High school senior, 18, who works in the porn industry defends her profession

A California teen is defending her work in the porn industry, after a profile about her X-rated side-gig set off a firestorm when it was published in her school newspaper last week. 

Speaking with CBS13 on Monday, Bear Creek High School senior Cailtin Fink vehemently defended the controversial article, insisting that her pornographic pursuits should not be a 'taboo topic'.

'Adult entertainers aren't just objects, they are actual people. They have feelings; they have goals; they have motivation,' the 18-year-old declared. 

The profile on Fink, titled 'Risky Business: Starting a Career In the Adult Entertainment Industry', was published on Friday despite initial concerns from district officials that it might violate obscenity bylaws. .

Caitlin Fink, 18, is defending her work as an adult entertainer, after a profile about her porn pursuits sparked backlash when it was published in her high school newspaper

Fink says the profile helps readers understand that 'adult entertainers aren't just objects, they are actual people'

Caitlin Fink, 18, is defending her work as an adult entertainer, after a profile about her porn pursuits sparked backlash when it was published in her high school newspaper

In the piece, Fink tells of how she turned to porn after leaving home last New Year's Eve. 

The high schooler started out selling nudes, and quickly began earning as much as $475 per hour. 

'When I first started selling, it was just for money,' the teen explained. 'But then I liked the attention I got, being called beautiful. I enjoyed it because it made me feel good about myself'.

Fink later hired an agent, and recalls being 'so excited' when she learned she would be doing professional scenes with Pornhub. 

The high schooler started out selling nudes, and quickly began earning as much as $475 per hour

The high schooler started out selling nudes, and quickly began earning as much as $475 per hour

The controversial article was released on Friday, after a lawyer was called in to vet the content

The controversial article was released on Friday, after a lawyer

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