The SF Bay Guardian
September 24, 2003
"Unlike the vast majority of "lesbian" porn on the Web, DarkPlay and the other sites in CyberDyke feature real dykes having real(ly) hot sex. Ideas for shoots often arise from the couple's own diverse sexual repertoire, making the site feel like an intimate journal of their naughty adventures." ...

Including high-quality hardcore, fetish, and BDSM photos, streaming videos, and scintillating narratives, DarkPlay's dyke-on-dyke content is exceptionally creative and wickedly kinky. Members can browse through galleries filled with pics of gothic vampire play, four-girl punk rock gang bangs (watch out, SuicideGirls), and romps for plushies and looners (i.e., stuffed-animal and balloon fetishists). Authentically salacious, DarkPlay is nothing like the typically faked, cheesy lesploitation generally propagated on the Web. (Indeed, the scene described above, at the end of which Zille performs cunnilingus on her butch partner, clearly demonstrates their commitment to pushing the boundaries – butch bush is rarely seen in any porn, lesbian or mainstream.)" ...

The Texas Triangle Online
August 7, 2003
" [Darkplay] is designed around an ethic and aesthetic mostly absent in its hetero counterparts. There are no pop-ups, no hidden fees, minimal banners, and your name is never sold. Cyber-dyke is more than a business; it's a contribution to a cause, specifically, "that women can make their own sites and then get the protection and support of a larger business like a protective umbrella over them while not stifling their creativity" ...

The Village Voice: The Best & Worst of Sex in 2002
by Tristan Taormino
December 27, 2002
We were chosen as the best Smutty Site! She said: "Best Smutty Site: Two dykes from San Francisco are arguably the best amateur pornographers on the web and show it all at Darkplay.net with fisting, bondage, knife play, golden showers. You name it, they love it. "

Reviews

"The strong point of this network of sites is that they are made by real women doing and displaying what truly interests them. There is no worry that the images and other content will be poorly done out of any lack of true interest of the site owners. Another asset is that the photographs have all been taken by people who probably make a living taking photographs. There are no amateurish webcam shots to be found, no straight women playing lipstick lesbians to please every male fantasy. No, not here…like I said, a collection of sites for women by women. Sorry fellas...

I was happy to see that my stereotypical expectations were not ever met. I had my curiosity captivated by pictures I never thought I’d be interested in seeing. If nothing else, it gave me a new appreciation for all the different facets of sexuality that I’d never considered before, and a new understanding of the splendor of the female body. I offer kudos to the webmistresses for a stunning collection of photographs and the confidence to bare all." Go read the whole thing!

Sapphosgirls: From On Our Backs

"Sapphosgirls is a unique new site that features beautiful girls with an intellectual edge. The images are tasteful, soft and artistically rendered. The models are natural beauties shot on lush, romantic sets. Adding to the intellectual edge are erotic videos featuring poetic fantasies, a sultry brunette reading naked in bed and a ssexy scene triggered by a visit to the library. Each photo set is also accompanied by a very brief text that helps to set up and intelligent, erotic, atmosphere. Sapphosgirls reflects the high quality and unique style that fans of the CyberDyke Network have come to expect."

Sapphosgirls: From Rabbit's Reviews

"Beauty, lesbianism and intelligence? I think I might be entering into my dream world with Sapphos Girls and I must admit that I’m more than just a little excited to see this site..." Go read the whole thing!

Darkplay: From Spectator.net

"There's a great art photo site called darkplay.net, by two luscious lesbians into some dark toys—knives, wax, fetish, BDSM. You have to be a member to see a lot of the good stuff, but the site offers some light finger snacks for crashers. Photo galleries include XXX sex, BDSM, and fetish, and the girls' bios are a fun read in that each one tells about the other. Romance and kink, and have no fear, it's a down-and-dirty, woman-on-woman exposé, what more could you want?"

Darkplay: From Jane's Guide

Review 2   "It's been - gosh, at least a year since we initially reviewed this site back in it's infancy. We loved it then, and I'm happy to say it's only gotten better. DarkPlay brings you into the world of a real-life lesbian couple ... a goth, kinky, polyamorous duo with all sorts of darkly erotic creativity (hence the name of the site). Guests are treated to a good overview of what is at the site, but members of course get the good stuff. It seems as if they've tried just about everything - knifeplay, fisting, watersports, foot worship and milk baths. The photography is top-notch and both are talented with a pen (or keyboard) as well, with narratives on just about every shoot you see on the site. Recently they launched the CyberDyke network... a network of lesbian oriented sites, so when you buy DarkPlay you have access to a few other sites as well. Check out the info on the site for a current list of participants. Also notable: they offer a discount for members who renew, from a special join page accessible inside. -- Jane"

Darkplay: From On Our Backs

"Darkplay is a new site dedicated to lesbian BDSM, fetishism, and hard-core porn. Unlike other sites, real dykes created Darkplay and are featured in its pages. Heavy on visuals and light on text, Darkplay consists primarily of galleries featureing its creators, butch-femme goth couple Alexi and Zille. Scenes range from Alexi and Zille playing with intricate rope bondage to Zille happily jerking herself off in a pair of kinky rubber pants. One of the most enjoyable and rare treats provided by Darkplay are the many images of Alexi as a real butch top. Those with a craving to see real lesbians who like to play rough will not be disappointed by Darkplay."

(more to come…)

What Our Members Say:

Your very enthralled new member,
E— "

"Sappho's girls is for and about the beauty of real, strong, intelligent women. Whether showing a woman reading a book (how many porn sites show that?!) or capturing a real dyke couple (in real clothes!) ordering in for pizza and then having sex over the empty box, this site shimmers with the fact that it is REAL. Athough the design and video editing are superb and beautiful, (not qualities one usually associates with "real, in these days of ugly "amateur" porn) Sappho's girls gives us the lesbian next door (whether you live in kinky San Francisco, l ike I do, or Peoria.) This site is worth both your time and money!

Thanks sooo much!
L— "

"I saw an ad in On Our Backs magazine for your site. After checking out your free tour, I absolutely HAD to subscribe to my first internet porn site. ;-) As a Goth submissive pierced lesbian trapped in Arkansas, I find it extremely hard to find others like myself. At least now I can live out all my kinky fantasies through you. I especially loved your Drunk Daddy fantasy, and your Play Doctor fantasy (I am an actual nurse and I was beginning to think I was the only one who owned a metal speculum). Also, thanks for including BBW's in your site. It's always sexy to show all spectrums of sexy women. Your site is HOT! How about more strap on action, larger toys, and female ejaculation? I would love to meet (and play ;-) with) you both. Thank you for the erotic stimulation. :-)

Wet for Days,
K— "

"I just became member as of yesterday.. and I LOVE your site! I'm a girl from a very small town in M— and well you guys do all the things I wish I could. Its great to see someone fulfilling all of my fantasies...and your site is so true to format. Not many ads (or ads that don't pertain too the sites true meaning)either I like that also. I would love to be a model for you two beautiful ladies...but I don't have the "guts" for that … you girl's are great at it!! I wish I had your strength.

Lots of love,
L—"

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