Melissa Febos, former dominatrix and author of Whip Smart, went on Dr. Drew’s show to talk about her work. The Toronto International Burlesque Festival is happening this weekend, as well as the International Pole Sport Federation Championship. The International AIDS Conference is happening next week in Washington, D.C. Traveling feature entertainer Kylea Killeen conducted a… Continue reading The Week in Links: July 20
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Support Hos: Sherlock
Picture the scene. You’re sitting in a strange room with your friend, waiting for the near-stranger to come and give you instructions, and, you hope, some money. You look around at the expensive furnishings, and your friend, who is wearing just a bed sheet. “So…are you wearing any underwear?” you ask. “No,” they shoot back… Continue reading Support Hos: Sherlock
The Week in Links: December 16
Pole dancing may soon become an Olympic sport. Art Hage, pastor at the Hurricane Bible Church and Ministries in West Virginia, has big pans for a nearby abandoned building that used to be the Pink Pony strip club. Hage will transform the former “haven of evil” into another church, if only he can raise $800,000.… Continue reading The Week in Links: December 16
The Week in Links: December 9
There’s going to be a Muff March in London on Saturday. The cause? Protesting against cosmetic surgery for women’s gentials. The other cause, protesting against the removal of pubic hair, is a little harder for us to get behind, but at least some of us here at T&S would welcome the return of the bush.… Continue reading The Week in Links: December 9
The Week in Links: November 4
We’re excited about the upcoming campy Brit horror-comedy, Strippers Vs. Werewolves. West Hollywood celebrated Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day over Halloween weekend. Should porn stars pay for porn? Sex workers discuss why we should be joining the Occupy Wall Street movement.