Why men prefer to pay for online girlfriends, than commit IRL
When it comes to pornography and its impact on modern-day intimacy and connection, the ever-expanding industry is often painted in a negative light.
But according to OnlyFans creator Alix Lynx, who some men pay up to $100,000 a year for strictly online companionship, the exponential growth of the porn industry is indicative of one underlying problem: men are lonelier than ever, and for a host of reasons, are struggling to master the art of meaningful connection in real life.
As a result, men of all ages, backgrounds and tax brackets are turning to online platforms, and the creators featured on them, to get their sexual, emotional, and intellectual fix.
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