The past week certainly was a banner one for record lows in sex work journalism, wasn’t it?
Tag: porn
What Media Coverage of James Deen’s Assaults Means For Sex Workers
Content warning: this piece contains general discussion of rape. I got a call from a reporter from Mother Jones the other day, her voice nervous. She was one of the many journalists who called the sex worker health clinic I work at, St. James Infirmary, looking for comments about the public sexual assault accusations made… Continue reading What Media Coverage of James Deen’s Assaults Means For Sex Workers
When Feminism Is A Brand
This piece was originally posted by the author on Medium. Content warning: the links in this post lead to articles detailing the rape and sexual assault of sex workers. We need to talk about the ever increasing number of men like James Deen who utilize feminism as a marketable identity to cover up their abusive… Continue reading When Feminism Is A Brand
Fuck Your Feminist Porn
Last year, I was short on cash and struggling with full service work. For the first time in my life, I approached a porn company. This was no ordinary porn company—they made this known every step of the way. They were “alternative” and “empowering.” They were “feminist” and made “erotica.” They were a company that was… Continue reading Fuck Your Feminist Porn
Quote of the Week
“…two years ago when we met at the Dusk Porna Award in Amsterdam. I was baffled to win it and asked Candida onto the stage to join me. After I handed her a bunch of flowers to thank her for all she had done for the sisterhood, I walked off stage, only to be called… Continue reading Quote of the Week