A Beginner’s Glossary of Live Cam Terms
Cam sites have their own vocabulary, and it can be baffling at first. Here’s a plain-English glossary of the terms you’ll run into most, so you always know what’s going on.
Tokens / Credits
The virtual currency you buy with real money and spend on the site to tip performers and unlock shows. See our full tokens and tipping guide.
Tip menu
A list a performer posts showing what different tip amounts do.
Public room
An open live stream anyone can watch for free; tipping is optional.
Private show (PVT)
A paid one-on-one session, billed per minute, with the performer’s full attention.
Cam2Cam (C2C)
A two-way feature where you share your own webcam during a private show. More in our cam2cam explainer.
Lovense / Lush / OhMiBod
Brands of interactive, tip-controlled toys performers use so tips trigger real-time responses. See our interactive cams guide.
Freemium
A site model where watching is free and you pay only for tips, private shows, or extras.
Spy / group show
A spy show lets you peek into someone’s ongoing private session at a lower rate; a group show is a paid show several viewers join together.
Amateur
A performer who cams casually rather than as a polished professional — see our amateur vs. pro comparison.
Put it into practice
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