Friday Five: Sexy Side Hustle
Even though it’s called “The World’s Oldest Profession,” prostitution as a means of livelihood is still viewed as a crime in many parts of the world. Thanks to the internet, many safer and more accessible forms of sex work now exist so you can explore how to make money with your sexuality in an empowering way.
Take 5 minutes for 5 forms of sex-y work in the 21st century.
*Please click with caution! Most of these links are NSFW*
Exclusive Access
Fansly and Freyja are platforms where performers can offer tiers for subscribers to buy their erotic content. This is an excellent option if you don’t want to do something live or feel nervous interacting directly with someone—you decide what and when you create.
2. Live Webcamming
Sites like Live Jasmine are free to join and offer custom profile options so you can live stream comfortably. There are levels of risque to choose from—you don’t have to be completely nude. You can even set requests for viewers to ask—fun things like dancing or changing your outfit.
3. Eros
Maybe you want to explore offering something in person and specific to your taste and sexual preferences. You can post an ad on Eros.com to offer everything from Tantra and BDSM to massage and dancing. It’s one of the most popular escorting sites used by workers all over the U.S., Canada and parts of Europe.
“Justine, an NYC-based escort, likes Eros and in-person escorting because she doesn't have to use content strategies employed by OnlyFans influencers. ‘It's just a lot more work than the straight up 'one hour for x amount of money,’’ she said.”
4. Undie Imagination
Nothing is “too strange” in the world of sex. Not even selling your used panties! People are making extra income doing just this; one woman made $5,000 for a pair she wore for 3 weeks. With a Sofia Gray account you can create a shop to list your used lingerie; their users sell an average of 8 items per month.
5. Erotic Influencer
If you have no desire to share anything provocative or personal, you can still make money from others’ carnal habits. Adult entertainment platforms like Bellesa Boutique offer affiliate programs where you can earn commission every time someone makes an account using your custom referral link.
Whether you would ever engage in sex work or not, it’s time we destigmatize and decriminalize this practice to ensure practitioners’ rights are ALWAYS protected.
