Positive Aspects Camming/Cammers Brought to Your Life

[shyladivine]

I feel like the negatives of camming are made very clear (or those who do research anyways) and I figured we also need the opposite represented.

So...models and members what awesome things has the world of camming brought to your life? Maybe even something that camming has indirectly affected.

 

[Jillybean]

Self confidence is the number one thing.

I learned how okay it is to say no to people. I feel better equipped to stand up for myself.

That's the most important, I think. To me, at least. And it's something I definitely didn't have before this.

 

[Sundae]

Self confidence is the number one thing.

I learned how okay it is to say no to people. I feel better equipped to stand up for myself.

That's the most important, I think. To me, at least. And it's something I definitely didn't have before this.

this.

I am/was a pretty insecure person, but now i'm not afraid to tell someone f off - kindly, of course.
i'm a very nice girl and i'm realizing if people have a problem with me, that's *their* problem.
im learning you cant please everyone, and that's fine.

 

[Poison_Ivy21]

The ability to spoil the shit out of my dog. Working from home is such a huge perk to caming. I don't have to leave her all day, so her separation anxiety is kept at bay. I can take her out when she needs and give her tons of attention.

I really can't imagine having to leave her for what, 6-8+ hours everyday? Omg. I'd be hurting just as much as she would. I see how much it affects my roommates dogs when they're gone all the time. One of my roommates crates her dog all day and he cries and cries relentlessly. The other, locks her dog in her closet with a muzzle on. I couldn't stomach doing that to my Lana bear. She's my little partner in crime and it's my job to give her the absolute best life I can. Thanks to caming, I can really do that.

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[sweetietart69]

The freedom to chill any day I don't feel up for putting on pants that and the freedom to wake up at noon and play ESO for three hours before putting on pants!
Being able to move where I want, when I want and not being held in one place because I need the job I have there. The freedom and flexibility are amazing!
On a more serious note, being able to take care of the SO when he got hurt, and not having to worry about the loss of his income. I couldn't have done that with most other jobs, camming is/was a life saver.

 

[CamilaCherryMFC]

Self confidence is the number one thing.

I learned how okay it is to say no to people. I feel better equipped to stand up for myself.

That's the most important, I think. To me, at least. And it's something I definitely didn't have before this.

Yes I totally completely 100% agree! Being in the adult industry has made me more confident than ever about my looks and personality because lets face it you can be the most beautiful, perfect skinned, unflawed person and then some dumbass troll will tell you youre just the opposite. Camming and being in the adult industry in general has taught me to love me how to love myself and those who dont love me for me can just simply do anal with a sharp knife! Ive also learned to care less and that I have little patience

 

[Ambers Troll]

Nice topic... the most positive aspect to camming for me is the interactive part, this makes it so very different from porn. It is actually more risky for the performer, but you can do some real good for your regulars.
I suspect many models will not quite know how deeply they have affected their admirers, and the changes they have made in their lives from meeting them. Camming is a very good way to clarify who you are more intimately (in terms of fantasy at least) and to see who else is out there that fits with that.

 

[sweetietart69]

I actually agree with that Troll, I have a couple of people who spend almost my entire shift in my room on SM (which isn't that common, especially with guys who buy shows and stay after), who tell me that I'm the highlight of their day. That their long, shitty work days don't feel so bad when they can just hang out after, and when they can talk to me about what's happened. I think it probably feels pretty good when someone who is busy, or lonely, can relax and unwind with someone who really does care (for those of us that really do care about our regs) and is sexually interested/available.
I know it gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling when someone tells me I just made their day a 1000x better

 

[HolliKae26]

Just starting out and so far I really enjoy getting to know new people. I am hoping that it helps in the way other ladies mentioned, with building confidence and saying NO. In my life I can definitely be a bit of a push over and every one is telling me not to be but its hard. And I actually like the feeling of being "in charge" in my room. I really feel like its going to help me be the Me I want to be.

 

[Worship Jaclyn]

• It introduced me to other like minded women. I have found ladies with similar beliefs and values, similar personalities and knowing they are out there makes me feel so much less alone in this world.
  
• It has made me more confident. I have always had good self-esteem but I now feel much more secure in who I am as a person, in my looks, in my ability to support my family, in my identity as a whole. That is by far the single best and most important thing that this job has done for me.
  
• It forced me to embrace my own sexuality and quit feeling guilt over some of the more taboo fantasies that I have always enjoyed.
  
• It has enabled me to take mental health days when I need them, I can manage my time on my own terms. Some days I wake up mid panic attack and I am an anxious, physically sick wreck all day. If I were forced to work a job through that, the anxiety would last days. But because I can set my own schedule I can take the day off, rest my mind and heal. Meaning I actually have less anxiety and can work more.
  
• I am still quite sensitive but I definitely have a thicker skin than I used to.
  
• I respect myself because of all of the above.
• I have made friends with members as well and that's been an amazing social outlet for me. To have people who really want to be there spending time with me and I get to do things that I enjoy, it's the perfect way to form friendships for a shy, socially anxious introvert like myself.
  
• This is a new one I have noticed but lately I have been having stranger danger/private parts talks with my child and holy shit I think hard about what I say. Of course most parents do but I think with this job and having the things in my face that I do on a daily basis it causes me to think extra hard. I find myself pausing because I started to say something and I realize I can word it better or that it's something I was taught but it isn't actually accurate.
• And on that note while I know I'll mess my child up in my very own specific way I'm glad it won't be that I messed her up by teaching her that her body or any body is somehow shameful or gross

 

[Ann_Sulu]

Pretty much everything has been said so far. 2 that I've most enjoyed is learning about new aspects about my fantasies (such as why I'm into certain kinks)...the other is quite a few people who will come to me for advice about how to deal with their own. I'm a more fetishy camgirl, so I tend to help folks with all sorts of fantasies. Many times, after I've gotten to know members a while, they'll meet someone, and not be sure how to tell the partner what they're into. So far I've been at least good enough with my advise that I even occasionally get to meet the other side of the couple. It's a lot of fun getting to meet and entertain couples while they're learning about one another. ^.^

 

[Roger]

Interesting topic! The interaction is the biggest thing for me, but I also love that I have been able to meet people of all different backgrounds that I would otherwise normally not meet in "real life." I used to be a technical geek snob and after meeting so many "liberal arts" folks, I now realize that these "liberal arts" folks are human beings too and can be really smart in their own non technical ways.

 

[BiancaBaker]

My life has drastically changed and it's all because of this lovely world. I started out camming almost 4 years ago- I stopped camming in June 2015 and went to making clips full time and have been EVEN happier since doing so. I can't imagine my life without making amateur porn. I have had the chance to work with some amazing, talented ladies and build friendships that will last forever.

1. No more vanilla job- I hated working in 110 degree kitchens, lead pastry chef to 10 girls who complained and bitched, breaking up fights and dealing with a douche bag boss.

2. No more $17 an hour EVER again. Thank the cam-gods/clip gods

3. Financial Freedom- no more struggling

4. I can wear Pj's all day

5. I make fucking awesome clips, Im proud as hell of them. I get to work with some AMAZING ladies on a regular basis. I have made life-long friendships with like-minded people. Also with this forum I have made some amazing friends who understand me, accept me and live the same life style as I do.

6. If I'm sick, lazy, don't want to shoot, Guess what I don't have to.

7. I don't have to go out when it's cold, rainy or snowing

8. No more driving in or sitting in traffic daily. I hated taking public transit to work or driving, now for almost 4 years I haven't needed to.

9. I have anxiety so if I'm having a hard day, I don't have to work or push myself I can take a mental health day or 5 if I want.

10. Going on vacations- before this job I never took time off or went on a vacation now I can if I want and financially can.

11. If my little one is sick or doesn't have school I dont have to worry about having a vanilla job- I'm always home so if she needs to stay home I can and when she gets out of school- I'm home. I make dinner every night and take her to school in the morning. No more working midnight to 8 am or 3am till 11 am and sleeping all day.

12. I have more time for me which is amazing because I can't remember a point in my life when I did.


I am by far the happiest I have ever been and plan on never exiting the adult industry- I plan to film, produce and edit until I am ready to retire. I feel so blessed and am extremely proud of myself for everything I have accomplished. I will not stop and I work harder than I have ever worked before (just in a different way) and strive for the best. I will always remember when I did struggle and couldn't do the things I do now and still feel grateful everyday.

 

[Owlrito]

To definitely be more self-confident and not to knit pick my flaws as much. Seeing all the different body shapes, types, and each wonderful lady be completely different from the next has helped me appreciate diversity and variety in people more instead of comparing myself to others. There are times where I'm lurking logged out in someone's stream, and I'm just like damn girl, do your thing, and I have fun watching with everyone else and get ideas. The community has also helped me meet some very open minded individuals.