“You don’t like lipstick?” “It’s not my favorite.” “Is it too feminine for you?” “Yeah.” “Why is that?” “I don’t know.” “You don’t know? You don’t wanna explain that to me?” “Ugh. I don’t wanna explain toxic masculinity right now.”
(Content Warning: Brief discussion of sexual assault and consensual non-consent play.)
The latest episode of the Crash Pad Series is out, and it stars an entitled little shit (played by Devon Wipp) and an initially bemused but devilishly opportunistic art nerd (played by Vivi Marie.) Vivi asks Devon to come by to hang out and look at a new art piece she bought; Devon assumes it’s a bootycall, and becomes indignant when they’re resolutely rebuffed. What follows is a sexy exchange of thigh smacks, lipstick kisses, and vigorous fingering as Vivi teaches Devon a lesson… or gives Devon exactly what they wanted, depending on your perspective.
I was hesitant to review this episode because I’m a survivor/victim and certain kinds of non-consent play can trigger me. However, the allure of a scene centered on a femme bully was too strong to pass up, especially since the Crash Pad Series provides blanket warnings on their non-con play episodes so watchers like me can decide if they’re comfortable with the content. And by “blanket,” I mean it’s a sweeping content warning – if viewers want specific content/trigger warnings, it’s suggested in the FAQ that you reach out to CPS. Some content is listed (this episode has markers for strap-on play and rough sex) but I do wish it was more in-depth.
But I really needn’t have worried. Devon was transparently enthusiastic about the scene and while some non-con play worked its way into Devon and Vivi’s dirty talk, both performers were eager and communicative with each other; and it was playful. They checked on each other constantly, weaving questions and warnings into their erotic back and forth with ease – though they still maintained the “bullying” dynamic of the scene, thanks in big part to how natural all of Vivi’s taunting and laughter sounded.
What was less natural was the placement of the Keymaster. As I understand it, the Keymaster character is an unknown voyeur who owns the apartment the folks are fucking in, and we’re reminded of their presence now and then, because meta! Their first appearance in this episode was abrupt and interrupted the flow of the scene rather than enhancing it. Their appearance would have been less jarring if it had happened during the first conversation (in which Devon condescendingly natters on at Vivi) and could have helped pace it out. Compare the first random cut to the Keymaster to a later cut when Vivi asks if Devon would like to fuck her, and Devon breathlessly begs, “I want to fuck you really badly” over a shot of the Keymaster. It was an effective reminder that the Keymaster is a voyeur to so many intimate moments including this one, and it enhanced the desperation and eroticism in Devon’s voice because the actual viewers couldn’t see Devon answering.
The awkward juxtaposition of the Keymaster wasn’t the only hitch in this episode. There were a few awkward moments, like when Devon lost their train of thought after yelping ‘what the fuck’ or Vivi saying ‘wait, what?’ so many times during the first conversation (in precisely the same tone each time) that I thought the video had glitched. I feel like both scenes could have been trimmed to smooth the flow of things, just as the time spent donning a strap-on or situating dental dams was cut. There were also a number of sound burps, from background thumps to performers shuffling too close to the mic, that my picky autistic ears found unpleasantly loud. Paired with few shots in which the performers were mostly off-screen except for Vivi’s back and shoulders, or their voices were too soft for me to discern what was being said, and watching this episode was occasionally disorienting.
But those moments were brief and are honestly my only complaints. Otherwise the episode was playful, charming, and sexy, right down to Devon’s expert little lip pop after Vivi applied their lipstick. (The entire lipstick bit was hot as hell, Devon sulking and sighing the whole way through.)
And, oh wow, Devon. I have such a crush. They were eager and at times unabashedly needy, lips parted and body moving into whatever stimulation Vivi was inflicting. They arched their chest and hips with abandon; they lifted their head to follow Vivi in hopes of scoring a kiss or the opportunity to pleasure her back; they groaned and gasped and whined as Vivi worked them over. At one point, Vivi snaps the lipstick shut and Devon’s flinch is the most gorgeous expression I’ve ever seen in porn; the kind of wince that can bring out the dom in any viewer. I especially enjoyed Devon’s quiet, panted answers to any question Vivi asked of them – they always seemed breathless and yet ready to keep getting deeper into the scene.
And damn did Devon sell the premise of this scene. Their condescending yammering in the first few minutes of the episode, first just by being a smarmy ass and then being a misogynist jerk, was believable enough that I had to stop to laugh because we all know (perceived) masc folks like that, don’t we? It made it all the more delicious when Devon’s sullenness during sex evaporated into adamant submission.
And who wouldn’t want to submit to Vivi, regardless of your opinion on her hipstery owl picture? I wanted to watch this episode to see a femme bully and I got one. Vivi’s dominance was gleeful and mocking, and she moved with confidence when she was rocking Devon’s world and when riding their strap-on. She got her way, and she pulled hair, smacked ass, and smeared lipstick to do it. I loved how she almost babytalked her questions at times, turning even asking Devon where the gloves for safe sex (“do you want me to put on gloves? Do you know where they are?”) into a chance to be condescending as revenge for their earlier behavior (“you mean you don’t have any in your back pocket just waiting for a moment like this?”) Her eyes seemed to sparkle with mischief the entire time, and it was infectious to watch.
Their dynamic together was incredibly sexy and lended itself well to both the roleplaying and the more grounded aspects of the sex. I was completely enthralled by how Vivi teased Devon verbally and made Devon melt into an eager bottom… but I was also endeared by the silly little real life things like a wet pop noise from Devon’s mouth on Vivi’s breast or the dildo not tilting in the right direction when Vivi wanted to straddle it. Their performances were great but so were they, and the fun mix of performative tension and actual chemistry between them made it fun and hot. At one point, Devon is loudly enjoying being fingered and smiles – they have a gorgeous smile – and it makes Vivi smile breathlessly right back, and I fucking loved it.
A few favorite moments in particular include Vivi singsonging something along the lines of “that won’t work with me” while shaking her head at Devon, her voice delightedly mean; Vivi hauling Devon’s head back by their hair; all the eager, enthusiastic noises both performers made when going down on each other; the delightful awkwardness of the safe sex gloves taking extra wriggling to actually fit; Vivi outragedly telling Devon “you just fucked it up” when Devon smeared lipstick in the wrong place on Vivi’s skin; Vivi asking “ready?” to warn Devon they were going to get slapped and Devon eagerly whispering “yes.” And the kissing! I don’t see enough good kissing, and these two? Wow.
Honestly, I’ve never seen consensual non-consent done in such a playful, lighthearted way; if anything, it felt like a vague trope applied only to spice up the dirty talk. It’s changed my perception of what that kind of roleplay can be, especially in regards to how the performers incorporated consent, safe sex, and each other’s pleasure into the scene.
If any of that sounds like your jam, I genuinely recommend giving Crash Pad Series a shot to watch this episode – and immediately follow it up with any of the 250+ episodes that came before it. CPS has featured dozens of performers having all kinds of great sex over the years, and unlike most mainstream porn, I can actually watch people like me (queer, nonbinary, disabled, fat) enjoy themselves… under the watchful eye of the Keymaster, of course. New episodes come out all the time.
Access to this episode was provided to me by CPS in exchange for an honest review. Affiliate links have been used in this post.
