Thirteen years ago, Alix Lynx began creating adult content. And after so many years have passed, she has learned all the red flags that new creators should and shouldn't ignore. She has spoken openly about the red flags that newcomers should watch out for when entering unfamiliar territory. From shady contracts to on-set pressure and unreliable collaborators, Alix has seen how quickly things can go wrong when boundaries are not respected. Now she is sharing the hard-earned lessons that can help others protect their safety and their business. "My first piece of advice for anyone in the adult industry is if agents or managers (or anyone else who wants a piece of your business) are pushing you to sign a contract without having a lawyer review it," said Alix. She continued: "Don't walk away, run. In what world is it acceptable to sign something that affects your business and your life without having a professional look at it? No one should make you feel bad for wanting a legal professional to review a contract before you sign it. That is a huge red flag." She also mentioned exercising extreme caution if a potential on-screen partner is resisting showing recent test results, which by industry standard should be within the last two weeks. "This is very rare, but it has happened before. There are people who forge test results, which is truly diabolical. If you go to an industry-recognized testing center, like Talent Testing Service, Clear, or others, and you are registered with them, you should be able to log into PASS, which is the database performers use to request each other's test results. However, it's not completely foolproof, because not everyone lives near these testing centers or even a testing center at all. Sometimes you have to go to a general health clinic and get a panel that is not industry-recognized." Alix also warned that on-set pressure is another major red flag that performers, especially those newer to the industry, need to be aware of. "If there is any person, whether it's another performer, an agent, a manager, a director, anyone who is overstepping by pushing you to do certain things or perform acts you don't feel completely comfortable with, they do not have your best interest at heart." She also explained that newer performers can often feel pressure to comply with authority figures, something she strongly advises against. Alix said: "I'm sharing this because I see a lot of young women joining this industry, and you only have to be 18 and many of them feel like if someone in a position of authority or power asks them to do something, they automatically have to say yes. Like they have to be something that pleases people. This is not an industry where you have to be something that pleases people. This is an industry where you have to stand your ground and protect yourself, otherwise people will walk all over you." Alix also emphasized the importance of carefully choosing the people you work with, especially when it comes to agents, managers, and others involved in a performer's business.