Let’s be real: platforms like OnlyFans are modern-day prostitution dressed up in digital convenience. Women are selling explicit content to men they’ve never met, most of them older, perverted strangers believing they’re in control. But the truth is, they’re putting themselves in real danger, mentally and emotionally, even if it’s not physical.
They call it empowerment, but let’s not pretend it’s that simple. It’s exploitation disguised as an opportunity. These women are giving intimate access to their bodies for a monthly fee, often to survive financially, not because they’re building toward a future. And when you strip it down, it’s the same transaction that’s been going on for centuries just with a smartphone instead of a street corner.
The harsh reality? There’s no long-term payoff. Your body will give out. Someone younger, more attractive, and more willing will always be ready to replace you. What happens then? You’re left with no real skills, a trail of explicit content you can’t erase, and a society that’s quick to shame the very people it profits off.
There’s no retirement plan in sex work. No safety net. Just a temporary spotlight, and when it fades, so does the money, the attention, and the false sense of power.
And while we can criticize the women making these choices, we also need to look deeper. Why is this even such a viable option? Because too many people, especially women are boxed into a system where their value is tied to their looks, their sex appeal, and their willingness to sell both.
We should be asking: What kind of society have we created where this feels like the best option for so many? Whatever happened to human connection?
