Feature Articles
Goddess Ishtar Talks Dominant Creativity, Career
Before Goddess Ishtar became a model, she majored in psychology and studied languages at college, with a focus on English, Latin and Hebrew. Originally, she planned to be an English teacher — but when a friend introduced Ishtar to the world of camming, it struck her as an appealing way to make money while doing something uniquely suited to her dominant personality.
Kitty Quinn Ascends as Cosplayer Streaming Queen
Once upon a time, Miami native Kitty Quinn ran a costume shop on Etsy. There, she explored her passion for modeling and cosplaying, donning her own wares to show them off. This gained her online fans, who loved both the artistry of her creations and the model sporting them.
Grey Desire Reigns as 2024 XBIZ MILF Streamer of the Year
Thanks to a strict religious upbringing, Grey Desire spent the first 18 years of her life following all the rules. “I essentially never thought for myself,” she says.
Isla Moon Blazes Indie Content Trails
Isla Moon learned the value of ambition and hard work from her mother, a strong woman who started and ran multiple businesses while raising Moon and her siblings by herself. Moon says her mother never stopped working to provide for and take care of them, a task made even harder by her younger brother’s numerous health issues.
Girthmasterr Talks Booming Career, Viral Fame
Girthmasterr and his two older sisters were raised by their single mother in a small town in Australia. When not hanging out with his friends, he spent a lot of time fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, swimming in local bodies of water and hiking.
Lumi Ray: Adult Stardom? Yes Chef!
“They saw how serious I am about training,” she says. “Then last year I also did this rom-com for Erika Lust — Casey Calvert’s “Blind Date” with Michael Vegas, Alexis Tae and Casey — and my character was a photographer, like I am.”
Avery Jane Unleashes 'The Fuck Machine' for Raw Performance
For nearly a decade, Avery Jane has ascended the adult industry ranks to embody her brand: The Fuck Machine. Her steady rise makes perfect sense once you get to know her a little.
Dan Dangler: Spicy Gaming Streamer Goes Pro as XXX Star
Detroit native Dan Dangler grew up a tomboy, hanging out with her older brothers and their friends, and playing sports with the neighborhood boys. In school, she always enjoyed art classes, as well as anything that involved animals.
Hailey Rose & Max Fills: Swingers Turned Creator Superstars
Hailey Rose and Max Fills first met during their last year of college at UC Santa Cruz, riding the same bus to and from lectures. They had both recently gotten out of long-term monogamous relationships, so at first they just began hooking up casually. But after graduating and moving down to LA, they continued to see each other — and could not help but eventually fall in love.
Elly Clutch: English Teacher Turned Creator Shifts Into High Gear
Growing up, Elly Clutch often felt a bit strange and out of place. In fact, that feeling has stuck with her for as long as she can remember. Nevertheless, she has grown a lot of confidence since her youth, and now knows that being an outgoing and fun-loving nerd makes her uniquely memorable.
Chloe Wildd: Montreal Country Gal Seizes International Cam Crown
Wildd had always loved expressing herself, whether through drawing, dancing or singing. She wanted to “be someone,” even become a star, so when she turned 18, she began doing boudoir and nude photo shoots.
Marina Valmont: From Beauty Queen to Naked News Anchor
Marina Valmont grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, spending a lot of time walking in nature and enjoying Canada’s beautiful parks and lakes. She describes her younger self as an avid reader who spent a lot of time at the library, as well as a girly girl with a deep love for Disney, fantasy movies and Barbie.
Alison Rey: Challenging the Status Quo for Success
Alison Rey was always the responsible kid. Under constant pressure from conservative Catholic parents, she felt like her value was measured solely by her academic success. She was the only girl in her junior high honors math class, then an overachieving straight-A student once she moved on to an all-girls high school.
Q&A: Seska Discusses Enduring Legacy as a Timeless Creator
Seska was raised in the suburbs of Montreal, where she experienced what she describes as a “quintessential middle-class upbringing.” An awkward nerd keen to do well in school, she was fascinated by sex ed but only had her first kiss when she was 18.
Q&A: Jessica Dx Conquers Europe as Cam Queen
Harkening back to her youth, Jessica Dx remembers her rigorous training in the arts of ballet, tap and modern dance, which she began mastering from the age of three until she was on the cusp of becoming a teenager.
Chrissy LeBlanc Rocks Passionate Content With Cosplaying Flair
Attending an adult expo in 2015 as fans, the encouragement they received from all the talent they talked to was the final push they needed. LeBlanc applied for a loan to carry their startup costs and put in her two-week notice as soon as the loan was approved.
Ghostie Ghoo Channels Goth Gamer Ghoul Flair
Experiencing a contentious home life while growing up prompted GhostieGhoo to leave home at a young age. Even though she ended up spending her final year of high school living out of her car, she still managed to apply herself and continue on to art school, where she graduated with a bachelor’s in video production.
Q&A: Reislin Slays the Clips Game With Passion, Creativity
Ranked among Pornhub’s top 10 stars, Reislin has amassed millions of fans across social media and premium content platforms. Long before she became a bona fide world-renowned creator, however, she grew up in a small town in Latvia, with a big family but few prospects early on in life.
Q&A: Abigaiil Morris Rocks Streaming, Content in All Her Geeky Gamer Glory
Abigaiil Morris often dreamed about doing adult industry work during her pursuit of traditional gigs prior to entering the biz. During her time doing more everyday, run-of-the-mill jobs, she performed office duties, data analytics, worked in retail and assisted on mainstream film sets. She recalls that throughout all of that time, she felt deep in her bones that sex work was where she was destined to find her true passion.
Q&A: Luckless Holly Ascends as XBIZ Rising Premium Social Media Star
Before Luckless Holly became an adult content creator, she worked in a variety of roles such as gas station clerk, Victoria’s Secret sales associate and stay-at-home mom. She even managed and modeled for her clothing brand, Luckless Outfitters.