#1183 Marcela Alonso: Sex Work, Feminism, and Relationships

Dec 1, 2025

Marcela Alonso, an OnlyFans content creator and host of the Get Schooled Podcast, dives deep into the world of sex work, exploring its intersections with feminism and relationships. She discusses the diversity of sex workers' experiences, debunks stereotypes about trauma, and emphasizes how sex work can empower marginalized individuals. Marcela also shares insights on the unique dynamics with clients, the importance of consent, and her personal journey in the industry. Tune in for her perspectives on the role of sex work in society and her 'Mount Rushmore' of female porn stars!

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ANECDOTE

Starting Sex Work To Survive

Marcela Alonso began sex work at 18 to support her child after the father abandoned them, starting as an exotic dancer.
She used earnings to provide for her children, send one to college, and avoid debt.

ANECDOTE

Pandemic Pivot To OnlyFans

During the pandemic Marcela pivoted to OnlyFans and focused on video calls and custom videos to pay Manhattan rent.
She leveraged prior sex-work experience to transition quickly and build loyal clients.

INSIGHT

Platform Growth Attracts Exploiters

Marcela warns OnlyFans' mainstreaming invited managers and companies that exploit creators and degrade the space.
She says the influx of newbies and profiteers hurt established sex workers' earnings and safety.

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Marcela Alonso is an OnlyFans content creator, and the host of the Get Schooled Podcast.

In this episode, we first talk about Marcela’s work and how she got into it. We discuss whether sex work is for anyone. We talk about assumptions people make about sex workers, how sex work can benefit society, and the different types of male fans and clients. We then discuss feminism, and feminist takes on sex work. We talk about how sex workers approach relationships and love. Finally, we talk about Marcela’s Get Schooled Podcast, and her Mount Rushmore of female porn stars.

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