Exhibitionist? 5 Sexy Ways to Make Money in Your Spare Time

Are you trapped in a boring day job and craving something more interesting than the cubicle? Are you artsy, brave and curious, with a penchant for exhibitionism? Do you find yourself drawn to provocative and creative situations? Would you like to make some extra cash without quitting your day job? If your answer is YES, here are five sexy ways to make some extra money doing something you love.

Fine Art Nude, Glamour, Fetish, or Pin-Up Model

On a whim, I started modeling nude for a dear friend. Then, I picked out a pseudonym to ensure privacy (this can be very important depending on the type of day job that you have). Once I had good images to work with, I created a website as well as a profile on Model Mayhem, a site that connects models with photographers. Word of mouth is the best way to find gigs, though. If a friend recommends a respectable photographer who pays well, ask for an introduction.

Always play it safe. Be selective and make firm boundaries! If there’s a pose you’re not comfortable doing, don’t do it. If the shoot calls for bondage and you’ve never worked with the photographer, invite a friend to come along. Give your significant other or roommate the name, phone number, and address of the photographer you're working with.

When you’re just starting out, you will want to do some TFP (time for prints) shoots, where no money is exchanged between model and photographer. This helps build up your portfolio. When you have a good portfolio, you can book better gigs, and you make more money. I’ve made anywhere from $50 to $1,000 per shoot.

Also, check out alternative modeling sites like Zivity and Gods Girls. Gods Girls pays $60 for a DIY set. They allow you to submit four sets a month. That’s $240 a month. On Zivity, site members vote. Each vote is worth $1 (55% to the model and 30% to the photographer). So, 1,000 votes comes out to $550.

Burlesque Performer

Interested in the art of striptease? As a beginner, you’ll want a teacher to show you the ropes.

I hear The New York School of Burlesque is a good place to start. It’s only $15 for a one hour class. Plus, you’ll make some great connections, which can lead to future gigs. Once you have a foundation, you can learn the rest on your own by studying legends like Dita Von Teese and practicing in the mirror.

You can spend anywhere from $50 to $500 on making and buying costumes, which can be used many times. Are you crafty? Many dancers have made quite a bit of money sewing costumes for other performers.

Gigli Puff said, “I made $40 a gig...not bad for four minutes of performing.” Pandora said, “The best way to get well paying gigs is to reach out to event planners since they are usually the ones booking entertainment.” She recommends creating a profile on Gigsalad.

Foot Worship Parties

After modeling a few fetish shoots or hanging out in the burlesque scene, you’ll meet other artists who will tell you about fantastic opportunities to make money. As in any other line of work, networking is key. That’s how you’ll find out about a private foot worship party happening at a swanky loft on Wall Street next month.

If you like making $100 to $300 dollars in an evening in exchange for foot rubs, this may be the gig for you. Usually, you get paid $20 plus tips for a 10-minute session per client. If you like to produce events and have a strong network, consider throwing your own foot worship event in a private space where you can charge a cover and make cash off the bar sales in addition to seeing clients.