A cam girl lives inside the digitized world of online relationships and cybersex. She goes by the stage name of her studio or chatroom and works in front of a webcam, connecting with her clients from remote locations around the world.
Camgirls work at a number of different sites, including popular porn sites such as Chaturbate and LiveJasmin, erotic chat rooms, and adult entertainment social networks such as OnlyFans. Some models also perform live shows at events like fetish parties and adult tradeshows. Some even have their own branded websites or social media accounts that they promote from off cam.
Some camgirls consider their private sex shows to be the most important part of their job. They put a lot of thought into their lingerie and outfits to ensure they look as appealing as possible for their viewers, especially when the kink is brought up during a show. Often, they will change into different outfits in the private chat to keep it interesting for their audience.
In addition to lingerie, cam girls use various toys and accessories to enchant their audiences. Some models prefer to use sexy teddies or other plush toys, while others prefer to use vibrators and cock tools. Some models like to use lubricants or massage oils to stimulate their viewers. Others have specific kinks they like to explore with their clients, including age play, clitoral stimulation, or genital exploration.
As with all jobs, cam modeling comes with its fair share of pitfalls. Aside from the usual money-related scams, some models can be targeted by sex traffickers and extortionists who are looking for ways to steal their content or identity. Some camgirls may also be victims of voyeurism and harassment from fans.
Unlike other kinds of adult performers (people who make homemade porn, OnlyFans creators), who often have to worry about their work being stolen, camgirls can take comfort in the fact that their performances happen in real time. This is because their videos are streamed rather than downloaded and stored.
One camgirl, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke about her experience with sexual harassment. She told me she had received gifts and flowers from her fans or members, and that some of them wanted to pay for her university tuition fees or living expenses. She declined to accept these offers, as she felt it was against her professional code of conduct to enter into an abusive paying-receiving relationship with her members.
Another model, who is a mother of two, says she has been in the industry for over eight years and has seen many other women take advantage of their position in this kind of relationship. She said that while she enjoys earning a decent income, it would be hard for her to give up her job and care for her children without the financial support of camming.
Awesome and Night both say that it takes a good four to six months of full-time work to make a decent salary as a performer. Both also stress the importance of establishing and respecting boundaries with fans, especially when it comes to sex and intimacy. Awesome and Night both believe that fan messages can be a lot of fun and are a great way to build rapport with their fans, but that it’s best to leave the sexy stuff for their shows.