Pretty Lies, Ugly Truth

"Pretty Lies, Ugly Truth" investigates how young American women are lured into the modern online sex industry of online platforms and sugaring sites with promises of empowerment, wealth, and fame, only to face irreversible consequences beyond the screen.


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"Pretty Lies, Ugly Truth" investigates how young American women are lured into the modern online sex industry of online platforms and sugaring sites with promises of empowerment, wealth, and fame, only to face irreversible consequences beyond the screen.

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For Women

You are so much more than a body! You were miraculously created with unique gifts and qualities, and there is great purpose for your life! While the promises of online platforms and sugaring sites sound attractive, they are extremely high-risk.


Consider Before Creating


  • The internet never forgets! Once content is out there, control is basically gone. Even if you delete your account later, screenshots, downloads, and reposts live on, affecting future jobs, relationships, custody battles, visas, or just peace of mind years down the line.

  • The average online creator makes about $130 a month. Only a very small percentage of people make great money and/or find security from online spaces. The "job" comes with no safety net, no benefits, no insurance, and no recourse when disaster happens.

  • Risks to physical and mental health. Constant sexualized attention, pressure to escalate content or involvement, comparison with others, and parasocial relationships can mess with self-worth and healthy boundaries over time. Burnout is very real, obsession and stalking happens, and there are risks of rape or worse when meeting up with someone in person.

For Men

Don't fall for it! What appears to be harmless fun is actually a well-designed strategy to get you hooked and coming back for more. Remember: it's a business, and they are selling you the feeling of being admired and desired. The attention that feels so personal is actually a paid interaction, and when the money stops, the attention does, too.


You were designed to be a man of integrity and respect, a man who honors and protects women! Embracing this destiny will make you feel like a million bucks - all the time - no matter who is watching.

For Parents

Online subscription platforms like OnlyFans officially require account holders to be 18 years of age or older. However, third-party research indicates activity from minors on these platforms. A 2025 report found 1 in 10 minors aged 13-17 have access.


Ways to Protect Your Teens


  • Reports show that under-18s use fake IDs and family members’ passports to set up accounts. Keep these documents safe and secure where possible.

  • Upon registration, users need to provide their bank details to receive payments through OnlyFans. Review parental locks and other security settings to manage access to your or their bank accounts.

  • Underage users may be more vulnerable to sexual abuse. They may not understand why sharing adult content on the platform is harmful. A UK report, Look at Me – Teens, Sexting and Risks, found that the likelihood of a child sending an explicit image more than doubles between the ages of 14 and 15.

  • Filter and/or block concerning apps or website on your internet service.


  • Have honest conversations with your children early on about the consequences of sharing sexual content. This might include talking about sexual predators, online grooming, blackmail or even how police may get involved if they are a perpetrator of ‘revenge porn’.

  • Set privacy controls on their devices.


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