The day I heard the words “We’re fucking cock destroyers, aren’t we babe?” on my Twitter feed was the day my life changed in nothing but a positive way. 

The Cock Destroyers, also known as Sophie Anderson and Rebecca More, are two blonde bombshells who were sex-positive icons that stood for the empowerment of all regardless of size, shape, skin color, gender or sexuality.

The story of the viral hit is quite simple. Anderson and More are two U.K.-based sex workers who each run their own OnlyFans, where they share their more explicit content. The two friends were collaborating for their accounts and were looking for people to make a video with. They took a video advertising it, and on Oct. 2, 2018, More posted it on Twitter. As of that day, the Cock Destroyers were born.

But just recently, the two announced they were parting ways due to personal reasons. The announcement came as a shock to many as Anderson and More appeared to have an unbreakable bond. 

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The announcement was personally devastating, as I was a fan of the duo. No, I was not subscribed to their OnlyFans — but what drew me to them was what they stood for. 

Social media is a powerful tool that has launched — and destroyed — the careers of many. People fall in love with online personas and propel social media influencers to stardom. The Cock Destroyers were a personality duo I clicked with because of their message. Yes, most of the time it was just silly porn-adjacent humor — but it also destigmatized what sex work is and helped reshape the stereotypical image of sex workers as dirty or vile. 

Their messaging was also inclusive and didn’t cater to just one population. Rather, their content was made for everyone. They were major allies to the LGBTQ+ community and stood for justice in all areas.

The two even started their own reality competition show called Slag Wars: The Next Destroyer, where they gathered a series of sex workers to find the next “Cock Destroyer.” The show stood for uplifting sex workers and showing the industry in a positive light. It highlighted people with various backgrounds and identities, showing sex work in a nonlinear format.

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Besides advertising their content on social media, the duo would also post fun videos showing a more behind-the-scenes look at their lives. The videos consisted of both funny memes and inspirational segments about getting through tough times.

And yes, following them came with the occasional X-rated scene on my Twitter feed — but for me, the wholesome content outweighed the pornographic images. 

When it was announced the duo broke up, it was much more than the falling out of two friends. Anderson and More had built such an iconic legacy that stood for all-around positivity, and seeing the “end” of the Cock Destroyers felt like this beacon of positivity going out. I hope the pair reunites in the near future and puts whatever split them up behind them — but until then, their legacy will live on forever in the hearts of many.