“Straight For Pay”… The Gay Boys are Coming for the Hetero Porn World
Article Written By Eris Chase
If porn has taught us anything, it’s that fantasy is waaaaaaay fun to watch. Two or more gorgeous humans writhing and enraptured in each other. Smoldering hot scenes shot in stunning locations. We get to shut out reality for a few moments and get off to our wildest dreams all thanks to the stars of the adult world. The fantasy goes deeper though…. Not all our favorite stars are as they appear on screen.. some of them are *gasp* only doing it for the coins!!
What is “Straight for Pay”?
I think we’ve probably all heard the term “Gay for Pay”. Males who will go-go in the best boys only spaces, will bottom on film for the most demanding tops, will offer a grade A boyfriend experience date on various apps, but, in their off time, they identify as 100% heterosexual. So, why shouldn’t our 100% gay identifying fam be doing the same??
There is a marked rise in “Straight for Pay” across the same spectrum. The hottest new stars in Hetero City are our favorites from the Rainbow Village. Derek Cage, Dillion Diaz, Jonah Wheeler and so many more are already making filthy delicious content in the opposite sexual identity realm and finding major success. Our favorite sweetheart by day, sadistic dom by night, Ryan Sebastian, (pictured here) is as open to cis/trans females dominating/subbing him as he is cis/trans males. The trend is gaining momentum in the best ways. More content for us the viewer and more opportunities for them as the pros.
Why go “Straight for Pay”?
The pay, the exposure to a new audience, the experience… all kinds of reasons here are valid.
Money, the root of all things, is, as expected, the top given. And, why not? Why limit your income earning potential if you feel ok branching into new spaces? Even though gay play arenas usually pay more, all earnings are good earnings if you have the time and inclination. Our advice, get as many of those dollars as you can during your prime earning years!
All Eyes on Me is never a bad thing. If one genre of fans following you is good, then multiple is even better. Crossing back and forth increases your chances of gaining that illusive fame and fortune linked to the adult entertainment world. Take it and run with it.
Trying a Taste of the Strange has always been appealing to some. More than a few stars have discovered they lean a bit more bi after a filming or go-go experience, and some plant themselves more firmly in the “it’s just for the check/experience” camp. It’s a perfect way to explore.
What Does the Industry Think?
Listen, it’s a business at the end of the day. If you are bringing eyes and wallets to a site, you are going to get hired. Period. You can be of any gender identity and sexual orientation and be a top performer across a whole spectrum of film styles IF dollars and fans are following your every cum shot or booty pop. We are entering a very fluid world, which we personally love, and the adult creation world loves too.
What Does the Audience Think?
Funny thing is here, most people will never know that some of their nearest and dearest follows may not be quite the way they seem on film or in the clubs when they are away from the office. And, isn’t that beautiful? We are actively remaking the world into one where we are able to float from space to space with ease and acceptance. That acceptance is another beautiful thing, fans embracing their favorites stretching and breaking former hard boundaries.
There is Always a Controversy, Right?
There is always an opposing argument to almost everything, and “Straight for Pay” doesn’t escape a small jaunt into criticism-landia. The argument is that it can cause misconceptions about sexuality. Meaning gay men engaging in straight sex solely for money can be seen as blurring the lines of genuine bisexuality or fluid sexual orientations. Though we understand this argument, we have to keep at the forefront that almost all adult content is fantasy based and done, as almost all jobs in this world, for financial gain to do things like pay rent, keep the heat on, etc. We can’t imagine any stars engaging as a way to diminish anyone else’s walk through this life, their sexual identity, or their gender freedoms.
Final Thoughts
We don’t know where “Straight for Pay” will eventually take us as a collective. Maybe it fizzles, maybe it becomes the norm. What we do know is that we are in the dawn of an evolution in the adult entertainment industry. One where more freedom for our stars means more chances for us as viewers to explore our own fantasies and celebrate the diverse and ever expanding spectrum of human sexuality.