Over time, I’ve come to realize how many misconceptions people have about sex work. Often, those who are not part of the industry rely on the media, movies, TV shows, and books to form their ideas about the job. While it’s understandable if they haven’t interacted with the industry much, it’s important to recognize that these perceptions don’t apply to […]
#chargeisdeclined is a hash tag that has become a trend on Twitter within the sex work community.. Why? you may ask. Because the website backpage.com which is a website that many sex workers across the world use to advertise their services is now unable to process credit card payments to pay for their advertising. The reason behind this is that MasterCard […]
Below is a post I wrote on facebook about #facesofprostitution and a little on my perspective. It seems this hash tag has gone viral around the world and there have been a number of media articles written (which ill reference at the end of this post for you to read.) One thing I have noticed is that many sex workers who have […]
Let’s talk about how language can either create stigma or help remove it, particularly in the context of sex work. There are various terms used to describe sex workers, including prostitute, hooker, whore, escort, working lady or man, and sex worker. However, these words can evoke different images and ideas for different people. Unfortunately, some media outlets, movies, and even […]
As a sex worker, I receive emails from clients who appreciate my blog and what I write about. Recently, I received an email from a client who raised an important point about the lack of respect given to sex workers and clients in society. This prompted me to write this blog post about the importance of respect in the sex […]