Sri Lanka's OnlyFans Wave

There was a time when "content creator" meant vlogging, cooking videos, or maybe even makeup tutorials.

- BY RIHAAB MOWLANA

But the digital world has evolved and in Sri Lanka, a new kind of creator is quietly emerging: the OnlyFans creator.

More and more Sri Lankans, especially young women, are joining OnlyFans - a subscription-based platform that lets users charge fans for access to photos, videos, and private content. For some, it's about sexual liberation. For others, it's an economic move. But as the numbers grow, so do the questions.

What Is OnlyFans Anyway?

Think of it as Pornhub meets Patreon - but more personal. While sites like Pornhub are open to all and filled with studio-produced content, OnlyFans is private, direct, and creator-controlled. Users pay a monthly fee (usually between $5 to $25) to subscribe to someone's page. In return, they get access to exclusive photos and videos often explicit, sometimes not - and can even request one-on-one chats or custom content.

Now, technically, it's not just about sex. The platform was designed to host any kind of exclusive content from fitness coaching to cooking videos. But OnlyFans has become almost synonymous with adult content. That's the niche that took off, and it's what most people associate with the platform today.

What sets it apart is the sense of intimacy. Fans feel like they're connecting with a real person, not watching a polished production. It's that emotional edge - and the power to control what they share - that draws many creators in.

Sri Lankans Are Logging On

Though it's not publicly discussed (because, well, Sri Lanka), there are Sri Lankan creators on OnlyFans. Some are based locally. Others live abroad. Either way, they're building followings - quietly, discreetly, and sometimes under pseudonyms. A few even promote their work not-so-subtly on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter or Reddit, targeting international audiences.