My first edition of fan questions really focussed on getting to know me on a bit of a vanilla level. However, my fans also gave me a swag of questions related to sex work, the adult industry, content creation and some cheeky questions about my sex life. So I decided to put them into this second edition. Thank you for the questions and enjoy…
1. What made you decide to go into the porn industry?
I have been in and around the adult industry since my late teens. From stripping to XXX shows and full-service sex work, although I never worked in it, I always had connections to people who did. I always had an interest, but never had an opportunity to actually work in the industry. I have always been very creative, working in the music industry for many years, but also dabbled in photography, videography and visual arts. This included painting and drawing nudes and still lifes as my primary subject. One day it was put to me by a friend, “why don’t you take your own nudes?” Good question. I guess I always thought that that was something you couldn’t do yourself, that you needed someone to be involved with a production company or connected with some sort of agency. When I started researching it, I realised indie porn was a thing and saw the wide variety of adult content creators out there and decided I could probably do it to. It draws on all my talent and interests in the creative field so I took the plunge and gave myself 6 months to make a go of it. Two years later, here we are…
2. With your
experience, do you think that the porn industry has a higher barrier for entry
now than 2 years ago?
I think that it does. The internet is an extraordinary place for people in the porn industry to start building businesses (and empires) and it was much easier for people such as myself (not mainstream or particularly attractive to be production companies) to make content and build something from relatively nothing. I started making content a short while before FOSTA/SESTA came in, and began imposing its controls on adult content on the internet. Before then, there was a relatively free rein on people not only posting such content but also talking about it. That has been a huge shift. Because if you are someone who is new to the industry, the way that you learn about it is by doing your research, talking with other people, exploring through your search bar. With the passing of this legislation, it has driven a lot of people underground, or changed the way people have to talk about things so that it is not so explicit. This isn’t just an issue for people wanting to get into the adult industry, this is an issue of safety also. If you cannot talk about risk and safety openly, then that risk greatly increases, and likewise, safety decreases. Social media has also been a major platform for adult content creators and pornstars. With these sites becoming so big now, and wanting to expand more, this means they have to trim off the elements which are undesirable to bigger corporations being invested in helping them with their goals. The first to go? Adult content. And this means that people starting out in the industry now need more resources, information and guidance outside of social media than they did previously. In two years I have seen a huge shift, that some are responding better to than others.
2. Would you ever consider Full Service sex work?
Absolutely. And it is something I
have been thinking about for quite a while. When I first started thinking about
full-service work, I didn’t think it was something I could do, particularly
because I am not very comfortable around people, and have made a concerted
effort to move away from work that involves me being in close proximity to
people. But then I thought about how they would be interactions that are quite
controlled and agreed upon, which makes them much more comfortable interactions
than I normally have with people! However, it is something that I couldn’t do where
I currently live in. I live in a state which has once again denied the passing
of legislation for full-service sex work. This would mean I would have to
travel interstate to provide services lawfully, and that presents its own
inherent risks, as well as being a logistical nightmare. There are also all
different ways of providing services; in an establishment, as an independent. I
need to explore this all more and see what works best for me.
3. Do you love sex?
I enjoy being sensual and intimate with people. I am fundamentally a hedonist so I am focused on seeking pleasure in many different ways. I enjoy the sensory experience of sex, more so than than the climax at the end. I enjoy a slow, sustained build up before any act. That is probably why clip making appeals to me so much; there is a lot that goes into the finished product that you see. Clip making starts with developing an idea, pulling together all the things needed, running a basic script through my head several times, getting ready to film, filming, editing. It takes foreplay to a whole other level. So do I love sex? Probably not as much as I love the stuff that is peripheral to it. I think there is a myth that because you are a sex worker, you must love sex. Is the same thing asked of baristas and coffee? Probably not.
5. You are very vocal about OnlyFans. What is the deal?
I have a real issue about practices and businesses that I think are unfair, unjust and exploitative. Especially when those businesses and practices profit from people who are already vulnerable and at risk. From my experience and research, OnlyFans ticks all these boxes. I have been gathering evidence of their dodgy practices for a while now and have collated them in a story highlight on my Instagram. It all started when I sought clarification from them about what content is permissible on their site. I got a super wishy washy response that basically said nudity is ok as long as it isn’t too “extreme.” When pressed further, they referred me back to their terms of service which clearly say that content that “is offensive” is not allowed on their site. Clearly, porn can fall into this subjective category! So what is the problem with this? Well, basically, they can profit from models and content creators bringing traffic to their site with content that they have stated is not allowed. At any time, they can pull the plug, referring back to these terms of service. And this is what I have heard of happening multiple times, with OnlyFans withholding payments from models. Among other horror stories, I have heard of content being stolen and sold with OnlyFans doing nothing about it and models losing a tonne of money through other dodgy practices of theirs. The fact they have now raised their minimum payout to $500 and if models aren’t posting regularly, their money will be cut… I think it is outrageous. Especially when there are so many other sites operating ethically and pro-sexwork. I personally don’t think they will last much longer, because there is only so long you can operate in this manner before it catches up with you.
6. What are your favourite types
of clips to make?
This is a difficult question to answer, as I only make things I enjoy! But I have found a real love of striptease clips (and that is why I release a free one every month for my fans). I love the sensuality of striptease, and how it can be made fun, or super serious, just depending on what mood you want to convey. I make my own music and I also find the video editing of these clips to be the most interesting for me.
7. I know you are single. Are you
looking for a partner? How does working in porn affect this?
I was previously but now I am not actively looking for a partner. I have found that this industry has really changed the way I view relationships and men. I deal with men on a daily basis and although I love them, I see them at their absolute worst. The reality is that a lot of men still have a real problem with strong, independent women, even if they say otherwise. Because I won’t tolerate any kind of nonsense, it means that men I would have given a lot of energy to won’t get a look in with me anymore. I have also developed a preference for polyamory, and I am not sure that one person can satisfy all my needs for emotional and physical needs like I thought they could before. It would have to be someone pretty unique to do that.
8. You make mainly solo content. I
know I would like to see you working with others. What gives?
I enjoy making solo content as I have complete control over what I do. Working with others in this particular industry is easier said than done. Lots of people (read men) want to make adult content, but it is not as fun as it sounds and not everyone can do it. Quality male talent is definitely sorely lacking, from my perspective. For co-stars, I look for people who are currently working in the adult industry and/or have made adult content. I also look for people that fit my brand and my look; I am serious about the content I produce, and I would not invite someone to participate just for convenience. Finally, I look for people who are committed and professional. I have met lots of people who are very keen to work with me, but they never pan out because they are not in this business for the long haul, and if you want to be successful in it, you need to understand that it is going to be a long grind and you have to be consistent. Lots of people burn their bridges before they have begun, and I simply don’t have time for that. That being said, my DMs are always open to discussing collaboration with anyone, whether that be co-starring or me behind the camera.
9. Favourite sex position?
My favourite position is definitely
on top. I like controlling the action, and for me, being on top means I get to
dictate pretty much everything that is going on. Can you tell I am a Scorpio?
10. South Australia has yet again
rejected the decriminalisation of sex work. What are your thoughts on this?
Disappointed by completely unsurprised. This legislation has had a long history in South Australia of being put forward and not getting through our legislative process. As a political science major with a focus in parliamentary systems, I have a very good understanding of how the system works and I knew it would never get through, like other controversial pieces such as bills concerning assisted suicide. South Australia, despite its quite progressive leadership in the 1960s and 1970s, is actually extremely conservative, and its parliament has its foundations in a number of Christian groups in the community. While the parties in power have affiliations and politically profitable connections with these groups, there is no way that progressive pieces will get through our already outdated and unresponsive bi-cameral system.
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