Ever since the internet blew up, our lives changed forever. The ways we shop, watch movies, and communicate are so much different from what we had up until the late ‘90s. And of course, the way we consume adult content is on another level too.
For those who enjoy pornography — so, almost everyone — the web is the most sacred place there is. Online, you can find all sorts of porn, from vanilla to obscure, almost illegal scenes. And better yet, you can enjoy indie titles, which are an alternative to the mainstream.
But have you ever wondered what’s it like to create that independent content? Is it better or worse than shooting scenes for big names like Brazzers and Vixen? We dare say it has more pros than cons. So, let’s explore indie sex work to its finest details, shall we?
You Decide All About Your Content
The first and obvious pro of being an independent content creator for porn sites is that you have the freedom to do what you like. Such autonomy isn’t to be taken lightly. This is especially true nowadays when everything is tailored to suit commercial needs.
Namely, your NSFW can be conventional or edgy, and it all depends on you. You can shoot stills or do scenes with sex toys and experimental music in the background. It doesn’t matter, as long as it has an audience. And if it doesn’t? Well, you’re independent. Deal with it.
Nevertheless, the best part is that you don’t have to lock yourself onto anything certain. One day, you might wake up enjoying this, and the other, you’ll think kindly of that. It’s all up to you and your interpretation of what’s quality NSFW content.
You Can Practice Safe Sex More
What’s one of the biggest problems in the American porn industry? Allegations of abuse between actors and actresses? Fan abuse? Nope! No matter how important these issues are, safe sex is even more critical. Where are the condoms?! They’re nowhere to be seen. Unlike in Europe, there are no regulations that require that actors wear protection for themselves and as an example to their viewers.
Luckily, when you’re independent, you can enforce protection on yourself and others who participate in your scenes. The main issue major productions have with condoms is that they say that rubbers take away from entertainment. Well, we dare argue differently. Condoms on dongs make scenes more realistic, which is something scenes from the previously mentioned productions lack. How ‘bout them apples?
You Can Choose Your Partners
Doing porn might sound fun for most people, but it’s not always the case. As an actor or actress, you don’t get to choose scenes and partners to work with. Okay, you can decide not to do something, but then you’re not going to make it big.
When we talk about choosing partners, we don’t only mean that someone might not be attractive to you. No, not at all. That’s not the issue. The major problem is that not everyone is nice and gentle towards you. This is especially true if you’re a female.
Throughout the years, there have been numerous reports and interviews with female actresses who claim that abuse is common in the industry. Some, for that reason, refuse to work with certain male performers.
Luckily, none of this is the case if you’re doing indie porn yourself. As a content creator, you get to pick who you’ll incorporate in your scenes and have sex with. This way, you minimize the chance of experiencing any issues while working.
You’ll Have Numerous Outlets
Most porn videos follow strict rules. They come out on official porn websites and then someone pirates them onto a tube site. The production behind it will show a trailer or two on their social media accounts a week before, and that’s all. However, you, as an indie adult content creator, can take your work onto any site you like. Depending on their views on NSFW content, you can appropriately market your content.
Reddit, Twitter, Instagram — make your audience aware of what you’re up to. For Reddit, it’s simple. Just mark your stuff as NSFW and post it in numerous subreddits that resemble your line of work. For Twitter, it’s even easier. Just tweet what you’re up to. But don’t fool yourself while working with Instagram. They don’t allow nudity, so be sure to cover up any genitals and breasts on your promo images.
You Manage Your Schedule
Next up, we need to mention one of the best pros of being an independent sex worker. Just like all other businesses, the sex industry follows strict deadlines. If you don’t make them, your profit will suffer. However, when you’re independent, you don’t have to worry about that. If you don’t feel like fucking around today, it can always wait until tomorrow.
But this pro isn’t just about being lazy. Sure enough, you shouldn’t be lazy no matter what you do, but having the freedom to move at your own pace can help increase the quality of what you’re doing. When you don’t have a deadline hanging around your head all week, you can fully focus on making your best scenes. You can take time to prepare and do things the way they should be done.
You Can Stop Anytime
Lastly, there is yet another major advantage of engaging in sex work as an independent performer/artist. There are no contracts. As such, you can stop whenever you feel it’s time to move away from porn. This isn’t a luxury all performers can brag about. They have contracts that include scenes for a couple of years. And if they breach them, just imagine what kind of lawyer power companies like Brazzers and Vixen can call upon.