How to Become a Male Porn Star

If you’re a man that loves sex (and who doesn’t?), does the thought of getting paid to get laid excite you? If so, you may be considering a career in the porn industry. With countless online platforms that support amateur porn stars, there’s never been a better time to break into the industry.

But what does it take to become a male porn star and actually be successful? We thought you’d never ask! In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know to succeed in the porn industry and make a name for yourself as a sex stallion.

Things to Consider Before Becoming a Male Porn Star

Having sex with beautiful people for money sounds like a dream come true for most guys. But before you drop-trou, you should know that becoming a male porn star isn’t a 24/7 orgy. It’s actually hard work (pun intended). Here are a few things to consider before starting your journey toward stardom as a porn star.

It’s Not All Fun and Games

For starters, if you’re going to be having sex with attractive people, you yourself also need to be attractive. That means eating clean, hitting the gym regularly, practicing manscaping, and investing a lot of time and money in your appearance. And don’t forget about the routine STD tests and other safety precautions.

Then, there are normal daily obligations depending on your personal situation. A lot of male porn stars are married or in a committed relationship (surprising, we know). That means when you’re not having sex on camera, you need to spend time fostering your relationship and performing normal house duties. These range from dropping the kids off at school or sports, mowing the lawn, cooking dinner, or even having another part-time job. Until you make it big in the industry (if you’re one of the lucky ones that do), you’ll need another source of income.

The good news is, when it is time for the cameras to roll, your job is essentially having unbelievable sex with hot women (or men). One porn star referred to his workday as “a scheduled booty call”.

Yes, Size Matters

We already said that your appearance is an important factor when it comes to making porn. Most companies are more inclined to hire hot guys with chiseled abs and a high, tight rear end. But we’re talking about having sex for money here, which is why when it comes to being a male porn star, size matters.

Most male porn stars need an above-average-sized penis. The average guy is about 5-inches hard. While there’s no set rule on how well-endowed you need to be, having a penis that’s at least 7 to 8 inches or bigger will definitely work in your favor. But the size of your package isn’t just about how good it looks or how well you can please your costar (although that’s important too).

One reason you need an XL tool is based on the sheer mechanics of filming sex. If you’re too small, it’ll be difficult to shoot sex scenes from multiple angles where your package is on full display. The audience needs to see what you’re working with and an average-sized penis just won’t cut in. Porn is all about fantasies. Most videos depict scenes, scenarios, and positions you’d never perform in real life. Your audience wants to see every thrust, pump, and stroke, which is why you need a penis big enough to get the job done right and be visible doing it.

The Ability to Perform on Cue (and on Camera)

Now that you’ve got the right tool for the job, it’s time to use it. While most guys watch a porn video and think, “I can do that” or assume they’d have no problem getting hard and performing if it means having sex with beautiful women (or men), think again. Getting hard, staying hard, and both delivering and achieving multiple orgasms, all while on film is a lot more complicated and difficult than you realize. Remember, there’s a lot of pressure to perform including not only getting hard but staying hard for hours at a time, all with dozens of people watching.

One male porn star describes the initial interview process as uncomfortable and intense. Prospects are asked to enter a room with onlookers and “pull out your dick”. You then have 30 seconds to get hard. There may or may not be an actress there to “assist you”. This can range from her just standing there with her breasts exposed to touching you above the waist. And that’s if you’re lucky. The interviewer will ask you to masturbate for about 10 minutes before telling you to finish. Most actors are required to cum within 60 seconds. After that, you have 15 minutes to recover before you need to get hard again and maintain your erection for at least 10 minutes before orgasming, again! This is usually done with little to no visual stimulation.

If you can survive the grueling interview process, you may get offered a job. Then it’s a matter of stamina. Most directors and producers agree that endurance is more important than size. You need to be able to have sex for hours at a time, sometimes cumming multiple times in a row. Most male porn stars use drugs like Viagra or Cialis to help stay hard and perform while others get actual injections in their penis – ouch! You also need to be able to aim your load wherever the director tells you. Performing on camera as a porn star requires a lot of moving parts.

You Have to Be Versatile

One thing a lot of people forget about porn is that you’re not just having sex on camera – you’re also an actor. That means being versatile, playing different parts, and doing so convincingly. In one scene you might be playing a hot step-dad while in another, you’re a young pool boy being seduced by a horny housewife. No two sex scenes or scenarios are the same, which means you have to roll with the changes and adjust to the situation. Group sex, orgies, threesomes, or even bi-sexual sex scenes can pose a challenge for even the most seasoned male porn stars.

At the end of the day, you dictate what types of scenes and situations you’re comfortable filming. You can say no to male-on-male scenes if it makes you uncomfortable, but just know that this makes you a less versatile porn star and may cost you some pretty high-paying gigs.

Once a Porn Star, Always a Porn Star

We’ve all heard of leaked sex tapes ruining people’s lives. Just ask Paris Hilton. But as a male porn star, you’re putting yourself out there willingly. And if you’re any good, your face (and other body parts) will be one that people remember. It’s pretty hard to shake your porn star status once you’ve let it all hang out on camera and online for millions of people to see. You have to be willing to accept this.

Your porn star persona and history will follow you wherever you go and could cause some complications in the future, both professionally and personally. Some people aren’t comfortable being in a relationship with a former porn star, even if you’ve hung up your jockstrap for good. The same goes for employers. Trying to get a job as a guy who used to have sex for money on camera can be tricky. Not everyone is willing to forgive and forget or have a porn star as the face of their business or company. There have even been reports of banks not giving loans to people because of their history in the adult industry and universities refusing applications. The stigma surrounding porn is a tough one to shake.

Tips for Making it Big as a Male Porn Star

Now that you have a better idea of what being a male porn star is really all about, let’s discuss how you can break into the business.

Be Realistic

The sad reality is that it’s not easy to make it big as a male porn star. Rising to the top of the adult industry is not only difficult but rare. This is also one industry where women fair better than men. One successful star credited his success to “dumb luck”. The porn industry doesn’t work like the corporate world. You can’t ask for a recommendation or convince a production company to give you a trial run. You have to show up, prove yourself, and deliver every single time.

We’re not trying to discourage you, but instead, prepare you for the harsh reality of working in the adult industry. The good news is, with countless subscription services and free porn platforms, you have a better chance of making a name for yourself as an amateur performer.

Picking a Stage Name and Persona

Have you ever wondered what your stage name would be if you decided to dabble in adult entertainment? Playful websites and Facebook posts suggest you use your middle name and the last thing you ate or your childhood street name to generate your porn persona. While this may be funny, it’s not realistic.

Most people create a stage name for two reasons. Foremost, it provides a certain level of anonymity, although this is much less relevant in today’s digital world. Second, you can create a name that’s catchy, simple, and memorable. Most people’s names don’t scream “adult entertainment star”. There are a few techniques that successful porn stars have used in the past to create some of the most iconic names in the industry – think Dillion Harper and Alexis Texas.

The truth is, your identity (and real name) will eventually come out either way. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun creating a fantasy name and persona that embodies your craft. Successful porn stars tap into a variety of ideas for inspiration including their favorite action heroes, the name of their childhood neighborhood, or their favorite musician.

Next comes your persona. As previously mentioned, it’s important to remain versatile. That means not putting yourself into too niche of a category, but still making a name for yourself. For example, some female porn stars are known specifically for their oral skills or ability to handle multiple partners at once. Guys, you can capitalize on your oral skills as well, portray yourself as a “hot dad” or hone your spanking and dominant skills. Find something that fits your personality and likes. Remember, if you love your job you’ll never work a day in your life.

Where to Apply

With so many free porn platforms online like Pornhub, Youporn, and redtube.com, you may be able to succeed without ever applying to a big-name company. But if you decide you want to test your chances with the big dogs, you’ll need to perform a few more traditional job application steps like creating a portfolio or website and fine-tuning your resume.

Every porn star needs a portfolio that includes quality photographs, your work experience, references, and example clips of videos you’ve done (if applicable). An agency can help you with this but it’ll cost you. Even with a first-class portfolio, catching your big break as a guy in the adult industry is extremely difficult. In fact, some adult entertainment producers admit to receiving hundreds of inquiries and emails a day and rarely opening them. So, how does a guy stand a chance in a female-dominated industry?

One successful actor suggests sidestepping the big name companies altogether and starting by finding a reputable agency to work with. They’ll help you establish a portfolio and clue you into possible job opportunities. When building a portfolio, start with the basics – a face picture, nude full body photo, and a clothed picture. Sometimes, agencies will use you in a content trade scene. While you don’t get paid for this work, you’ll get your foot in the door and experience on a real set. It’ll also be your chance to show them whether or not you can perform. In the end, you’ll receive a copy of the content which is a great addition to your personal portfolio or website.

Utilizing Popular Platforms for Amateur Porn Stars

For male porn stars just starting out, there’s no better tool than subscription websites like OnlyFans. Not only is it free to make an account, but with the right marketing approach, you can build a loyal following rather quickly. And once you do, you can start collecting monthly subscription fees and tips.

Filming and publishing your own porn videos on sites like OnlyFans, Just For Fans, and Pornhub has other major advantages like the fact that there’s no major pressure to perform in front of an entire crew. No one is standing there with a camera telling you what to do. Instead, you’re in charge of the camera including filming and editing. While that doesn’t mean you can compromise quality content, it does mean you have more freedom and control over the types of videos you make. You can also do so in the comfort of your own home where you’re used to performing at your best. All of these sites require consistency, quality content, and plenty of patience. It takes time to generate a following and make a name for yourself in the digital world.

Other tips for making it as an amateur star include:

• Realistic sex scenes people can relate to
• Connecting with potential subscribers on a personal level
• Engaging with followers on other social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
• Post consistently
• Set your prices low to start and then increase them as your content becomes more in demand

With platforms like OnlyFans and Pornhub available to anyone, it doesn’t matter your gender, body type, or experience. With enough drive and dedication, you can become a household name in no time.

How Much Money Can You Make as a Male Porn Star?

So the only question that remains is how much can you really make as a porn star. As with any other job, you’ll need to start at the bottom. Most amateur porn stars post free content when they’re just starting out. It isn’t until you develop a consistent, loyal following that you can start charging for your videos.

For example, a lot of successful creators on OnlyFans have two accounts – a free one and a paid subscription one. As a male porn star, use your free account to get your name out there and attract interested followers. Once you’ve gained a following, create a subscription account that requires users to pay a monthly or upfront fee to access exclusive content.

Here is where you’ll post different videos that only your subscribers can see. Add teasers to your free account like the first 30 seconds of a video or a hint about what users can expect if they head over to your subscription page. This gives your followers an incentive to subscribe and pay. The minimum monthly subscription is $4.99 on this platform and the maximum is $44.99. Set a reasonable price based on your popularity. Happy customers can also send you tips as motivation to keep posting high-quality content. You can even take orders for custom content and charge top-dollar for it. The average creator makes about $200 per month on OnlyFans, which means if you want to be a top-earning male porn star, you’ll need to do a lot of work to reach the top.

Pornhub works a little differently but there are still plenty of opportunities to cash in. Creating an account and uploading your content is free. After that, there are a few ways to earn money like through ad revenue, selling videos privately, earning tips, referring friends, and uploading content for Pornhub premium subscribers. Many Pornhub stars refuse to disclose their income, but some report making six figures. It’s all about how hard you work and how well you promote yourself.

When it comes to famous porn stars that work for production companies, the prices vary almost as drastically. For example, one male star can make as little as $50 for an oral sex scene or as much as $1,000 for a gay scene. Most heterosexual scenes pay between $200 and $600. To give you a better idea of annual income, you’d have to shoot over 150 scenes to make a median annual income of just $35,000. So, the truth is, not all male porn stars are in it for the money. But if you are, you might be better off shooting, producing, and uploading your own content. With billions of social media users worldwide, you should have no trouble gaining a loyal following willing to pay for your high-quality content.

Becoming a Male Porn Star is Hard Work (Literally)

There you have it! Now you know what it takes to become a male porn star and how to get started. It’s not just about having sex for money. While that’s the bare minimum job requirement, you also need to have a substantial package, impressive stamina, no inhibitions, and the dedication to succeed. But, if you love sex, have the right look, and are willing to put in the work, this could be the career for you.

At the end of the day, being a male porn star is hard work (literally), but someone’s gotta do it. And that someone could be you!