Description from Show Notes: In this episode of YAS Podcast, host AM Davies welcomes Gal Mariya Rivers, a not safe for work content creator and artist. Together, they delve into Gal Mariya’s journey of embracing body hair, challenging societal norms, and finding confidence and artistic voice through erotic content. The conversation touches on body liberation, gender identity, and the psychological impact of societal beauty standards. Gal Mariya shares her personal evolution from struggling with body image to celebrating her authentic self, also addressing the nuances of dealing with online criticism and fostering positive conversations about body image with her audience. This episode highlights the intersection of sex work, art, and activism, emphasizing the significance of authentic expression in changing public perceptions about bodies and sex work.
Excerpt: “This isn't your typical artist profile. Gal Mariya has spent the last decade creating what she calls "body liberation art"—nude photography and video work shared primarily on…adult platforms. Her body doesn't conform to mainstream beauty standards: fat, small breasts, big butt, hairy. That's exactly the point…But when exactly did she realize she was making art? "I realized that I was making a bunch of creative decisions as I was taking my nudes," she says….”
Description from Show Notes: Until this weekend, Gal Mariya Rivers , a NSFW content creator was known to her fans from her selective yet creative ways to normalize nudity. Gal Mariya shares her journey of self-discovery through adult content creation, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming one's body and identity.
Description from Show Notes: It's a July 4th Double Header and this one I interview Gal Mariya. She is a cam girl, fetish model who for the past 10 yrs wore a mask for her content and today she reveals her pretty face in The Smoker's Lounge….We discuss why she wore the mask and what made her decide to take it off. We discuss her lack of confidence entering the business because of her size. She tells me how she wants to do more boy-girl content and collabs with ladies plus, we discuss the hairy fetish and more.
Description from Show Notes: “Ever thought of being a faceless creator? I speak with Gal Mariya Rivers, a faceless creator on Reddit and OnlyFans. Gal Mariya shares her journey from being a lurker on Reddit to becoming a confident content creator, emphasizing the importance of consent and the positive feedback she receives from her audience. The conversation highlights the struggles and triumphs of embracing one's identity while remaining faceless in a visually-driven industry.
In this conversation, Gal Mariya Rivers discusses the complexities of being a faceless creator in the adult industry, exploring the positives and negatives of anonymity. She shares her experiences with online criticism, the importance of body image, and the concept of body liberation. The discussion also touches on the profitability of faceless content creation and the unique challenges faced by creators in this space.”
Cast 595: Guest Gal Mariya
(January 2025)
Description from Show Notes: “We are tickled to death to talk to our guest Gal Mariya this week. She is thoughtful and unbelievably well-spoken so basically, the opposite of your boys. However, we did have a great time talking with her about what she has going on and human sexuality in general.”
Upcoming appearances include:
A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy