It seems that almost everybody has an opinion about sex work. Some people know very little about the subject, and take what they hear in the newspapers and what they see in sensationalised TV shows as gospel. Others work in the industry or know those who do and so form their opinions based on that. But the debate about whether we should criminalise or decriminalise sex work is constantly debated. Continue reading Should We Decriminalise Sex Work?
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The Celebrities Supporting Sex Workers!
The news is pretty horrifying lately. Barely a day goes by without a headline hitting the papers to say that the world we live in is in trouble. When it comes to the topic of sex work, it can be tough. People have their own assumptions about the industry and just what should be done with it. The problem is that most of those proudly and loudly declaring their opinions haven’t actually had any conversations with sex workers. They don’t actually know what would be best for the industry. Continue reading The Celebrities Supporting Sex Workers!
I Call Bullshit on the Guardian Sex Work Article!
I didn’t pay much attention this story until it became a trending topic on Google’s news tab. Additionally, it wasn’t the title of the piece that got me, but the subheading that stated the article is a ‘feminist debate’. Continue reading I Call Bullshit on the Guardian Sex Work Article!
Decriminalisation and the Sex Industry
Have you ever heard somebody saying that escorts work in the world’s oldest profession? Whether it is approved or not by the rest of people, many say that. But if this job is so old, why is there an evidently perpetual stigma towards the sex workers? Continue reading Decriminalisation and the Sex Industry
Will We See Decriminalisation In Scotland?
The sex industry is pretty much always in the spotlight, mainly because the world cannot stop looking at it. They want to know what it is all about, what drives people to be a part of it, and they can’t wait to force their own ideas and stigma onto those who are working in it. Continue reading Will We See Decriminalisation In Scotland?
Man Threatens Prostitute with Arrest to Get Sex
Over the last month there has been a huge debate over whether the sex industry should be decriminalised or not. We have always campaigned for that, and we have been joined by Amnesty International. The human rights group agree that the safety of the men and women who work in the industry should take priority over any moralising. Continue reading Man Threatens Prostitute with Arrest to Get Sex
The Raunchiest Sex Play Ever!
Last week saw what we hope ends up being a pivotal moment in the fight for equality for sex workers. For those who don’t know, Amnesty International decided to push for the decriminalisation of sex work. If this does happen, then the safety of men and women will be improved greatly. It really is a progressive step. Continue reading The Raunchiest Sex Play Ever!