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I have never slept better since I discovered this channel last week.
I used to wake up at least 3 times a night and now it's only once. I put the videos on loop.
https://www.youtube.com/c/SleepTube/videos
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scarletl
I though I’d share my story here, although it’s not going to be the positive “I quit sex work and did something else and made tons of money” that you was hoping to hear lol.
After being a online SW for too many years than I care to remember. I needed a change and spent the best part of a year debating on doing something outside of SW.
In January I finally took the plunge into opening an Etsy store. Luckily for me prior to SW I was a web & graphic designer. So I started designing things for businesses & it was passive income. So I’m now almost 3 months later.
Ive been working pretty much 7 days a week every week. 6-10 hours a day. Because the more items you have on your store the higher you get on Etsy search rankings. (I’m taking 300-600 listings for decent $$). I now have 200 items on my store and my sales are about 15-20 sales a week at $3-$4 profit per item after fees. So that’s $80 A WEEK
So on Etsy because everything is absolutely saturated. Nobody can find your listings unless you use Etsy ads. This absolutely eats through your daily budget within an hour too and doesn’t even bring in enough sales to cover the costs.
So after working 3 months solid and making no more than $960 in 3 months. I’m done.
I have my own website too & Instagram & Pinterest. And I’m good at marketing but everything is just saturated.
and yeah so is sex work. But guys are willing to pay and the amount you make in SW for less time, is a far cry difference.
Of course any other business outside of sex work can be more profitable, but you really do have to work ten times higher.
I guess I’ve just been spoiled by earning decent money for very little effort.
yep. i 100% agree with this. i made more than my college degree or any other business can offer! this business is a fucking gold mine.
i was making my husband slave away on upwork for actual coins. i told him fuck that. you should sign up for a sexting site. pretend to be me. and make some bank. LOL!!
nothing pays like sex work.
Ive had my online boutique for 10 years now and im lucky if i make $1000 a month. i rarely invest time in it anymore. sometimes i end up with $500 a month or so . same idea as with you. it doesnt really make sense to focus on it when we can make that in just a few hours on cam.
but i will say day trading and trading stocks has been really helpful, but again i need the sex work money to fund those projects
everything comes back to this gold mine.
i find camming to be the biggest blessing.
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has anyone had botox ? mine wore off in 1 month. how long does your botox last?
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^^^I had my underarms done for sweating, they were back to sweating by the one month mark. My body eats filler really fast too.
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Genoveve
^^^I had my underarms done for sweating, they were back to sweating by the one month mark. My body eats filler really fast too.
i am suspicious because my husband's botox also wears off. you are right in that some people digest it quicker the body fights it faster. but.. how is it that both my husband and mine wear off so fast . i mean both of us.. seems unlikely.
i just think its wrong of the doctor not to fix it, considering i spent $1000 dollars with him for this treatment.
when i had it done in paris it lasted so much longer.
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bigbum
i am suspicious because my husband's botox also wears off. you are right in that some people digest it quicker the body fights it faster. but.. how is it that both my husband and mine wear off so fast . i mean both of us.. seems unlikely.
i just think its wrong of the doctor not to fix it, considering i spent $1000 dollars with him for this treatment.
when i had it done in paris it lasted so much longer.
I had the same. My Botox costs £300 and it lasts a month latley, I’m pretty certain the doctor is over diluting the Botox, so I come back monthly instead of every 3 months, if you think about it it’s better for him to earn 900 than 300. This is the 3rd time it’s happened now and I’m pretty sure I’m
Not just turning immune to it - there’s women in their 50s who have had it a lot
More regularly than I have who it still works for. I also remember him saying he lost a lot of business over covid so maybe he’s trying to claw some money back by deliberately over diluting.
I’m going I text him telling him it’s wore off again and that I’m going to try another clinic to see if they can maybe use a different brand or something. I want to make sure he knows he’s lost a customer lol
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~Carmen~
Hey, I just found a sleep hypnosis guy on Amazon Music who helps me sleep better. I'll look into yours too! Really glad you found help & it's working :)
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i wanted to update our conversation with regards to "free or cheap things to do"
if anyone loves mario kart 64 from back in the day...
its been upgraded with new tracks and its free to play its super fun to revisit an old classic but with a twist
here is the link for anyone
fun to play with family and friends or during a slow cam time.
here is the link
https://www.arcadehole.com/games/mar...amped-up-game/
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bigbum
i am suspicious because my husband's botox also wears off. you are right in that some people digest it quicker the body fights it faster. but.. how is it that both my husband and mine wear off so fast . i mean both of us.. seems unlikely.
i just think its wrong of the doctor not to fix it, considering i spent $1000 dollars with him for this treatment.
when i had it done in paris it lasted so much longer.
Do you know which brand of Botox they used? I’ve had Vistabel done and that wore off faster than Dysport, which is the strongest one. Also, your doc isn’t wrong about refusing to inject you so fast, that could lead to resistance and worse lasting results. It’s advised to wait at least 3 months between injections. If you’re not pleased with the immediate froze, get it redone in max 2 weeks, before your body starts metabolizing it.
Truth is, your results will last longer over time, so have patience. I first had it done 6 years ago, I’m def seeing longer wear time now, cause my muscles have been frozen for so long (I get it twice a year).
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Today I went for cryolipolysis and VelaShape sessions. Next week I have a spa day with massage and more body remodeling therapies. I’m determined to exercise every other day at least, yoga or stretching. And in May I’m starting pole dancing, think it would fit nicely for both SFW and NSFW content. Truth is, 30 is close and I’m not going to have this body forever.
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euro_princess
Do you know which brand of Botox they used? I’ve had Vistabel done and that wore off faster than Dysport, which is the strongest one. Also, your doc isn’t wrong about refusing to inject you so fast, that could lead to resistance and worse lasting results. It’s advised to wait at least 3 months between injections. If you’re not pleased with the immediate froze, get it redone in max 2 weeks, before your body starts metabolizing it.
Truth is, your results will last longer over time, so have patience. I first had it done 6 years ago, I’m def seeing longer wear time now, cause my muscles have been frozen for so long (I get it twice a year).
uggg ive been having it done for aprox 4 years.
first i had it done in paris and i think he used a european brand and it lasted long! and looked amazing!!
then i went to a derm in mexico and it only lasted 2.5 months because she was only doing 25 units or 30 units at most . she wasnt very helpful.
finally i went to this plastic surgen and the first time it lasted 3 months.
he used 80 units.
then the second time it lasted only like 4 weeks. and i couldnt go back because i was on vacation.
and now.. he changed the toxin type so my body wouldnt metabolize it.
he didnt show me the bottle so theres that. he just comes into the room with the needles already filled.
i trusted him because i had good results last time
this time he charged me more because he had to special order the product. i paid $1000 us dollars for my husband and i
aprox 80 units each.
and here i am with it worn off
i feel tempted to make a charge back on my credit card because i wrote him, showed him a video and told him it wore off and that i was not happy
last time i didnt even complain because i was on vacation.
i just feel that for $1000 bucks and being a repeat customer and paying for another product that i should be getting results.
and i told him this and he said that i waited too long to tell him and that it was normal it wore off by now.. lol after just a few weeks.
idk. do you think its unethical to make a charge back?
next time i might just go back to paris. the prices were very the product was different
i might write the doctor in paris to see the price and product he uses.
i have enough points for free airline tickets and the savings for the service difference in price would pay my mini vacation.
there are fake replica botox from china. and this is mexico after all and sometimes it is imported and who knows at the end of the day where they imported from.
its a reputable plastic surgery and honestly how he injects is very very good. so i am really surprised.
ive exhausted all options where i live. so .
ill have to go international.
and ill have to think about the charge back if its ethical or what is the right thing to do since he doesnt want to remedy it.
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euro_princess
Today I went for cryolipolysis and VelaShape sessions. Next week I have a spa day with massage and more body remodeling therapies. I’m determined to exercise every other day at least, yoga or stretching. And in May I’m starting pole dancing, think it would fit nicely for both SFW and NSFW content. Truth is, 30 is close and I’m not going to have this body forever.
you go girl! taking care of yourself now will for sure save you money later!
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^^^Idk about "unethical" because I think it's unethical to make you pay extra for something that's supposed to work extra good that ended up barely working period....and then refusing to at least partially refund you or offer you a different injectable for free or at a good discount. I just don't know if your credit card company will do it because you technically did get the goods that you paid for
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I've been enjoying reiki lately, so thought I'd share with you lovely ladies
There's an amazing youtube channel of reiki for everything
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5B...lwAobMeYwhWoLw
She has abundance, energy clearing/cleansing and so much more
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camgirl91
I had the same. My Botox costs £300 and it lasts a month latley, I’m pretty certain the doctor is over diluting the Botox, so I come back monthly instead of every 3 months, if you think about it it’s better for him to earn 900 than 300. This is the 3rd time it’s happened now and I’m pretty sure I’m
Not just turning immune to it - there’s women in their 50s who have had it a lot
More regularly than I have who it still works for. I also remember him saying he lost a lot of business over covid so maybe he’s trying to claw some money back by deliberately over diluting.
I’m going I text him telling him it’s wore off again and that I’m going to try another clinic to see if they can maybe use a different brand or something. I want to make sure he knows he’s lost a customer lol
thank you for this VERY helpful post i am in the exact situation . i showed this post to my husband. i wont be going to back to that prick. he lost 2 customers.
really great advice . thank you camgirl!
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bigbum
thank you for this VERY helpful post i am in the exact situation . i showed this post to my husband. i wont be going to back to that prick. he lost 2 customers.
really great advice . thank you camgirl!
BTW i did google it, about over diluting botox etc, and found this site;
Less expensive options could also mean that the Botox is excessively watered down. While the Botox product must be diluted before injection, some providers over-dilute the solution to get more mileage out of their inventory. This watering down of the solution renders the injection much less effective, meaning it will only last a few weeks rather than the full three to four months expected of the high-quality product.
so yeah, it is definitely a thing that they can do.... sneaky!!
i will try another clinic and let you know how i get on! hopefully it should go back to lasting 3-4 month as opposed to 1 month lol
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euro_princess
Change isn’t easy or comfortable, I’ll say that. It all started during fall, when I decided to make an Onlyfans, after they lifted the ban on porn. I wanted to do it, so I can say I finally had it. My Twitter was a snooze fest, not even 1.5K followers. My Instagram had under 500 people. I wasn’t active on social media prior this, cause I grew up on Streamate and they offered the traffic, didn’t have to use my energy for promoting.
I announced my OF. Had a few of my regulars join and then promoted on Reddit, got verified on some big subreddits and my subscriber count went above my expectations. After my first month, I made 50% of a normal month on SM (working full time) and I never looked back. Excuse me, half of that and I just had to use my brain and be on my phone? Just 1h every few days for content?! Sign me up! After a few months I got tired of Reddit (I felt I reached a plateau) and went on TikTok. I cried many days cause of it, TikTok sucks my soul out, but I don’t have to show any skin (compared to Reddit). So now, 6 months after, I broke 6 figures on OF. I sleep perfectly, I am at peace and I know I made the right call. Currently, my following across all my platforms is 325K people and I’m not stopping here. I want to build multiple TikTok accounts and to finally learn the hustle on IG.
MidwestEmma was my inspiration, she has a podcast called “The Spicy Accountant”. I listened to all her episodes, before I transitioned to TikTok.
Was it easy? No, I cried and cried and then the next day I got back to posting. I scrolled more, I learned more, I failed a lot, but I didn’t give up. Showing up on the platforms helps you build good habits and that was my mantra for some good months.
I think the most rewarding part of all those months wasn’t the success or money, but knowing I could grab myself from a toxic environment and start from scratch. Me? The never ending comfy person, that’s scared of starting anything new, due to fear of failing.
Thank you for this post. This is so inspiring. I too want to leave cam it's so draining It's not worth it anymore. I don't want to do anything in the adult industry. I have had my certification in Transformational coaching for 2 years but I haven't had the courage to go all in to promote myself like I should. This has just motivated me to get to work and step outside of my comfort zone.
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camgirl91
BTW i did google it, about over diluting botox etc, and found this site;
Less expensive options could also mean that the Botox is excessively watered down. While the Botox product must be diluted before injection, some providers over-dilute the solution to get more mileage out of their inventory. This watering down of the solution renders the injection much less effective, meaning it will only last a few weeks rather than the full three to four months expected of the high-quality product.
so yeah, it is definitely a thing that they can do.... sneaky!!
i will try another clinic and let you know how i get on! hopefully it should go back to lasting 3-4 month as opposed to 1 month lol
i am going to have to wait till i go to paris next. when i had it done in paris it lasted longer than 4 months.
ive literally exhausted all options near where i live that were even remotely trust worthy. so frusterating.
yes let me know how you get on. be sure to keep us updated on your journey to not getting scammed.
how dumb these doctors are , they lost us both as clients.
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Took time off to study & relax. Continued training kickboxing at home. Meditation practice strong. Derealization up. Unsure why.
I've decided to try online counseling as the Derealization is very bad. Every 4-5 days. I'm on a CBT Anxiety/Panic app to brush up on CBT skills. I'm still using DP/DR affirmations when an episode hits. Still taking Ashwagandha.
Perhaps the transition I'm making from camming full time to Digital Marketing full time is the trigger.
Anyhow, I'm well despite it & have a plan.
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Miss_ShaSha
Took time off to study & relax. Continued training kickboxing at home. Meditation practice strong. Derealization up. Unsure why.
I've decided to try online counseling as the Derealization is very bad. Every 4-5 days. I'm on a CBT Anxiety/Panic app to brush up on CBT skills. I'm still using DP/DR affirmations when an episode hits. Still taking Ashwagandha.
Perhaps the transition I'm making from camming full time to Digital Marketing full time is the trigger.
Anyhow, I'm well despite it & have a plan.
Change can trigger mental health problems. Any big change like moving, taking time off, changing jobs, etc are super hard if you are having mental issues.
I believe you will feel much better once you settle into your new job. There is always camming as a backup or side job.
Be gentle with yourself.
I hope you feel better:hug::heartbeat
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~Carmen~
Change can trigger mental health problems. Any big change like moving, taking time off, changing jobs, etc are super hard if you are having mental issues.
I believe you will feel much better once you settle into your new job. There is always camming as a backup or side job.
Be gentle with yourself.
I hope you feel better:hug::heartbeat
Thank you so much Mama Bear :hug: :heartbeat
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Miss_ShaSha
Took time off to study & relax. Continued training kickboxing at home. Meditation practice strong. Derealization up. Unsure why.
I've decided to try online counseling as the Derealization is very bad. Every 4-5 days. I'm on a CBT Anxiety/Panic app to brush up on CBT skills. I'm still using DP/DR affirmations when an episode hits. Still taking Ashwagandha.
Perhaps the transition I'm making from camming full time to Digital Marketing full time is the trigger.
Anyhow, I'm well despite it & have a plan.
even if you transition away from camming, hope to see you post on here . we miss you when you arent around. you are our selfcare inspo.
hang in there, as miss carmen said, change can really trigger a lot!
happy to hear you are using natural remedy methods. good for you!
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I wanted so bad to work tomorrow but I'm so tired my eyes are half closed.
Pushing yourself too hard is not good for you. I will resist. haha
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bigbum
even if you transition away from camming, hope to see you post on here . we miss you when you arent around. you are our selfcare inspo.
hang in there, as miss carmen said, change can really trigger a lot!
happy to hear you are using natural remedy methods. good for you!
Yes, please don't be a stranger. We would miss you. We will be thrilled to see you, even if occasionally.
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Every time I hear how shitty SM has turned, I thank myself for leaving. It leaves such a bad taste in my mouth the awful way the treat girls for 30-35%…