13 Trans and Nonbinary Adult Performers to Follow on OnlyFans and More

In the old days of porn — less than 10 years ago — porn studios decided which performers made it and which ones did not. The successful ones had to fit to standards and types that studios thought were sellable. Often directors and studio owners hired the models they personally liked. This is why so much studio porn online is problematic: It’s overwhelmingly white and cisgender, plays heavily to sexist and racist sterotypes, and enforces unheatlhy body images and behaviors. 

But in recent years, video subscription sites like OnlyFans and JustForFans have democratized the industry, cutting out the intermediary to allow performers to supply direct-to-consumer “amateur” content. These sites, while far from perfect, have added a dose of reality to adult media, as we are given intimate glimpses into performers’ homes — their real sex lives, their real partners and playmates — and have, perhaps indirectly, fueled necessary dialogue about sex worker autonomy and internet censorship. These sites have resulted in a new and diverse field of film stars excelling at their craft. 

All body types, genders, identities, ages, kinks, and abilities are increasingly visible in the world of porn. Many trans and nonbinary folks have found big success with these sites, and there’s no better time to check them out. I spoke wth 13 transgender or nonbinary performers who are leading the charge for visiblity in adult media. They’re part of the vanguard, a body of performers making porn that is healthy and affirming instead of harmful. Check them out and keep in mind that their links are joyously NSFW. 

I’m Xenon Universe (formerly Xöe Nova). I’m a bisexual, nonbinary trans male porn performer, model, and poet. I have been a full-time sex worker since 2012. I started with camming and moved on to independent porn production and modeling. I am passionate about emphasizing BIPOC representation, body positivity, t4t, and queer sex liberation in my films. Having spent six out of my nine years in the adult industry living and working as a woman, I am slowly reemerging as my true self. Reemerging as a proud feminine trans guy, I know I have nothing to lose and everything to gain by being completely authentic, and I hope to inspire other trans people in and outside the adult industry to be empowered and not feel trapped by society’s binary perceptions or expectations.

Twitter: @xenonuniverse
ManyVids: xenonuniverse.manyvids.com

Hi! I’m Luke Hudson. I’m an award-winning trans male performer, and I was the first FTM performer on the mega-popular gay porn sites Men.com, Next Door Studios, and others. I’m also the face of Jockpussy.com.

Twitter: @lukehudsonxxx
OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/lukehudson

I’m a 26-year-old film major with a double minor and rugby player. I'm trying to break the stereotype of trans men in porn. There are trans men who are tops, but there's a lack of performers, possibly because of the lack of opportunity, so there isn't representation, and that's where I'm trying to step in. I’m a top! 

Twitter: @izzyakino
JustForFans: justfor.fans/izzyakino

I’m an award-winning pornographer living in Ann Arbor, Mich. Since coming out as a woman at age 25, I’ve made my name as an artistic powerhouse in the trans community. My zine Napkin (Thank You for Having Sex With Carta Monir) became infamous for collecting comment cards that I asked partners to fill out after they had sex with me. My OnlyFans is a unique blend of written erotica, high-concept videos (in one of them I have sex with an office copier), and straightforward smut. Check me out! 

Twitter: @xxxcartaxxx
OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/carta

Going into porn, I was not entirely sure what to expect from being nonbinary and gay. I did have a choice — I could put my gender in the closet, create a very manly persona, and roll with it. And luckily, I didn't do that, because fuck conformity. I am me, after all. Everyone I’ve met so far has been so kind and accepting that I have zero regrets. It has been a really empowering and positive experience.

Twitter: @axelblaisex
OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/axelblaise

I'm Ari, a 24 year-old piggy trans-masculine performer. I present masculine-of-center physically, but I'm having fun playing with my femininity more than ever before. I think a lot of people find me thinking that I'm just a masculine trans man. However, I find myself identifying more nonbinary every day. I love the idea of people seeing themselves in my (often trans-centric) porn and thinking, My body is sexy and desirable, and finding more confidence through it!

Twitter: @dickdopamine
OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/arikoyoteftm
JustForFans: justfor.fans/arikoyoteftm