Adult Star Riley Reid Explains Why She Stopped Filming Videos With Male Co-Stars

Riley Reid got into the adult film industry in 2010 before taking things in a new direction.

Riley Reid, a well-known figure in the adult film industry, shared insights into why she made the significant decision to cease producing content alongside male co-stars after spending many fruitful years in the sector.

Known in her personal life as Ashley Mathews, Reid stated her journey in the adult entertainment world back in 2010.

Her talents and dedication didn’t go unnoticed, as she went on to win the title of Female Performer of the Year at the XBIZ Awards in 2014.

Her achievements continued to accumulate, leading to her induction into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2021.

That very year, it was reported that Reid was earning an impressive income in the six-figure range monthly, thanks to her substantial following on the subscription-based platform, OnlyFans.

Nonetheless, there came a turning point in Reid’s career when she chose to stop her involvement in adult films that featured male actors.

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This decision was elaborated upon during her appearance on Jordyn Jones’ podcast titled What They Don’t Tell You.

During the episode, Reid candidly discussed the challenges of managing a love life while maintaining a career in pornography.

In a conversation about her dating experiences, Reid expressed the difficulties she faced: “Dating was really hard.”

She further elaborated on how her established persona in the adult film industry influenced her relationships, stating:

“Especially as I grew a name for myself, it was hard to meet someone who [didn’t] know who I was. And so, there was always that, like, fandom.”

“They met me first in their mind as Riley, so it was really hard to like reverse and teach them that I’m Ashley.”

Reid’s reflections followed her previous revelations on the Impaulsive podcast, where she recounted how a past relationship made her question her self-worth and career choices due to her partner’s negative perceptions of her profession.

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“He made me feel like maybe I should quit and stuff,” she disclosed.

Despite these challenges, Reid didn’t abandon her career but instead chose to take it in a new direction by discontinuing her participation in adult content with male co-stars.

“It was a choice I made on my own but I made that choice because I was lonely and I wanted love and affection and stuff,” she explained.

Reid believed that continuing her previous path in the industry would hinder her from finding the love and companionship she longed for, leading her to exclude those types of scenes from her work altogether.

“I’ve dated guys that were like ‘Me or porn?’ and I was like, ‘porn never gave me this ultimatum, so I choose that’,” she firmly stated.

Now, Reid is happily married to Pasha Petkuns, and together they are raising their daughter, Emma. Reid often speaks fondly of Petkuns, describing him as an ‘amazing husband’.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, she praised him, saying, “You’re so present in every moment with both of us and I am so happy to spend everyday with you.”