In light of Transgender Awareness Week, we're excited to dedicate our Model Citizens blog to some of our top trans Models, starting today with the lovely Casey Kisses.
Here, Casey shares her the life lessons she's learned since joining the industry and how her perception has changed over the years.
Are you doing anything this year to honor Transgender Awareness Week?
I normally like to post a photo on Twitter (just for the day) that shows me pre-transition and how I currently look. I like to show that not every trans person comes from the same background or has the same start. You couldn’t tell now, but I used to act and dress very boyish to be able to fit in and “pass” as a male. I don’t see myself as that person anymore, but I do like to remember my roots from time to time. After all, he is a big part of how I became the woman I am today.
What sort of misconceptions do you think people have about transgender performers?
I think one of the biggest misconceptions both models and agents alike have about trans performers is that you will get blacklisted for working with us. If you look at some of the biggest names in the adult industry, you’ll notice they have scenes with trans performers. Also, since I work with so many different cisgender female performers, I find that there is also a big misconception that trans women only like men. Now let me tell you ladies, that is a lie! Hahaha! There are plenty of tran lesbians and there is a huge market for that as well – just check my followers on my social media channels.
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How has your perception of the industry changed over time since joining?
Well, when I first joined the industry, I was told that if it’s your time, it’s your time. Meaning, if the companies like you, you will have work. Otherwise, it’s slim pickings. At this point, with so many different new platforms that empower models to be their own creators, I really reap the benefits of being a new Model joining the industry. I have a more positive outlook and think that this can be a career and not just a part-time gig to get you through college.
What sort of lessons have you learned over the years you wish you knew when you first started?
I would say that one of the most important lessons I had to learn was to not stress over one scene. There were so many moments where I beat myself up over my outfits or facial expressions, but to be completely honest, looking back, I’ve done so many scenes, I don't even remember them all. They really do get buried. So just make sure to have fun and be easy to work with. It’s really cool to look back and see how far I’ve come over the years, too. I try to take everything as a learning experience.
What have you learned about yourself since joining the industry?
I’ve recently learned that I can pick up just about anything as long as I focus my mind and my time on it. Since I started cam modeling and producing my own scenes, I’ve learned so much. I was never the best at tech stuff or even typing using more than two fingers! However, being in the industry has given me hunger to learn the tools of the trade. I’ve spent countless hours watching tutorials on equipment and software trying to catch up on the seemingly endless years of technology I’ve missed out on.
So Transgender Awareness Week is about raising visibility of trangender people and addressing issues members of the community face. So how can the industry help with that? Where does the industry specifically fall short and how can we improve?
I think that inclusivity is the best thing our allies can do. I’ve been shown so much support throughout the years and one of the best feeling of normality I get is from being around people who actually consider trans women as women. I know it sounds obvious, but I see so many so-called advocates not working with trans women while still fighting for trans women’s rights while working with cisgender women. I think if some of these bigger names want to defend and support trans women, they should do so by showing the world that they do see trans women as women.
What does it mean to you to be part of the LGBTQ+ community?
To be completely honest, I don’t think about that much. I think I live somewhat of a normal life. I live a normal life with my girlfriend and our puppy. We do normal things like cooking and watching movies. Our sex life is normal to me; that is until one of my “civilian” friends starts talking about theirs. I am proud of it, though. I’m proud to not be afraid to like what I like. I’m proud to maybe be that 1% who is truly blind to love. I’m proud to be open-minded and accept people for who they are. I’m proud to be me more than anything. 
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How do you feel about expressing your identity on Pornhub? Do you keep your work persona separate from your personal one or are they intertwined?
They are very intertwined. I love going on Pornhub and watching amateur porn not because of the grainy phone quality, but because the sex and chemistry is real. This is what I want to give my fans. A glimpse of my sex life, how I like to have it, and who I really am. I’m not putting on a show or exaggerating; if you hear me tell a model to slow down because I’m about to cum, it’s completely real.
Why do you think sexually-fluid content has been trending more and more in the last few years?
I think we are all somewhat sexually fluid. Being open-minded is such a great thing in my opinion. It’s led me to so many great things in life, including finding my partner, Kylie Le Beau. As we grow, so do our taste buds, and I think life is just more exciting that way! I think there are more switches out there than strictly tops and doms. Producing this type of porn broadens my target audience and makes it that much more fun for me.
Has the marketing of trans content changed over the years, too? Should it evolve?
The marketing of trans porn has come such a long way since I first joined the industry. There are words I’d be afraid to say in an article like this for fear of backlash that were common terminology 5 years ago. I personally am hard to offend, so I think it’s fine the way it is, but at the same time, I believe it should be malleable to accommodate future generations to say what is right and wrong. Just because I don’t offend easily, doesn’t mean I want to offend others.
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