Grabbys Spotlight: Sem Taylor
Targeting trophies in Torremolinos.
As we count down towards the Grabby Awards in Torremolinos, we caught up with Sem Taylor.
Sem is nominated in four categories:
- Actor of the Year
- Best Bottom
- Twink of the Year
- Newcomer of the Year
You've said that winning a Grabby Award would be recognition that you didn’t give up and that it wasn’t all for nothing - how did you discover and start to explore that performing on camera and content creation was something that you're passionate about?
Since I was like 14 or 15 years old, I always had this curiosity about the world of porn.
I always wanted to be famous as an actor or something since I was five. That obviously didn’t happen. My parents were always very open in communication about everything, but when I talked about being a pornographer they weren’t really enthusiastic about it.
I’m a very open and creative person and that’s what I always do. I've done six years of study to become master florist, and I've been studying to become a hairdresser. I also love to create art and paintings.
About three years ago, I met Bart Shoots. He was telling me that he is a creator on OnlyFans and he was happy to guide me through if I wanted to get started. I had to think about it but it didn’t took long before I texted him and asked him for all of his tips and tricks.
My first collaboration was with Bart - that was when I realised that this is what I really wanted to do.
A lot happened in my first year - not all of it good. But I kept going and didn’t let anyone or anything get in my way or get in the way of becoming who I wanted to be.
I really had a rough start in my first year, but I’m glad that I met so many new friends who are also creators in the industry - they helped me through this. Especially Bart! Without him, I wouldn't be where I am today.
Do you consider yourself an exhibitionist?
Absolutely not! I’m a creator, an actor, and I do love nudity. But I won’t go naked anywhere other than where it’s allowed to be.
What was your relationship with your body like when you were growing up? Have you always been comfortable getting your clothes off in front of others?
Up until I was about eight years old, I was always happy to get naked - whether at home or at my grandparents house, I always got my clothes off.
But then I got bullied for something like 10 years straight - that made me a lot more insecure and uncomfortable with my body. I was also raped several times by one of the bullies at school - while we were at school - that further undermined my self-esteem.
I've since been through a lot of therapy, and look at me now! The whole world can see me naked!
How has your work in the adult entertainment industry changed your relationship with your body and the way that you experience intimacy?
It's definitely making me feel way more secure and comfortable with my body. It's really cool knowing that thousands of men are jerking to my content and thinking that I’m hot.
I have a lot of respect for my own body - I won't let just anyone on it. Content creation is work - it's hard work, and it’s something that I can release my creative energy into, which is awesome.
Intimacy is something very different than the content. I really appreciate the intimacy more though since I’ve been working in the industry. It feels so more real than ever before.
What makes a good collab?
A good collab starts with respect, of course, and that all parties are equal. I find it important that everyone is on the same page about what we’re going to create, and that you’re comfortable."
Feeling a connection with someone makes it easier but - in my opinion - it's not necessarily the key to a good collab.
Gareth Johnson
Beyond the Grabby Awards, what else is on your vision-board for the months ahead?
I don’t have a plan. I am in contact with several guys from different countries and I’m really looking forward to working with them. But nothing confirmed yet - no flights have been booked.
But there will be some cool stuff coming! I’m sure of that.
Gareth Johnson