JOSH MOORE: OnlyFans' leading man, in bed with your idols, and the wild requests of mega-fans

The conversation features adult film actor Josh Moore, who discusses his career in the porn industry, his experiences with OnlyFans, and the challenges of maintaining personal relationships. Moore reflects on his journey from a young age aspiring to be a porn star to achieving industry accolades, including a PornHub award. He highlights the evolution of the industry with the rise of OnlyFans, which offers financial opportunities but also requires navigating mental health challenges. Moore candidly shares struggles with depression and ADHD, emphasizing the importance of communication in relationships and his recent commitment to sobriety for improved well-being.

• The guest has been in the adult entertainment industry for 11 years and identifies as a porn star. He has worked with numerous studios, won awards, and was one of the early adopters of OnlyFans for gay porn actors.
• His career accolades and the term "porn star" are viewed as prestigious, representing a bygone era of traditional studio porn before the rise of platforms like OnlyFans.

"I am a porn star. I wouldn't say it, but I would say that is a term that's used for me. I've worked for like every studio, won awards, and now I've been doing OnlyFans for like seven years."

• The guest distinguishes between being a porn star and an OnlyFans creator, emphasizing the traditional studio work and accolades that define a porn star.

• The guest tailors his job description based on the social context and the likelihood of future interactions with the person asking.
• At conservative settings like a straight wedding, he prefers to say he is a model to avoid discomfort.
• On official documents, he lists his occupation as a model or content creator, while in social settings with gay men, he is more open about being a porn star.

"If there's no relevance for me saying my job, and I'm never going to see that person again, it's pointless for me to make people feel uncomfortable. I'd probably just be like, 'Oh, I model.'"

• The guest strategically chooses how to present his profession to avoid unnecessary discomfort or judgment in certain social situations.

• The guest has won significant awards, including the PornHub Award for Gay Porn Star of the Year, which he equates to the Oscars of porn.
• He values this recognition highly due to its prestige and the experience associated with the award ceremony.

"The PornHub awards, for me, it's kind of like the Oscars of porn. It's the highest kind of award you can get, and they only have two gay categories every year."

• Winning the PornHub Award is a significant milestone, highlighting the guest's achievements and recognition in the industry.

• From a young age, the guest aspired to be a porn star, influenced by his admiration for certain porn stars.
• Despite initial uncertainty about his career path, he pursued his dream by applying to Lucas Entertainment, leading to his first shoot in Greece.

"I wrote 'porn star' or 'underwear model' on a piece of paper during a career day at school, and then I was sent to the principal's office."

• The guest's early aspirations were unconventional, leading to disciplinary action at school but ultimately guiding his career decisions.

• The guest faced challenges such as language barriers and lack of guidance during his first shoot.
• He was introduced to industry practices like douching and taking prep, which were unfamiliar to him at the time.

"I didn't even know what douching was. I was 20 years old, and before then, no one told me in the email. They were like, 'You need to bring your own douche and make sure you're on prep.'"

• The guest's initial experiences in the industry were marked by a steep learning curve and adaptation to industry norms.

• The guest encountered unexpected practices like mandatory injections for maintaining erections during shoots, which he found uncomfortable and distressing.
• Despite initial reluctance, he complied due to the pressure and lack of alternatives.

"They force everyone to do injections. I go in the bathroom, and I'm crying, thinking, 'I didn't turn up for this.' But I was terrified and just like, 'So I did it.'"

• The guest's experience with injections highlights the pressures and ethical concerns within the industry, affecting his personal comfort and boundaries.

• Discussion about the transition from one company to another and realization about the absence of certain practices like injections in the industry.
• The concept of scene partners and the number of collaborations over a career.
• The ability to work with partners who may not be personally attractive by focusing on specific appealing traits.

"I spent the whole time while I was working with that company thinking that was what you would do in porn right and it wasn't until I left that company into another company and I'm like oh when are we doing the injections yeah what injections and I'm like what the."

• The speaker's initial misconceptions about industry practices were corrected upon transitioning to a different company.

"Oh God I know I think it would be over a thousand I think maybe okay more than that I don't know so you've seen a wide range of bodies yeah so you've kind of seen everything seen everything."

• The speaker has extensive experience with a large number of scene partners, leading to exposure to a wide variety of body types.

"I've always just been able to I kind of got this switch where I just switch I'm like that and then I what I do is I focus on one thing that I find sexy about them and that turns me on about them not the whole thing."

• The speaker describes a method of focusing on specific attractive features to work effectively with partners they may not find entirely appealing.

• Preferences for certain physical traits in partners, including dark features, tall stature, and a preference for older individuals.
• The distinction between personal preferences and professional choices based on audience demand.

"I think physically for me like dark features kind of like uh dark hair I would say kind of like um like Italian kind of Arabic kind of Vibes you know I like I like the opposite to me because I'm like kind of Blondie Ginger."

• The speaker expresses a preference for partners with dark features, contrasting their own lighter appearance.

"It's not just about what I like um it's kind of about what people want to see as well right and I mean if I'm topping I would want to top a twink you know um or someone who's smaller than me or whatever and people enjoy that."

• Professional choices are influenced by audience preferences, which may differ from personal attraction.

• Discussion about insuring the penis for £500 a month due to industry-related fears.
• The story of a fellow actor's injury and its impact on the speaker's decision to insure themselves.

"So for like three years I did that um because so when I was working for Falcon there was this um porn actor I won't name him by name because I'm going to say it's some bad about him okay but no so basically he he was he hated me from the get-go."

• The decision to insure was influenced by witnessing a colleague's serious injury, which affected their career.

"And that's why he like he could never kind of work properly in the industry again."

• The injury had a long-term impact on the colleague's ability to work, highlighting the importance of insurance for the speaker.

• Involvement in creating replicas of personal anatomy for products like Fleshjack.
• The use of 3D imaging technology for creating accurate replicas.

"They literally just do the outside okay yeah there's no point doing the inside like no no one cares about that."

• The process of creating replicas focuses on external features, utilizing advanced imaging technology.

"You stand in front of like 27 cameras and they're all like going round and round and they they literally just 3D image your penis."

• The use of 3D imaging technology ensures detailed and accurate replicas of the anatomy for commercial products.

• Earnings on OnlyFans can range significantly based on effort and mental health, with potential for substantial income.
• The importance of calculated risks in choosing to pursue a career on platforms like OnlyFans.

"I can make from like 25 Grand a month to 35 to 40 I think 40 has been my Max I've made a month um pre tax this is pre-tax this is pre yeah this is pre-tax but this is post like only fans have taken their 20%."

• Earnings vary significantly, with the potential to earn a substantial income based on effort and platform deductions.

"I mean it's totally possible but then also it is you know you've got to take that calculated risk haven't you."

• Pursuing a career on platforms like OnlyFans involves weighing risks and potential rewards, especially for those with other career aspirations.

• Engagement with fans through direct messaging and content creation, including personalized videos and sexting.
• Managing fan interactions to avoid platform bans and maintaining professional boundaries.

"I'll post like a couple like a three or four times a week I'll post a video which is like um it's just a short video like oh I'm horny like I'll what are you up to and it's just me you know a glimpse of me then I'll post like uh another like five minute video underneath which is for money."

• Regular content posting includes both free teasers and paid extended videos to engage fans.

"I'm always telling people I'm like you know you can't speak about it on here like please don't ask me to meet because you could get my profile banned you know."

• Strict rules on platform interactions necessitate careful communication to avoid bans.

• Public recognition can be a double-edged sword, bringing both admiration and overwhelming attention.
• Fans often approach for photos and express admiration, though some interactions can feel intrusive.
• The balance between enjoying notoriety and feeling overwhelmed by constant attention is delicate.

"I kind of like the notoriety of it. I like being well known. In that instance, I don't necessarily, I don't know. Yeah, I kind of enjoy it. Yeah, it can get too much sometimes."

• Enjoying the fame but acknowledging it can become overwhelming at times.

"When I was in Gran Canaria for winter Pride, it was like two years ago, and I'm walking around the Yumbo and I'm with my friends, and it's literally like every two minutes people are stopping me."

• Describes a specific instance where public recognition became too intense, illustrating the challenges of constant attention.

• Maintaining a separation between personal and professional life is crucial.
• The persona adopted for professional purposes can differ significantly from one's true self.
• It's important to manage the emotional boundaries between personal relationships and professional interactions.

"When I'm at work, I am at work, you know. It's a very different me. Like I am a different person. When I'm at work, I'm Josh Moore. When I'm at home, I'm a different person."

• Emphasizes the distinction between professional persona and personal identity.

"I think I'm quite shy in my personal life. I'm like, I find it difficult to hold conversations with people who aren't my good friends."

• Highlights the contrast between public perception and personal reality.

• Relationships within and outside the industry present unique challenges.
• Communication is key to maintaining healthy relationships, especially when work involves intimate interactions.
• Jealousy can be a significant issue for partners outside the industry.

"I think communication is key. You have to always keep your partner in the loop and communicate everything."

• Stresses the importance of communication in sustaining relationships.

"Jealousy is the biggest killer of relationships with people in my industry."

• Identifies jealousy as a major obstacle in relationships, especially for those outside the industry.

• Distinguishing between physical and emotional connections is important.
• Personal preferences lean towards experienced and adventurous partners.
• Emotional detachment is maintained during professional encounters to prevent personal feelings from interfering.

"I like people who are really freaky sexy, like into sex, you know. I like someone who's experienced at sex."

• Expresses a preference for partners who are adventurous and experienced.

"I just don't conflate the two. Usually, when I'm filming, I literally am like when I'm done, it's like post-nut clarity."

• Discusses the separation of work-related sexual encounters from personal emotional connections.

• Balancing work and personal life requires effort and understanding from both partners.
• Relationships require clear boundaries and time management to ensure both partners feel valued.
• Maintaining a work-life balance involves reassuring partners and keeping them informed.

"It's just about kind of keeping your partner informed and allowing space for their feelings and emotions."

• Highlights the importance of communication and emotional support in relationships.

"I never try to actively date. I've always just met people. You know, I travel a lot as well, which is great."

• Explains the natural, unplanned approach to meeting new people and forming connections.

• The speaker discusses the perception of an "expiration date" in the adult industry, particularly in traditional studio porn, and contrasts it with the flexibility offered by platforms like OnlyFans.
• Emphasizes the importance of keeping content fresh, new, and varied to maintain relevance and popularity over time.
• Highlights the significance of personal branding and uniqueness in standing out within the industry.

"I feel like people think there's going to be some sort of expiration date which I think for porn there was or there used to be... but I think with OnlyFans, as long as you keep it fresh, you keep it new, keep the content good, and you keep giving people what they want... you can maintain relevance."

• The quote emphasizes the shift from traditional porn to platforms like OnlyFans, where content creators can extend their careers by continuously innovating and adapting their content.

• The speaker attributes their long-term success to constantly changing their appearance and the type of content they produce.
• They believe that their appearance and willingness to explore various kinks set them apart from others in the industry.
• Collaboration with a diverse range of people is highlighted as another unique aspect of their brand.

"I think the reason I've kept relevance for like these all these years... is because I always change it up, you know, I change my body, I change my hair, change what I do... people are very surprised about someone who looks like me doing the really filthy kinky stuff."

• This quote underscores the importance of versatility and surprise in maintaining a strong personal brand in the adult industry.

• Discusses the prevalence of drinking and drugs in the gay community, particularly chemsex, and the speaker's approach to moderation.
• The speaker has chosen to pursue sobriety, noting increased productivity and happiness as key benefits.
• Reflects on the cultural pressures related to substance use and the personal decision to prioritize well-being.

"Since Christmas day, I've been totally sober... I just feel like I'm so much less productive if I have... drinks. Even if I have a couple of glasses of wine or a beer, my mind and productivity and my content and my happiness is just off."

• The quote highlights the personal decision to embrace sobriety for improved mental clarity and productivity.

• The speaker shares their personal journey with mental health, including depression and an ADHD diagnosis at age 30.
• Discusses the impact of ADHD on daily functioning and its contribution to depression through task paralysis.
• Reflects on the role of antidepressants in their life and the decision to stop using them after seven years.

"The whole way through my 20s, I was sometimes severely depressed... what I realize now is that it was task paralysis from ADHD, which then leads to depression."

• This quote illustrates the connection between ADHD and depression, highlighting the challenges of managing mental health with overlapping conditions.

• The speaker expresses newfound happiness and emotional range after discontinuing antidepressants.
• Emphasizes the importance of experiencing a full range of emotions and the personal growth that comes with it.
• Shares a humorous anecdote about becoming more emotional and open to expressing feelings.

"I came off them over like six months ago for the first time in seven years... I love feeling all this emotion... I cry at like nothing."

• This quote captures the speaker's appreciation for emotional authenticity and the positive impact of feeling emotions deeply.

• The speaker looks forward to continuing their current trajectory and expanding business ventures.
• Aspires to maintain a balance of happiness, contentment, and productivity without relying on substances.
• Expresses excitement about the future and the potential for personal and professional growth.

"I want to continue the momentum of everything I'm doing now... I'm excited about being kind of content and more energized and happy... having a year full of happiness and contentment without having to use like alcohol as a crutch."

• This quote reflects the speaker's commitment to personal development and creating a fulfilling life independent of external substances.