Are Online Sexfluencers Like Bonnie Blue Seducing Teens Into Onlyfans Fame?

The Allure of OnlyFans: A Teen Obsession

Hey there, gorgeous readers! Let’s chat about something that’s got everyone buzzing - the magnetic pull of OnlyFans on today’s teens. Last week, I had a heart-to-heart with some Year 9 and 10 students, and trust me, these kids are just like any other - full of dreams, drama, and, of course, glued to their smartphones.

But here’s the kicker: every single one of them knows about OnlyFans, the platform where creators share spicy content for paying fans. And get this - many of these mid-teens have already figured out their ‘number’ - the amount of money or followers it’d take to tempt them into becoming creators themselves when they hit 18. It’s not just idle chat; they’ve got detailed plans on how many followers they’d need to start posting for cash and clout.

While some swear they’d never sign up, others are seriously tempted. It’s a wild mix of innocence and ambition, and it’s got us wondering - what’s driving this fascination?

OnlyFans 101: From Side Hustle to Stardom

Let’s break it down, shall we? OnlyFans, launched in 2016, is a subscription-based platform where creators - often sharing steamy pics and vids - rake in money from subscribers. It exploded during the pandemic when folks were stuck at home, bored, and looking for extra income, becoming a fame equalizer akin to TikTok.

Subscription prices vary based on a creator’s popularity and, well, how much they’re willing to bare. It’s no surprise that celebs with pre-existing fame, like Lily Allen (who reportedly earns £10,000 a month from feet pics - yes, really!), have an edge. Then there’s Kate Nash funding tours with cheeky snaps, Kerry Katona claiming millionaire status post-bankruptcy, and Lottie Moss pulling in £30,000 monthly.

But the real dream for many teens? Becoming a ‘civilian’ creator - an everyday person with no fame who strikes gold with just a few hundred subscribers. It sounds way sexier than a minimum-wage gig, especially when the biggest earners are often those posting the most daring content or pulling off jaw-dropping stunts.

Meet the Sexfluencers: Bonnie Blue and Beyond

Now, let’s talk about the influencers making headlines - and turning heads. Creators like Bonnie Blue, Lily Phillips, and Annie Knight have become global names with their boundary-pushing ‘sex stunts’ that would’ve been unthinkable outside niche porn just a decade ago.

Bonnie Blue, for instance, grabbed the spotlight with her attempt to sleep with hundreds of ‘barely legal’ guys, even making waves at Nottingham Trent University where students, lecturers, and parents allegedly lined up to join in. Her claim of bedding over 1,000 men in 12 hours - and a later plan to double that in a ‘human petting zoo’ - got her temporarily kicked off OnlyFans. Talk about playing with fire!

“I think Bonnie’s stunts are crazy, but if she’s making bank, who are we to judge? It’s like the ultimate ‘I win’ move,” says a 15-year-old student, reflecting a mix of awe and pragmatism among her peers.

The Girl Next Door Gone Wild: Lily Phillips’ Story

Then there’s Lily Phillips, who’s got everyone shook because she looks so... normal. Think the sweet girl next door - or maybe your daughter’s BFF. Coming from a family with a successful cleaning business and studying nutrition at the University of Sheffield, Lily pivoted to social media fame when her Instagram content got too hot to handle.

She moved to OnlyFans, skyrocketing to celeb status, and even starred in a December 2024 documentary, I Slept with 100 Men In One Day, filmed by YouTuber Josh Pieters. It’s not just adult dinner party gossip - kids in school, even tweens, are talking about her, normalizing the idea of trading privacy for profit.

The stats are staggering: Lily’s reportedly worth £2m, while Annie Knight, after sleeping with 583 men (and landing in hospital from the ordeal), sits at £2.4m. For teens, the message is clear - a little pain might just mean never worrying about money again.

Teens Speak Out: What’s Their ‘Number’?

Let’s hear straight from the source. Ebony*, 14, told me her number is a cool $4m (about £3m) and a million followers. “You could do it once, maybe, and then snag a Boohoo or Sephora deal - set for life!” she says with a wink in her voice.

Emma*, 15, pegs hers at £2m and 2 million followers, calling it her ‘F-off’ money - a way to silence haters with wealth and fame. Even the boys are in on it; Gabriel*, 14, follows creator Fabien Sassier and says £10,000 would do it for him, joking he’d buy his mum a new kitchen to smooth things over.

For Maya*, 15, OnlyFans isn’t even porn - it’s just a ‘side hustle’ with normal girls making extra cash. That mindset, blending entrepreneurial vibes with Gen Z’s hustle culture, is what’s got parents and educators sweating.

The Dark Side of the Dream

Here’s where it gets real, loves. The obsession with quick riches via OnlyFans, crypto, or social media hustling ties into a deeper distrust in traditional jobs, especially when the future looks bleak for many teens. Stories of extreme risks for massive rewards - think Lily Phillips’ pain or Annie Knight’s hospital stay - are like irresistible siren calls to kids scared of what’s next.

We’ve got to own up to our role in this. Society’s obsession with sex and celebrity over the past two decades - from Kim Kardashian’s rise to the sidelining of ‘ordinary’ careers - has set the stage. We’ve made fame and flash the ultimate goals, so can we really be shocked when teens aren’t fazed by OnlyFans?

As Laura Bates notes in The New Age of Sexism, this commodification of bodies and intimacy hurts everyone - from online abuse to schoolgirls facing deepfake porn nightmares. It’s a toxic cycle, and we’re all complicit if we don’t act.

Manosphere vs. Femosphere: Two Toxic Sides

Let’s unpack the bigger picture. The manosphere and emerging ‘femosphere’ are two sides of a dark coin, feeding off each other. In manosphere lore, women are split into ‘bad’ OnlyFans types and ‘good’ marriage material, while the femosphere pits sex influencers against hyper-conservative ‘tradwives’ - think 1950s vibes with aprons and perfect families.

Neelam*, 15, loves the tradwife fantasy of being cared for, but scorns both OnlyFans creators and the men who engage with them. Meanwhile, some creators justify their work by pointing to men’s obsession, evident in long lines of masked guys waiting for Bonnie Blue or Lily Phillips - reminiscent of other risqué subcultures.

But neither extreme offers a real fix. The OnlyFans goldmine is a myth for most, and a return to outdated ideals won’t magically solve modern woes. We’re stuck in a cultural tug-of-war, and teens are caught in the middle.

What’s Next? Saving Teens from the Hype

So, how do we pull impressionable minds away from this toxic stew? It’s about balance and hope, darlings. Universities need to deliver on the promise of pricey degrees, companies must make job applications less soul-crushing, and school-to-work pipelines deserve serious reinvestment.

Affordable housing is key too - young people shouldn’t feel priced out of stability, forced to chase risky shortcuts for the aspirational lives they’re sold on social media. If we don’t step up, more teens will drift toward darker get-rich-quick schemes, each with their ‘number’ ready to go.

They deserve better than a future where selling themselves feels like the only win. Let’s give them real options - and a reason to believe in something beyond the hype of OnlyFans fame.