Consider Before Consuming I Became the Porn Star I Thought I Wanted To Be—The Reality Was a Nightmare
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Apr 9, 2025 AI Snips
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Early Glamour Draws Selena In
- Selena started considering the porn industry around age 15 surrounded by glamorized images.
- She believed porn was the way to be loved by men and to achieve fame and riches.
Trauma Behind the Scenes
- Selena's third scene involved unexpected abusive acts she did not consent to.
- The trauma was compounded when the violent scene made her widely popular, deepening her crisis.
Agents Exploit and Burn Out Performers
- Agents act as suitcases pimps, showing favoritism and exploiting youth.
- Performers often get burned out quickly and many succumb to addiction or worse.