By Danny Valle

What is it about European men that gets us Yanks so hot and bothered? Is it that legendary British diction or those sexy Count Dracula accents? Is it just the idea of having a tryst with a man from a foreign country — the allure of the foreigner? Or is it simply that they represent the unknown? Whatever the reasons, Euro-porn has become an undeniably successful niche here in the United States. There are often distinct stylistic subtleties that tend to differentiate most European porn from American productions, but it can be hard to say what things are specifically different. So, we thought we'd introduce you to some of our favorite Euro-porn websites by asking their creators to give us their take on the things that make Euro porn so hot and unique.
   
Blake Mason is a site that has been lauded by reviewers and site members alike. Their tagline of “Amateur British Men in Action” is an apt description and the site definitely delivers as promised. It may seem like a simple concept, but a lot of sites do actually fail to deliver what they advertise. We asked Mason to tell us what he saw as the key differences between porn made in North America and porn made in Europe. “I would have to say that [European porns] have a more natural feel to them. There's none of that 'You like my cock, don't-cha?' or 'Yeah... oooh... yeah!' or 'Fuck that ass!' kind of dialogue. Just guys being natural. But hey, everyone likes his porn a certain way, so I'm not saying what's right or wrong — just what's different!”
   
Another site that offers plenty of guys au naturel is Straight Wankers. It caters to those who enjoy watching straight guys jerk off. One obvious manner in which European men differ from their American counterparts is that the majority of them are uncircumcised. That also contributes to the natural guy-next-door appeal that makes many of these British sites so compelling. Although fantasizing about an unattainable ideal can be fun, people are even more likely to find beauty in someone's slight imperfections, since those are what truly make us each unique. Because sometimes guys want to look at porn featuring people who they see as being in “their league” so that they can more easily suspend disbelief and project themselves into the action.  A site like Straight Wankers offers this, but also appeals to all those who yearn for the affections of a seemingly perfect younger man.
   
Don't get us wrong, we love beautiful men — and no studio showcases as many flawless male specimens as BelAmi. We caught up with Stuart Davis from BelAmi and he took a moment to  reflect on the challenging, never-ending process of seeking out gorgeous new studs who can live up to their trademark high standards. “Contrary to popular belief, great looking guys don't grow on trees over here. Our ability to maintain what we see as a standard with our guys is the result of establishing a network of scouts and models over the past 15 or so years. We see this network as one of our main assets and it certainly helps us to find the best looking guys for our movies and website. We have several thousand filmed castings and even more “pre-casting”' in our system. It actually takes a lot of weeding out to give the impression that all central European guys are handsome, hung, and well built.”
   
The guys at Lucas Kazan are no less hot than those of BelAmi, but they are presented in a much wider array of types. At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for an American site, except that the guys featured on Kazan's site are deliciously exotic looking. The site is a melting pot of the world's hottest men and features everything from Nordic blonds and Mediterranean beauties to hot Greeks, sexy Italian stallions, and many who don't fit into any one category (aside from the “stunning” category, of course!)
   
Lovers of uncut dick will have plenty of foreskin to gawk at when they peruse the hundreds of models over at English Lads. As the Brits say, you'll be gobsmacked by the wide variety of guys. One thing in particular that sets this site apart from many others is the way that the guys seem very comfortable in front of the camera. And thankfully, there are no cheesy, “make love to the camera” poses!
   
The owner of Blake Mason talked about the ways in which the laws have changed in Europe — in terms of pornography — during the past ten years. They now allow for more “home grown” type of content, which gives consumers more options. This, along with what Davis describes as “the opening of Central Europe,” has created more competition in the industry — forcing serious content producers to constantly improve and innovate.

All hail Frederic the Great! You'll gladly fall to your knees for this 18-year-old, blonde-haired lad. Little Freddy appears to have an impish streak and can be seen playing with his friends — but sometimes without his clothes. The site is updated daily and offers over 200 original model sets, plus bonus access to the similarly-themed Alex Boys site.

Boys, boys, boys… This site salutes them. Hundreds of beautiful examples romp here. All legal, of course‚ but just b-b-b-barely. Whether they're in high school or college, these boys all share one thing in common — the urgent desire to show off their blossoming sexual skills! Look ma, no hands! A free tour and tons of galleries are all part of the fun, with exclusive boy models who quickly learn to shed their shyness. Come bask in the fading light of lost innocence.

The Boardwalk is a happening bar located in the gay Mecca of Fort Lauderdale. Like all good sites, Boardwalk Bar whets your appetite for a trip to the real bar, but it also exists as its own entity. The club's events are all listed and picture galleries of the bar's dancers are easy to maneuver. Some of these guys are worth a serious road trip. Membership also allows access to Bad Puppy and various chat rooms and webcams.

Escorts for Dummies might be a fun nickname for this handy site. It presents a fine stable of escorts from all over the world and makes it extremely easy for you to seek out your dream boy. Sponsored events such as cruises even give you a chance to party with some of these hotties in the flesh! Each model's photo and vital statistics are readily available and paid members can also access the Escort of the Week feature and — more importantly — can freely send emails, initiate chats, and browse the reviews of individual escorts that have been submitted by other paid subscribers.