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Sex-worker and Instagram model Jamie Zella recently switched from OnlyFans to Frisk, a sex-work friendly platform cofounded last December by Sascha McGee and Elle T.
Jamie Zella
Mark Stenberg contributed to an earlier version of this article.

The surge in traffic to adult-entertainment websites was caused by stay-at- home measures.

Sex-work entrepreneurs fear that spending on their services will be affected by a looming recession, rising inflation, and increased job uncertainty.

When experts began warning of a possible upcoming recession, Onlyfans model Cinthya LaRose told Vice that customers seemed less keen on purchasing additional content beyond the subscription prices. The last few months have been difficult.

The ability to earn six figures as a side hustle or full-time gig has drawn many to the industry. The platform announced in August that it would ban sexually explicit content. The decision was reversed after it was met with backlash from creators, users, and advocates who were fighting for sex-worker rights.

There are alternative platforms that can be used to build a following and make money.

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