One thing is sure—the Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed the world in innumerable ways. But how many of these changes will last?

During the pandemic, there was an intense surge in traffic to cam sites. With many people out of work, and camming very much a work-from-home job, it’s no surprise that more people than ever before turned to camming. Plus, you had the fact that people were spending more time than ever indoors.

But will camming remain popular post-pandemic? The answer is likely yes. Read on to find out why!

Camming and the Covid-19 Pandemic

Imagine you’ve just lost your job due to the Covid-19 pandemic and you’re not sure where to turn. Then your friend tells you about a camming site. This could be a way for you to make ends meet—maybe even more than that. Let’s say you’re already comfortable with your sexuality, and the prospect of being nude on camera is even kind of thrilling. Why wouldn’t you consider it?

Many people found themselves in tough economic circumstances due to the pandemic. Given that there was an increase in people looking for work-from-home jobs and a simultaneous boost to the demand for online content, it only makes sense that camming saw explosive growth during the pandemic.

When you factor in the loneliness of many people during the pandemic, the explosion in traffic to cam sites becomes even more understandable. And once people begin frequenting certain cam sites and certain cammers, they’re more likely to want to continue doing so, as it provides a more personal and interactive experience than conventional porn.

When it comes down to it, camming provides a sense of unique connection, one that appealed—and appeals—to many during stressful and uncertain times.

Why Camming Will Remain Popular Post-Pandemic

We know that all kinds of people turned to OnlyFans and camming sites during the pandemic, whether as performers or consumers. This trend is not likely to lose much steam as performers enjoy the flexibility of this work and consumers enjoy the more personalized touch.

Keep reading for five major reasons why camming will likely remain popular post-pandemic.

Work from Home is the New Normal

Think about how many people are still working from home, even if the pandemic has improved considerably.

Working from home is the new normal, and camming is a flexible job that can be done from anywhere with privacy and an internet connection.

As there are many benefits to working from home—such as saving on time and gas money and having more freedom to work from wherever you like—more people prefer to have this option. While many jobs can’t be done from anywhere in the world, camming is one of them. 

Camming Is Part of the Gig Economy

The gig economy has taken off in the past five to ten years, and the pandemic greatly accelerated this trend. Camming is now part of the gig economy as it is a side hustle for many.

Even if it is a person’s main source of income, camming operates in the same was as many jobs in the gig economy. In other words, cammers use a platform and receive a commission, which isn’t so different from an Uber driver.

With more and more people looking into gig work and side hustles, camming is very much likely to continue to gain workers. It helps as well that, as mentioned, it’s a work-from-home job.

Livestreaming is More Popular than Ever

Livestreaming is now a common feature of all major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Twitch, known for its ties to the gaming world, has become one of the most popular platforms out there.

In other words, livestreaming has become huge, and the pandemic definitely did its part to boost this trend. Given that camming is also livestreamed content, it would make sense that it will continue to gain in popularity as part of this overall trend.

Once again, camming (and livestreaming in general) is work that is most often done from home and functions as part of the gig economy. Taken together, these trends are complementary and mean that we can project growing popularity for camming.

People Are Seeking Interaction

While there’s no doubt that traditional porn remains popular, several cam sites and social media platform OnlyFans have exploded in popularity. Given the shutdown during the pandemic and the economic opportunities available through these sites and platforms, it’s no surprise that they saw huge growth.

The personal aspect of camming is a trend that should only see continued growth as we move on into the post-pandemic world. People greatly enjoy the real-time aspect of livestreams and the fact that they can interact with the streamer or cammer.

There’s no doubt that people feel less lonely when engaging with a cammer or sending messages with someone on OnlyFans compared to consuming traditional porn. With the world going increasingly in the direction of customized, personal content, camming should continue to succeed as people look more and more to interactive content.

Camming and Sex Work Are Now More Accepted

Sex sells, especially in America. Nonetheless, America has long had a certain prudishness relative to nudity and sex as a topic of open discussion.

Younger generations are largely eschewing this tendency, however, with terms such as “sex positive” often being thrown around. This means that it’s becoming less of an issue for people who are interested in going camming. They may feel like they can count on support from their friends—and maybe even their families.

The fact that camming and sex work is now more accepted is helping drive the success of cam sites and OnlyFans and is likely to continue post-pandemic.

Wrapping Up

This article has covered why camming will likely remain popular post-pandemic. In short, this is due to five major reasons:

• Work from home is the new normal
• Camming is part of the gig economy
• Livestreaming is more popular than ever
• People are seeking interaction
• Camming and sex work are now more accepted

The trends around camming have been helping it grow for years—the pandemic merely accelerated this growth. As such, camming and other online sex work are extremely likely to remain popular for the foreseeable future.