Gay porn stars can earn $4000 to $5000 for a just an eight-hour day’s work, or a shoot over a weekend. It’s far more than their male counterparts in straight porn can make, and more than most 20-somethings earn in a month. It’s also flexible, in more ways than just the obvious. Stars may work one weekend a month, and spend the rest of the time socialising, going to the gym and holidaying. “In straight porn, the guys might only make a couple of hundred bucks,” says David. The financial aspect isn’t there unless you’re a name.” “The motivations are seen as different, that they want to do it anyway. Plus, most heterosexual porn focuses on women’s bodies, with the plethora of lesbian scenes performed by straight female actors seen as far less controversial.įor some heterosexual gay porn stars, there’s also an element of curiosity, David’s documentary reveals. They can explore their sexuality while justifying it as simply a way to earn money. The director thinks that logic requires some “mental gymnastics”. Anyone questioning their identity might be safer doing it away from a camera, particularly in the age of the internet. Others are relaxed about being on a spectrum. They’re exhibitionists who enjoy the attention and like creating a fanbase. “For many of them, they’re in otherwise monogamous relationships with women who support or even encourage that they do this,” adds David.
