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Creator of the Month

Creator of the Month – January 2026: PhDPrincess

Name: Marina Zapata aka PhDPrincess

RedGIFs profile: 
https://www.redgifs.com/users/phdprincess

Want to see more of Marina? Find her on these platforms: OnlyFans, Instagram, TikTok, X, Snapchat, Reddit

Tell us about yourself!

My name is Marina, and I am a scientist by day and content creator by night! I am currently finishing up my PhD, so it’s been a fun time getting to explore two different worlds of work- scientific discovery and adult content! I am a super big nerd with a love for all things science, sci-fi, and fantasy. My content is really inspired by my own sexual interests, ranging from sexy, playful videos in lingerie, to solo stuff, to bringing my fantasies to life in roleplay style videos. In my free time, I love to crochet, hit the gym, and hang out with my two cats!

How long have you been in the Adult industry?

I’ve been in the adult industry for five years. I started creating content during my first year of my PhD in 2020 because I needed a place to express my creativity and sexuality on my own terms. I’ve always had a natural inclination toward exhibitionism, which became a major motivation for sharing myself online. I also love the idea that my content can help someone destress or make their day just a little bit better. I remember the moment I wanted to be in the adult industry- I was sitting in organic chemistry, feeling like arrow pushing was not all I was cut out to do. That night I posted my first selfie on Reddit… and the rest is history!

Aside from RedGIFs, what platforms are you active on?

You can find me on OnlyFans, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, X, and Snapchat!

What’s one thing you wish you would have been told when starting your journey in this industry?

I wish someone had told me that you need to make content YOU enjoy. Not what you think other people want to see. If you are not having fun, people can pick up on that. Do this for yourself first!

What do you love most about RedGIFs?

I love how RedGIFs is so supportive of creators, has a great discovery page, a big selection of niches and hashtags, and promotes all sorts of different content.

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What is your favorite thing about being an Adult Content Creator?

The act of making content is a big turn on for me, so the fact that it’s my job makes every day really fun. I also love the freedom that comes with being an adult content creator. I love that I can share whatever mood I am in. Sexy? I can share a flirty selfie. Horny? I can share a full masturbation video. Feeling social? I get to share a chatty video about my day! I also enjoy the sexual exploration that has come with being an adult creator. I’m still discovering new toys, positions, angles, and that’s what keeps me excited and engaged.

What’s your favorite type of content to create, and why?

I have so much fun with the roleplay videos! The acting, the tension, the buildup, and of course, the release 🙂 I also love doing solo and toy videos!

What does a typical day look like for you as a creator?

Since I am still a student, my days are pretty jam-packed. I start my day around 5 AM, where I hit the gym, get a big breakfast in, and then make my daily content. Then I head off to school. I love to cook, so I usually try to make something tasty when I get home and then unwind by hanging out with my community on OnlyFans!

Tell us a fun fact about yourself that your fans might not know

Fun fact: I’m in the 5th percentile of height in the USA.

What advice would you give to other creators who are just getting started?

Find your niche, follow creators in your niche, aim to post every day, and post across several different social media sites! I would also remind new creators that there are millions of adult creators, and the ones you see go viral make up a really small percentage of all of us. So don’t be so hard on yourself if you aren’t going viral or don’t have millions of followers. Just be consistent and work hard!

What are your goals or dreams for the next year as a creator?

I want to do more collaborations and make more friends in the industry! I am graduating from my PhD soon, so I am super excited to also have more time to create new types of content and break into new niches like cosplay.

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