“Wild Card” is an enticing short film featuring two lovers engaging in a unique card game that delves into the realms of pleasure, exploring unexpected erogenous zones such as the elbow! Bishop Black and Kali Sudhra’s interactions take an unpredictable and unconventional turn as they use creative touches, like employing eyelashes to caress each other. If you’re seeking to explore your intimacy and add a touch of creativity to your love life, this video promises a sensual and playful experience. However, be prepared for some quirky and seductive surprises along the way!

What you can learn:

• How to spice things up with a sex game
• Getting creative with touching and teasing
• Being gentle and playful with your partner

Here are some themes covered in Wild Card that may have noticed:

• How safe sex can be super sexy 
• Non-traditional forms of male pleasure
• Unpredictable erogenous zones

Getting creative with touch 

One of the most interesting aspects of the game that Kali and Bishop play is how creative they are with touch. The cards that they draw throughout the film cause them to explore unique parts of their body that don’t normally get too much attention during sex. For instance, Kali tries exploring Bishop’s body with only her toes. Bishop also stimulates Kali by slowly running their hands through her hair. Kali and Bishop are showing us that there are not only unique ways to touch your partner, but also unique ways to be touched by your partner. 

When sex becomes monotonous, know that there are so many different ways to be intimate with your partner. For example, have you tried touching your partner with only your eyelashes, like Kali did? When you find yourself getting bored by the more “traditional” forms of sexual touch, try exploring unique erogenous zones, like the scalp, ears, behind the knee, and inner wrists. These are areas that, while not inherently sexual, are sites for enhanced stimulation. Kali and Bishop remind us that intimacy thrives on creativity and curiosity. By exploring unconventional ways to touch and be touched, they show that breaking out of routine can lead to deeper connection and heightened pleasure.

Psst… if you’re looking to try more games that spice up intimacy with your partner, check out our blog on games to play while watching porn with your partner here. 

Keeping things fun 

In mainstream porn, everything tends to go perfectly, which makes it feel a bit staged and disconnected from real-life experiences. In reality, sex is often filled with awkward, funny, and unexpected moments—things that make intimacy feel authentic and human. As an ethical porn company, afterglow strives to capture these genuine moments to create a more relatable and empowering vision of pleasure. This is evident in “Wild Card,” as we see both Kali and Bishop giggling and flirting throughout the entire film. Because Kali and Bishop aren’t too serious, and instead embrace the playful, imperfect nature of their connection, their intimacy feels genuine and relatable. 

Kali and Bishop’s fun and flirtatious dynamic reminds us that sex doesn’t have to be flawless to be meaningful. Many of us feel pressured to constantly be “sexy” during intimacy, likely because of the sex that is portrayed in mainstream porn. However, embracing the more awkward and natural moments during sex can actually make us feel more comfortable and seen. These imperfections remind us that intimacy is about connection, not performance. So next time there is an awkward silence while you’re switching positions, or struggle to remove someone’s bra, remember that it’s okay to laugh it off!

Exploring male pleasure

While patriarchal and heteronormative expectations surrounding sex are extremely detrimental to women, they also affect the pleasure of penis owners. There tends to be a “typical” way to touch people with penises that is considered acceptable and in alignment with masculinity. For instance, there’s often an emphasis on aggressive or goal-oriented touch, which can create pressure to perform rather than enjoy the experience. This can lead to a limited understanding of pleasure, where sensation is narrowly focused on achieving an erection or orgasm, rather than exploring a broader range of sensations.

However, in “Wild Card,” Kali and Bishop seem to be more comfortable exploring touch that is outside the “norm” for penis-owners. For instance, Kali gently strokes Bishop’s back and even shows some love to their buttocks. While these are not considered “standard” forms of stimulating penis-owners, Bishop seems to fully embrace these sensations and find deep pleasure in them. When we free ourselves from outside expectations of how to touch our partners, especially penis-owners, it opens up a variety of possibilities on how to give each other pleasure. In what ways are you impacted by social scripts surrounding sex? What possibilities arise when we free ourselves from gendered stereotypes?

Did you notice?

• Kali Sudhra is an afterglow star!
• The game is super simple – would you recreate this game at home? 

Questions to consider

• What was your favorite card?
• How would you incorporate consent and safe words into games during sex?
• Where are some places you’d like to be touched?
• How can you incorporate some creativity or novelty into your sex life?
• What are some of your favorite erogenous zones?
• What have been some moments of levity during flirting / sex you’ve enjoyed?