From Barista To OnlyFans: Cherry The Mistress's Journey Of Self-Discovery

I grew up on the West coast of the U.S. and when I was 15, I began working in a coffee shop as a barista and waitress whilst attending high school. It was an interesting experience. I loved the first two years, because I was good at my job, I made a lot of good friends and met some amazing customers. However, as the COVID pandemic began, I noticed a change in customer behavior, with many becoming impatient and disrespectful.

One particular incident stands out to me from 2020. I was taking an elderly woman's order in the drive-through when a woman in the car behind her began honking and glaring at me. Despite the pressure, I maintained professionalism and focused on the elderly lady's order. When it was the other customer's turn, she was upset and told me, "I'm not giving you a tip. You don't deserve it." This moment highlighted the growing frustrations in the service industry during such uncertain times.

Feeling unappreciated and underpaid, I decided to explore new opportunities and created an OnlyFans account. The idea intrigued me, as many claimed to be making substantial incomes from the platform. As a broke college student, I was desperate for financial relief. After some contemplation, I took the plunge, unaware of the challenges that lay ahead as I transitioned from the coffee shop to the world of adult content creation.

In July 2020, my roommate and I moved back to my hometown on the West coast after our lease expired. I was exhausted, and my colleagues at the coffee shop felt the same. We were all overworked, and the pandemic had taken a toll on our mental health. Leaving my job and starting fresh was scary; I had never quit a job to work for myself before. I worried about whether I could sustain my living expenses through content creation.

By October 2020, I was consistently producing content for OnlyFans and making over $4,000 a month—more than I ever made at the coffee shop. This newfound financial stability helped boost my confidence and motivated me to keep going.

Cherry The Mistress: Biography and Personal Details

When I began my OnlyFans journey, I initially followed societal norms by shaving before creating content. However, after taking sociology classes in college, I began to question the expectations placed on women regarding body hair. I realized that shaving was more about conforming than personal preference. During a date preparation, I had the epiphany: I could choose to shave for myself or not at all.

Ultimately, I decided to stop shaving and embrace my natural body hair. Although I started with a small fanbase, the ones who subscribed were supportive and remained loyal over the years. My decision to grow out my body hair made me stand out amongst other OnlyFans creators, and I noticed increased engagement from my audience.

Interestingly, while many of my followers appreciate my body hair, it's my personality that keeps them engaged. I prioritize building genuine connections with my subscribers, which I believe is crucial in this industry. Despite facing negative comments about my body hair, I have learned to take them in stride. Initially, the criticism affected me deeply, but as my income grew—now surpassing six figures—I found comfort in knowing my worth.

As my journey continues, I receive comments from women who admire my confidence and find my choices inspiring. My monthly income ranges from $15,000 to over $20,000, a stark contrast to my previous job. I feel proud of the work I put into my content and the connections I foster with my subscribers.

In the future, I aim to invest in real estate and build a stable financial future. It's been almost two years since I stopped shaving, and I feel incredible! I love the fact that my customers appreciate my natural look, and most importantly, I feel empowered in my career.

Cherry The Mistress is a 20-year-old hairy OnlyFans model who hasn't shaved in over two years. She not only makes erotic hairy content but is also trying to normalize body hair for women.

All views expressed in this article are the author's own.

As told to Carine Harb.