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Account Name/Link?
DaddyLuLask
https://onlyfans.com/daddylulask
Why did you decide to create an OnlyFans account?
At a few points before my OnlyFans I was just taking nudes or semi nudes an just uploading them on twitter/insta for free. Someone close to me said “why expose so much of yourself and be doing it for free, instead of using the platform you have now to better your financial situation” within a couple days, I listened.
Were you doing any other type of sex work before (escorting, porn, cam, etc)?
Other then the occasional selling of feet pics I was a stripper here in Chicago for 6 months.
With regard to sex work, do you feel that using OnlyFans offers you more personal safety than relying on escorting or having to meet clients in person?
Well I have never escorted or done sex work. OnlyFans offers you a work environment you create. You set the tone. You decide if you wanna work from your couch, bed, or even your car. The only “clients” we might have are the collabs we decide on through communication.
Were you concerned about being “exposed” or the social/cultural stigma associated with sex work/pornography?
Well previous to my OnlyFans both my twitter and instagram had over 20k and forums were running blogs trying to get my nudes through my other followers. making an OF was my own way of saying what will and won’t be allowed on the internet of me. A weak mind and the fear of judgement Won’t pay my bills, so no im not worried.
How do you market & promote your account?
I usually will post “teaser” pics such as me in my sweats at the house. A photo of me an the person I collabed with at my crib. i like my “teasers” to be super organic and nothing forced. I refuse to put my whole penis or butthole out for free. That isn’t smart marketing for me.
About how many monthly subscribers do you have?
Currently I have 550, something close to that forsure. and In the top 2%.
How frequent do you post?
Usually every two days…But I try to take a teaser or at least a nude everyday but even then that isn’t easy cause A man likes to eat. Me personally i want quality for my “fans”.
How has having your OnlyFans account changed your financial situation?
I went from a 400 dollar check every two weeks, barely staying a float in a retail based environment. to no longer needing that job and focusing solely on my degree In criminal justice and making content. I have had my OnlyFans for less then two months, An have been able to save more then I have in my 22 years of living, god bless.
Has having an OnlyFans account affected your dating life? Relationships? Friendships? Has it changed how you personally view sex/sex acts/sexuality for yourself?
Making an OnlyFans does make others look at you different. All my friends don’t care or mind my line of work, an If they did then they shouldn’t even be my friend. I pay my bills not them. I have not tried for a relationship with a man or women yet, but of course selling photos and videos of your body isn’t top tier for someone looking for a significant other. which will be taken into account when I do want a little boo or what not. My family sees the link in my bio and they don’t ask questions, so for that im grateful. 100% my view on sex has changed. I no longer feel the need for random hookups unless it is for creating content or with someone I want to know on a deeper level…and what used to get me off changes everyday due to OF.
