Can I Make Money As A Non Nude Cam Model?

Dropping your clothes isn't the only way to make money as a cammer — successful non-nude performers exist; you just have to wade through the bare boobs and ball sacks to find them!

Granted, getting your kit off is the quickest route to camming victory. 

But where there's a will there's most certainly a way. 

Making money as a non-nude cammer doesn't have to remain a pipe dream.

Personality > Physicality

Traditional camming involves being physically attractive and willing to perform all sorts of sexual acts, depending on the niche. But if you aren't showing skin, what allures and retains customers? 

The answer is simple: your personality.

Provided you aren't wearing a mask, customers will see your face. But aesthetics in this department will only get you so far. You need charm, intelligence, and even a bit of humor to keep them coming back for more.

This Studio 20 model says it best:

"The glamor online modeling community totally excludes nudity. I, for example, only use my personal charm, experience, and intelligence to attract members and offer entertainment to my fans, without ever having to take my clothes off."

Got all three? 

You're in for a successful non-nude camming career. 

But try not to get ahead of yourself just yet. Lexie_peeks, former cam model, cautions, "You may struggle more at the start," but goes on to note there are "some very successful non-nude models out there on sites." 

Effort goes a long way in this industry — the more you put in, the more you'll get out.

People Will Try to Get Your Clothes Off

You could boast the most lovable personality and the majority will still try to get your clothes off at some point (read: every shift).

Whether in public chatrooms or in private cam shows, you need to be prepared for the inevitable.

Empress Mika, a now-inactive non-nude cam model, warns wannabe clothed cammers that:

"You're still going to have members in your room that range from confused to downright offended and extremely rude that you're non-nude. You will also get members somewhere that just complain or nudge you frequently, [telling] you frequently that they are waiting 'for the day' you get naked. It can wear you out."

But her words of caution don't stop there:

"You'll also get offers from members who will assume you have a price to get nude or that you will get naked in a group/private chats/videos."

"They may even offer you a substantial amount of tokens or an incentive for you to get naked. It might be tempting (especially on a slow night), but it's important to stay grounded in what makes you happy and not get lost in what other members are trying to do. It is impossible, even as a completely nude model, to make everyone happy, so remember to do what makes you happy first."

The takeaway? Boundaries! 

Stick to your guns, and as Empress Mika concurs, good members will respect you.

You Don't Have to Be Sexual to Be Successful

Naturally, you must offer some level of entertainment, but, as DeezNA from AmberCutie Forums rightly says, "Entertainment is a very broad spectrum of services." 

And none of them have to involve complete nakedness.

In fact, AshRaindrop, another AmberCutie cam model, helpfully published a list of some non-sexual (yet still sexy) things she does during her shows that keep her customers well and truly entertained:

"I show a lot on cam, but basically I'm very non-nude and known for personality and girl-next-door vibes. I like doing things that aren't just flashing my ass and oiling my tits. [A few things I do include] blowing bubbles, chewing gum, doing my makeup, storytimes, getting drunk with me, talking about whatever, yoga stretching, painting my nails, braiding my hair, cooking, chugging water, sitting in the bathtub, trying on CPL outfits, making weird faces, practicing camera angles, [and] chilling with my cat. I used to not know what to do and have sat there awkwardly many, many times when I started."

As long as you're putting on some sort of show and can use your personality to make it engaging, you'll be less likely to lose attention (or encourage people to spam the chat with not-so-PG-13 requests!

What About The Earning Potential?

You'd be forgiven for thinking there isn't any money in non-nude camming. But as is apparent with one look at the top camming communities, this simply isn't the case. 

You can bolster your bank account while keeping it in your pants.

Think about it — the internet is packed with free explicit content. So, why do people pay for cammers? To interact with models — something you don't need to be naked for. 

Expected Earnings

Here's the deal: you have to work regular hours and build a loyal customer base to earn money as a clothed camgirl/guy. 

The hardest working non-nude web models can make upwards of $1,000 per day, according to Peeping Passion Cams. But setting your sights on the $200 per day (or less) mark will avoid disappointment as you start your journey.

It isn't just about your schedule and personality, though. Your profits will depend on everything from broadcast quality to creativity to show formats to appearance to language to sociability to experience and beyond.

Clothed in Public, Nude in Private

Getting naked in private shows (whether group or cam2cam) can seriously boost your earnings. It's a method that many publicly non-nude cammers employ to keep their bank account flush. Obviously, you need to be comfortable giving up the goods for it to work!

Like this idea? Here's what one anonymous cammer has to say:

"In public shows, I would NEVER strip. That's something I only do in private. There's lots of public teasing, but never any flashing, and I stuck strong to that rule. It made the worth of my private sessions skyrocket. Being in your underwear is a kink. It's harder [to gain traction], but it's possible."

Don't strip. Stay strong. Reap the rewards?

Another alternative you might want to consider is camming without showing your face.

The Nude to Non-Nude Conversion

Interestingly, it isn't too uncommon to see previously nude models switch to non-nude camming for various reasons and see little to no drops in viewership or earnings, as noted by _pilya_ on AmberCutie:

"[Over] the past month and a half, I have completely turned non-nude on CB during public but have continued to tease and have fun with my guests. I have not seen a drastic drop on my earning. In fact, it increased about 10%. I thought this was impossible and was totally scared to lose my followers, but I'm so happy my regulars continue to visit and support my decision."

While she began as a nude cammer, it appears that personality and her overall entertainment factor outweighs her customers' desires to see her body. 

They've stuck by her side, and there's no reason you can't garner this sort of attention for yourself without starting naked.

The Niche Makes All The Difference

Beyond personality, your niche dictates your non-nude camming success. If you're willing to dive into some fetishes, you're more likely to attract attention — and money.

There are almost as many fetishes/kinks as there are models, but the following have proven to be lucrative for other clothed cammers:

Dom/Domme

Whether you're a princess, brat, or strict domme, you can do a lot of domination, teasing, and dirty talk without getting naked. It tends to be more popular on clip stores, fanclubs, and PPMs, but some doms and dommes have found success on standard camming websites.

To complicate the matter, there are sub-niches under this "niche umbrella." A non-nude cammer and commenter on WeCamGirls, DonaDiabla, says:

"I'm in the witchy domme category. There's a hybrid of the non-nude domme which involves talking about anything Wiccan or Satanic. I'm often some sort of goth, punk, or alternative type domme. I don't take my clothes off, but I do talk about an alternative religion and men flock to me. You don't have to take off your clothes, but guys do want you [to] talk about darkness all the time. It's great to pay your bills, but you have to go all out with this as well. Think of Morticia Adams, Siouxsie Sioux, and all the great goth chick looks."

You can turn just about anything into a clothed domme or dom if you so choose.

E-Girl/Bikini Entertainer/Twerker

By using mobile sites like Liveme and VKLive, there's potential to earn as much as top nude cammers in this niche. You just need to be good at selling yourself in a (usually) more wholesome way.

E-girls are particularly popular. If you fit into the 90s nymphet look, you're in for a treat. DonaDiabla notes:

"They're brilliant marketers who cater to lonely gamers and guys into the look. They have guys send them gifts, buy their Snapchat, buy their Patreon subscriptions, and give them money in other ways."

Bikini entertainers, on the other hand, can make tens of thousands of dollars per month on Liveme, but you need to have a talent to showcase while wearing skimpy swimsuits.

Romantic

As a romantic non-nude cammer, you'll often have to present yourself as a virgin, "traditional" woman, or a widow who's looking for the perfect husband. 

You'll treat your customers like potential partners, while wearing nice clothes. It's lucrative if you're into it, but it can be emotionally taxing.

It's undoubtably the hardest niche. However, an anonymous Reddit cammer explains how they manage to alleviate any emotional stress from this line of work:

"I used affirmations to kind of "get over" my triggers and self-shaming. Anyone can do this line of work, but you need to put in some self-development work, too. Don't listen to the people who tell you, 'This job is not for you.' Make your own decisions based on intuition, experience, research, and your heart."

Work Within Your Own Comfortable Parameters

Before you run off into the sunset, heed this advice from Empress Mika:

"Clarify what you're comfortable with from the beginning. What does non-nude mean to you? Does that mean your lingerie doesn't come off? How 'skimpy' will it be? It's also best to clarify your comfort level in sexual ways, like dirty talk, dildo blow job shows, [and more]."

Always think about what activities you'll do before going live. The type of show you put on equals the type of members you want to attract. Focus on your target audience for best results!

And some final words of wisdom from Nephyxia on the r/CamGirlProblems subreddit:

"Focus on the high-paying customers and tippers and don't waste time on anyone who doesn't tip! Getting to know these specific customers will make them keep coming back and be the core of your camming career. Your personality will shine through."

With a bit of hard work and determination, you can make money as a non-nude cammer.

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