We are Making Porn

“”In the gay community, the big fantasies were military and prison, and military was already a highly served market. Some people were making fake prison porn, but it was so obviously not real. There was nothing with real guys who’d actually done time in prison,” he says.”

Article about actual ex-con porn 

Sexyjobs.com have put together some advice for jobseekers in the porn industry. Here are some of the best ones:

Avoid the Casting Couch.  

“It is a regrettable fact that unethical, sleazy, and exploitative producers continue to exist not just in the adult industry, but throughout the entire entertainment field. There are still individuals who try to take advantage of hopeful wannabes by promising a job, a contract, or some other lure if they get a “sample of the goods” in advance. More often than not, these sorts of promises end up being false.”

Find your unique selling proposition (USP)

“Because the adult industry is so vast and encompasses so many distinct genres, there is demand for actors and actresses of all adult ages, ethnicities, and body types. Therefore, you don’t need to have a specific look or be a specific type of person in order to enter the industry. Rather than trying to copy someone else’s look, you are better off cultivating your own unique style, drawing on your best assets. ”

Get a day job 

“It’s an unfortunate fact, but very few actors are actually working at any given time. Acting work can be sporadic, so be prepared to make a living doing other things in the meantime. ”

Read more tips at SexyJobs.com’s jobseeker tips page.

“It was funny because she just came in for modeling and I took the chance. Now she’s a favorite! ”

When a model meets a photographer for the first time they may just limit themselves to some semi-nude “test pictures,” but this girl was very eager. More information and download link to video clip.

A well written piece from Sugarbank about how the porn industry use and dump their performers. The amateurs who run their own sites are a different breed though:

 ”Web-based performers tend to be more secure financially and emotionally, avoiding the fear of being dumped, broke and homeless.”

“My half sister is a former subject of my jerk off fantasies.”

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