Oddly enough, I’ve done more sex work than usual since the coronavirus swept the world. I guess it makes sense: lots of people are stuck at home, bored, and battling a stress-inflamed libido. Of course some of them would slide into my email inbox to inquire about purchasing nude pics, lingerie shots, or sexy videos. (Pro tip: if you do this, state your intentions upfront, have your credit card at the ready, and do not under any circumstances ask me for a “free sample.”)
This being the case, I’ve been thinking lots about various upgrades I could make to my arsenal of exhibitionistic equipment to boost the quality of my output. Here are some items I think would drastically improve your nudes, clips, and/or cam shows, whether you’re performing for beloved partners, regular customers, random strangers, or even just for yourself.
A selfie stick. These are fairly cheap and are sold all over the internet, so if you want to try your hand at some exhibitionism, they’re a great starting point! You can use them to shoot selfies, of course (they’re particularly useful for taking full-body shots or butt pics), and you can also use them to lend different angles and degrees of distance to sexy videos or mobile livestreams.
A lighting setup. Some people go the whole nine yards, with multiple lights and diffusers/reflectors; some people just spring for one ring light; some people get by with just a small bedside lamp. It depends on what effect you’re going for – but generally, more lighting is better than less. On the best cam sites, you’ll sometimes see people getting creative with lighting colors and effects, but as long as you’re well-lit enough to be clearly visible, there’s no need to get super fancy.
A non-distracting backdrop. You could keep things simple by just performing in front of a blank wall, or a wall you’ve draped with a bedsheet or blanket. You could also look into the more pro-level backdrops preferred by professional YouTubers, etc.
A tripod. If you have to choose between a selfie stick and a tripod, choose a tripod every time – it’s more versatile and forgiving. Standard tripods are terrific; however, these days I’m also lusting after a suction-cup iPhone holder, because it enables you to affix your phone to any hard surface (like a wall, floor, or even ceiling if you can reach it) at the exact angle that you want.
A camera remote. Whether you’re shooting with a phone, a webcam, a point-and-shoot, or a decked-out DSLR, there’s likely a remote-control option available to you somewhere. It’ll make your life so much easier, especially when taking a lot of pictures at a time.
Suction cup dildos. These make it easier to create content where you’re “riding” a dildo, maybe for a POV scene or maybe just for the fun and pleasure of it. Affix the suction-cup base of your dildo to a wall or floor before playing (hard, smooth surfaces work best, like tile or lacquered wood), or – if no viable surfaces are available to you at the moment for whatever reason – use a hardcover book or other rigid, flat object instead. (Yeah, it might look a little strange if you’re riding your old geography textbook in bed, but anyone watching will likely be too distracted by your bangin’ bod to notice.)
See-through sex toys, like a clear glass dildo or anything from the Fleshlight Ice range. These give the viewer a peek at the inner workings of your sexual response, almost as effectively as if they had X-ray vision!
Lube. I recommend this for any sexual activity, as you no doubt already know if you read this blog, but it can be particularly handy during exhibitionistic play – especially if your session goes on for a long time (gotta get all the shots you need!) and/or you get nervous in front of the camera and find that your nerves affect your natural lubrication level. When making content related to “creampies” and other forms of cum fetishism, you may want to go with a lube that looks semen-esque, such as Sliquid Silk.
Face powder. I’ll leave your other makeup decisions up to you, but powder is a must-have. It gets rid of the pesky shine that can crop up on the oily areas of your skin. (Some kinds of shine are hot – like the glisten of wet, excited genitals – but a shiny face is often just distracting.) If you’ll also be doing makeup for other models whose skin tone differs from your own, look for a translucent setting powder so you don’t have to worry about tone-matching (although some of these still create a light cast on darker skin, unfortunately). Don’t forget a puff or brush to apply it with!
A robe or dressing gown. Not strictly necessary, of course, but it is nice to have something glamorous to slip in and out of between shots – particularly if it’s cold where you are, or you’re in a location where people might randomly walk by at any moment. (Abandoned stairwell, anyone?)
Photo/video editing software. Crucial. I mostly keep it simple with iMovie and the other built-in editing functions on my various Apple devices, but there’s a whole world of applications out there to explore. They may be less or more useful to you depending on how intense you want to go with your editing. Final Cut Pro and Adobe Lightroom are two popular choices.
What do you consider must-haves for a burgeoning exhibitionist or sexy content creator?
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