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Why did you decide to create an OnlyFans account? I decided to create one so I could have some extra income on the side. I saw other dudes having success with it and thought, why not?
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?
Oh definitely, though I think they are separate in their own ways, because you’re still having to meet with other men that you wanna shoot with but you have a little more power since you get to choose, whereas escorting is kinda obligatory to making money with having to go with the highest paying customer, who may not be your top choice.
Were you concerned about being “exposed” or the social/cultural stigma associated with sex work/pornography? Are you worried about the effect having made sexually explicit content might have on you in later life (career, social status, etc.)? No not really since I started doing sex work at 18 and was never really shy about what I did or who knew about it. As for the effect it may have on my future, I’m not really worried especially in this day and age where someone can get fame and money for doing something ridiculous on video once. Theres a lot more opportunity now days to be successful as your own boss as long as you work at it.
How do you market & promote your account?
I use snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, to promote. All have my other social medias written in the bios as well so people can find all of my social medias and enjoy the full experience since some of the platforms limit what we post.
About how many monthly subscribers do you have?
100+, but I just recently restarted both my Only Fans and Justfor.fans so hopefully that number range will increase in the next month.
How frequent do you post?
I try to post a major fucking/intercourse vid at least once every other week and anything else I’ll post at my own leisure.
How has having your OnlyFans account changed your financial situation?
It has definitely put money in the bank in dire times and at the moment is my only income.
Has having an OnlyFans account affected your dating life? Relationships? Friendships?
Being a sex worker is gonna affect anyones dating life because relationships are so based around sex and “monogamy” now days. As a sex worker I will always be upfront to anyone I have an interest in and its their prerogative as to whether they stick with me or not. In most cases, they just cant handle it and we will just turn into great friends. I have no ill will or prejudice to anyone who makes that choice because I understand it completely, it can be hard to watch you’re one and only fuck around for all to see. My friends never have had a problem, cause if they did then they probably wouldn’t be my friends.
Has it changed how you personally view sex/sex acts/sexuality for yourself?
As for my views on sex, it’s definitely changed how I view sex. Ive had to learn how to separate business from pleasure, even though pleasure comes from both. As I’ve aged in this industry I’ve definitely seen myself open up sexuality wise because I’ve learned that the act of pleasure doesn’t come just from the parts you have but the very human being you are interacting with. I have more appreciation, from being in this industry, for the actual relationships I have with people, regardless of their gender, color, or weight and not just their skills in the bedroom.
Do you feel pressure to offer certain types of content to keep your subscribers interested? Nudes vs. sex acts, solo vs. partnered or group scenes, vanilla vs. fetish or more hardcore content, etc.?
No not really. My fans and viewers know the quality and what type of content I post, but I do try to be accommodating and meet their wants to my level of comfortability.
Do you think an OnlyFans account is more worth it/better than a more traditional career in pornography with a studio?
I think it is if you put the blood sweat and work into it. It’s a commitment and full time job for those really serious about it. The same goes for doing porn as well. You can definitely make both work together, but it’ll just take 100% of your attention, time and your energy.
Do you see yourself continuing to use OnlyFans for the foreseeable future or is it something more for the short term?
I will continue to use it for as long as it is profitable for me. They’re always coming out with the newest and greatest platform for videos, so who’s to say what the future will hold.