I've only been on this forum for a few months now, but I've gotta say that I see a lot of dudes speculating on stuff and they either a) have no idea what they're talking about or b) are stating some ridiculous assumption. While most of the time it's just forgivable misconceptions, sometimes it is pure arrogant ignorance, and that is what really gets to me.
I am writing this with absolute respect for everyone, and my purpose is to educate, not to put anyone down.
OSCMs, please feel free to add to this. FO guys, questions? Ask.
1. Not all porn stars are "rich".
... whatever your qualifications for that may be. The amount of income from porn a girl makes is completely dependent on her own doing, an agent/manager, a contractual agreement with a company, or a mixture of any of the above. You can get booked for $10,000 worth of work in a month, or you can not get booked at all for a month.
2. Active porn stars are not laden with STDs.
It is industry-standard and an unspoken courtesy (not mandated by law), that anyone who acts as talent gets "panel-tested" or "AIM-tested" every 30 days. Results are normally exchanged and available for view a matter or days after both the urine and blood sample come back with results. As Jane Burgess said in a previous thread, "Frankly you are safer fucking a pornstar than picking up a chick at a bar."
3. Escorting is a separate decision.
I know a lotttttt of porn starlets that do escorting/hooking/prostitution/what have you on the side. Nowhere does it say it is a requirement to make yourself available to the public. That's completely a choice, along with rates for whatever offered. They say "every girl has her price". I have very strong views on this, but again, it's an outlet that they've chosen and I don't interfere with others' decisions.
4. We all have our reasons for doing what we do.
Contrary to popular negative beliefs, I don't think that "daddy issues", self-image, etcetera are primary basis for deciding to get into the adult industry. Some girls do it to pay for college, others as supplementary income, some are exhibitionists. I for one, do it because I find it empowering as a sex-positive feminist and I love to fuck, simply put.
All in all, please keep in mind that we may be categorized into the occupation of "porn star", as you, Bob or Joe might be "salespersons", but everyone is a multifaceted human being.
Thanks. :wave2:
I am writing this with absolute respect for everyone, and my purpose is to educate, not to put anyone down.
OSCMs, please feel free to add to this. FO guys, questions? Ask.
1. Not all porn stars are "rich".
... whatever your qualifications for that may be. The amount of income from porn a girl makes is completely dependent on her own doing, an agent/manager, a contractual agreement with a company, or a mixture of any of the above. You can get booked for $10,000 worth of work in a month, or you can not get booked at all for a month.
2. Active porn stars are not laden with STDs.
It is industry-standard and an unspoken courtesy (not mandated by law), that anyone who acts as talent gets "panel-tested" or "AIM-tested" every 30 days. Results are normally exchanged and available for view a matter or days after both the urine and blood sample come back with results. As Jane Burgess said in a previous thread, "Frankly you are safer fucking a pornstar than picking up a chick at a bar."
3. Escorting is a separate decision.
I know a lotttttt of porn starlets that do escorting/hooking/prostitution/what have you on the side. Nowhere does it say it is a requirement to make yourself available to the public. That's completely a choice, along with rates for whatever offered. They say "every girl has her price". I have very strong views on this, but again, it's an outlet that they've chosen and I don't interfere with others' decisions.
4. We all have our reasons for doing what we do.
Contrary to popular negative beliefs, I don't think that "daddy issues", self-image, etcetera are primary basis for deciding to get into the adult industry. Some girls do it to pay for college, others as supplementary income, some are exhibitionists. I for one, do it because I find it empowering as a sex-positive feminist and I love to fuck, simply put.
All in all, please keep in mind that we may be categorized into the occupation of "porn star", as you, Bob or Joe might be "salespersons", but everyone is a multifaceted human being.
Thanks. :wave2:
