Everyone wants to know what you'll actually make your first month camming as a straight dude. Here's the truth with receipts.
Spoiler: It's not the $10K/month you see in ads. But it's also not nothing.
Week-by-Week Breakdown
| Week | Hours Streamed | Total Earned | $/Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 12 hours | $140 | $11.67 |
| Week 2 | 15 hours | $235 | $15.67 |
| Week 3 | 18 hours | $380 | $21.11 |
| Week 4 | 20 hours | $345 | $17.25 |
| TOTAL | 65 hours | $1,100 | $16.92 |
The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Audience
Let me save you the denial phase: 97% of your viewers will be gay men.
I tracked every username, every tip, every private show request. Out of roughly 500 unique viewers my first month:
- 485 were obviously male (gay/bi)
- 10 were possibly female (probably not)
- 5 were couples (usually meant gay couples)
The faster you accept this, the faster you'll make money.
⚠️ Reality Check
If you're not comfortable with gay men watching you, commenting on your body, and requesting things, this isn't for you. Period. No amount of money is worth doing something that makes you deeply uncomfortable.
Week 1: Every Mistake Possible ($140)
My first stream was a disaster. Sat there silent for 30 minutes. Made $3.
Mistakes:
- No bio filled out
- Terrible lighting (ceiling light only)
- Dead silence (didn't know I had to talk constantly)
- No goals set
- Ignored the chat
- Quit after 1 hour
By day 3, I figured out the basics: Talk constantly, set token goals, thank every tipper by name. Income jumped to $40/day.
Week 2: Finding My Rhythm ($235)
Started understanding the game. Gay viewers don't want you to be gay - they want you to be the straight guy they can't have.
What worked:
- Consistent schedule (9 PM - midnight)
- Simple goals ("Shirt off at 200 tokens")
- Talked about normal stuff (gym, sports, work)
- Bought a ring light ($30)
Week 3: First Whale Appears ($380)
One regular started tipping big. "BigDaddy505" dropped 500 tokens ($25) three times this week. This is when I learned about "whales" - the big spenders who basically pay your rent.
Started doing private shows. First one was awkward as fuck, but paid $60 for 20 minutes.
Week 4: Plateau ($345)
Expected to keep growing but actually made less. Later learned this is normal - camming income is inconsistent as hell.
BigDaddy505 disappeared (they always do eventually). Had to rebuild.
What I Wish I Knew Day 1
- It's a marathon, not a sprint - First month is learning, not earning
- Gay men tip, women don't - Accept it or quit
- Consistency beats everything - Same time, same days
- Whales pay the bills - 5 guys will pay 80% of your income
- You're selling fantasy - They know you're straight, that's the point
Month 2 Preview
Second month I made $2,850. Third month: $4,200. Six months in: $6,500.
The money is real. The growth is real. But it takes time, comfort with your audience, and treating it like an actual job.
The Bottom Line
$1,100 for 65 hours isn't amazing money. But it's money I made from my bedroom with a webcam and some basic lighting.
No boss. No commute. No uniform. Just me, talking to strangers on the internet who happen to be gay and happen to pay my bills.
If you can handle that reality, you can make this work.