13 years ago, Alix Lynx started creating adult content. And over the years, she's learned all the red flags that new creators should and shouldn't be doing.
She has spoken openly about the red flags that young people should be wary of when entering unknown territory.
From questionable contracts to pressure on set and unreliable collaborators, Alix has seen how quickly things can go wrong when boundaries aren't respected. Now she's sharing hard-won lessons that can help others protect their safety and their businesses.
“My first piece of advice for anyone in the adult industry is if agents or managers (or anyone else who wants a piece of your business) are pushing you to sign a contract without having a lawyer review it,” Alix said.
She continued: “Don’t walk away, walk away. In what world is it acceptable to sign something that affects your business and your livelihood without having it reviewed by a professional? No one should make you feel bad about wanting a legal professional to review a contract before you sign it. That’s a big red flag.”
She also mentioned acting with extreme caution if a potential partner on the scene is objecting to the release of new test results, which by industry standard must be within the last two weeks.
“This is very rare, but it has happened before. There are people who fake test results, which is really evil. If you go to an industry-recognized testing center, like Talent Testing Service, Clear or others, and you’re registered with them, you should be able to access PASS, which is the database that performers use to look up each other’s test results. However, it’s not completely foolproof, because not everyone lives near these testing centers or even a draw center. Sometimes you have to go to a general health clinic and do a panel that’s not industry-recognized.”
Alix also warned that pressure on set is another big warning sign that performers, especially those who are newer to the industry, should be aware of.
"If there's any person, whether it's another performer, an agent, a manager, a director, anyone who goes overboard by pushing you to do certain things or perform things that you're not completely comfortable with, they don't have your best interest at heart.
She also explained that younger performers can often feel pressure to obey authority figures, something she strongly advises against.
Alix said: “I’m sharing this because I see a lot of young women joining this industry, and you only have to be 18 years old, and a lot of them feel like if someone in a position of authority or power asks them to do something, they automatically have to say yes. Like they have to be something that people like. This is not an industry where you have to be something that people like. This is an industry where you have to stay calm and stand up for yourself, otherwise people will walk all over you.”
Alix also stressed the importance of carefully choosing the people you work with, especially when it comes to agents, managers, and others involved in a performer's business.
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