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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Strip Club Killing – Is The Location Relevant?
I have to say, the shaming of the sex industry knows no bounds. You would think I wouldn’t be surprised by now, but nope, there is always something that manages to shock me. Continue reading Strip Club Killing – Is The Location Relevant?
Why Are Students Becoming Escorts?
When people think of sex workers, they tend to think of people in their late 20s or early 30s. They imagine someone who needs some extra cash, who perhaps works another job and does a little bit of escorting on the side. People tend to forget that sex workers come in all shapes and sizes, and that they can be anything from mature ladies to students. Continue reading Why Are Students Becoming Escorts?
Lib Dem Politician Forced to Resign Over Sex Work Comment
When there was a possibility that School Careers Offices could suggest prostitution as a line of work to pupils, Dennis Parsons, the chairman of Cheltenham Liberal Democrats introduced the notion that the idea shouldn’t be dismissed, and mentioned that something needs to be done to get rid of the stigmatisation of sex work. What came afterwards for Parsons were a lot of angry comments, counter attacks from his colleagues, and a resignation paper with his name written on it. Continue reading Lib Dem Politician Forced to Resign Over Sex Work Comment
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 MORE Bullshit on Julie Bindel’s Attack on Sex Workers!
If you haven’t read the last piece that I’ve written that counter-attacks Julie Bindel’s claim that decriminalisation won’t protect sex workers, you should read it first and come back to this article once you’re done. Continue reading I Call MORE Bullshit on Julie Bindel’s Attack on 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!
The Beyond The Gaze Sex Work Study
The Universities of Leeds & Strathclyde have researchers keen to conduct a sex work study to find out what internet based sex work is like. They hope that the survey will help to inform policy for the future, and so they are keen to get experienced sex workers involved. Want to know more? Read on. Continue reading The Beyond The Gaze Sex Work Study
Man Dies During Sex: Prostitute Still Attached!
For pretty much every single one of us, the idea of dying during sex is a bit of a scary one. We might joke that popping it during orgasm is the way that we want to go, but never do we actually think that it is something that could happen. For one man, his romp with a prostitute turned, well, deadly, when he actually died in the middle of the hot and steamy sex session. Sounds pretty terrifying, doesn’t it? Would you believe that it actually gets worse? Continue reading Man Dies During Sex: Prostitute Still Attached!
Why Escorts Are Better Than One Night Stands
Most people have absolutely no idea about what the world of escorting is really like. The media has made them believe that it is just like ‘Pretty Woman’, and that most women in the job are there because they have no choice. They have been forced to sell their souls and their bodies to give abusive, horrid men satisfaction. Their clients are evil men who can’t be bothered taking a shower and going to the pub like a normal person. Instead, they want to pay for sex. This, of course, ignores the fact that the majority of escorts are doing it willingly. They are very select about the clients they see, and the clients know just how lucky they are to spend time with them. Continue reading Why Escorts Are Better Than One Night Stands