Adult content creator Lily Phillips has witnessed a significant shift in her views on sex and marriage over time. The 23 year old from Derbyshire gained widespread attention after engaging in an extreme ‘sex challenge’ where she slept with 101 men in a single day.
This stunt sparked concerns for Lily’s well-being, as she tearfully acknowledged that her profession was “not for the weak” in a contentious YouTube documentary. Lily initially started her OnlyFans career while studying at the University of Sheffield, but has since dedicated herself full-time to the platform, reportedly earning £2million.
Despite having a dedicated team and support network, there are concerns that popular OnlyFans creators like Lily, Bonnie Blue, and Annie Knight are being pressured to push their boundaries in order to stand out in a crowded market. These concerns intensified when Lily revealed her naivety about HIV transmission and admitted that participants in her 101-man stunt were not vetted for criminal records.
In a YouTube film documenting her experience, Lily shared a candid confession that some viewers found heartbreaking, stating that she no longer views intimacy as “special” after having more sex. “I actually wanted to wait for marriage at one point. I just used to think it was a really special thing. As soon as I actually did it, I kind of realised that it wasn’t special,” she said.
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Lily added: “And also that I just really loved it and really enjoyed it and that I wanted to do it way more often.”, reports the Mirror.
In a recent interview, the adult film actress made comments about “self-worth” that have raised eyebrows. Speaking to podcast host Shizzio, she candidly replied, “None of it mate. Out the window,” when questioned about her self-respect.
She further stated: “I don’t even know what self-respect means at this point.”
She went on to say: “I think I just don’t know the meaning of it” but clarified: “I respect myself, I guess.”
A clip from the interview has gone viral on social media, amassing over 250,000 views. Concerns for her mental health have been voiced by her followers after viewing the interview.
Some viewers admitted to being moved to tears by Lily’s ‘painful’ admission. Comments poured in with one person posting: “I just want to hug her” while another wrote: “Wow. This one is painful.”
Another comment read: “I feel so sorry for her” accompanied by a crying face emoji.
The content creator opened up about her recent viral feat, where she slept with 101 men in a single day back in October. Discussing the details of her OnlyFans challenge with YouTuber Josh, Lily, who now has her sights set on sleeping with 1,000 men in one day, admitted: “It’s not for the weak girls if I’m honest – it was hard. I don’t know if I’d recommend it. It’s a different feeling. It’s just one in one out, it feels intense.”
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When asked by Josh if the experience was more intense than anticipated, she tearfully responded: “Definitely.”
Despite showing emotion in the video, Lily assured her followers that she is in good health and mentally resilient.
In the documentary, she justified her unique approach to content creation, stating: “You have to stand out with unique content. You have to be different… Because there are so many people on OnlyFans,” as reported by Mail Online. Addressing concerns over her well-being in a subsequent interview with the Daily Star, Lily said: “I mean obviously I was quite emotional [in the documentary] and just very, very overwhelmed. But, yes, my mental wellbeing is really good and physical health is really good.”
She added: “The thing is, I’m not a victim, so I don’t deserve this sympathy. I would much rather people put their efforts into someone who’s an actual victim. And so it just makes me feel a little bit sad because I feel like I’m taking a lot of energy away from someone who actually needs help.”
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Lily has previously spoken about how her unorthodox profession can lead to self-doubt, particularly when comparing her life to that of her friends in stable relationships. She revealed: “There are days when I’m sat here on a Sunday, my friends have all got boyfriends, and I see a comment, and people are like, ‘no one is ever going to marry you’ or something like that. And that can definitely make me feel a little bit like, oh god. Have I chosen the wrong career? ” Her parents, who are generally supportive, have also expressed concerns about her romantic prospects, with Lily saying: “Yeah, I talk about this a lot with my parents. Because I guess that’s one thing they worry about is like, ‘will you ever find – boyfriend’. But you know, there’s so many guys in the world, I think you know one poor b******’s got to marry me. I think it’s either going to be someone from the industry or someone who is into lending me out.”
Although Lily has admitted she “doesn’t know whether she’d recommend” having sex with 100 men in a short period, she is reportedly preparing for a 1,000-men event this month.
Experts have raised concerns that the pressure to create viral content in the digital age may be putting sex workers at risk. Cyberstalking expert Demelza Luna Reaver, from The Cyber Helpline, expressed concerns to the Mirror about emerging trends in online interactions: “In terms of the trends developing, there are always concerns that these can become quite dangerous. And when I say dangerous, I mean in terms of security and safety.”
She highlighted the risks associated with personal content creation: “More personal information is being shared. I know that in the documentary there was a conversation around personal commissioning for videos. One-to-one videos, and so on. And it’s ensuring that, if this is participated in, what level of detail is being shared? Is there still a safety barrier between the creator and the person who is purchasing that video or any type of content for that person? Or are they sharing personal details with a person online that they’ve never met, and it could put them at risk in the future? ” With increasing numbers of stars pushing boundaries to attract and maintain subscribers, online critics are now even calling for platforms like OnlyFans to be banned due to the lack of safeguarding measures.
The Mirror has reached out to OnlyFans for comment on their safeguarding policies but has yet to receive a response.