds a lot and if I'm going to watch actors I like the 'HD' stuff thats coming out now. Slow, no BS story, just people enjoying sex. Maybe that's what it is, I like knowing that people are actually enjoying the sex.
04/30/2014
Contributor: Quezovercoatl Quezovercoatl
I like the amateur porn because the women are more often extraordinary (both skills and appearance) and the amateurs don't practise senseless positions very often. On the other hand, the camera is usually very poor, so it sometimes unables to see anything.
08/16/2014
Contributor: Aesenthia Aesenthia
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
I definitely prefer the amateur stuff because sometimes porn is just so unrealistic that it actually makes me uncomfortable.
09/28/2014
Contributor: OH&W, Lovebears OH&W, Lovebears
Watch mostly the pros, but on occasion amateurs.
12/24/2014
Contributor: Hockeyguy12 Hockeyguy12
Amatuers
05/31/2015
Contributor: STcj3305 STcj3305
Quote:
Originally posted by AngelicaU
Which do you prefer?
Love amateur but seems a little less available. Any resources for good amateur videos?
06/23/2015
Contributor: h3artsav3r h3artsav3r
I enjoy amateur porn. I like for it to be well done, especially if I am going to pay for it! I'm an amateur myself, so I especially enjoy supporting other independent porn producers.
09/19/2015
Contributor: TheToyGuy TheToyGuy
I love amateur material. But I also enjoy the professionals too.

That said nothing like seeing bloopers of either.
09/20/2015