The grind doesn’t always start in the streets — sometimes, it begins in the feed.
In this episode of The Deep Dive, we unravel the economy behind OnlyFans: a platform built on performance, survival, and the illusion of control. From pandemic-era pivots to curated fantasies, from algorithmic erasure to emotional exhaustion — this isn’t just about sex work. It’s about attention as currency and desire as labor.

We explore the rise of creators who became icons, victims, and hustlers all at once — including a brief look at the mythic pull of a certain page known only to the curious. One that turns the act of being seen… into power.