Although it has existed for some time now, OnlyFans made its big mainstream debut last year when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Interestingly enough, its success comes down to sex workers and their idea to upload adult content during lockdowns.
More than a year later, this social media platform is one of the most popular websites. And if this trend continues, it won’t be a surprise if OnlyFans begins to rival titans like Instagram and Facebook. It’s also just a matter of time before it replaces top porn sites.
But what makes this platform so fun? Is it just NSFW content? No, it’s not that. Other social media like Twitter and Reddit allow such content too. There must be something else, then. Let’s see what!
What’s the Deal With OnlyFans?
The story of OnlyFans begins back in 2016. In short, it is a subscription-based platform that allows its users to either sell or buy original content. Most people consider it a kind of new porn site that predicts what online adult content will look like in the future.
When someone uses it as a porn platform, they post or purchase NSFW clips and HD images that come with paywall protection. To have access to this content, people need to have an OnlyFans account and pay a one-month subscription.
This social media was reaching new grounds during the first months of the pandemic when adult shows and clubs weren’t working. At the time, the number of new users was skyrocketing daily, rivaling all other big-name platforms.
A Fresh Platform
During the pandemic, many adult entertainers would use Instagram as a source to share their explicit content. But how so? Isn’t Instagram strict about nudity, let alone pornographic images and videos? Well, there was this little thing called demon time. If you don’t know what it is, well, you’re already too late. These were live streams of women wearing masks and performing for large horny audiences all over the world.
Since demon time was over, someone had to take over. And as digital luck would have it, OnlyFans was the one to do so. But aside from NSFW content, the platform would allow celebrities to sell unique content that wasn’t available anywhere else online. So, the likes of Cardi B and other pop stars would sell images and videos too. All this made OnlyFans so fresh in a world full of social media apps that keep doing the same thing.
Variety of Categories
OnlyFans’ benefits aren’t just about it being a porn website. It can be anything else if you want it to. As we’ve said, celebrities that don’t delve into sex work are on it, offering all kinds of content. However, the vast majority of users on it are all about sex stuff.
When it comes to naughty content, it’s more than clips of women sliding adult toys into their vaginas or stroking bananas and other penis-shaped fruit and vegetables. You can find escort ladies, webcam models, and anonymous, almost ordinary women too.
Open for All Aspiring Artists
Aside from established stars, OnlyFans is a perfect platform for new and aspiring artists from all backgrounds. You and everyone you know can create their account and start doing porn and erotica. This means that you can regularly come across unknown people posting hot content to promote and jump-start their adult careers.
In some ways, it’s similar to various NSFW Subreddits where ordinary folks upload their stuff and share themselves in action. The only difference with OnlyFans is that you can make money while doing so. And the best thing about it is that there’s no judgment, as OnlyFans helps contribute to the idea that sexually explicit content is a legitimate choice to make a living.
It Comes With a Price
For those who think about OnlyFans as a porn site, it’s essential to understand that it’s not some malware-loaded tube webpage. In fact, it’s fully secure from viruses and malicious links that can render your phone or computer useless. However, this comes at a cost. Just like a premium membership on an XXX site like Brazzers, you need to pay to subscribe.
But this isn’t an inherently bad thing. Firstly, it helps content creators pursue their careers further and deliver better content with each new post. On the other hand, it helps the porn industry stay afloat. For the last twenty years, porn has been suffering just as much as all other entertainment industries due to online piracy.
Exclusive Content
When you join OnlyFans, you gain access to a world of original and unique content. You get to choose who you follow and pay for images and videos. Moreover, you can ask for certain content in discussion with sex workers, so you get it tailored for your taste. And if you do, you’ll get to feel special. The thing is, you’re the only one in possession of certain images or videos, making the bond between you and content creators even tighter.