Seven (kinda easy) steps to be safer as an adult content creator
Yada Yada Yada..
Why be safer…
We won’t tell you that adult content creation is a risk -chances are you already know all of that, right?
Instead, here’s how to make your creation experience a little safer 😉
01
Protect your peace
Don’t disclose location
WHY?
Small indicators can provide lots of info to someone trying to work out where you are
HOW?
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Use nondescript locations! Ideally, only produce content indoors (without outside views)
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If you do public stuff, make sure the scenery is anonymous
02
NEVER LET THEM KNOW
YOUR NEXT MOVE
WHY?
Stalkers be stalking, so don’t share general location (whether you’re home or travelling)
HOW?
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Never share travel details (like airport or flight number) or even destination on any platform linked to your content creation orwhere you use the same name
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If you don’t wanna disclose your country, avoid displaying flags, posters in your language or other national symbols.
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Don’t show off brands which indicate a specific country (unless you wanna mislead stalkers)
03
Protect that beautiful
image of yours
WHY?
Your facial and body features can be recognisable offline, if you don’t want that, these tips can be helpful
HOW?
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Concealing distinctive traits like tattoos or birthmarks with concealer or clothes
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Wearing your hair in a very different way from your in person life! If you normally wear wigs, try your natural hair; or use a distinct style / colour
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Filters can conceal your facial features and other identifiers in an easy way (without any effect on your real body)
04
Have boundaries
and STICK TO them, girly
WHY?
Setting clear boundaries with your subscribers from the start is not being rude: it’s just putting safety first
HOW?
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Clearly state on your profile what things you are not prepared to be asked to do
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Be clear on what actions will lead to being blocked or reported
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If you feel unsure or worried, trust your instincts
05
Protect professional
and personal life at all costs
WHY?
To keep things extra safe, a little more distance between work and personal life is a must! It helps you keep an objective mindset and maintain better control over your content
HOW?
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Concealing your voice through filters or avoiding speaking in content can help you avoid being recognised in “real life”
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Don’t go into details about other professional activities,preventing viewers from drawing links between different aspects of your life. This decreases chances of being doxxed or located
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Create a work persona with a false name, email and phone number offers another level of separation
06
Avoiding weird
(aka dangerous) people
WHY?
Self explanatory but relevant if you are planning oncontact with someone beyond OnyFans
HOW?
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First, do basic background checks on the client (Google them) and check other social media platforms
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Use mutual support networks within the sex worker community! This can offer information on individuals + an experienced outside eye when approaching challenging situations or people
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Search for background and behaviour check tools. Digital spaces like National Ugly Mug are a good alternative if you don’t have a personal network
07
Generally,
mind your digital safety
WHY?
The smaller the digital footprint, the bigger the benefit
HOW?
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Use a separate Google account for your work related activities
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VPNs are very beneficial for keeping your data private, especially when managing work-related accounts
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Avoid using public wifi networks (this is a key way for hackers to access personal and sensitive information)
This project is part of the Communication Practices, Diversity and Inclusion course at Padova University, and was produced freely and without financing of any kind