# Pixelated Naughtiness Avatars of Second Life “Street Workers” By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-01-12 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated-naughty-avatars-second-life-street-workers References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/ries/second-life-hookers-making-cash-6y/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/groups/286978@N25/pool/) It’s no secret that [cyber sex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-toys-intimacy-shop) is amongst the many forms of entertainment on offer for the discerning John. However, I don’t think that most of us have been exposed to the plethora of hot and sensuous avatars that represent the [seedy underbelly of Second Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-season-4)’s “sex workers.” As diverse as their real-life counterparts, these pixelated hookers are clad in skintight catsuits, long patent leather stiletto boots, skimpy outfits, and an overall expensive wardrobe of realistic-looking avatar clothing. These hot virtual escorts with their bedroom eyes are the representations of women out there who get off on doing these sort of things. The punters who patronize them are too escaping from the real world into hedonistic and seemingly “safe” sexual encounters with these [pixelated but sizzling hot dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatai). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Sex Industry:** The rise of cyber sex and Second Life 'sex workers' highlights the opportunity for virtual reality-based adult entertainment industries. - **Avatar Clothing Industry:** The expensive wardrobe of realistic-looking avatar clothing worn by Second Life 'sex workers' shows potential for a disruptive innovation opportunity in the growing market of virtual fashion. - **Online Payment Systems:** The use of online payment systems for virtual services, such as those used by Second Life 'sex workers', highlights the opportunity for disruptive innovation in this industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Adult Entertainment Industry:** The rise of Second Life 'sex workers' highlights the potential for innovation in the adult entertainment industry, including VR-based experiences and new business models. - **Virtual Reality Industry:** The growing trend of virtual reality and Second Life 'sex workers' highlights the potential for innovation in virtual reality technologies and experiences. - **Fashion Industry:** The expensive wardrobe of realistic-looking avatar clothing worn by Second Life 'sex workers' highlights the potential for disruption and innovation in the virtual fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual NFT Mansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-metamansion.md) - [Personalized Digital Dating Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-spaces-for-singles.md) - [Metaverse Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-avastars.md) - [On-Site Avatar Workers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepbrain-ai-1.md) - [AI Dating Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-chat.md) - [Socialite-Inspired Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-hilton-1.md) - [Avatar Fashion Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-fashion-metaverse.md) - [AI-Driven Virtual Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensorium-galaxy.md) - [Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-toys-intimacy-shop.md)