A new dawn for the adult industry and how I am navigating it.

Over twenty years in the adult industry has taught me that change is inevitable and in many ways, the changes that have been brought in over the years, should have been in place from the very start.

Since starting out in this business back in 2006, I have seen the industry change and I have had to learn to adapt and pivot at each point.

When I first started, the landscape was very different, and by no means perfect. Advertising and how clients discovered and accessed adult services were very different than they are today. In the beginning I advertised in newspapers such as The Loot and The Sport as well as on traditional escorting websites such as Adultwork and Birchplace.

Then along came social media, online communities, subscription platforms and the explosion of independent content creators. For many, the opportunities changed and so did the business models with many escorts shifting for incalls to content. Those of us working in the industry learned to adapt and many of us built multiple income streams... content, camming, phone chat, subscription sites etc.

I have said it before and I will say it again, looking back, the rules they are putting in place now, age verification for adult sites and consent for content published online, should have been in place from the very start. In many ways, it feels like they are trying to push the genie back in the bottle.

Now, we are entering another significant chapter.

On 6th November 2026, new criminal offenses relating to certain types of pornographic material came into force in England and Wales under the Crime and Policing Act 2026.

These changes have made me stop and think about my current business model and the changes that I will have to make to comply with the new rules.

Rather than simply carrying on as normal and hoping everything will be fine (like it seems so many are) and rather than bitching about the situation online for attention, I have decided to take a much more considered and intentional approach.

• I have cleansed my Twitter/X timeline of all adult content and promotional posts.

• I have deleted all content from Telegram community.

• I have deleted all of my adult content from Adultwork.

• I have deleted all of my adult content from Onlyfans.

• I have deleted some blog posts from my website and updated my gallery to reflect where I am at right now.

I must point out, I am still very much OPEN FOR BUSINESS, this is just something that I am navigating behind the scenes and wanted to share with you.

Once I have reviewed by library of content and I am satisfied that the content does not breach any of the laws, then I will upload it again. This is not the most convenient thing to do, especially when content creation and visibility have become such an important part of the industry, but I believe (and I hope you agree with me) that it is the most ethical thing to do.

I don't create content centred around incest, adults portraying children or strangulation and choking. Nevertheless, I want to be confident that the material I have previously produced, as well as anything I create in the future, is appropriate under the new requirements. I would rather take the time to review things properly than make assumptions.

Right now, understanding the changes is my priority.

One of the biggest challenges is understanding where the law ends and individual platform policies begin. The new legislation addresses specific categories of pornography, but platforms also have their own terms, content restrictions and moderation policies.

For anyone working in this industry, I think it's increasingly important to understand both and my advice is:

• Don't listen to the rants on social media or those posting for attention or clout. Seek out those who do have the knowledge and read their posts.

• Take some time to sit with Chat GPT and ask them to explain what you can and cannot post.

• Post, unpublish and audit all content, then you have peace of mind.

I'm not a legal expert, and I wouldn't pretend to be one. But I do believe that taking responsibility for understanding the rules is part of running any professional business.

An industry at a crossroads... again!!

I also think we're seeing a wider shift in the adult industry. The days when you could build an entire online presence around explicit promotional material may be changing.

We're seeing creators and established personalities explore different ways of connecting with audiences. Fitness, lifestyle, fashion, personality-led content and behind-the-scenes business stories are becoming increasingly relevant.

I find that interesting because it presents an opportunity to think beyond the obvious.

After more than two decades in this business, I have plenty of experience, stories and personality that aren't defined by the content I produce.

Perhaps it's time to put more of that front and centre.

That doesn't mean abandoning my identity or pretending to be somebody I'm not. It means recognising that there are different ways to build a brand, maintain an audience and create a sustainable business.

Adaptation, not disappearance

I've always believed that one of the most valuable qualities you can develop in life is the ability to adapt. The world doesn't stand still. Industries evolve, technology changes, regulations develop and business models that once worked perfectly can become outdated.

I've had to reinvent myself before, and I'm prepared to do it again.

There will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, and I don't have every answer just yet. I'm still reviewing, learning and working out what the next stage looks like but I'm approaching it with an open mind.

Twenty years in this industry has taught me resilience, independence and the importance of understanding my own value. Those qualities don't disappear because the landscape changes. If anything, they're more valuable than ever.

Looking ahead, I don't see this as the end of my journey in the industry. I see it as an opportunity to reconsider how I work, how I present myself and where I want to take my business.

I'm not interested in fighting change simply because things used to be different.

I'm interested in finding a way forward.

There are still opportunities for those prepared to think creatively and approach business differently.

So, as the industry enters another new chapter, I'm doing the same. The landscape may be changing, but I'm not standing still.

Life is short. Live it.

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Written by Sasha Paige

Professional escort with two decades experience, sharing personal insights and practical advice from within the industry.