XConfessions Vol. 35 isn’t just about sex; it’s about the stories we are too afraid to tell our therapists. Erika Lust continues to act as the ultimate curator of human vulnerability.
Final Score: ★★★★½ (4.5/5) One half-point deducted only because you will spend an hour arguing with your partner about which confession you would submit next.
Watch XConfessions Vol. 35 exclusively at ErikaLust.com. Includes DRM-free downloads for offline viewing.
Early reviews from the ethical porn subreddit and film critics who cover alternative cinema have been overwhelmingly positive.
The only minor criticism? Some users miss the raw, DIY feel of the earlier volumes (Vol. 1-5). However, most agree that the technical upgrade in 2024 serves the content, rather than suffocating it. xconfessions vol 35 erika lust films 2024 web better
Erika Lust Films has fully optimized this volume for the digital native. Vol. 35 is designed for the "second screen" generation:
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Published: 2024
Six years into the XConfessions project — the world’s first crowdsourced erotic film series — Erika Lust returns with Volume 35, and it’s not just another installment. It’s a turning point. Released in 2024 exclusively via her web platform, this volume signals a leap forward in production value, narrative depth, and digital accessibility. Here’s why Vol. 35 is being called her most accomplished web-native release yet.
Founded in 2004 by Swedish director Erika Lust, the studio has become known for its “feminist porn” ethos: XConfessions Vol
These principles have helped the company carve a niche in the adult‑entertainment landscape that appeals to viewers looking for more thoughtful erotic content.
Erika Lust has always rejected mainstream porn’s plastic aesthetics. For Vol. 35, she’s gone web-better — optimized for streaming without losing texture:
The web player on ErikaLust.com now supports chapter markers and behind-the-scenes commentary tracks, turning each film into a mini-masterclass in ethical erotica.
1. "The Gaze" (Confession: "I want to be watched by a stranger without him touching me.") This opener is a masterclass in tension. Shot in the narrow corridors of a retro sleeper train, the film follows a voyeuristic ballet between a businesswoman and a conductor. Unlike mainstream porn where the camera is omnipresent, The Gaze explores the performance of being watched. The lighting is warm, amber, and grainy—reminiscent of Wong Kar-wai. The result is deeply intimate but never explicit for explicit’s sake. It answers the question: Can eye contact be hotter than penetration? (Yes. The answer is yes.) Final Score: ★★★★½ (4
2. "Open Relationship" (Confession: "I love my husband, but I want to fuck the barista.") Here is where Erika Lust challenges the "polyamory utopia" trope. This film is messy, honest, and relatable. A married couple (played by real-life partners) navigates jealousy and compersion in real time. The scene moves from a mundane kitchen argument to a raw, fluid three-way encounter with a younger man. What makes this "web better" is the audio mixing—you hear the whispered negotiations, the awkward laughs, and the wet sounds without the cheesy background music. It feels like a documentary about modern love, not a porno.
In a 2024 interview promoting Vol. 35, Erika Lust stated: "We have slowed down production to speed up pleasure."
This counter-intuitive logic defines the volume. Where mainstream adult content might feature 10 positions in 5 minutes, the average shot length in Vol. 35 is 18 seconds—an eternity in film terms. This allows the viewer to read facial expressions, notice the placement of hands, and understand the dynamic between performers.
Furthermore, all performers in the 2024 cycle of XConfessions are paid 30% above the industry standard in Spain (where the studio is based) and receive full residuals. This "web better" approach extends to the business model, ensuring that when you pay for the volume, you are not exploiting labor.