#1198 Rebecca Love: Where Negative Attitudes Towards Sex Workers Stem From

Jan 5, 2026

Rebecca Love, an adult film performer and co-founder of the Adult Film Star Network, dives into the complexities of sex work. She shares her journey from college acting to the adult industry and how technology has transformed careers with platforms like OnlyFans. Discussing negative societal attitudes towards sex workers, she advocates for destigmatization, better health care, and recognition of consent. Rebecca also critiques the hypocrisy in public perceptions of sex work while promoting the empowerment and humanity of performers. Her insights challenge assumptions and highlight the diverse paths within the industry.

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ANECDOTE

How She Broke Into The Industry

Rebecca Love entered porn after college acting, moving from cocktail waitressing to stripping and then booking features in Playboy and Hustler.
She used a how-to book and persistence to get an agent and credits that launched her career.

INSIGHT

Internet Shifted Power To Performers

The internet shifted power to performers who can now run their own businesses and control distribution and rates.
Rebecca treats technology adoption (webcam, fan sites, metaverse) as creative entrepreneurship.

ADVICE

Research And Prepare Before Entering

Do thorough research and build skills before entering sex work; treat it as a career decision with long-term consequences.
Avoid joining out of desperation and understand it may limit future jobs and affect mental health.

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Rebecca Love is an adult film actress who has been in the industry since 1995. She furthered her career and had the opportunity to be in Erotica Films on HBO, Showtime and Cinemax. She is also the cofounder of “Adult Film Star Network” which educates people in the adult industry.

In this episode, we talk about how Rebecca got into pornography. We tackle assumptions people make about sex workers, negative attitudes toward sex and sex workers, what sex workers really need from society and politicians. We also discuss the behavior of hypocrites who say they are against sex work, patronizing attitudes toward sex workers, and how sex workers can be humanized. Finally, we talk about Rebecca’s Adult Film Star Network, sex education and female sexual pleasure, and whether sex workers need any saving.

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