The unexpected surge of OnlyFans has enabled content creators to earn millions by sharing explicit photos and videos.
However, this career path isn’t without its drawbacks.
A common concern among these creators is the reaction from close friends and family.
Several models have even reported being disowned because of their content.
Some never thought they’d find their loved ones “voting for them to do best blow***.”
For Australian OnlyFans creator Ruby Drew, 20, dealing with these challenges came naturally.
In an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, Ruby discussed her decision to start creating content for the adults-only platform.
She took the plunge during the lockdown period after going through a difficult breakup. Initially, her goal was to make some extra money.
Soon enough, she realized that creating custom content tailored to her followers could be highly lucrative.
Despite the financial rewards, Ruby’s venture into OnlyFans hasn’t been without its complications.
She has received custom content requests from people she knows in real life.
“The people I know in real life are the ones to request custom content the most, actually.
“A lot of videos are requested of me moaning their names,” she explained.
One notable incident involved a former high school boyfriend who came across her OnlyFans account.
He found himself experiencing unresolved feelings after seeing Ruby’s content.
“I was with this boy in high school who I was head over heels in love with, but as most high school relationships go, we drifted apart when he moved away,” Ruby recounted.
He reconnected with her through OnlyFans. “At first, I thought it was a joke, but then he started asking for custom content made just for him.”
Ruby wasn’t fazed by her ex-boyfriend’s requests. She revealed that he was spending around $1500 AUD (£782) a week on her content.
“Honestly, I was flattered he was still thinking of me and still wanted me. I loved it! He wanted all sorts of videos of me doing explicit things and moaning his name while I did it,” she said.
Ruby’s ability to cater to her followers’ desires has led to significant financial success.
In just one year, her OnlyFans account has brought in an astounding $1 million AUD (£524,000).
“I had one guy who supported me all through COVID that just wanted videos of me dancing in my backyard with socks on and then slowly peeling off the wet dirty socks,” she recalled.
Even though Ruby has achieved remarkable financial success, she acknowledges that creating custom content can sometimes be ‘uncomfortable’.
This is especially true when followers pay her to be rude to them.
“But if people are paying good money for me to speak to them badly, who am I to refuse,” she added.
