Teens as young as 12 see OnlyFans as an appealing alternative to traditional work, study finds
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A qualitative study involving Spanish adolescents found that many minors are familiar with OnlyFans and view it as a realistic source of income. The study raises concerns about how media exposure shapes adolescent perceptions of sexuality, gender, and economic opportunity.

A new study published in the journal Sexuality & Culture has found that many adolescents in Spain, including those as young as 12, are not only aware of OnlyFans but also see it as a viable and even empowering way to make money. In group discussions with over 160 teenagers, researchers discovered that platforms promoting erotic content are influencing how young people—especially girls—view economic opportunity, self-worth, and sexuality. Teens frequently framed content creation as a personal choice or expression of agency, while minimizing the risks.

  • IndustryStandard@lemmy.world
    7·
    21 hours ago

    Articles like this showcase a weird 180 in moral logic over the last century.

    On one hand, it is now stigmatized for younger people to have sex. Age of consent went up and 12 year olds are not allowed to do OnlyFans because it is harmful for them.

    On the other hand sex and sex work is promoted as non harmful and a fun innocent activiy.