Sex stars go through a lot to get those scenes on camera. Some rely on pills and Caverject to stay hard, while others are more than willing to take the plunge and undergo surgery.
While this is often a difficult and risky path, it can also be rewarding for some. We spoke to a few porn stars about their experiences in this NSFW industry, from working on sets to the life they lead away from the camera.
Authenticity
Authenticity is a term used to describe people who act according to their desires, motives, ideals, and beliefs. Authenticity is often the best strategy for well-being and goal-achievement in your business or personal life.
A person who embodies the qualities of authenticity is likely to have a healthy non-defensive posture, psychological maturity, and a greater sense of well-being. In contrast, inauthentic people tend to be defensive, less self-confident and may have lower satisfaction.
Even though it is difficult to live authentically, research suggests this characteristic is linked to many beneficial psychological factors such as self-esteem, goal achievement, coping skills, and a positive relationship with others. Moreover, it helps organizations create engaged, enthusiastic, and motivated employees.
Self-esteem
Self-esteem is the subjective sense of your value and worth. It affects your decisions, relationships, emotional health, and motivation.
Some people have high levels of self-esteem, while others are less confident and feel unlovable or unworthy. Healthy self-esteem can help you manage life’s stressors, create productive coping skills, and have perspective when dealing with adverse situations.
Many factors can affect self-esteem, including family dynamics and trauma. Dealing with physical illness or pain can also make people feel worthless. And social media can make it easy to compare yourself with people who have their lives together.
Expenses
The pay for the hottest pornstars varies, but it typically depends on their gender, the production company they work for, and the type of scenes they are willing to do. The top performers earn up to six figures depending on their availability and popularity.
A female performer can make up to $800-$1,000 per scene, while a male may earn as little as $500. But this doesn’t account for a performer’s career opportunities or longevity, factors that may impact their earnings.
In addition to the standard salary, porn stars can earn a bonus from their production companies and extra compensation for appearances, merchandising (such as pornstar Fleshlights), and escorting. Some celebrities also have websites and DVDs that make them extra money.Despite the industry’s reputation for chewing up and spitting outperformers, a few superstars stay in it for the long haul. These stars earn money by building a following and working hard to maximize their earnings.
Despite the industry’s reputation for chewing up and spitting outperformers, a few superstars stay in it for the long haul. These stars earn money by building a following and working hard to maximize their earnings.
Getting screened
Porn stars are required to get screened for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C regularly. This precaution is necessary to prevent them from contracting these diseases in the industry.
Many performers abide by the protocol and get tested once every two weeks, but some still need to. They are only sometimes put out of work if they follow these guidelines, but directors and production staff may be more likely to hire them if they are willing to try to check their test results.
Porn stars often have a lot of sexual partners in their careers, and they are more likely to contract STDs than the average person. But despite these risks, they take great care of their health to keep themselves healthy and their careers on track.
