Alexis Fawx, once a member of the U.S. Air Force, has built an entirely new career for herself in the adult film industry—one that, according to her, has given her more personal freedom, financial independence, and empowerment than any other profession could. While many people assume that the adult entertainment industry exploits women, Fawx argues the opposite, stating that it is actually the most liberating career a woman can have.
Her journey into the industry was not something she planned from the start. Before entering adult films, Fawx was living in Miami, working standard 40-hour weeks, feeling creatively unfulfilled and constrained by the expectations of a traditional career. That all changed when she came across an ad on Craigslist looking for extras on an adult film set. It was an opportunity she decided to take, and from that moment, her life transformed in ways she never could have imagined.
She describes the experience as an immediate realization that she had found a career that would allow her to fully control her own destiny. Unlike many traditional industries, where women often struggle for recognition, higher pay, and control over their own image, the adult film world provided her with complete autonomy over her brand, her work, and her financial future.
What surprised her the most, however, was how much respect and admiration she received from fans and even people outside the industry. Many assume that being in adult entertainment would bring stigma, but Fawx insists that she has received overwhelmingly positive support, particularly from younger generations who see the industry as an extension of personal freedom rather than something taboo.
One of the biggest ways she feels empowered is in her ability to dictate her own schedule and income. Unlike a traditional job where she would have to answer to a boss, report to an office, and work hours set by someone else, Fawx now has total control over her time.
She has structured her work so that she can make a living on her terms, which includes working from home, setting her own filming schedule, and focusing on passions outside of work, such as her love for nature and meditation. She has even designed her home to be a place of balance, complete with four gardens and a dedicated meditation space where she can relax and recharge.
Another aspect of empowerment, she says, comes from financial security. She now makes significantly more money than she ever did before, and she doesn’t have to rely on corporate pay structures or approval from higher-ups. She can create and sell her own content, set her own prices, and use social media to market herself in ways that traditional entertainment industries never allowed.
Fawx highlights that social media and digital platforms have been instrumental in giving her full control over her career. With sites like OnlyFans, she makes passive income even while she sleeps. Every post, every video, and every piece of content she creates is on her terms, allowing her to engage with her audience without interference from executives, studios, or producers.
This, she says, is something few industries offer—a level playing field where women have just as much power as men, if not more. She firmly believes that the adult film industry allows women to monetize their image in a way that they fully control, unlike traditional Hollywood, where actresses often find themselves at the mercy of directors, managers, and studio executives.
Fawx also addressed the misconceptions surrounding the industry, particularly the idea that women are exploited or forced into situations they don’t want. She explains that every single step of a production involves detailed consent forms, boundary discussions, and safety measures that ensure all participants are comfortable. If at any moment a performer does not feel at ease, they can call off the scene immediately.
She recalls one instance where a scene partner attempted to use a belt for choking, something she was not comfortable with. She immediately stopped the scene, and the issue was resolved on the spot. According to her, this is something that is taken very seriously in professional adult film settings, with consent reaffirmed at every step.
Another criticism of the industry that Fawx pushes back on is the idea that porn encourages violence or unhealthy sexual expectations. She argues that movies and TV shows portray violence all the time, yet those industries do not face nearly the same level of scrutiny. If a Hollywood action film depicts a violent scene, people don’t assume it will lead to real-world violence—so why should adult films be treated any differently?
Fawx also sees hypocrisy in how society treats women in adult entertainment versus women in other careers. While the mainstream workforce is filled with gender-based discrimination, harassment, and wage inequality, the adult industry allows women to profit directly from their work without interference.
She points out that many industries have mistreatment issues, but for some reason, adult films are singled out as inherently degrading. She argues that in reality, it’s one of the only careers where women often make more money than men and have full autonomy over their choices.
Despite all of these positives, she warns that the decision to enter the industry should not be taken lightly. It is not for everyone, and once content is created, it stays online permanently. She advises anyone considering the profession to think carefully about whether they are fully comfortable with the long-term implications.
Still, for Fawx, the decision was the best one she ever made. She is proud of her work, proud of her financial success, and most importantly, proud of the freedom it has given her.
She hopes that over time, society will become more open-minded and recognize that sex work is just as legitimate as any other form of labor. The stigma, she believes, comes from people’s own discomfort with sexuality, not from the industry itself.
To her, empowerment isn’t about what other people think—it’s about taking control of your own life, making choices that align with your values, and building a future on your own terms. And for that, she believes the adult film industry is one of the few places where women can truly do so.