The third chapter of the Valencia film (based on Michelle Tea’s 2000 memoir) is now in post-production, and the filmmakers are asking for donations to help them complete the project. We’re especially excited to see this chapter of the film hit the screen—not only does it cover Michelle’s return to sex work, it stars Tits… Continue reading The Week in Links: March 9
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The Week in Links: February 24
Cherry, a film co-written by porn performer Lorelei Lee and former sex worker Stephen Elliot, premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival last week. Tracy Clark-Flory of Salon.com spoke with Lux Alptraum, the new CEO of porn blog Fleshbot. Alptraum took over the site a few weeks ago when it split from Gawker Media. Though it doesn’t start off on… Continue reading The Week in Links: February 24
The Week in Links: February 17
Swiss fragrance company Givaudan is working on a new scent for Lady Gaga, which will make you smell like an “expensive hooker.” Kandy Klein (of PsychoStripper.com) writes about stripping on Valentine’s Day. Here are twelve bad reasons not to legalize prostitution (beware: this will involve bible verses). Illinois State Sen. Toi Hutchinson has proposed a statewide tax on… Continue reading The Week in Links: February 17
The Week in Links: February 10
RT talked with some pro-dommes about their profession. Nothing Earth-shattering was revealed, but it’s always exciting to see large news networks cover sex workers in a respectful light. The Oakland-based East Bay Express also spoke with local BDSM pros about their work this week. A New Jersey man was arrested for impersonating a police officer to extort sexual favors from prostitutes.… Continue reading The Week in Links: February 10
The Week In Links: February 3
GQ praises Richard Gere’s sex worker fashion sense in American Gigolo. The news has been awfully short on “sex workers flocking to [Super Bowl City]” panic this year. Thankfully we found this piece about Brad’s Brass Flamingo in Indianapolis. “No one knows how to party like New Yorkers. And everyone knows they are the best tippers” said… Continue reading The Week In Links: February 3