- First Impression
Since a lot of gay porn stars are in their 30s, dedicating a whole site to that age group does seem a bit, well, premature. Log on to MenOver30.com and you’ll notice that the main attraction isn’t so much their age, but rather their experience. Were I to name the site I’d call it “Men Who’ve Been Around the Block a Few Times.” The look is a little seedy, a little corrupt, and a lot of raunchy. The tagline says “Real Men in Their Prime,” and I’m betting a lot of that prime time was spent in backrooms. On the other hand, with so many barely-legal-looking guys around, it’s good to know you’re in mature company.
- Navigation
The site’s design is convoluted, with lots of small links and ads. Instead of putting the latest features on top, they have “coming soon,” which is distracting. Scroll down and hit the Index and you get a feel for the clips you can watch. Impressive on this site are the viewing options. You can download and stream—and the streaming was quick on each clip I checked out. You can use Windows Media or RealPlayer, broadband or dial-up, or Flash player. You also get access to Man Talk, in which guys discuss the business of porn. There’s a lengthy, written section about each clip, not so much a plot summary as commentary on the model and how he felt shooting the scene.
With each viewing option, they tell you the exact size of the file. Also, there’s a guide to tell you which viewing device should work best for your needs—helpful to tech-challenged horny guys. Above the photos of the guys in the video you select are the all-important stats; age, height, cock size. One of the first guys I checked out was 27 years old, so I’m not sure how strict they are about the over-30 issue. Also, whenever you navigate away from the homepage, there’s no link to take you back. Several of the links make you re-enter your user name and password—difficult to remember when you’re hard. -
- Content
The video clips (high quality; not high definition) have accompanying slide-show photos, which are always a great add. The photos make great wallpaper. The videos look as if they were shot in seedy motel rooms on the wrong side of town, which I’m guessing is a deliberate choice. The camera work is amateurish, with okay lighting and not a lot of direction. Cameras are firm, and the directors get several different angles. In the videos I watched, it was hard to tell if the guys were sometimes slightly out of focus or the resolution was just very bad. The sound was either very good or barely audible. Oh, and if you haven’t already guessed, there aren’t a lot of fantasy plots involving prison raids and beret-wearing bottoms. Some of the men talk to an interviewer beforehand, some just go at it. The site updates about once a week, and all the material is exclusive to MenOver30.com. -
- Guys and Sex
The sex is pretty standard, with a hefty amount of extra-large dicks. “Over 30” on this site tends to mean shaved head and tattoos, a lot of body piercing, and a fondness for tongue-fucking. These are serious studs who are serious about sex, the kind of men who take you home and don’t let you leave until you’ve been fucked and sucked and slammed so much even your nipples are sore. They didn’t forget to take their boots off or turn the stereo on. But they’re sweet enough to kiss you before you leave. It’s definitely a niche site; no frat types allowed. -
- Value
Like a lot of gay porn, what makes MenOver30.com worth it are the bonus sites. There is access to several niche sites, like Fuck Me Fella and First Timers, which offer what they’re serving up. (“Fuck the Nazi” is my favorite title.) The bonus sites are even more amateurish than the main site, but fun to look through. You’re definitely in Xtube territory when you start surfing here. There’s a bi site and a bear site, and streaming was fast and efficient. On the main site, there aren’t any blogs or webcam shows, but each downloadable video is around 20 minutes long. I think the main site is limited, so whether or not you want to fork over the plastic depends on how much of a porn addict you are and what you think of the extras. -
- Overall Impression
The men who are going to like this site are the ones who aren’t into twinks or music or guys so clean-cut they look like they’ve gone Hollywood. You have to be into serious porn and guys you’d never want your mother to meet. If you’re not into that sort of thing—literally—stay away. -
- Bottom Line
MenOver30.com is really a site featuring men who are a little seedy, and very raunchy. The sex is pretty hot, and the bonus sites are cool. -
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