Austerity, the rise of in-work poverty, and the rising cost of higher education have long been linked with an increase in sex work. The difference between other forms of online sex work (such as live camera work) and OnlyFans is that the latter has the feel of social media – a NSFW version of Instagram. Rhiannon (not her real name), 24, left OnlyFans after five months due to an interaction with one of her subscribers. Despite its downsides, OnlyFans has the benefit of being, as Lederman puts it, “whatever you want it to be”. People love to slut-shame, but where else can I make my month’s rent in two days?”

Source: The Guardian July 10, 2021 09:22 UTC