LOS ANGELES—SantanaXXL appeared on the Dear Black Gay Men podcast for a candid conversation about being a Black, gay, plus-size porn star and the challenges that come with visibility in the adult entertainment industry.
Titled “They Care About Sex Work, But Not Sex Workers Santana XXL Explains,” the episode gives Santana a platform to speak about representation, body acceptance, discrimination, and the way society views porn stars. Santana discusses the reality of being a highly visible plus-size performer, including the criticism, harassment, and hateful reactions.
The conversation also highlights Santana’s journey from adult performer to an award-winning creator with a massive social media following, while emphasizing the importance of respecting performers as people, not simply by the content they create. Dear Black Gay Men is available on the podcast’s YouTube channel and other platforms.
Follow the performer and podcast on X: @SantanaXXLLL and @dearblackgaymen.