< Previous50 @BCAMS 2021 BCAMS MAGAZINE BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE BCAMS Magazine is your source of beauty news, life- style, fashion and travel showcasing what’s hot, what’s new and what’s on in Romania and in the world. Stay one step ahead of the curve with trending updates on beauty and lifestyle! This very first issue we focus on the importance of plastic surgery, and because it’s holiday time, find out how to pack your pleasure goodies in order to pass the security screening! Cam Girls and Plastic Surgery Myth Debunked Yes, You’re Allowed to Bring Your Sex Toy on an Airplane next52 @BCAMS 2021 BCAMS MAGAZINE Cam Girls and Plastic Surgery Myth Debunked53 www.bcams.ro Plenty of men con- sider fake boobs, big lips or fake buttocks ugly and not attrac- tive at all In the last couple of years we saw a rise in the number of camgirls undergoing plastic surgeries, from breasts implants, lip augmentation to butt implants. As a very important note, none forces the cam girls to go for plastic surgery, still most of them decide to do so be- cause they believe that bigger lips, en- hanced fake breasts and sometimes even enhanced buttocks, will be the key to their success in the cam world. There are not few cases in which cam models end up with enhanced breasts implants which are disproportionate to their figure or unrealistic lip augmenta- tion. Even though most of the cam girls are convinced that women who went for plastic surgery attract more members and therefore get more revenue. Indeed if you browse some camsites’ model ranking, you will find that the models with the best score feature en- hanced breasts, lip augmentation and buttocks augmentation. After interviewing several models, we found out that most of them strongly be- lieve that women who undergo plastic sur- gery have much more success with men. Let’s not be over hasty! Appearance is in- deed the most important in this indus- try, but sometimes the model’s beliefs have nothing to do with what men really want. Plenty of men consider fake boobs, big lips or fake buttocks ugly and not attrac- tive at all. Many of camsites users think there is something wrong when they look at these models. The results of a reddit poll shows there are less than 30% of cam sites users who like big silicone breasts and big enhanced lips. Yes, that’s right, less than 30%! When we discuss plastic sur- gery, sometimes “more” is counterpro- ductive, it can even make you ugly! All these women are beautiful, but they hopped on a risky trend. Every surgery/ procedure comes with a real life risk. Models often overlook this, and don’t always take into consideration their health prior to booking a procedure. So is plastic surgery the real golden solution? Is it really worthy for the models? BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE AUTHOR BCAMS PHOTO BCAMSYes , You’re Allowed to Bring Your Sex Toy on an Airplane Holiday is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and treat yourself, and what better way to do that than with the help of some sex toys? However, you might stop to think “Can you bring sex toys on an aeroplane?” The answer is YES. Adult toys are allowed to be transported in both checked bags and carry-on bags. But the issues with taking adult products through airport security spans far more than just a blushing re- action if a guard whips out your ribbed vibrator and asks, “What’s this?” To avoid any potential em- barrassment during your security screening, there are a few ways to make sure your intimate items are brought along for the ride as safely and discreetly as possible. PACK A SMALLER ONE Large sex toys draw more atten- tion on x-ray screenings. There are plenty of small-sized toys that can look like a tube of lipstick or makeup compact and go through security unnoticed. If you’re a power queen, don’t worry. There are plenty of smaller toys that can still pack an orgasmic punch.It’s also a good idea to keep things tucked away just in case securi- ty needs to search your luggage. Random spot checks are rare — but they do happen, so keep ev- erything under wraps and away from prying eyes. DRAIN THE BATTERY If your toy uses normal batteries, make sure to take them out and store them separately. If it’s a re- chargeable one, some sites rec- ommend using the toy as much as you can beforehand so the bat- teries drain. So, if anything press- es up against the buttons, there won’t be police-brining rumbling sounds coming from your carry on. Spare lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries, including pow- er banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. If your toy is powered by a Li-ion battery, you’ll have to put it in your car- ry-on bag. BDSM GEAR Somethings like fuzzy hand- cuffs or bondage tape or pup- py paws will go unnoticed, or at least deemed “unthreatening.” However, some harder stuff like whips, floggers, or heavy metal objects can be called “defense de- vices” and confiscated. If you’re determined to bring your kink with you, store them together in clear bags. Also, leave your good stuff at home and bring your second-bench items, just in case there’s a chance of losing them. BE PROUD Guards are trained to understand the difference between ”normal nervous” and ”nervous because something illegal is in my bag”. If the worst happens, and your vi- brator is pulled out for the world to see, just own it! Be proud of your healthy sex drive. Have a good giggle with the inspector. You’ll get through the line faster. These guys are so used to seeing adult products go through their lines, it really doesn’t faze them. So, if they’re not embarrassed, you shouldn’t be either. RESEARCH But you should be aware that sex toys are technically illegal in many jurisdictions, for example Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Maldives and other. So you do run the risk of having your toy con- fiscated there. This is highly dependent on the mood of the person inspecting your baggage, but you should check the cus- toms websites of any country you plan to visit. Remember, we all have the right to our pleasure, and it’s a great idea to bring a battery-operated friend with us when we travel. As with any other baggage in the age of air trav- el, make sure to pack with care!Guards are trained to under- stand the difference between ”normal nervous” and ”ner- vous because something ille- gal is in my bag”. If the worst happens, and your vibrator is pulled out for the world to see, just own it! Be proud of your healthy sex drive.56 @BCAMS 2021 BCAMS MAGAZINE Selfcare & Sexual Wellness As of late, the subject of self-care has been talked about frequent- ly and exhaustively. Often sexual wellness and self-care go hand in hand, and self-pleasure has become one of many practices that have helped many of us get through the monotony and pain of isolation. Sex involves complex, physical responses, many of which can be affected by depression, stress, age, bodily changes or trau- ma. These responses can tell us a lot about our bodies and what we might need to feel better or more energized. We are so excited that for our very first issue we have Carla Sez, as a guest columnist, who touches on a very sensitive subject ”Is Pride so important in the Adult Industry?” New Study Finds Porn Does Not Make Men Sexist next Pride month58 @BCAMS 2021 BCAMS MAGAZINE Is pride really so important for the adult industry? If you are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans- gender or Queer you have most likely heard of Pride. In fact Pride has been running for over 50 years now, which is somewhat longer than the LGBTQ banner has existed! The Birth of Pride Each year, in June, there are celebra- tions held world-wide, to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Spontaneous demonstrations were held by members of the gay commu- nity in response to a police raid that began in the early hours on June 28th 1969, at a place called the Stonewall Inn, situated in Greenwich Village. This uprising was most likely the tip- ping point for many Gay communities in the US and sparked the actions of the Gay Liberation Movement. Their protests covered many important so- cial areas, such as discrimination to- wards housing and employment, gov- ernment hostility and the centuries of abuse suffered by anyone non hetero- sexual. The Importance of Pride Over the years, it has grown into a worldwide symbol of what it really means to be gay. The celebrations at- tract millions to the parades, concerts, parties, work-shops and memorials, all around the world. Memorials are held to commemo- rate those who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS. The main purpose- behind many of them, being to rec- ognise the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals that have had an impact on history. Not just locally but nationally and internationally. It truly is one of the largest celebrations with support on a world-wide basis. In 2019, New York (and the rest of the world), hosted the largest international Pride celebration in history. The Stone- wall 50 - WorldPride NYC 2019, which was produced by Heritage of Pride, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, with over five million attending in Manhattan alone. Pride in the Adult Industry Ever since white performer Hugh Hunter denounced his nomination in the ‘Best Ethnic Scene’ category, at the GayVN awards 2017, racism has been at the forefront. That’s not to say it’s exis- tence prior to then was less important. In fact, some would say that it’s existed for decades. There were complaints that the sex industry marketed racial fetishes and produced stereotype pornography. Some even called it overt racism. Let’s look at that a little more close- ly. What happens when almost every 59 www.bcams.ro AUTHOR Carla Sez “Unfortunately, sex workers of all denominations have to deal with big business and big business is out to make big money. Every niche and every fetish has at some point been top of the pile as far as earnings are concerned. To this end, business, adult and sex workers alike, have sought to take advantage each and every single time.” single thing in our lives is la- belled? It means that every like or dislike becomes fod- der for other people to com- plain about. Why should someone that is attracted to dark skin be dragged into a debate on racism. Some- times, things are just as they are and it’s only others that seem to have a problem with it. The majority of the Gay and Lesbian populous are more than happy in their own skin. They find themselves arguing for their cause with a lot of small-minded peo- ple. Perhaps I should call it the LGBTQ community, so as not to offend anyone who doesn’t belong to the Gay or Lesbian category. Unfortunately, sex workers of all denominations have to deal with big business and big business is out to make big money. Every niche and every fetish has at some point been top of the pile as far as earnings are con- cerned. To this end, busi- ness, adult and sex workers alike, have sought to take advantage each and every single time. The pride in Pride All being said, it is the re- sponsibility of each, and every one of us to rid the industry and society of such prejudice. Everyone should be able to live their lives to the full and be whomever they want to be, providing it falls within the laws we create as a society. However, where those laws fall foul of basic human rights, we still need to question them. I for one, long for a world where we do not have a need for ‘labels’ as a means of describing some sort of fight against a portion of society. A world where I am simply who I am, and you are who you are. A world full of individuals able to live their lives as they please, lawfully and happily. So, can Pride re- ally make that happen? There have certainly been some big changes during the past 50 years and per- haps significantly during the past couple of decades. People are more open about themselves and the causes they support. Stopping Negativity Social media has a huge im- pact on getting the message across. The more support we give to positive causes, the better everyone’s lives will be. The less attention we give to the haters, the quick- er they will disintegrate into nothingness. The thing we must all re- member about haters is that they are fuelled by re- sponses to their negativity. So instead of providing the fuel for them, channel your angst into positive causes. Support is Key Providing support on-line or in person is crucial and has been even more important during the pandemic. Just being able to talk to some- one can make a world of difference to those that are suffering. Organisations such as Pine- apple Support are there to pro vide help for anyone that works in the Adult, On-Line sector. Whatever kind of support you may need, they have people available to lis- ten, to help and to provide advice, whenever needed. We’d love to hear about other organisations or help available to adult workers and especially those individ- uals who provide incredible aid, assistance and sponsor- ship for this sector. Drop us a line and let us know who we should be featuring, and we’ll do our best to make it happen. SELFCARE Next >