How I “Failed” at OnlyFans

<p>Anna Blake started an OnlyFans account, not as a pleasure project, but to achieve some financial stability. When she found out she hated the work and made little money, her relationship to sex – and to money – had to change.&nbsp;</p><p>This week on the show, she talks to Anna Sale about being homeschooled as a kid, having few job prospects as a young adult with a G.E.D., and the class conversation that she feels is missing from the discourse about sex work.&nbsp;</p><p>You can read Anna Blake’s writing at <a href="http://nothingseriousbyannablake.substack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nothingseriousbyannablake.substack.com</a>, or you can follow her on TikTok at <a href="http://tiktok.com/@nerdnextdoorbabe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tiktok.com/@nerdnextdoorbabe</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Podcast production by Cameron Drews.&nbsp;</p><p>Right now, we’re running a deal on Death, Sex &amp; Money Plus memberships! Sign up to get bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Visit <a href="https://slate.com/death-sex-money-plus?utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=plus_pod&amp;utm_content=Death_Sex_Money&amp;utm_source=episode_summary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">slate.com/dsmplus</a> and use promo code DSM50 to get 50% off your membership – a full year of Death, Sex &amp; Money Plus for $59.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>If you’re new to the show, welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Find us and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deathsexmoney/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and you can find Anna’s newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. </p><br><p><br></p><p>Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our <a href="https://slate.com/podcastfaqs#plusbenefits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAQ</a> at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>