Short answer? Yes. Men can make money on OnlyFans. I’ve seen it up close. (If you want an extra layer of proof, here’s a separate deep-dive I wrote: Can Men Make Money on OnlyFans? My First-Hand Take.) I’ve run pages, set prices, answered DMs, and watched the payouts hit. Not magic. Not fast. But real.
Industry-wide data backs this up—roughly 20% of all OnlyFans creators are men, with more than 10,000 of them actively monetizing their content (SuperCreator).
You know what? I didn’t plan to run men’s pages. I fell into it. A friend asked for help. Then my husband tried it. Then a gamer buddy wanted in. I learned a lot. Some days I loved it. Some days I wanted to throw my ring light out the window.
Let me explain.
My Setup (and my mess)
I’m Kayla. I manage content for people. I’ve used OnlyFans both as a creator and as a manager. I handled two male pages myself. I also tested posts on my own page to study what fans liked, and what they skipped. Think of me as the person behind the camera, the captions, and the DM hustle. (If you’re curious how I built my own account from the ground up, I laid the whole process out in I Set Up an OnlyFans to Make Money—Here’s What Actually Worked for Me.)
Tools I used:
- A cheap Neewer ring light
- iPhone 13 camera
- CapCut for quick edits
- Canva for banners
- A Google Sheet for prices, DM scripts, and revenue
I also spilled coffee on my keyboard during a live chat once. So yes, it’s real life over here.
Case Study 1: Nate (Fitness + Barber Life)
Nate’s my husband. He’s a barber who lifts. Tattoos, good smile, very “guy’s guy.” We set a simple lane: gym clips, beard-care demos, and chill photo sets. No explicit stuff. Just a strong vibe.
- Price: $9.99/month
- Schedule: 1 post a day, 4 stories, 12 DMs/week
- Extra: short barber tips, behind-the-scenes at the shop
Month 1:
- 37 subs at $9.99 = $369.63
- Tips: $58
- PPV (paid messages with short clips): $120
- Gross: $547.63
- Net after OnlyFans’ 20% fee: about $438
Month 2:
- 102 subs (we ran a 20% off promo)
- Tips: $132
- PPV: $496
- Gross: about $1,540
- Net: about $1,232
Month 3:
- 168 subs
- Tips: $190
- PPV: $1,243 (custom gym sets did well)
- Gross: about $2,100
- Net: about $1,680
What worked:
- DMs with names. “Hey Mark, want today’s back-day set?”
- Barber content. Men and women both liked it.
- Bundles. We sold “30-day gym plan + beard oil routine” as a PPV pack for $35.
What flopped:
- Long captions. Folks stopped reading.
- Posting at 9 a.m. His fans were night owls. 8–10 p.m. did better.
Small note: the week of Valentine’s Day crushed. We made “date-night prep” sets. Clean fade, cologne pick, gym pump. Cheesy? Yes. It sold.
(If you’d like to compare Nate’s stats with my personal earnings, check out How Much Money Can You Make on OnlyFans? My Real Numbers.)
Case Study 2: Luis (Teacher Vibe + Cosplay)
Luis is shy and smart. Think soft voice, neat desk, glasses. We kept it wholesome but flirty. Study-with-me lives. Cosplay looks. Fun captions. He also sent voice notes. That voice? Gold.
- Price: $7.50/month
- Schedule: 5 posts/week, 2 lives/week (30 minutes each)
- Extra: voice notes and custom shoutouts
Month 1:
- 62 subs
- Tips: $76
- PPV: $89
- Net after fees: about $380
Month 2:
- 110 subs (we did a “first 50 get a welcome voice note” promo)
- Tips: $162
- PPV: $244
- Net: about $780
What worked:
- Cosplay polls. Fans picked the next look.
- Clean desk shots with soft lighting.
- Voice notes with names. Simple and warm.
What failed:
- Weekend mornings. Everyone was asleep.
- Complex bundles. Too confusing. We kept it simple.
Funny moment: his cat knocked over the tripod during a live. Tip train started. People loved the chaos.
Case Study 3: Ty (Gamer Hands + Sneaker Care)
Ty never showed his face. That was the rule. We leaned on hands, forearms, and sneakers. Cleaning videos. Lacing tricks. Wristwatch close-ups. Calm ASMR style. Zero explicit content.
- Price: $6.99/month
- Schedule: 4 posts/week, 8–10 DMs/week
- Extra: custom videos of a favorite sneaker model
Month 1:
- 49 subs
- Tips: $41
- PPV: $110
- Net: about $312
What worked:
- “Guess the sneaker” games
- Slow, clean sound. Cloth on leather. Tap-tap. Very soothing.
- Collabs with local sneaker shops for shoutouts (no links, just mentions)
What didn’t:
- Long videos. Sweet spot was 40–75 seconds.
Ty’s journey is proof you can still cash out without revealing your face—I unpack that whole strategy in I Made Money on OnlyFans Without Showing My Face.
So… can men make money on OnlyFans?
Yes. But it takes a plan. And a lot of DMs.
For context, while top male creators can earn five figures monthly, the average man on the platform brings in roughly $180 per month—underscoring how strategy and engagement make the difference (PleazeMe).
Of course, the success of a handful of high-earning creators isn’t limited to OnlyFans; it reflects a wider trend of digital-savvy, financially successful guys. If you’re curious about what separates these truly wealthy men from the pack, the resource breaks down their income streams, spending habits, and the mindset shifts that help them keep stacking cash even when algorithms change.
Here’s the thing: subs pay the rent, but DMs buy the couch. PPV and tips added 40–70% of revenue for us. That surprised me. I thought posts would carry it. Nope. It’s the chat.
If you want smart, actionable ideas for keeping more of that income after payout day, swing by Broke Girls Guide for side-hustle budgeting tricks that actually work.
The Playbook That Actually Worked
If you’re experimenting with tactics, skim my no-fluff recap, I Tried Making Real Money on OnlyFans—Here’s What Actually Worked for Me, then circle back to these basics:
- Pick one lane
Fitness guy, gentle teacher, or faceless hands. One lane. Stick to it for 6–8 weeks. Then adjust. - Post daily (even small)
One pic, one short clip, a few stories. Consistency beats fancy. - Talk like a person
Use names. Ask simple questions. “Leg day or chest day?” Replies lead to sales. - Price smart
$6–$12 for new pages worked best for us. Raise later, slowly. - Use simple PPV
One clean preview pic. One short line. One price. No walls of text. - Watch time zones
Post when fans are online. Ours liked nights. - Keep files safe
Watermark everything. Report leaks fast. Save copies.
The Not-So-Fun Stuff
- Platform takes 20%
- You’ll do tax forms
- Payouts were smooth for us, but there’s a hold on new accounts
- Chargebacks can happen
- Burnout is real; plan rest days
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