Cosplay, the hobby in which people dress up as their favorite characters, is becoming increasingly popular. In fact, many cosplayers are making a living out of it. The trend is also creating a new type of model: the cosplay camgirl.
While some people may dress up in costumes for Halloween or other special occasions, a cosplay camgirl takes it to the next level by dressing up in erotic outfits and appearing on a webcam to perform naughty content. These models often make a living by charging viewers to view their videos or live stream sessions. The cosplay camgirl isn’t for everyone, but some find the lifestyle to be highly rewarding.
For some women, the idea of being a cosplay camgirl is terrifying. “It’s so weird to me that some people feel like you can’t be both a woman and a cosplay camgirl,” redhead cosplayer Clara Cosmia told the Verge. Cosmia, who has a large social media following—at the time of publication, she has more than 675K followers on Instagram and nearly 270K on Facebook—has been a cosplayer for more than five years. She’s best known for her boudoir cosplay of Leeloo from Fifth Element. While she’s had some success in getting bookings as a guest at conventions, she often has to pay her own way to go to them.
It’s not uncommon for a cosplay camgirl to have to make some adjustments from the original character. Some alterations can include adding more clothing, adjusting the size of certain props or adding different wigs. For instance, it is common to add lingerie under a costume, particularly when performing a more naughty version of the character. And while it is important to keep true to the character, if a change will make the video more enjoyable for viewers it’s usually okay to make that change.
However, it’s not just female cosplayers who face challenges in this area. For example, when Nicole Thomas cosplayed as Jinx from League of Legends or Hinata from Naruto, both characters that are played by white girls, she received a lot of racist online hate. She eventually decided to stop posting sexy-style cosplay photos and only post traditional costume shots.
Even if you are not making sexy cosplay, it’s important to think about the impact your work could have on others. It is a form of performance art and you’ll likely have to interact with your audience, whether it’s a webcam or a live event. You must be aware of how your body movements or speech might affect the viewer. This means you should be careful with language, tone and how your clothing reflects the character.
In addition to working as a cosplay camgirl, some women also create naughty YouTube content or live stream on platforms like ManyVids to earn an income. The platform offers a variety of payment options, including monthly subscriptions and pay-to-view messaging. ManyVids has seen an increase in visitors to its cosplay section from those who watch videos on its site, so it’s a great way to generate a steady income from your cosplay.