Articles by Jackie Backman
Taboo Porn: A Look at the Ethics and Allure of the Forbidden
Taboo lurks on the edge of human curiosity, where power, transgression and fantasy collide. Taboo turns the illicit into the irresistible, appealing to our deepest, most secret urges.
Mary Jane: Gamer, Streamer & Fav New Creator
Outside, it was a chilly January evening — but inside the Hollywood Palladium, Mary Jane shivered for entirely different reasons. As her name echoed across the historic venue, she blinked in disbelief, realizing that she had just won the 2025 XMA for Fav New Creator.
Marc MacNamara on His Rise to Acclaimed Gay Director
At the 2025 XMAs, Marc MacNamara took home the trophy for Director of the Year - Gay Works, but his love affair with film started long before he ever found himself amid the glitz and glamour of awards shows. Even back in middle school, while most teenagers were busy navigating the usual hurdles of adolescence, he had already discovered his passion.
Bree Mills: Taboo Trailblazer Reflects on Decorated Career
Bree Mills isn’t just redefining adult film. She’s ripping up the rulebook and rewriting it in her own ink.
Ariel Demure: The Untamed, Unfiltered Trans Performer of the Year
Ariel Demure doesn’t just break the mold. She grinds it into dust and struts right over in stilettos, cocktail in hand. Unapologetically raw and armed with a razor-sharp wit, Demure has proved time and time again that she’s more than just a performer — she’s a force of nature. Her 2025 XMA wins for Trans Performer of the Year and Best Trans Sex Scene are just the latest jewels in her crown, adding to an already illustrious career built on talent, vision and an utter refusal to play by the rules.
Alex Jones: Leading Man Energy and Award-Winning Stamina
After a year marked by groundbreaking success, you might think Alex Jones would be expecting some validation for all his hard work and dedication to his craft. Nevertheless, Jones was genuinely caught off guard when his name was called as Male Performer of the Year at the 2025 XMAs.
Lilly Bell: From Blonde Ambition to XMA Gold
Blending Old Hollywood elegance with modern-day fire, Lilly Bell is a siren with silver-screen beauty and an insatiable thirst for pleasure. While her porcelain features and sultry allure may evoke the starlets of a bygone era, onscreen she’s anything but demure, captivating audiences with her magnetic presence and authenticity that sizzles in every performance.
Turning Virtual Cam Gifts Into Real-Life Earnings
As an entertainer, you deserve to be spoiled in every way. After all, you bring fantasies to life and please fans in ways they never knew were possible.
A Beginner's Guide to Body Paint for Cam Models
Body painting is an art that some performers use in their arsenal of tricks to get hearts racing and tips pouring in, but it can be a bit more intimidating than your basic makeup look.
How to Create Your Own Cam Model Blog
Have you ever thought about creating your own blog? The process may seem intimidating, especially if you don't have the money and resources to create your own site from scratch.
Tax Tips for Cam Models
Tax season can feel pretty overwhelming, especially if you’re a new cam model with no idea where to start. Do you have to report your camming income to the IRS? What qualifies as a business expense? Are the rules different because you are an independent contractor?
How to React When Fans Recognize You in Public
Many of the world’s most successful cam models rose to fame thanks in no small part to their adoring fans. However, one of the caveats of being adored by many is that there is always a chance someone will recognize you in public.
Kick Your Camming Career Into Overdrive
The thought of being a successful cam model with throngs of adoring fans can be enough to put stars in anyone’s eyes. But what do you do if your camming career isn’t taking off as quickly as you hoped?
Camming With a Cold
In a perfect world, you could take a day off from camming any time you're under the weather without having to worry about the toll it will take on your finances. Unfortunately, bills still need to be paid on time, and that doesn't always lend itself to resting when you need it the most.
Becoming a Paid Influencer for Brands on Social Media
The paid influencer life is something to which many people aspire in the age of social media. After all, who wouldn’t want to be handsomely compensated to promote products and post aesthetically pleasing content?
Targeting the Ideal Fan by Defining Their 'User Persona'
A “user persona” is basically who you imagine your fans to be. With a little focus and analysis, you can determine the main characteristic traits of your ideal target audience.
Sexual Health Tips for Camming
As cam models, your sexual health is vital to your overall well-being as it helps you feel your best and ensures you are healthy enough to keep working. Here are six easy ways to put your sexual health first.
Cam Tips for Mature Models
Mature cam models are like fine wine, only getting better and more luxurious with age. As a master of seduction, you have fans flocking to your room because you know just how to tempt and tease them into a state of complete ecstasy.
TikTok Tips for Cam Models
These days, TikTok ranks pretty high up on the list of guilty pleasures for many people.
How to Deal With Camming Burnout
The old saying goes that if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. While this may hold true for many cam models who love the idea of meeting new people and working on their own schedule, there are still times when you may feel burnt out.