How to Make Money as a Phone Sex Operator

[Naomi]

Before we get to the article, be warned that the following topic might be NSFW for some people.

A common misconception about phone sex operators is that they are either down on their luck or can’t find employment anywhere else. Well, I’m here to change that perception. Being a phone sex operator can actually be both a fulfilling and well-paying career.

I should know because I am phone sex operator! I’ve been doing this for a couple of years now and I never thought I’d be writing about it as a career or money-making endeavor. But my boyfriend (yep, I’m in a loving, stable relationship) suggested I write about it on this forum.

Since I’ve been doing this for a while, I can share some tips on how to get started, how to make good money out of it, and how to avoid common industry scams. Now, I won’t pretend that this is a job for everyone. You gotta be a bit more open-minded and have a positive attitude towards sex. But if you fit that description, there might be a career for you in this field. I hope you find some useful information in this article!

Clearing up the Misconceptions

Before we get into the (ahem) meat of the matter, I’d like to discuss a few myths about being phone sex worker.

Myth #1: You Gotta be Desperate for a Job

A few women (and men) get into this because they can’t find work anywhere else… but the same can be said for other professions, right? Who are we to judge?

Personally, I’ve always been fascinated by sex and the different ways people satisfy their desires. I saw an opening for a phone sex operator online, and thought it would be a fun experiment. Well, that little experiment turned out to be a well-paying one. So I stuck with it.

Myth #2: You Gotta be Promiscuous in Real Life

I know a few phone sex operators who are promiscuous, but no more than my friends in other industries. As for me, I answered that phone sex ad because I didn’t actually want to have sex with strangers. I was (and still am) happy to be with my boyfriend. So this job lets me explore sexuality while staying happily committed.

Myth #3: You’ll be Dealing with Lots of Creeps

This is partly true. Most of my callers are harmless, but I’ve had a few that crossed the line. I’m fairly open-minded, but certain fetishes are off-limits. The good thing is, because we’re on the phone. I can easily drop the call. No harm done, aside from a few lost minutes.

How Much Do Phone Sex Operators Make?

That’s the most important question, isn’t it? Your pay will rely on the number of calls you get. The common going-rate is $1 per minute.

On average days, I make about $60. (Yep, I said day. Surprisingly, I get more calls during the day. Maybe guys like to call when their wives are out doing the groceries?) On a slow day, I’ll usually make half that amount.

Some companies will promise you the moon. Like this one company said I could earn $50 an hour working for them. While it’s technically possible, it’s very unlikely that you’ll actually have 50 minutes worth of calls every hour.

The amount of calls varies, but peg it at $60 on average, and $30 on the low side.

How to Get Work in this Field

Okay, if you want to give this type of job a shot, here’s how to get started.

Job Qualifications

For starters, you need to be okay with engaging in sexually explicit talk with strangers. But having a great voice and being able to communicate well are also important requirements. Girls who can “read” what their caller wants and adjust accordingly tend to make it farther in this industry.

Requirements and Schedule

Most phone sex operators work from home. You need to have a phone line you can dedicate to taking calls. I can’t stress getting a dedicated line for this. You do not want to get calls from horny guys when your aunt is visiting.

Since it’s work from home, you can also set your own schedule. But I would recommend you make yourself available for a set amount of time each day. Treat it like regular work (which it is, actually).

Apply in Legit Companies

That ad I answered when I first started was in Craigslist. It was placed by a legit company, but it went bankrupt after a few months. Most of the companies on Craigslist tend to be smaller, and not as stable as their larger counterparts. Yes, in this industry size does matter.

I learned my lesson that one time and decided to go for the big players. I found great companies to work for on these sites:

AdultStaffing (Link: http://adultstaffing.com)

SexyJobs (Link: https://www.sexyjobs.com)

I added the complete URLs above to assure you they don't link to malware sites.

Both these sites are job boards. And since they are industry-specific, most of the larger companies tend to post there instead of on generic boards like Craigslist.

If you find a promising company, make sure you do research into them. I’ve found Reddit and the Better Business Bureau to be great resources.

A Few More Tips

Have a “Screen” Name

Never use your real name for this. Having a fake name also has a few benefits in addition to privacy. It helps me get in work mode. And it’s fun and creative to make this persona I can assume when I take calls.

Assert Your Boundaries

Consent is extremely important, even in the phone sex industry. Before you start taking calls, you should discuss with your employer which topics are off-limits. A legit company will respect your boundaries and be willing to work within them.

Have a Good Audition

Most companies will require an audition. It’s slightly awkward to have to engage in phone sex with the person hiring you, but it’s part of the job. And most of the people I’ve auditioned for were pretty desensitized already. It was just work for them.

Two Signs that the Company is a Scam

I’ve had the misfortune of working for two scam companies. It sucks to have wasted my time (and money) on those two, but I’ve since gotten smarter. So learn from my experience. Here are a few things to watch out for:

They Ask for Money Upfront

This is the most common scam around (probably in other industries as well). They ask you for a “placement fee” then bounce when it’s time for you to start work. Often, these scummy individuals will resurface under a new company name, and the cycle repeats itself.

They’re Evasive, Especially When it Comes to Money

A legit company has nothing to hide. They’re willing to talk about money from the get-go. Scam companies, on the other hand, will try to divert the conversation and avoid answering important questions about the job.

The Verdict: Legit or Scam?

Working as a phone sex operator is a legit way to make money! It’s fun, interesting, and I can set my own schedule.

Your Turn

This article is based on my own experiences working as a phone sex operator. Now it’s your turn to share! Have you worked in this industry?

Let’s hear your stories!

 

[alexa_ot]

I've moonlighted as a phone sex operator before or should I say "call girl", get it

Anyway, my experience lasted for two years and in those two years I took a lot of weird calls but overall the experience was pleasant and honestly its mostly you talking with yourself while the guy on the other end satisfies himself, so you'll hear a lot of moaning while you describe whatever their fantasy is and sometimes you'll be asked to moan yourself, at first this is a bit odd but as you get used to it it becomes second nature and no different than you humming along to a song.

Also, if you are thinking about taking this up as your profession I recommend you do it while you are single. It's odd and brings tension in your relationship if you tell your boyfriend or husband you are talking to guys all day while moaning on the phone. Also, you want to be sure that you can take these calls in a private space uninterrupted and with a family around that becomes increasingly harder.

Overall though being a phone sex operator has been a pleasant experience for me, it was fun though a tad weird, but the money were good and I would totally do it again if I needed to make some quick bucks.

 

[Amy Es]

I am so glad to see other gals who’ve done this type of work! Not because the job is weird or icky, but because it’s nice to find other people who found the job pleasant. Well, pleasant may not be the word I would use to describe it. But it definitely wasn’t bad.

One of the things that made the job relatively easy to do was that, like Alexa mentioned, the callers are usually quiet. You get a lot of deep breathing and moaning, but that was about it. Callers are sometimes pretty embarrassed too, which is why they let you do the talking.

I’ve had a few pretty weird callers – callers who would request weird stuff. But more often than not, those weird callers are trolls. When you notice that they’re getting weird, you can cancel the call. Because you don’t get paid for those calls (at least I didn’t), you’ll develop a sharp sense for nonsense callers, and be able to cut them off relatively quickly.

As for actually freaks, there are fetish lines for those. If all you want to do is vanilla phone sex (it’s funny to have to qualify phone sex that way), nothing is forcing you to go over to the fetish side of things.

So, yeah. I really recommend this job. It pays decent, and at the very least you come up with some pretty cool stories to tell!