I regret doing OnlyFans when I turned 18. My subscribers pushed my boundaries, sent degrading messages, and treated me like an object.

• This former OnlyFans content creator joined at 18 years old and stayed on the app for three years.
• She said it was a full-time job and her subscribers constantly pushed her boundaries.
• She thought the experience would make her feel empowered, but said it left her traumatized.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a former OnlyFans creator. They asked not to be named to protect their identity, but their income and former job have been confirmed by Insider. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.