When I first came out in print as a sex worker, it was pretty much decided by everyone that I was an idiot. That, or an opportunist and/or an attention whore—a fact one feminist blog called “disgusting.” In the comments sections of articles I have written, it is widely accepted that no one would pay… Continue reading Selling Sex Sort of Ruined My Life—All The More Reason I Support Sex Worker Rights
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The Week In Links: December 2
Dita Von Teese speaks out about stripping and burlesque dance: “I don’t really need any fancy terminology to describe what I do. … Yeah, I am [a stripper]; I’m proud of what I do.” Today the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition is hosting the Summit on Sex Work in the South in Asheville, NC. New York police theorize that one single serial… Continue reading The Week In Links: December 2
Dear Tits And Sass: Agency Edition
Time again for us to share our thoughts on the many dilemmas that arise around sex work. And this question is a doozy. The issue of whether or not to work for an agency is surely one to stir up debate, so feel free to leave your own insights and experiences in the comment. And… Continue reading Dear Tits And Sass: Agency Edition
In Defense of Backpage
History is repeating itself, and I doubt a single sex worker is surprised. It was common knowledge that Backpage would become the next political target after it absorbed the tremendous spillover of adult advertisers when Craigslist shut down its “adult services” section. Now, given The Village Voice’s willingness to take the fight to those who… Continue reading In Defense of Backpage