7 Female Porn Stars You Need to Know

There are a lot of people who enjoy porn stars' steamy sex scenes, and we bet a lot of them have added new excitement to many of your relationships, as well as your sexual fantasies. But are we paying attention to the best female porn stars who make it all possible?

Sure, you already know about James Dean and Evan Stone, but what about the ladies who rocked it in porn? Some of the biggest actresses in porn are doing some pretty incredible stuff on and off the set. If you're not already familiar with adult entertainment stars like Kathy Calvert, Indian Summer, and Jessica Drake, you definitely should be.

While (sadly) none of these ladies are currently on the Oscars red carpet, they have received many other honors and are a must-consider for your next DVD purchase. The new generation of female porn stars are smart, witty, and challenging misconceptions. They even make sex education videos.

Beauty, intelligence and sensuality. There's a lot going on with these seven must-know porn women, and if you're not already familiar with what they do, it's time to get on board!

1.Kathy Calvert

"When mainstream media is filled with pornographic horror stories and tragic stories of women being sucked and spat out of the porn world, how does Kathy really fit in? She doesn't fit in. Kathy represents today's new generation or adult performers. Women are college educated (University of Florida) and poised women who made the conscious, thoughtful decision to enter the adult world for the right reasons, and women like her will ultimately change the industry and maybe even the mainstream's view of pornography. ” —Jacky St. James, Director, New Sensations

2. Indian Summer

“India came into this industry with clear intentions. She didn’t get here by accident, and her performances focus on her adult legacy. She also happens to possess a unique sexual and emotional range that allows her to play a variety of roles. In the end, she 's work ethic is unparalleled, and after working with her on one of the most complex and demanding films in adult history, I saw firsthand her dedication on "Indian." She has learned how to protect herself emotionally and build strong walls in the process to maintain her integrity while remaining emotionally connected to the people she works with." - Magnu S. Sullivan, Writer/Producer Marriage 2.0

Marriage 2.0, $25, Amazon

3. Dana Vespoli

"Dana Vespoli challenges all existing misconceptions about women in porn while creating content that showcases the erotic and intellectual capabilities of adult entertainment, as demonstrated by her new website, TwistedVisual.com. Her work knows no boundaries and challenges the opposite sex While “niche” sexual orientations and syncretism are traditionally considered contradictory, she is both a maverick and a community ambassador from whom we can all learn. ” —Chauntelle Tibbals, author of Exposed: Sociologists Explore Sex, Society, and Adult Entertainment.

A sociologist explores sex, society, and adult entertainment , $9, Amazon

4. Chanel Preston

“Chanel Preston embodies what we heard about the independent, savvy woman in 2015. She pursues excellence in her chosen career. She continually strives to perfect new skills, pursue new interests, and achieve Diversify your career and create your own opportunities, and the best part is that she uses her power to do good! The Her Naked with Chanel web series is a great, accessible way for people to learn about sex - every day. Everyone needs at least a little.” — Chantal Tibals.

5. Mindy Mink

"Mindi Mink is a one-of-a-kind performer and woman. She has an innate understanding and talent for sexual desire and hot sex that drives her fans crazy. She excels in everything that makes us top girl/girly lines - she can Acting, seducing, kinky, sexy, sweet and a perfect kisser... she didn't start acting in adult films until she was 45 and now she juggles running a construction company with her work as a porn star and Girlfriends Movie. "The careers of contract actors - it's really amazing." -Dan O'Connell, founder of Girlfriends Movies.

6. Jessica Drake

"Jessica Drake is the epitome of a porn superstar - beautiful, glamorous, sexy and elegant. Over the years she has starred in many of the best-selling adult films of all time and won three awards for her efforts AVN Award for Best Actress Now, in addition to acting, she's turned her attention to making sex education films, finding a way to make them sexy and fun for anyone interested in buying their first porn film. You can't go wrong with any movie starring Jessica." - Jeff Dillon, Vice President, Game Link.

7. Kelly Madison

"Kelly Madison may have captured the attention of porn fans with her amazing 42F cleavage, but it's the more important attributes that give her staying power - namely her business acumen, technical knowledge, creativity and overall professionalism. She and her husband, Ryan, came up with an original concept: a website called Pornfidelity, which featured the real-life couple cavorting with female adult performers. More than a decade later, Kelly is still performing, while There’s also a sense of fun and intimacy that sets it apart from pornographic stereotypes.” — Sharan Street, AVN Media Editor.

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