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I was slightly taken aback when I asked OnlyFans creator, Pablo Hernandez, what advice he would give someone considering setting up an account and he said he would “never” recommend people do it.

The model, who began his OnlyFans work in 2017 talks about surviving off his earnings from the subscription site and enjoying his work, whether that be solo work or collab or a top or bottom collab. So why will he “never” recommend it to others?

“I don’t suggest it to anyone unless you’re psychologically ready for putting yourself out there in the most vulnerable way possible. If you’re ready for it mentally and you’re ready to be consistent with it, then fine. You can’t start it and then just stop, though. You have to stick to it.”

It’s sensible advice. Elsewhere in the interview, Pablo discusses how he got into modelling in the first place, what OnlyFans content he enjoys most, and his reaction to the site’s brief policy of banning “sexually explicit” content last year, which was quickly overturned.

What got you into modelling in the first place?

It was sheer chance. After I was on a TV show called Tabatha’s Salon Takeover (I was a business owner at 21), people thought I was an actor or model. I had photographers reach out to me and I did shoots for local magazines in South Florida.

Then I signed with an agency, booked a Reebok campaign and started doing commercial work. So, it was an accident. I didn’t grow up thinking that I was attractive. It just kind of happened.

Your modelling has been called “effortless”. Does it feel like that for you?

Without sounding arrogant, I guess so, but in the sense that I enjoy it. For me, modelling is about the way I’m feeling. So, if I’m not in the mood for a photoshoot, I won’t do it and I’ll tell the photographer beforehand if I’m not there mentally.

If I’m not going to give you my best, I don’t want to waste your and my time. I find photographers appreciate that.

Modelling is often cited as being very high-pressure. Has that been your experience?

It can be because there is pressure to be better than anyone else and than I was yesterday. I guess the only competitiveness I could sense that has always been there relates to steroid use. It’s incredibly common. I don’t take steroids; I don’t condone it. If you take them, that’s great.

I see guys [on steroids] getting editorials in the magazines that I’ve been able to get editorials in without steroids. I’ve had to work harder, but that’s OK. Could I cheat a little and probably book more? Yes. Do I want to? No.

I’ll use supplements and up my protein intake and whatnot. More importantly, I’m happy with where I’m at in my career and with my body, as long as I’m doing my best.

What kind of exercise helps you to stay in shape?

Consistency is key. I go to the gym five times a week, sometimes six. My workout routine changes every few years. I used to do one muscle group a day, like back one day, arms another, and so on. Now I combine them.

So, I’ll do chest and triceps one day, back and biceps another, and then I’ll do legs and shoulders another day. That’s working for me right now. Sometimes I don’t feel like going to the gym, but I force myself to go and even if I’m only there for 20 minutes, at least I went.

Does modelling and doing OnlyFans come with an obligation to keep fit?

If I haven’t been to the gym, I’m not photoshoot-ready. Photographers tell me all the time, “You look ready to me,” but mentally I won’t be there because I’ll know I’m not giving my best. I’m able to not go to the gym and not feel bad about myself if I don’t have a photoshoot or an OnlyFans collaboration coming up. It’s OK to give myself a break.

For me, it’s a drag not to go to the gym. But if I get to a collab and I just ate a double cheeseburger and fries, obviously it’s not a bottoming collab. But I feel it’s unfair to this person who probably hasn’t eaten all day for me and is in great shape. If they’re giving me their best, I should give them my best, too.

What do you do to look after your mental health?

I try to wake up early in the morning, have my coffee and just relax and take a moment to think about my day. I focus on my anxiety and what makes me feel a certain way, and what I can do to change that.

I go to therapy once a week, which helps a lot. It’s always nice to have friends and family that you can talk to but it’s even better to sit down with a professional. You can explain how you feel, and they can tell you that it’s OK.

The gym and eating healthily is a big part of that for me. Also, staying connected. I’m the most anti-social sociable person you’ll meet. When I’m not being social, I’m a hermit. I don’t want to talk to anybody.

When did you get into OnlyFans?

In 2017. I was hesitant about it initially because I had never worked in adult entertainment. My sexuality and my private sex life were something I hadn’t given the world yet. And four and a half years ago, it was something that only people in the porn industry were doing.

But then someone I know who has a normal nine-to-five said he was doing OnlyFans and my perspective changed. I tried it out and started doing solos and was making good money. Then I started collabing probably three years into it. It took me a while; I wasn’t mentally ready for that.

But at the end of the day, I’m not hurting anyone. I’m literally giving people pleasure. I’m able to survive off my OnlyFans earnings. I don’t regret it one single bit. I want to collab with people who my fans want to see me collab with. I just want to keep going.

We’ve previously spoken to Reno Gold who forms personal connections with his fans. Do you do the same? 

Absolutely. I get as personal with fans as they get with me. I have this one fan, he’s an older gentleman that thanks me for my content. He mentioned that he has difficulty getting an erection and since he subscribed to my OnlyFans he’s been able to get erections a lot easier thanks to my videos.

It sounds cheesy but it’s part of the reason why I do this. Yes, this is how I make my living, but if that doesn’t make me happy about what I do, I don’t know what does. I never thought I would get a message like that. That’s really touching and I’ve spoken to him a few times, too.

What’s the most outrageous message you’ve ever received from a fan?

I guess the most insane would probably be people asking me to do scat videos. I’m pretty vanilla. I’m not gonna judge anyone for what they like, but I draw the line with scat.

What kind of content do you get the most pleasure from?

I get pleasure from all of my content, I really do. I feel like I haven’t been doing enough solo content because I’ve been so focused on my collabs. I only do those when I’m actually horny. If I’m not feeling it, I won’t set one up.

I was in Madrid, and I ran into Griffin Barrows at the gym. And we collabed right after. If I put a lot of thought into it, then I won’t be into it. When you watch one of my videos, I’m actually having fun. I can’t have a revolving door of collabs, either; I have to have a genuine connection with that person.

I have to get hard naturally, the good old-fashioned way. I enjoy my videos when I’m topping. And I want to take care of my bottom and make them feel good. I don’t want to pummel the shit out of them. I actually enjoy videos where I’m sucking dick too; I think it’s great. All the content that I do I love. If not, I won’t do it.

Does the OnlyFans work ever impact on your personal life?

I can keep both separate. OnlyFans is all real. If I’m gonna be ready to cum in 10 minutes, I’ll cum in 10 minutes. When I’m ready to cum in 25, I’ll cum in 25. I want people to know that they’re watching me giving someone pleasure and me receiving it. So, I guess my OnlyFans content is my personal and private life fused into one.

Have you had any negative reactions about doing OnlyFans?

Initially, I was hesitant to tell people. Now, it’s so common. Even my mom told me the other day it’s no big deal. To my face, I’ve never gotten a negative reaction. Behind my back? Yeah, probably. But I don’t know. My dad said, “I don’t know that I’m happy about you doing that. But if I was your age, and I could get paid for fucking, I would probably be doing the same.”

How do you describe what you do?

Some people consider it sex work, some consider it modelling, some consider it content creation. I think it’s all of those things. I try not to put a label on it. All those things are accurate, and none of them is offensive.

Do you think you’ll do it forever?

I’ll do it for as long as I’m enjoying it. And for as long as people like me doing it. I realise that it could be gone tomorrow, but if it’s my choice, no, I’m not going to drop my OnlyFans anytime soon.

What did you make of OnlyFans temporarily saying they would have no ‘sexually explicit’ content?

That was terrifying. I immediately thought, ‘How am I going to pay my bills?’ I’m more than capable of doing whatever to make a living, but it was scary. You’re used to a lifestyle, a certain income and then all of a sudden, the rug is pulled out from underneath your feet.

And then you start to think, ‘Should I do something else?’ A lot of people were worried, rightfully so. Fortunately, I’m good at saving. Now, I’m looking into going back to university. I have an Associate of Art and Pre-Nursing degree. I never got into the nursing programme because I was running a salon.

What would your advice be for someone who might be considering setting up an OnlyFans account?

That’s a good question. If people ask me, I give them my honest input. Do I recommend people do it? No. Do I suggest it? Never. I don’t suggest it to anyone unless you’re psychologically ready for putting yourself out there in the most vulnerable way possible.

If you’re ready for it mentally and you’re ready to be consistent with it, then fine. You can’t start it and then just stop, though. You have to stick to it.

The Attitude September/October issue is out now.