Earlier this week, YouTuber Josh Pieters released a 47-minute documentary chronicling the journey of 23-year-old OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips as she set out to accomplish an audacious and controversial goal: having sex with 100 men in a single day as a stunt for her platform. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous planning and emotional toll involved in achieving such a feat.

While Phillips’ record pales in comparison to Lisa Sparks' 2004 achievement of 919 partners in a day, the logistical and physical demands of her endeavor are undeniable. Months of preparation, a dedicated team, and rigorous screening of participants were necessary to pull it off—a process any sex worker would recognize as an immense challenge in itself.

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Since announcing her project earlier this year, Phillips has faced a storm of criticism and harassment, ranging from moral outrage to condemnation from fellow OnlyFans creators. Accusations of being reckless, attention-seeking, or morally bankrupt have flooded her social media. The documentary, which traces her journey from enthusiastic planning to tearful exhaustion, has reignited debates about the adult industry and the societal pressures it imposes on young women.

As someone with years of experience in various facets of sex work, I understand the careful balance workers must strike in sharing their realities. Public perception often demands unwavering positivity, lest any vulnerability or criticism of the industry be weaponized against us. In that context, Phillips’ tears carry political weight. Should they, though?

One of the documentary’s strengths lies in Pieters’ respectful and thorough exploration of the labor behind the scenes. From Phillips’ toy collection and intricate profit-loss spreadsheets to her lingerie shopping (noting its tax-deductible nature), the film highlights the business acumen required to succeed in this field. Notifications from eager participants flood her phone, reflecting the overwhelming interest her project generated. The documentary itself remains strictly SFW, carefully avoiding explicit content—those details remain exclusive to her OnlyFans page.

Throughout the film, Phillips openly calls herself a “slut” with a mix of humor and defiance, but she is unwavering in her assertion that her work is valid and empowering. “I do [porn] because I enjoy it,” she explains. “I’ve only ever felt empowered by the fact that I’m making money off something that all guys are going to do anyway; all guys are going to sexualize me anyway.” Pieters gently challenges her with, “Not all guys,” but Phillips’ response echoes a sentiment shared by many sex workers: if society will objectify us regardless, why not reclaim that narrative on our own terms?

Phillips is acutely aware of the stigma that comes with her work. She acknowledges the scrutiny and judgment as part of the price she pays for her substantial earnings and sense of empowerment. “Everyone is praying for your downfall,” she admits in one candid moment, describing the relentless critiques of her appearance and choices. “No one likes what you do, and everyone just thinks less of you.”

On November 18, 2024, Phillips reached her goal—and then some—having sex with 101 men in one day. But as she confessed afterward, the experience was more taxing than she anticipated. The documentary concludes with an emotional interview, where she admits through tears, “I don’t know if I recommend [having sex with 100 men in a day].” When Pieters asks if she’s had time to process the event, she replies, “Not yet, but I won’t forget this day. Jesus.”

The film offers a raw and unvarnished look at the complexities of Phillips’ work—her resilience, her vulnerability, and the societal challenges she navigates. It’s an uncomfortable but necessary reflection on the intersection of personal agency, societal judgment, and the realities of the adult industry.