Tips on being a cam model

Disclaimer: This is not intended to be the final word on camming. I have been camming since Oct '11 and have learned so much through experience. Some lessons were learned the hard way, but I now view this venture entirely differently. Also, cam sites are constantly evolving, as are the customers. I have also evolved in my camming journey and am now doing some porn work.

When I first started, two very successful girls were super helpful, but I wish I had taken more of their tips to heart and used more of them right away. Are you comfortable with your body? A cam model doesn't necessarily have to be drop-dead gorgeous, but she has to be comfortable in her own skin. I suggest looking at yourself in a mirror, massaging your boobs, lying down with a magnified makeup mirror between your legs. Look at your clitoral hood and coax your clit out. Feel that pleasure sensor and observe how your body responds. Obviously, this involves masturbating, but how comfortable are you at this point? Have you ever let anyone watch you masturbate? It's a good idea to do so before becoming a webcam model!

Looks are important, but makeup is just meant to enhance what we have and to hide imperfections. Hopefully, you are comfortable using makeup, and with practice, you will get better. Doing your eyes is crucial, as guys love bedroom eyes, in my opinion. Lingerie is the tease before the show. Invest in some sexy bras and panties and make sure they fit you well. For me, a bikini is a staple in my room except in the dead of winter. Lingerie should be easy to take off and put back on again. Time is always a factor in camming, so you have to get dressed again rather quickly. This was a lesson I learned the hard way. I have some great sexy outfits, but it's a challenge to get them on and off quickly. I love fishnets, but haste has caused rips and runs! A pair or two of "stripper" heels are an asset to your show. Some models shave their pubes with a landing strip or a design. I gave up on this and just shave everything regularly. Whenever I shower, I am always trimming something; it takes less time, and the guys seem to enjoy the "clean look."

Your studio, the place where you cam, is important. I started in my bedroom, but I now have a dedicated room that I use as my "studio." I prefer not to sleep where I work anyway. Get bed coverings that complement your skin tone. Also, have some extra pillows with decent cases. I shop at Target and Walmart for these. Lighting is crucial; I now follow the recommended model of at least three lights: one in front, behind your webcam, and one on each side of the bed. Bedside lamps don't provide enough light, and the light source shouldn't be visible on cam. A separate webcam is better, and I now use a tripod. This allows flexibility if you want to cam from other areas of your place.

Toys are another basic need in camming. I have been reviewing adult toys for an online company for a long time, so I have an extensive collection. I store them under the bed in containers designed to store shoes with plastic "see-through" tops with multiple compartments, in zip-lock bags. Before a camming session, I choose the toys I feel I would enjoy that day. I always have a choice to offer, but any toy the customer chooses for that session is basically okay with me. If I'm in an anal mood, I will have some butt plugs available. Sometimes, I will just insert a butt plug before camming. It's a pleasant surprise! Also, take care of your toys; clean them after your gig and store them properly to prevent UTIs and deterioration. Lube is an absolute necessity for most of us. I use a pump-type container and use it liberally on myself and on the toy. I use Maximus as a little goes a long way and leaves no residue or stickiness. Never use silicone lube with silicone toys as it will destroy the toy.

On cam, be pleasant and outgoing. There is a ton of competition on all the sites, so a negative attitude will lead to failure. Let's face it, we all have boobs and pussies, but the guys want to know what's behind them... like a real person. If you are feeling down, it's better to skip a gig than to fail. This was never a concern of mine, but getting out and socializing is important! If your whole world revolves around camming and your computer, you will soon appear dull and uninteresting. Going to a club occasionally and flirting in person will improve your success as a cam model.

Yes, this is the business of sex. If you don't enjoy sex, it will soon show, and your room will be passed by. Having a healthy sexual relationship is an asset, and it will show. Hopefully, your partner is okay with camming; it helps. Even more so, if he/she will join you on cam. My boyfriend is okay with me camming and shooting some porn, but he doesn't want to join me. He always says he has "performance anxiety." Perhaps someday.

The financial side of camming may require a book, but the short version is that this is a business for most; don't give anything away for free. No flashes, nudity, or showing toys. If you are totally nude, why would a guy pay for more? He will just masturbate and be done! Guys do like to see us in sexy clothes, wondering and lusting for what is "behind the curtain." Also, don't be misled by the promise of getting rich by just shaking your butt and masturbating! Camming is hard work. Besides camming, we have to work on social networks, pictures, update our profiles, and have time for our own lives. I will be the first to admit that I have failed in this area as I work a day job and work out a few times a week, as I box and do some MMA. It alleviates my aggression and keeps me in shape, which camming doesn't do for me. Yet, I am addicted to camming and now also shooting some porn.