While it may seem like every man’s dream– get paid to get laid– being a famous male pornstar isn’t all that simple
When we enter the world of work, we analyze the multiple employment options that this world offers us. We focus our attention more on those jobs that are related to our studies, our experience, or our skills. At times we even let our imagination run wild, allowing ourselves to indulge in wild fantasies, and take daring risks. As children, almost all of us had it figured out; Mary would be a painter, little Tommy a firefighter, and Ben, a banker like his father. But for most of us, by the time we reached young adulthood– those dreams and aspirations had shifted. As older adults, we continue to change our career goals and look for something exceptional, especially as we begin to feel stuck in the paths that we’ve taken, looking for something to broaden our horizons and reinvigorate our motivation. A path that many could see as the career goal of a lifetime, some might never have considered.
A path not unlike being a pornstar. For adults, few of us dreamed of becoming a pornstar as children, and even fewer believe that the career is available to them as adults. Although it may seem strange, tons of men around the world genuinely vie for a place in the pornstar hall of fame, however ephemeral this notion may be. But, thanks to someone who thought about it, dedicated time and effort, and to all of those that watch it: being a male Pornstar is a career that actually exists.
“Most men seem to think that becoming a famous male Pornstar is an easy task– you get paid for having sex and that’s all. It doesn’t really seem that complicated” Say the creators of the website Porndoe.com, “But beyond what might be a generalized idea about the pornstar profession, being a male porn actor isn’t easy.” So we picked the brain of the people that know porn best, and found out just what it takes to become a thriving male pornstar. It turns out, it’s actually more difficult than you might think.
What Does Being a Famous Male Pornstar Really Entail?
Like any profession, being a male pornstar (let alone a famous one) requires and demands a series of rigorous prerequisites and skills of all its applicants– both mental and physical fortitude is taken into consideration anytime there is a vacancy in the profession. As you may have noticed, porn doesn’t really seem all that concerned about looks and acting skills. So it begs the question, “what the heck is so hard about it?”
Being a successful male pornstar isn’t just about being able to have sex in front of an entire film crew while getting shouted at by a director. You have to have class, charisma, and a clean bill of health both on, and off, screen. A professional portfolio, showcasing your skills and abilities, like any other model, has to be flawless. And, like any other actor, these men have to audition for the roles they want to take on. They have to adhere to the director’s instructions and stick to the script, have the sex that is demanded of them, the second it’s demanded. Add these heavy demands to having to deal with relatively low pay, clawing your way to the top of a very narrow ladder, and all of the negative stigma that porn workers are subjected to. All while keeping your Sargent standing at attention.
So, You Think You’re Ready to Be a Male Pornstar?
The requirements that any prospective pornstar has to meet to achieve a successful career in the industry can be easily described as “intense”, if not downright “insane.” So what exactly are these auxiliary skills? Well, for starters:
Rock Solid Focus
Say goodbye to stage fright and performance anxiety. Sounds simple? It’s not. Not to mention it’s almost impossible to know if you can meet these demands without trying it. Pornstars encounter multiple scenarios that would make concentrating on your member next to impossible for anyone. Not to mention you have to have a solid self-confidence to deal with the ever-changing demands of mainstream viewers.
Versatility
Being a porn performer isn’t just about getting to have sex– actors do require acting skills to a point. They need to be versatile and ready for anything. That means playing a horny hotdog vendor and seamlessly transitioning into becoming a naughty nephew– all while keeping your own sexual predilections in check.
Size Does Matter
Size off-screen is not essential for a pleasurable sex life, but if you want to work in the porn industry, you better be packing heat. Think about those porn scenes that display some wild acrobatics; the ones we love so much on screen, but wouldn’t dream of trying it at home. These scenes require that the size of the male member be adequate (ahem– porn adequate, not your girlfriend’s idea of adequate) so that it can be visible to the camera. We’re talking 8 inches at the least.
Stamina
A lot of stamina. In addition to the right size, the career of the famous male pornstar also requires an enviable physique and the ability to maintain erections throughout hours of filming. Many of the top actors have even resorted to Viagra– or even genital injections– to do so. Yes, you read that correctly.
Plenty of Juice
Yes, it is even the quantity and distance at which you can ejaculate is an important criterion. For porn, not just any amount is valid, and gravity does not do all the work for them. While there is an amount of “movie magic” that can be added in post– male pornstars have to be able to produce some pretty impressive penile pyrotechnics to get considered for the job.
Fortitude
Mental fortitude that is. From dealing with things like body dysmorphia, to a vicious public and never-ending stigma– porn actors have to know to deal with it. Becoming a male pornstar can be just as demoralizing as it is demeaning. Where it’s difficult to separate your work life and home life, specifically when you’ve become hyper sexualized by society, amounting to little more than that kinky FedEx guy they saw online.
