Rough Sex. Per the title, the emphasis is on sex with a bit of an edge. Francesca Le, Satine Phoenix, Marie Luv, Sasha Grey and Adrianna Nicole.

Tristan Taormino directs five slap-happy scenes in TRISTAN TAORMINO'S ROUGH SEX (2008, Vivid) that's shot in 16 X 9 high-definition via the very capable hands of director of photography Ralph Parfait. Tristan chose 5 female performers, who, in turn, chose their own male partner for each scene based on the female performer's own personal fantasy.

Five scenes directed by Tristan Taormino,proclaimed as America's Top Sex Guru, although I admit I never heard of her. Scenes start out with the women and men being interviewed separately and commenting on their desire for sex on the rough side, followed by the woman's fantasy scene coming to the screen. I've seen rougher, I've seen tamer. The scene with Satine is the best.

"Tristan Taormino's Rough Sex" is a hot and heavy foray into the various facets of aggressive sexual behavior. As such, it serves as a distinct deviation away from the productions that Vivid usually brings to the market and also touches on some very taboo themes that may not be for the squeamish. Fortunately, the DVD is presented in a mature way, and it is overt from the onset that all of the activities are fantasy-driven and clearly consensual. This doesn't get in the way of the eroticism of the production, however, as most of the action is smoking hot and, quite honestly, often shocking. The scene featuring Sasha Grey and Danny is the best, but the others are all worth looking into, as well. If you are a fan of rougher sex or are simply intrigued by the subject from afar, you should pick up this title. It won't disappoint.