There are a few reasons why this might not be right for you. Posing nude on the internet is ideal for people who are sex-positive, who think that being nude is not shameful, who are proud of their body (whatever shape it is), and who don’t care what other people think of their sexual choices.
“I would describe this work as an environment where you have to share yourself with the world. You undress yourself physically and also deeper than that… You reveal yourself mentally as well.” (Ash, Sep 2022)
I don’t want to be recognised
If you plan to keep this work private, it’s best to “assume the worst” – that people will find out. We’ll never publish your real name, but you may just be recognised by someone you know. That recognition could result in social ostracism (loss of job, friendships, or family engagement), or unwanted attention online – or in the real world.
Acknowledging and being proud of the work usually takes the wind out of the sails of “judgy”people;
Yeah, I am nude on the internet, and I look great! What about it?
Current and future employers
Some small-business employers will have a moral stance on this kind of work (“I think sex is dirty, and I won’t employ anyone who participates in such things!”).
Some employers have “no ill repute” clauses in employment contracts (for example, “Employees may not engage in behaviors in their personal life that bring ill repute on the company.”)
Some employers are bound by ethical standards or codes of conduct placed by industry or government bodies. To our knowledge, no employer disallows being nude on the internet specifically, but employers like schools, law firms, government bodies, political parties, and similar can take a dim view of such behaviour.
If your current or possible future employer found out about your work with us with us and would fire you, you may want to reconsider this kind of work.
Friends and family
Your friends and family may not like you chosing this sort of work. Part of that will come from a genuine concern for your safety – you can read more about shoot safety in our FAQ, How do I know I will feel safe on a shoot?. But sometimes they make moral judgments, which can be difficult to deal with from our loved ones. Of course, you’re an adult who can make your own informed decisions.
Consider what they’d say and do if they “found out” (a model of ours shared her story of how her parents found out). Would you tell them before the work? After? A few months later? Or just hope they don’t mention it if they found out?
Even if your parents don’t use the internet, or would never look at porn (really?), a well-meaning neighbor or a family friend might see it as their “duty” to let them know. 🤬
Other acquaintances
Consider neighbors, ex-partners, fellow students, club members, and sports teams – people who are not your “friends” necesssarily, but know who you are. What if they found out?
If that concerns you, this work is probably not for you.
I don’t want to do stuff in a shoot
On a shoot, you’ll be sharing a lot about yourself. Your physical body, for sure (you choose how much to show), but you’ll also be interviewed on video where you’ll discuss your life, hobbies, dreams, and sexuality (you can choose not to talk about some stuff if you wish).
So, you need to be comfortable sharing that aspect as well.