The answer to this question is always, it depends on you but probably no. Like others have said, even at the “top 1%”(there’s so many profiles that these statistics don’t mean much) you’re not making a whole lot more than just some passive beer money. It’s an insane grind of marketing yourself to even get to that point and if you slow down even a little your progress will disappear very quickly.
You also need to take into account that the internet is forever. Even if you delete your profile and pictures, they still exist. If for example you want to transition to a different career that is not friendly to NSFW backgrounds, like a teacher, you’re placing yourself in a very precarious position. Weigh your options to determine if this is something that’s okay for you.
Early 30’s and No, I do not find a random selfie to be sexual in any way.
If you’d like to engage in a sexual conversation, either flirt or present something in a sexual context that opens the door. Expecting to be doted on simply for presenting a selfie comes across as extremely narcissistic and juvenile to me personally. I don’t mean any of this a personal attack on you, just my general views based on the question you’ve asked.