Damien Bivouac @YeahDamien

I think it’s time we have an honest conversation about the way people view this industry and the people who work in it. Watching how quickly people label adult creators as immoral, disgusting, manipulative, or somehow less deserving of respect simply because of what they do for a living is genuinely disturbing. Some people automatically assume that because money is exchanged, someone must be getting taken advantage of. They assume that because a person participates in findom, BDSM, or other adult dynamics, there must be something wrong with them or the people who willingly participate. But have we ever stopped to consider that adults can have different desires, different interests, and different ways of expressing themselves? As producers, we create content and experiences that fulfill fantasies people actively seek out. Adults come to us because they're interested in what we offer. There is nothing inherently immoral about creating content for consenting adults or participating in consensual dynamics simply because someone outside of that world doesn't understand them. Of course, consent, honesty, and accountability matter in every industry and every relationship. Exploitation can happen anywhere, and genuine wrongdoing should never be excused. But we shouldn't automatically assume that every interaction is abusive or that every adult creator is a bad person simply because of the nature of their work. And on a deeper level, I think we should all question where we get our ideas about morality in the first place. So much of what people consider right or wrong is shaped by religion, culture, tradition, and the teachings they grew up with. But have we ever stopped to question those teachings, consider their origins, or think critically about how they've been interpreted over generations? Have we ever considered that something we were taught to condemn might simply be something we were taught not to understand? Having faith and asking questions are not mutually exclusive. You can believe in God or a higher power and still think for yourself. You can have personal values without believing that everyone else must live by them. I personally believe we are all on our own paths, learning different lessons and experiencing life in different ways. Just because someone's path looks different from yours doesn't automatically make it wrong. And working in the adult industry does not erase someone's humanity. 💗 Adult creators are real people. We have families, friendships, feelings, struggles, dreams, and lives outside of what you see on a screen. We can be kind, generous, loving, intelligent, compassionate people, just like anyone else. Our profession doesn't define the entirety of our character, and it certainly doesn't give anyone permission to treat us as though we're beneath them. You don't have to agree with someone's lifestyle. You don't have to approve of their choices. You don't even have to consume their content. But you can disagree without dehumanizing people, making assumptions about their character, or wishing harm upon them. We can hold people accountable when necessary without resorting to cruelty. We can have different moral beliefs without treating others as though they're less deserving of dignity. And we can acknowledge that people live differently without assuming we know their entire story. At some point, we need to stop confusing "I wouldn't do that" with "That person is wrong for doing that." Those are 2 very different things. Compassion, respect, and basic human decency shouldn't be reserved only for people whose lives look like our own. ❤️

Did you all know I’m raising money for an animal sanctuary? We hit our first goal and I completed a dare in total tears. We are $868 short of the next fundraising goal. Parts 1 and 2 also here

I checked my voter registration status and got my porn name: Sam Darling 🔥 Check yours: hot2vote.org/status

@thecharlieforde Joined ❤️

I have my hand outstretched in solidarity

@otokyo__ Baron Blazepaws

@BuyTheBearBro @otokyo__ 😂😂😂🔥

@babysidxxx Exactly!!!

Idk how withholding taxes isn’t a valid form of protest cause what the hell am I supposed to do if my government is doing the opposite of what I want?

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My new Instagram is HailSinstress. Follow Me there. It took all My energy to make a new account after being shut down so many times. instagram.com/hailsinstress?…

@ExperienceDanny Happy Birthday❤️

Hey there! 👋 Just a friendly reminder that I host a monthly skillshare at @filthy_studios every last Weds. If you're curious about what happens at these events or just want to check out the studio, feel free to stop by! 🔷 RSVP for July's Skillshare: bit.ly/2024fss 🔷

Today I walked into my regular bar for an afternoon drink and met a woman who was cleaning out her old friends house because she was going to a dementia care home. She said she found a secret trunk full of vintage BDSM gear and was like I don’t know what to do with it…

@ExperienceDanny 100%

Know your worth, then add tax.

Frustrated with your lack of engagement here? I totally understand! Let's see if we can get things going a bit! Let's start a Kinky Creators thread! 🔥If you are a Dominatrix, kinky content creator, fetish artist or writer, or other adult-focused creative, then post who you are and what you do in the comments below! 😍And everyone else, please share this post to get these wonderful people out to the widest audience possible!

I declined seeing a man the morning of our scheduled date and returned his deposit because he became increasingly erratic over email the night before and I got a terrible feeling I couldn’t shake. Gentleman, please communicate clearly, kindly, and precisely. Providers, always listen to your intuition in this industry. No money is ever worth your safety and sanity.

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