Three: Episode 4

Pleasure Recap

Three is all about navigating sensual seduction, deep connections, and sexual freedom – and Episode 4 does not disappoint. Focusing on Andrea and Ingrid’s relationship, this episode shows us just how intimate sex can get. With everything from a candle-lit room, sex flashbacks, and overflows of pleasure, Episode 4 of Three will be sure to exceed your expectations of what a lesbian erotic film can look like.

What you can learn:
Every part of the body can be played with during sex
Sex does not have to be aggressive or fast to be pleasurable
Setting the scene with your partner can make sex feel special
Here are some themes covered in Three: Episode 4 that may have noticed:

Mutual pleasure
Decentering penetration
Foreplay
Mutual pleasure
No wonder Ingrid can’t help having sex flashbacks about Andrea – they can’t keep their hands off of each other! Andrea sensually touches all over Ingrid’s body before they pleasure one another through sucking and fingering. After Andrea gives Ingrid an intense orgasm through fingering, Ingrid returns the favor by performing some gentle anal fingering and licking. The way these two caress each other with gentle and soft touches leaves us wanting more and more (and they give it to us). To be honest, we’re just as disappointed as Ingrid that the fantasy had to end.

Andrea and Ingrid are actively practicing mutual pleasure, which means that they are fulfilling each other’s sexual needs equally. Exercising mutual pleasure means creating a shared experience of enjoyment and satisfaction between partners. Unfortunately, it’s not a secret that in many sexual relationships, folks with greater power dynamics (often men) tend to prioritize their own pleasure in a way that neglects their partner. If you’ve ever heard of the “orgasm gap,” you know what we mean. It’s important that we learn from Andrea and Ingrid how we can approach sex through a lens of mutual pleasure – does it mean taking turns during oral? Changing up positions? Mutual massaging? Whatever it looks like for you, we encourage you to consider how mutual pleasure can help you give or take space in your sexual relationships.

Decentering penetration
Ingrid and Andrea make sure to touch every single inch of each other. With full-body caressing, sucking, scratching, licking, and more, they have a talent for making any part of the body an erogenous zone. The conscious use of the full body in Three: Episode 4 really conveys to viewers just how attracted Ingrid and Andrea are to each other. They want to feel everything and explore all potential avenues for pleasure – and trust me, they go down all those avenues.

A notable aspect about Three: Episode 4 is the lack of penises, straps, dildos, and other penetrating objects. It’s really just Andrea, Ingrid, the bed, and their desires. Now, this is far from common in the porn industry. With mainstream videos, we often see the biggest possible penetrating objects being shoved in every possible hole there is. Which, if that’s your thing, we totally get it! But Andrea and Ingrid completely shatter the notion that aggressive penetration is needed in order for sex to be enjoyable. They focus on fingering, grinding, oral, and gentle caressing, reminding us that there are so many ways the human body can be stimulated. This is such a valuable lesson for folks who don’t necessarily love being deeply penetrated, or don’t like penetration at all. While heteronormative sex standards can make us feel like penetration is the “main event,” Ingrid and Andrea help us understand that sex is actually far from scripted.

Foreplay
In Three: Episode 4, Ingrid makes us beg for it. The video contains nearly 6 minutes of story exposition before finally cutting to Andrea and Ingrid in bed. This can come as a bit of a shock to some viewers who are used to mainstream porn that depicts a deep throat session 30 seconds after meeting someone. Ingrid gives us a peek into her life, helping us get to know her and build some tension. Not only does Ingrid set the scene for the viewers, she sets the scene for Andrea – the bedroom is filled to the brim with candles that set a romantic ambiance.

Whether it’s the 5-minute exposition, the candlelit room, or the deeply sensual touching and kissing, foreplay is an essential component of this episode. In fact, depending on the lens you employ, nearly every scene in Three: Episode 4 could be considered foreplay. For heteronormative couples, nearly everything besides vaginal penetration is deemed as the “lead up.” Andrea and Ingrid, on the other hand, show that foreplay is just as important as any other aspect of sex. Try exploring what your definition of foreplay is and whether it’s something you want to prioritize more in your sex life!

Did you notice?
It’s Episode 4 for a reason 😉 This video is actually part of a larger series called Three. If you’re yearning for more, all episodes are available now on afterglow.
While a lot of mainstream lesbian porn is made for men (why? we really aren’t sure…), Three: Episode 4, and all afterglow films, are created by and for women.
Questions to consider
Did you notice any major differences in this film compared to other lesbian porns?
Did you appreciate the long exposition in the film? Did it make you feel more connected to the performers?
What sex acts in the film turned you on? Which turned you off?
Do you think setting the scene makes a difference when having sex?