Only fans??

Why is only fans so popular? I can’t understand how it could be empowering to woman to show all of that for money. Get as nasty and freaky as you want but why put it out for everyone to see? To me all dignity and pride are gone. And there has to be some deep feelings of insecurities and needing validation for this. My opinion. I’m a young woman myself but still can’t wrap my mind around it.