Would you consider nude modelling to be "empowering"?

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Wasn't sure where to put this thread! I came across a certain porn site recently, was mentioned on an earlier thread (Abby winters) basically they need models and I really like their ethos, I love the fact that there are real girls with real bodies on the site. They won't let you model for them if you have had any cosmetic surgery. I think if more porn users catch onto sites like Abby winters , we will see a decline in objectification, and unrealistic ideas of what women should look like.
Anyway, I digress slightly. I emailed them and sent an "application" they replied and want to interview me. They appear to pay extremely well. The problem is they are in Amsterdam. But they have said that if they like me after my dope interview, they'll cover my costs to travel from the uk.. Has anyone else done anything like this? Should I be weary?
I'm not desperate for money, and just because I like their ideas doesn't mean I should model for them! But, I do have credit card debts and haha - quite low self esteem. I really think this could give me the boost I need! What do you think...?
Xx

After my skype interview, not dope interview!!

Empowerment means getting more power.

This doesn't seem to be a direct route to that, though arguably it could be an indirect one if the additional income you mention secures you advantage in other parts of your life.

How much money are you expecting to make? Will it cover your interview costs? And have you included in the costs a fee for a lawyer to check contracts so you understand who exactly has the power to distribute your image?

I used to have a subscription to Abby Winters but stopped it when it became too expensive. I loved the site - lots of natural girls who were clearly only doing it because they wanted to. I thought they were based in Australia, but maybe they have a European arm now.

Basically if it is genuinely Abby Winters, I would say it's probably ok. But do your research first. And, of course, once you're on the site you can be downloaded freely by subscribers and the pictures will find themselves all over the net. You have no control over that. Your picture. On websites all over the world.

I would also say this is not a way to improve self-esteem.

I think whether it's "empowering" is purely an individual decision.

Some people would find it dehumanising and a bit icky that people all over the world would be fapping over them.

Others will find it sexually exciting and a confidence booster to know that people find them attractive enough to do that!

One thing I would consider before doing any type of sex work: your image will be on the site and that means people WILL eventually find out that you've worked for them. Eventually it will be known by colleagues, friends, family. If that would be a problem for you, you need to think very carefully before going ahead.

Abby Winters is a good site with a very female-centred ethos and I would have no hesitation in working for them if I wasn't morbidly obese

I would worry about future ramifications. I wouldn't feel very empowered to get jumpy every time someone said to me 'I was browsing on the internet...'

But if it genuinely wouldn't worry you (I once visited the home of an ex nude model who had one of her full frontal shots displayed proudly over the fireplace in her living room!) then I guess there's no problem.

Prob doing life modelling might be empowering. You'll get about £8-10 per hour for that at art colleges etc

A couple of my exes did quite a bit of nude modelling in't olden days, and they've both said words to the effect of, 'can't wait to show the grand kids how hot I looked in my prime...' and to me, thats empowerment, taking control of what one does and how one does and showing pride in it = empowerment.

As for people seeing the shots, well, isn't that part of it all? And as for friends and family finding them... that would tell you more about your friends and family wouldn't it?

Go for it op :)

'can't wait to show the grand kids how hot I looked in my prime yes, because every child wants to see naked photos of their grandparents. WTF?

hahahah!

Also there is a difference between nude modelling and Abby Winters, which involves flange.

Nope.

honestly, I'd consider it highly likely to backfire and be very disempowering. I would think long and hard about doing this, because once it's done you can't undo it.

What does empowering mean in this context?

Giving you power?

If nude modelling gave you power, how come the banks and governments aren't being run by nude models?

Or does empowerment mean an alternative for people who can never aspire to real, actual power?

I would say its the least empowering thing ever

A nude picture of you out there, completely uncontrolled, haunting you for the rest of your life - counting you out of most jobs. With NO chance to change your mind.

Yes, in the modern meaning of empowerment which usually now means 'slightly less bad than the worst examples of '.

But Laurie, how on earth would a nude picture out there that you chose to have done, that you were proud and confident enough to sit for be out there ''haunting you, counting you out of most jobs.''

So most people who've ever posed nude are unemployed are they? And haunted?

A nude picture you keep in your home and own the rights to is quite different than the pornography people are talking about

People change a lot and having pictures that were taken of you when younger can haunt you when you want a job/etc - my whole point is that theres no changing your mind with the internet - that it's out there forever.

If people with power are not doing a particular activity, it's highly unlikely to be empowering.