A former Mormon-turned-OnlyFans model says her lifestyle choice has seen her family “shut out” by everyone they know – but she has no regrets.
Skyler, 39, from North California, US, turned her back on the congregation in 2018, having been a member for over a decade, after growing disillusioned with its practices.
The religion has some very strict rules including no sex before marriage, no porn or same-sex relationships, as well as no booze, cigarettes, coffee or gambling.
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Free from restraint after leaving, Skyler decided to explore her sexuality – uploading steamy snaps of herself on Instagram (@iamskylerxo), where she now has 168,000 followers.
It wasn’t until a follower asked for more explicit content that he was willing to pay for, that the mum-of-two set up an OnlyFans page in March 2020.
However, her new career has not gone down well with her former congregation – or her new neighbours and friends.
“As a family, we have been shut out,” Skyler told NudeNewz.
Why She Left the Mormon Church
Skyler joined the Mormon church because her husband was part of it, but the couple eventually grew frustrated with what they describe as the religion’s rigidness.
“I joined the Mormon church because at the time my husband was part of it, but we left having grown frustrated with the rigidness of the religion and having to give so much of our time and money to it,” she said.
“No vices were allowed. No drinking, no smoking.
“Only sugar was allowed. The amount of baked goods we ate saw us both put on weight and it had a knock-on effect on our marriage.
“It became a sexless marriage. I stopped looking good for my husband.”
The couple also clashed over the church’s financial demands.
“We also had a tonne of arguments about giving ten per cent of our income to the church,” Skyler said.
“They teach you secret handshakes and walk you through the three levels of heaven, which funnily enough correlates with giving more of your money and baking more cookies.
“It was delusional and we had to get out of there.”
The Breaking Point
For Skyler, leaving the church wasn’t just about religion – it was about reclaiming her identity.
“Being a Mormon was taking things away from me as a wife and as a mum. It was time to do something for myself, my family and my marriage,” she said.
“As soon as we left, we smoked a big joint and had the best sex we had in years.”
How Her Secret Was Exposed
Skyler was outed to her family and friends after a mum of one of her daughter’s friends found her page.
“I’ve always admired women who aren’t afraid to show off and have fun. It’s something I secretly wanted [as a Mormon] but didn’t really know how to do it,” she said.
“When I started my Instagram account I tried my hardest to block people from seeing me. I went through my entire friend and family list.
“But one day my posts turned up on the explore page, where my daughter’s friend’s mum spotted me.
“She called me up and said my Instagram wasn’t ‘appropriate’. I felt slut-shamed.
“She then said she wouldn’t be sending her daughter round to our house anymore.
“It broke my heart seeing a decision I made hurt my daughter so much.”
The Community Backlash
The discovery triggered a wave of rejection from their community.
“I’ve also been shunned by other mums when I go and watch my children play softball and once even cried in a hair salon after the hairdresser said she didn’t agree with what I do,” Skyler said.
“My husband’s friend of 40 years also found out – he called up and started yelling down the phone.
“We’ve been totally exiled.”
Her Husband’s Perspective
Skyler’s husband has stood firmly by her side throughout the backlash.
“The mum who banned her kid from coming round our house is ridiculous,” he said.
“What we get up to as two consenting adults has no effect on the children.
“There are countless cheating spouses in this town and yet we are the villains.
“We are honest with our sexual desires and communicate with one another about what we want.
“Just because their wives aren’t giving them any, blame shouldn’t be placed at our doors.”
How OnlyFans Transformed Her Marriage
Despite the backlash, Skyler doesn’t regret her choice – and claims OnlyFans has done wonders for her marriage.
“My husband has been my biggest supporter and without him being so encouraging and amazing this wouldn’t have worked out,” Skyler said.
“After being a housewife for so many years I now feel sexy and liberated.
“My husband gets turned on as he has a hot wife fetish and the idea of other men wanting to get with me gets him going.
“When we’re thinking of a racy caption together it spices up our bedroom talk.
“OnlyFans has added something to our marriage.”
The Price of Breaking Free
Skyler’s story highlights the social cost that can come with leaving conservative religious communities and entering the adult content industry.
The loss of friendships, the exclusion at children’s sporting events, and even uncomfortable encounters with service providers demonstrate how deeply her choices have affected her daily life.
Yet for Skyler, the trade-off has been worth it.
“I much prefer exploring this avenue and having a better marriage with my husband than to toe the line with people in this bible belt town,” she said.
Living in a Bible Belt Community
The couple’s experience reflects the challenges faced by those who choose unconventional lifestyles in conservative areas.
In Bible belt communities across America, social conformity often carries significant weight, and deviations from accepted norms can result in swift exclusion.
For families like Skyler’s, the consequences extend beyond the adults involved – their children also feel the impact of their parents’ choices.
The painful moment when her daughter’s friend was banned from visiting their home illustrates how adult decisions can have unintended effects on young lives.
The Mormon Church’s Strict Guidelines
The Mormon church, officially known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, maintains strict behavioural codes for its members.
These include abstinence from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and tea, as well as the expectation of tithing ten per cent of income to the church.
Sexual conduct is also closely regulated, with premarital sex and pornography strictly forbidden.
For Skyler and her husband, these restrictions ultimately felt suffocating rather than spiritually fulfilling.
Why She Felt Slut-Shamed
Skyler’s description of feeling “slut-shamed” by her daughter’s friend’s mother reflects a broader societal double standard around female sexuality.
Women who openly embrace their sexuality, particularly in commercial contexts, often face harsher judgment than their male counterparts.
The hairdresser who openly disapproved of her work and the mothers who shunned her at softball games all contributed to a sense of being punished for choices that, as her husband pointed out, involve only consenting adults.
The Role of Her Husband’s Support
Skyler credits her husband’s encouragement as essential to her success and happiness.
His “hot wife fetish” and enthusiasm for her work has transformed what could have been a source of marital tension into something that enhances their relationship.
“My husband gets turned on as he has a hot wife fetish and the idea of other men wanting to get with me gets him going,” she said.
This dynamic challenges traditional assumptions about how adult content creation affects romantic relationships.
Finding Liberation After Years as a Housewife
For Skyler, OnlyFans represented more than just an income stream – it was a reclamation of her identity.
“After being a housewife for so many years I now feel sexy and liberated,” she said.
The contrast between her life as a Mormon housewife and her current career couldn’t be more stark.
Where once she felt constrained by religious rules and social expectations, she now experiences a sense of freedom and self-expression.
The Hypocrisy She’s Witnessed
Both Skyler and her husband have pointed out what they see as hypocrisy in their community’s reaction.
“There are countless cheating spouses in this town and yet we are the villains,” her husband said.
This observation highlights a recurring theme in discussions about adult content creation – the disconnect between public morality and private behaviour.
Her Message to Other Women
Through her journey from Mormon housewife to successful content creator with 168,000 Instagram followers, Skyler has become an unlikely voice for female sexual liberation.
“I’ve always admired women who aren’t afraid to show off and have fun,” she said.
For women in similar situations – trapped in restrictive relationships or communities – Skyler’s story offers a controversial but compelling example of radical self-reinvention.
