For too long, the legal and ethical needs of adult performers have been dismissed

Where other artists retain rights, adult creators are often stripped of control over their own work and image

Many enter the industry with the hope of building a sustainable career, only to find themselves trapped in exploitative contracts, with little control over how their work is used or distributed

The theft and unauthorized use of creator-owned content is rampant

Many are pressured into waiving ownership before even understanding the implications

This can lead to unauthorized redistribution, deepfakes, and content being sold without consent or compensation

Many creators face insurmountable legal barriers when trying to reclaim stolen content

The lack of clear payment structures is a systemic failure

Compensation is typically one-time, offering no future benefit even as content earns millions

Years of profitability often yield zero return to the original creator

Creators are kept in the dark by corporate secrecy and non-disclosure agreements

Every creator deserves binding agreements with verifiable royalty structures

Beyond money, personal safety and autonomy must be prioritized

Consent should be ongoing and documented, not a one-time signature on a form

Every creator must retain the power to delete or restrict their content at will

Mental health support, legal resources, and safe working environments are not luxuries—they are necessities

Grassroots movements are offering tools, training, nonton bokep and solidarity

These collectives are rewriting the rules from the ground up

Some are pioneering blockchain-based ownership and transparent royalty tracking

They are entrepreneurs building brands, not transient performers

Legislators, tech companies, and consumers all have a role to play

Laws must be updated to recognize digital ownership and criminalize nonconsensual distribution

Platforms must be legally liable for hosting stolen or nonconsensual material

Fans hold power—they can vote with their wallets

Dignity is the foundation of all rights

Their labor is no less valuable because it involves intimacy

The digital age demands new frameworks built on consent and equity

They must own their content, their income, and their narrative