RIP Kylie Page: Shining A Light in Adult We Don't Talk About Enough
The adult film industry is in mourning after the shocking news of the death of Kylie Page, a promising performer who died at the age of28 from a suspected overdose. Famous for her zest, believability, and endearing nature onscreen, as much as offscreen, Kylie has not only featured in popular adult films but also featured on Netflix's docu-series Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On to show her fans what goes on behind the camera!
Her death is tragic, and business as usual. Though many think only of the fantasy, those within the adult industry are more acutely aware of the reality: sex workers experience unique mental, emotional, and physical challenges, with fewer support systems and a larger degree of social shame. Kylie's story is a reminder that behind every sultry clip is a human being — one who may be struggling more than anyone knows.
The Unseen Struggles: Seeing Beyond Your Vision
For most adult performers, the route into the industry isn't one of celebrity and freedom. When it assumes a higher purpose, it's more often about an internal need, an unmet emotional vulnerability, or a quest for acceptance. Kylie Page shared that she had struggled with mental health and with judgment and public pressure.
But for performers with special challenges — like astigmatism (a common eye condition that can result in blurred vision and discomfort under harsh studio lights), or social anxiety, traits on the autism spectrum, or PTSD from past trauma — there are extra obstacles. It can be seriously taxing to be in front of a camera when you are physically overwhelmed, mentally scattered, or emotionally unsteady. And the pressure to achieve, to be flawless, to be "on" around the clock, only adds to that. It all adds up: The challenges of holding eye contact during scenes, managing the dynamics of an ensemble, mustering and maintaining energy for long content days — all can become Everest-like challenges when someone is quietly wrestling with neurodiversity or other invisible disabilities.
Judgment Hurts, Support Heals
Society's verdict is unkind and ever-present. Entertainers are repeatedly sexualized, objectified, and dehumanized in media discourse. They endure discrimination at the doctor's office, in courtrooms, and even in their personal relationships. That isolation could make it more difficult for performers to ask a major recording institution for help, or to even realize when they need it.
The industry and its community should heed the warning in Kylie's death. Mental health services should be a regular aspect of professional care just as testing for S.T.I.s or a model consent-form agreement is. Performers — especially young ones — should never have to silently endure that, or be afraid to confess, "I'm not okay today."
Where to Find Help
Thankfully, stuff is flourishing in the world of adults. Performers can reach out to:
- Pineapple Support – a free mental health resource for the adult industry. Pineapple Support is a free support and therapy service for those working in the online adult industry.
- APAC (Adult Performer Advocacy Committee) offering peer support, safety tools, and professional resources
- SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project) – Multiple chapters, advocating harm reduction and community outreach.
- Care is provided to sex workers or LGBTQIA+ communities by local support groups or therapy services
In the context of this changing landscape, we fight to raise awareness, funding, and destigmatize these services. All performers should be supported no matter red or weak.
A Letter to Kylie's Friends — and the Next Generation
To Kylie's co-performers: You have a right to grieve. Afterall, your memories of her are sacred. Let it be felt, spoken, shared. You're not just your stage name, your brand, or your content.
And to all the young creators entering this space: Know that it's OK to set boundaries. It's fine to stop, ask for help, or say no to something that doesn't feel right. Your health is more important than any paycheck or follower count. You are not alone. You're never worse for needing help.
Kylie's Legacy: Let's Go with Kindness
Kylie Page was not just a performer; she was a human being with hopes and dreams, struggles, and a story that deserves to be remembered. Her death is a sad reminder that mental well-being, emotional safety, and community care are not extras — they're non-negotiables. The point here isn't simply that of mourning. It's about taking action.
Let's build a culture — within and beyond the adult industry— where checking in on a friend is something that we all do, not something that we do on rare occasions. Let's build safer spaces. Let's speak openly. Let's care deeply. Kylie deserved that. Every creator does.
