(Photo Credits: Oleg Elkov from Shutterstock)
“Are gay for pay porn stars ever actually straight?” asked by a gay man on Reddit. He explained:
I’ve always struggled with this notion that these dudes just do it for the money- why? Because as someone that is 100% gay I can’t fathom sleeping with women day in day out for money- I don’t think I would even get hard.
Like they must have to enjoy it- even just a little bit surely?
Edit: I feel there are two types- there’s the really exploitative- borderline illegal stuff such as ‘halfway house’ where the boys are literally down and out and you can tell by their by their facial expression and energy that they’ve either been forced into it or really need the money. They usually just lay there like a dead fish whilst being fucked.
The other type is the alpha body builder type who is over animated and makes all the cheesy grunts and pulls horny faces throughout- they seem to enjoy it way more- which suggests they’re just bent.
A respondent replied, “You don’t have to be gay or bi to fuck another guy in the ass or take a dick up yours for money. Not being disgusted by it or feeling indifferent about it, would probably be enough.”
Meanwhile, another gay man said, “Even though I’m not disgusted by it, there’s no way in hell I’m getting erect if someone paid me money to fuck a woman.” He added, “Sorry but you’d have to give me Cialis or Viagra and even then, I would absolutely need to wear a condom so my dick doesn’t actually touch her vagina, and I’m definitely not touching her boobs or putting my tongue anywhere on her body.”
Anyway, the term “gay for pay” refers to straight people who participate in gay pornographic films for financial compensation. This phenomenon has sparked numerous debates and questions within the LGBTQ+ community. Are these performers genuinely gay, or are they merely acting for the paycheck?
The primary motivation for many gay for pay performers is financial. The adult entertainment industry reportedly often pays more for gay scenes than straight ones, making it an attractive option for those looking to earn a substantial income. This financial incentive does not necessarily reflect the performer’s sexual orientation but rather their willingness to engage in same-sex acts for monetary gain.
Some gay for pay actors identify as straight or bisexual in their personal lives. They may feel comfortable performing with same-sex partners on camera without it affecting their sexual identity. For these individuals, the work is just that—work. They may see it as a job that allows them to earn a living, much like any other profession.
The gay for pay industry also raises questions about authenticity in adult entertainment. Viewers may wonder if the emotions and attractions portrayed on screen are genuine or merely a performance. This skepticism can lead to a deeper discussion about the nature of acting and the expectations placed on performers in the adult industry.
Ultimately, we would never really know whether gay for pay porn stars are truly gay, unless of course, they disclose their sexuality. Some may be straight, others bisexual, and some may indeed be gay. The motivations and personal journeys of these performers are diverse and complex. What remains consistent is the financial drive behind their participation in gay porn and the ongoing conversation about sexuality, identity, and authenticity in the adult entertainment world.
As we wrap up, we’re curious about your perspective on this issue. Does the sexual orientation of porn actors matter to you when watching gay porn? Do you think performers need to be gay for the scenes to feel authentic? We’d love to hear your opinions and whether the true sexuality of the actors influences your enjoyment and whether this impacts your viewing choices. Comment down below!
world is a stage and many play different roles
All the world’s a stage? He’s just a poor player, strutting and fretting his hour on the stage!
thinking that the guy on gay porn is straight, now that sounds hot. But at the end of the day, whether they are gay or not, it matters not. What matters is if they’re hot.
I agree, who cares, whether they’re gay or straight, as long as they’re hairy, are bald or have grey hair, I’ll watch them and, jack-off!
It would, also, be nice if they, kiss as, I love kissing!
This topic is interesting, but over time, I have noticed something about guys, that would make gay-for-pay work, and oddly, it was alluded to by the observation that gay guys could not be paid to get with a woman. A lot of it has to do with male instincts, communal, competitive, and sexual, and part has to do with physiology. Guys tend to bond even superficially, all through life. We tend to compare ourselves to each other, even in shared experience. Think back to comparing biceps in grade school. Guys often are close doing guy things. Spotting at the gym,… Read more »
I’m in complete agreement with this comment. Also, I understand there are individuals at opposite ends of the sexual identity spectrum who would find it extremely difficult to engage in same sex activity.
On a few occasions recently I’ve been hit on (on a4a) by guys who weren’t my type. But they were dying to blow me. So I thought what might get ME hard enough for them considering they didn’t turn me on at all? Pay me! I made clear up front I’m no pro whore and didn’t ask for much, but it turned me on to be a pay-for-gay guy. Most of them paid me in buds of weed; one laid a $5 bill on the table. Either way, it was enough for me to produce loads they devoured.
If they are letting men suck and fuck them… yes they are at least bi. A “straight” guy just wouldn’t do sexual things with another dude…
you are not alone
In my younger days I lived in NYC where there were plenty of video theaters in back of the bookstores. From conversations with some men they had no problem sticking their dick through a hole to be sucked off by a mouth they knew was male but didn’t care. They didn’t even pretend there was a female on the other side of the hole. When it comes to getting an orgasm to quote Gertrude Stein, “A mouth is a mouth is a mouth”. If men can get off for the price of a few tokens then I’m certain other men… Read more »
Not that into porn that it matters.
If you are a man and have sex with men, you are not Straight (as in 100% Straight).
you are not alone
I saw a documentary about porn actors that included ‘gay for pay’. One of the actors they followed would go off stage and play with his wife’s tits while she fondled him so he could get and stay hard for the sex scenes. He only topped so I guess some are actually straight and only in it for the money.
But I agree with some of the others if he’s hot and turns me on I don’t care whether he identifies as straight, bi, gay or whatever.
Well…first let’s look at the fact that…they ARE called ACTORS! I’ve seen many gay-for-pay actors make WAY too many videos to be straight, and never make a straight or even bi video. When it is pretty evident that they enjoy sucking cocks and getting fucked…they have kind of out lived the gay-for-pay title. But again, it’s acting! For me in several videos and situations, it’s a turn on for a straight guy to be seduced or somehow coerced into man on man sex. On the other hand…there are a lot of curious straight me who want to see what it’s… Read more »
On the one hand, of course all of those pay for gay scenes are staged – it’s pure fantasy. And yes, we all know they’re actors and the videos/movies are all for fantasy and for us pervs to get our rocks off. But regardless of whatever the directors of these things tell them to do, the reality is – the cocks fully enter the asses (often bareback), the mouths fully engulf the cocks, the cum goes down the throats and often inside the asses, the kisses are often passionate with lots of tongue action, and the rim jobs can be… Read more »
This topic is just all from the Gay guys who insist they “Got the Straight Guy!!” Like they somehow “turned himm”. Bullshit. No straight guy is gonna do a Gay guy. Period. The straight guy would first need to have known he was attracted to some extent to guys and then would have needed to be in a position that he felt comfortable enough, safe enough, secure enough with another guy to cross “the line.”
You are 120% right. I have straight male friends and brothers. They treat gay guys with love and respect because we have gays in our family. No straight guy is going to knowingly do a gay guy period!!!! I will stick with Hunter on this one.
Uh, no. There is a long sliding scale from 100% straight to 100% M2M. It’s not a macho thing, like you’re forever sodden if you go M2M. A stiff dick has no conscience. Add in pay, and even totally str8 guys will let their cock be sucked, or poke a hole.
There are a tiny handful of guys that are allergic (in their minds) to M2M. I wouldn’t expect them to do gay/bi/trans porn. That’s OK. The rest is in the head. And I don’t care if they’re usually boning women or not.
Porn is fantasy. Don’t overthink it. When someone is broke and the rent is due their standards don’t matter quite as much.
It’s about as real as reality TV.
I think if a man is on drugs and have sex for pay or drugs,, he may not be gay,, he’s a addict, the drugs controls his mind,, but if a man have sex with a nutha man willingly for free or for pay he’s most likely bi, a none gay man will not have sex with anutha man under any circumstances,, a 100% straight man dick will not get hard for anutha man,,not even for money,, and a 100% straight man will not let anutha man penetrate him under any circumstances,,, I was raised if a man let anutha… Read more »
Psychologists have long observed that men who have sex with men may very well tend to not be comfortable with terms such as “gay” or “queer” or “bi”. So these psychologists have come up with term that can be more acceptable. They use the term “men who have sex with men” or MSM. I know, I know… It’s weird but it works when treating clients. Also, surely you realize that drugs run rampant through the porn industry. There is Viagra of course, but then there is trimix which apparently can induce an erection even if the man is NOT turned… Read more »
I LIVED IN LA…..
THEY ARE GAY AS ~~HELL~~
OR JUST BI……
YOU WOULD SEE THEM IN THE BARS AND BACK PAGES ELLING ASS….
LIKE MOST MEN ARE………
SORRY DESPERATE DELUSIONAL MEN……..
THERE ARE NO….NONE “STR8” MEN HAVING SEX WITH YOU OR ANY OTHER MAN……..
I’m sorry but paid nor not. If you have a penis in another man’s hole(s) or vice versa. You are not straight by any means.
Two points: 1. Most if not all grunts, groans and moans in gay porn are bogus or added sound track. Don’t believe me? Listen to it! Watch the action… frequently the sound does not match the activity and/or lip movement of the actor allegedly making the sound. I usually mute the video because such lousy audio is more distracting than exciting. 2. A major part of the action is bogus. Do you really belive the same actor can shoot 5 powerful shots of cum 3 feet or more? Or a guy can piss a strong stream for 2 or 3… Read more »
The only way the guy could be str8 is if he does solo scenes, but not if he’s having another guy with him lol! It does raise concerns tho if the guys are exploited in some the filming studios.
Porn is theatre and so is for entertainment. It provides a fantasy. It is entertainment. I do believe that every guy that does one must be a least bi (of course, I come from the point of view that, once a man has cock, there’s no going back! A truly straight man is simply one who hasn’t experienced it yet is all)
I think a lot of them, have failed, in their pursuit to “movie-stardom”, I think some of them are just young party-animals, period, wanting a fun care-free way of getting pain for sex, period, etc.
Put it this way anyone who sucks a dick or fucks an gets fucked is not Straight Period !!!!!!!!!!!
I just love the site that features “broke straight boys” or “straight boys first time.” Ha yeah right. You look real straight with that other guy’s dick up your butt.
There’s a term banded about: “sexually fluid”. Appears to include both genders when searching for an assignation. As it seems monetary compensation is a motivating factor in participating in gay porn, perhaps the sign reads: “Will play gay for pay”. And leave it at that!
So a guy sucks a dick and/or takes it in the ass and we are supposed to believe he’s straight?