Orenda is the Iroquois name for a certain spiritual energy inherent in people and their environment.
With over 137,000 subscribers and 19 million views in just over a year and a half on YouTube, Orenda has become an ASMR sensation almost overnight. She mixes her beauty, warmth, smarts and creative juices to make erotic films that are both intimate and enchanting. Her soft hypnotic voice and gorgeous smile, along with her sexually erotic films, set her apart into her own niche, catapulting her up to the top .25 earners on the social media platform. Hailing from Montréal, Quebec in Canada, Orenda flew into Las Vegas to create art with publisher and photographer Santodonato for two glorious days, one day indoors which photos you are enjoying in this issue and one day outdoors which will be featured in upcoming issues. Orenda sat down with Santodonato to chat, and this is what transpired.
STRIPLV: Why ASMR? How did you get into it, and when did you get into it? ORENDA: I first heard of ASMR because I watched one guy doing boyfriend roleplay, and I kind of wanted to try it. I think it fits me—kind of like the girlfriend experience videos. Also, I completed my master’s degree in research and sexology a few years ago, and my thesis was about mindfulness-based intervention. ASMR and mindfulness are both about relaxing and to help treat anxiety. So, I thought it was a very good way to continue my work for me. I chose not to work in academia because I was looking for better work conditions and more freedom, and ASMR could afford me that. I also wanted to explore the erotic aspect of ASMR, and I thought it was a very fun, creative and intriguing avenue. I’m not a researcher. I’m doing it as an artist, as a content creator. STRIPLV: Where did you attend school? ORENDA: At UQAM University in Montréal. I could have continued to the Ph.D. program, but I decided to stop after that. In academia, it is very political and many rules. I wanted to have my own boat and freedom. I’m happier this way. STRIPLV: How long have you been creating ASMR videos? ORENDA: For about a year now. STRIPLV: Are you surprised with your success and how many views your videos get, and how quickly you built a big audience? ORENDA: I still can’t believe it and how quickly my channel has grown. Yeah! STRIPLV: So what made you decide to do the girlfriend experience and erotic videos on your OnlyFans featuring you nude, which sets you apart in your own niche, I think? What made you decide to do it that way rather than follow in the footsteps of other YouTubers? ORENDA: A lot of people say that ASMR can turn you on. (Laughs) So, I was very intrigued about that. I found that very fun to explore this aspect of ASMR. There’s kind of a debate. Is ASMR sexual or not? STRIPLV: Do you feel aroused and sexual when you are making your erotic videos? ORENDA: I think ASMR can be really sexual for many reasons. It doesn’t work on everyone, but it’s a pleasurable, relaxing feeling, and I believe relaxation is inherent to sexual response. On the one hand and the other hand, ASMR can help you connect with your body and sensations. Making those videos, I discovered stuff that I never imagined I would do before, like recording my heartbeat, being sexually aroused, and things like that. And just like girlfriend role playing too. STRIPLV: When you’re making those films, are you aroused, or are you putting it on? ORENDA: Sometimes it’s roleplay, and sometimes it’s only stimulation, and sometimes I record myself when I’m aroused for real. It depends on the theme or concept of the video. STRIPLV: Explain to us some of the different roleplay videos you do. ORENDA: I have one character my fans really like. It’s a psychiatrist that gets a little flirty. That character gives J.O.I. (jerk-off instructions). STRIPLV: Let’s talk about food. What’s your favorite thing to eat? ORENDA: I really like Asian, especially Korean food. STRIPLV: Do you have anything that’s your guilty pleasure?
ORENDA: I like ice cream a lot. I love cookie dough flavor. STRIPLV: Do you drink? What do you like to drink? ORENDA: Yes. I like wine, mostly red wine. STRIPLV: Have you done much traveling this last year during the pandemic? ORENDA: Not this last year, but before the pandemic, yes. I was touring all around Canada as an exotic feature entertainer. That’s another aspect of myself. I’m pretty multi-faceted. I’ve been an erotic dancer for 12 years while going to school. But now, I’m only working as a content creator. STRIPLV: Did you enjoy dancing and working as a feature entertainer? ORENDA: Oh yeah, I miss that a lot. I liked going to very remote places that had clubs, like Yellowknife. I worked a lot in western Canada and in BC (British Columbia) as well. STRIPLV: What type of music do you perform to? ORENDA: I’m pretty versatile. For instance, at Harley’s Hardrock Saloon, it’s a rock club, so I dance to rock music there. If it’s more of a city club, I do a set more with dance music. I use different costumes, and I do aerial work, pole work, and some circus skills. STRIPLV: How long have you been modeling? ORENDA: For about 13 years. I love modeling. I’ve done a lot of acrobatic modeling and artistic nude modeling. STRIPLV: Tell us what it’s like living in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic because you’re going to be going back home after you travel to Tulum, and it’s going to be quite an ordeal when you get back home. ORENDA: I live in Montreal, and the Province of Quebec is very strict compared to the rest of Canada. Yes, there is even a curfew in Montreal. You have to be home by 8 p.m., and if you travel, you have to stay in a government-run hotel for three nights and be tested and then quarantine for another 14 days at home. STRIPLV: Do you still listen to ASMR? Are you a fan of it? ORENDA: Yes, I do. There’s this one that I like where the guy moans from ear to ear. I’ve done some like that too. I think it’s really great to fall to sleep. (Laughs) STRIPLV: How many videos do you have up on YouTube? ORENDA: I think about 45, which is not many. I like to make a version for YouTube with no nudity, and I make an extended version for OnlyFans with nudity, and they get more erotic. With the erotic ASMR, I can make my videos more intimate and make the viewer feel like he’s right here with me. Now I have a videographer that’s been helping me a lot. It helps that I don’t have to think about the technical stuff for the images. And I can entirely focus on the sounds. STRIPLV: What’s your favorite thing about your body, and what’s your least favorite thing? ORENDA: That’s a good question. I like my feet a lot. (Laughs) I get a pedicure every two weeks. My least favorite thing are my arms, as I used to train a lot. I have strong arms. STRIPLV: If you could meet anyone in the music business, who would you like to meet? ORENDA: Yes, Michael Kiwanuka, for sure. STRIPLV: Are you in a relationship? ORENDA: No. I’m single. STRIPLV: Do you prefer men or women, or both? ORENDA: Men. STRIPLV: What is your favorite thing sexually to do? ORENDA: I have, it’s not a kink, but almost. I like natural perfume, so I’m kind of a sniffer. (Laughs) STRIPLV: Where do you want to be in 3 to 5 years. What are your goals? ORENDA: In 3 to 5 years, I would like to be settled somewhere. And I would like to be more steady in my life. To be a mom and have children.
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