#470 Only Fans, Empowerment or Embarrassment?

The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)

When a distressed parent emails Niall about her 20-year-old daughter joining OnlyFans, the phone lines light up. In the studio, Niall is joined by Samaria — an OnlyFans creator and performer — to unpack the controversy.

Callers share raw, unfiltered views:

Some say it’s empowering for women to control their image, set their own prices, and earn financial independence without traditional job constraints.

Others see it as a dangerous path, opening the door to online harassment, long-term reputational harm, and the emotional toll of sex work.

Supporters argue that stigma is outdated and that consenting adults should be free to earn however they choose.

Critics warn about exploitation, objectification, and how such choices might impact relationships with family and future partners.

From moral outrage to arguments about autonomy, the debate dives deep into whether platforms like OnlyFans represent liberation, desperation, or something in between — and how parents can navigate it when it’s their own child at the centre.