So You're A Guy Thinking of Starting An OnlyFans

This last year saw an increase in people starting Onlyfans. From those looking for new ways to earn a living to those looking for sexual expression. And some have even had great success! Gaining fans and subscribers enough to support themselves full time selling pictures, videos, offering virtual companionship, whatever.

But if you're a straight guy thinking you might have what it takes, you're gonna want to consider a few things before you try to make a go on Onlyfans.

Firstly, you should know you are now entering the world of sex work. Strippers, pornstars, cam models, sex phone line workers, all fall under the umbrella term of sex work. And with all entertainment industries, the trick is to make it look easy. Sex work is real work. There's a whole lot that goes on behind the scenes. A lot of grinding and hustling to build an audience. You don't just post a picture of yourself and wait for those tips to roll in by themselves.

It's another job, that happens to be based around sexual arousal. Sex is fun and easy. Sex work not so much. A lot of straight guys have the misconception that they are gonna have a mob of hot women craving their pictures. The truth is that most male Onlyfans have more male fans than female fans. Gay men more interested in seeing their dick than women are. Regardless of sexual preference, both men and women running Onlyfans are going to find they are not attracted to most of their subscribers.

It's not like you're swiping on a dating app. On Onlyfans you're selling a product. And the product is sex appeal to the buyer. And the buyers will largely be the lonely, the ignored, the unfulfilled. Your average-looking person looking to get off. Are you comfortable with someone telling you how badly they want to suck your cock when they are not someone you personally find attractive? This isn't to say that only ugly people sub to Onlyfans, but that part of the job is being comfortable being objectified by whoever finds you attractive.

Not that you have to accept comments that make you uncomfortable just because someone is paying money. Shitty clients exist. The world of sex work goes beyond sexual gratification and a lot of the time it's more about making someone feel desired and special. Going beyond the physical and becoming about the emotional need needs of a buyer. As a connection grows between the sex worker and their client it is important to have boundaries to keep yourself safe.

Stories of subscribers demanding more content, expecting special treatment, or thinking there's a romantic connection forming, are common. It can hurt when a buyer you enjoyed interacting with suddenly deletes their account. Or when a long-time client starts crossing lines and expecting more from you. Even just random creepy users jumping into your DMs to send you unsolicited pictures. It can be a lot to deal with on your own and it's helpful to connect with other sex workers for support.

It can take some time to find the right community, but sex worker spaces can be very supportive. A lot of people are willing to give advice if approached respectfully. Engagement groups can help hype you up and trade promotions to mutually grow audiences. Still, there's plenty of drama with scammy promo accounts, people who will promise they'll help but don't hold up their end of the bargain, and personal feuds that spring up.

You want to be professional and courteous when reaching out to other Onlyfans models. Too many guys think they can call themselves a pornstar and use it as a way to sleep with other sex workers under the guise of "making content." Regardless of who you are or what you look like, people don't appreciate a cold message from someone they haven't interacted with before asking about meeting up. Most aren't interested in that kind of collaboration, especially with someone who isn't established as a professional. This is a job for them and most can smell bullshit a mile off.

Because it can't be stressed too much, Onlyfans isn't a dating app. Getting involved with a fan or another sex worker is going to cause issues even in the best of situations. Sending unsolicited or creepy messages is a fast way to get blocked or blacklisted in sex worker communities. People talk. Your behavior and treatment of others will be noticed. Don't be an asshole.

Being a sex worker will also put a strain on your vanilla relationships as well. Friends and family may look at you differently. Someone you know will find your account even if you keep that part of your life separate. It's not a question of if someone will find your account but when. And recognize that it will likely not be someone you wanted to find out about it.

Are you prepared to handle the stigma of sex work? Would this affect your day job and jeopardize your employment? How will you disclose your sex work to potential romantic partners? It can take a long time to build up a secure income from Onlyfans, but the issues from creating explicit content can start immediately. New sex workers quickly find out that most online platforms, from Instagram to Paypal, are hostile to adult content creators.

You don't have to have a body chiseled from marble or a 10-inch dick to find fans that want to see you naked. But you do need to have the right attitude about it. Porn is different for men and women. A lot of female subscribers are looking for more than just a physical attraction. There are all kinds of interests and kinks out there, so what content you create will shape what audience you attract. Different strokes for different folks.

Can you repeatedly create appealing and interesting content week after week, month after month? How many ways can you dress up and stripe down to show off your body? Are you willing to create and sell content that you personally don't find sexually fulfilling? Are comfortable enough with yourself to put your most explicit parts out there only to get rejection and criticism about your body?

Sex work can be really rewarding. Fans and fellow creators being very supportive and encouraging. And there is money to be made for all body types though the porn industry is different for male and female creators. This article is offered only as a quick rundown on potential issues for those considering getting into creating adult content on their own. Do your research. Take steps to protect yourself and prepare for what issues you might face.