Your first day camming will be awkward as fuck. You'll question everything. You'll probably make $20. And that's perfectly normal.
Here's exactly what's going to happen, hour by hour, so you're not blindsided.
Before You Start - Final Checklist
- Webcam positioned at eye level (not looking up your nose)
- Light source in front of you (window or lamp)
- Clean background (or sheet hung up)
- Verified account on Chaturbate
- Bio filled out with basic info
- Tip menu created (even basic one)
- 2-3 hours blocked off (don't rush)
- Water bottle nearby (you'll talk a lot)
Minute 1-5: The "Oh Shit" Moment
You hit "Start Broadcasting." Suddenly you're live. There's 0 viewers. Then 1. It's a dude. His username is something like "DaddyBear69."
Your brain: "What the fuck am I doing?"
What to do: Start talking immediately. Narrate anything. "Hey, first stream, setting things up, how's everyone doing?" It doesn't matter what you say. Dead silence is the killer.
Minute 5-30: The Awkward Phase
You'll have 5-15 viewers. All dudes. The chat will be dead or weird:
- "show feet"
- "r u gay?"
- "nice bulge"
- "pm me"
How to handle it:
- Feet guy: "Feet aren't free, check the tip menu"
- Gay question: "Nah man, straight but everyone's welcome"
- Compliments: "Thanks bro, appreciate it"
- PM requests: "I don't do PMs, let's keep it in the chat"
⚠️ First Day Reality
You will get zero female viewers your first day. Maybe your first week. Maybe your first month. The sooner you accept this, the sooner you'll make money.
Hour 1: Finding Your Voice
By hour one, you'll have found a rhythm. Maybe 20-30 viewers. Someone might tip 10 tokens (50 cents). You'll overreact with gratitude.
Topics that work:
- Your workout routine
- Weekend plans
- Sports/games
- Your job (keep it vague)
- Movies/shows you're watching
- Ask them questions back
Hour 2: First Tip Goal
Set a simple goal: "Shirt off at 200 tokens"
It might take 2 hours to hit 200 tokens ($10). That's normal. When you hit it, make a show of it. Build anticipation. This is entertainment.
Typical First Day Timeline
0-30 min: 0-20 viewers, 0 tips, pure awkwardness
30-60 min: 20-40 viewers, maybe 50 tokens total
60-90 min: 30-50 viewers, hit first goal
90-120 min: Plateau or slight growth, 200-300 tokens total
Total earned: $10-20 (This is NORMAL)
What They're Actually Saying
Gay viewers speak in code sometimes. Here's the translation:
- "Are you into guys?" = Testing if you're actually straight
- "Nice body" = I'm interested, keep going
- "Show more" = I might tip if you tease
- "Private?" = I have money but want one-on-one
- "Your girlfriend know?" = Turned on by the straight thing
Your First Private Show Request
Someone will ask for private. Your settings should be at least 30 tokens/minute ($1.50/min). They'll want you to:
- Flex/show muscles
- Talk dirty (to them)
- Show your ass
- Jerk off
- Sometimes just chat
You decide your boundaries. "I don't do that" is a complete sentence. They'll respect it or leave. Either is fine.
Common First-Day Mistakes
- Sitting silent - Talk constantly, even to yourself
- Checking phone - Kills the vibe instantly
- Getting defensive - Gay jokes/comments are part of it
- Giving up after 30 minutes - Momentum builds slowly
- Breaking character - Stay friendly even if weirded out
- Expecting big money - First day is about learning
End of Day 1: The Mindfuck
You'll close the stream. Look at your earnings: $15.37. Then the thoughts hit:
- "Did I just do gay porn?"
- "Am I gay now?"
- "What if someone saw me?"
- "Is this worth it?"
Answers: No. No. They didn't. Yes, if you stick with it.
Day 2 Is Completely Different
Everything is easier the second time. You'll know what to expect. You'll have a few followers. Someone might remember you. You'll make $30-50.
By Week 2, you'll make $100+ per stream.
By Month 2, you'll have regulars tipping hundreds.
By Month 6, this will be a legitimate income source.
The Bottom Line
Your first day will suck. You'll be awkward. You'll make pocket change. You'll question your sexuality, your choices, and your sanity.
Every successful cam model went through this exact same day.
The only difference between the guys making $10K/month and the guys who quit? They came back for Day 2.
See you tomorrow.