As many as you are aware of - Only Fans has been a prominent platform in the adult industry for content creators. I myself, have been using Only Fans for several years now, and it has been a significant source of income for me, especially as I have transitioned out of mainstream porn. However, as much as I think its been helpful in giving creators the control over their own content - I still think there are many downsides to having an Only Fans that people don't often think about - which I go over in this youtube video. Particularly to individuals that are new to working in the adult industry.
My main points I wanted people to consider
- It can cause conflict in personal/sexual relationships because it can distract people from having real intimacy when they constantly feel pressured to "film" what they are doing for content
- It is an extremely competitive platform based on physical and sexual factors - which can easily create a lack of confidence, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and the feeling that you are never good enough.
- It is a highly demanding "creation" job where you constantly will feel pressure to create and perform, even when you don't necessarily want to - and this can distract you from experiencing real intimacy in real life. It can also cause depression.
- It can take away people's work ethic doing work with more longevity - since sex work does not usually have a very long shelf life.
- It can be very physically, sexually, emotionally and mentally taxing because people are essentially using their body in vulnerable ways to create content and earn income
When an individual begins to base their self worth entirely off their physical appearance and sexual energy, it can cause deep-rooted insecurity and a feeling of inadequacy that you are not a valuable asset to society. Which essentially, basing your self worth off of your appearance alone can make individuals feel worthless overtime.
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