Riley Reid shared the personal and emotional challenges she faced while working in the adult industry.
Born Ashley Mathews, Reid quickly became a prominent figure in the adult entertainment industry, gaining fame after starting her career at just 19 years old.
Over the years, she earned numerous accolades, including Performer of the Year at the XBIZ Awards in 2014.
In 2021, she was honored by being inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame, cementing her legacy in the industry.
Despite her financial achievements, Reid, now 33, has openly shared the personal sacrifices involved in being part of the adult industry.
She has specifically discussed how it has affected her personal relationships and emotional well-being.
In a 2020 YouTube video, which has since been deleted, Reid offered candid advice to those considering entering the adult industry.
She revealed that she often discourages others from taking the same path.
“I tell them that it makes life really hard, it makes dating really hard, it makes your family life really hard, it makes intimacy hard.”
Reid also admitted that working in the adult film industry has caused her to worry about starting a family, particularly about the stigma her children might face.
She expressed her concerns by saying: “I don’t even want to have children because I do porn, because I’m worried [about] the way that people will treat my child,”
She married Latvian free runner Pasha Petkuns, and the couple welcomed their first child together in July 2022.
However, even her child has not been spared from online trolling.
Reid spoke about the harassment in a recent video, stating: “The amount of people who leave mean comments about my baby is crazy to me.”
She further added: “Grow up. Stop being mean to a baby.”
She explained that her on-screen persona had made it increasingly difficult for her to navigate romantic relationships.
