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more about #sexwork RenoDakota: My best friend is a dominatrix, and every single one of her fellow sex workers that I've met has been wickedly smart. Many of them have been sex worke... more » aliasmisskat is kung fu fighing...: As Lady Falcon mentioned, Mistress Matisse has a well written sex worker blog. Most of her recent posts are schedule updates or links to podcasts and ... more » ladyfalcon is skin deep: I used to read Mistress Matisse's blog fairly regularly, and while I don't agree with all or most of the opinions she espouses (and stopped reading al... more » foodandshoes: Has no one commented on the grossly unreliable voice of the "journalist" in that article? Her first subject is quoted thusly; "You should talk to his ... more » Ulookinatmyjunk, JOC: This is a bit off-topic, but I got into an argument with this girl at my job and she kept trying to correct me while I was speaking to her. Granted, ... more » Atomic Bowling: Channeling my inner cranky linguist - when are people going to get that having a particular accent or using a particular dialect is in no way indicati... more » zenithblue: Last year I workshopped a short story about a brothel employee. The entire class of overeducated MFA students set about circling every word that sound... more » LovelyHue: Since when was hypocrisy a big word? I've heard people of all 'dictions' and 'education' use the word hypocrite - it's not a difficult concept, that ... more » moifauxmail: How can a sex worker possibly be intelligent? That would mean they have minds, feelings, rational thoughts and a full measure of personhood just like ... more » andBegorrah: "I like my conceptions of womanhood like I like my earth: Flat." more » Cairn: "Hypocrisy" is Not too big for sex workers; I'm sure they've heard it. Probably from the Mouths of Republicans who Use their services. more » emfish55: I expect the definition and proper usage of "hypocrisy" is very familiar to most sex workers, regardless of education. In fact, I would imagine it's ... more » Awestruck: Oh, well, if internet commenters say so! You know how they say "as the internet comments go, so goes the nation." As for the substance of the article... more » Kitten is an 80s rocker: Wait, you mean that prostitution, like every other profession, is a field composed of distinct individuals with varying levels of intelligence and soc... more » SarsDoesntSave: I was prepared to be filled with righteous indignation when I clicked over this article, so I was surprised to find that I actually *gasp* kind of agr... more » thoughtthinker: I watched The People Speak last night on the History Channel. You hear the words of unbelievably eloquent slaves, migrant workers and other laborers -... more » Sputnik_Sweetheart: Decklap, until you learn the difference between its and it's, I suggest you refrain from the critiques. more » SarahMC: Kotaku ran this (very stupid) article (the very concept of which is sexist) written by a "porn star" and a good portion of the comments are from outra... more » morninggloria: Scientific fact: for every peen that goes in, 10 IQ points go out. Which is why my IQ is currently: PUPPIES. more » thehighshelf: Gosh, do you think the idea that intelligence and sexuality are mutually exclusive may diminish the quality of these people's sex lives? No, I'm sure ... more » -
#sextalk
What's So Strange About A Well-Spoken Sex Worker?
You'd think that after the outing of Belle de Jour, nobody would be surprised at a well-spoken prostitute. But when the Atlantic interviewed a sex worker who knew the word "hypocrisy," commenters rushed to call bullshit.
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#belleoftheball
Will Young Women Copy Belle De Jour?
Blogging call girl Belle de Jour's real identity has had a few days to percolate, her dad and ex have weighed in, and people are finally beginning to think of the children.
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#belleoftheball
The "Glamor" Of Prostitution And The Outing Of Belle De Jour
The recent unmasking of prostitute/blogger Belle de Jour has the British press talking about everything from anonymous blogging to what her mom thinks. But what her story really shows is how much prostitutes differ from one another.
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#tricksofthetrade
Superfreakonomics Authors Ask: Why Aren't More Women Prostitutes?
Sure, authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner acknowledge, streetwalking is tough work. But being a high-end escort is big fun, just like being a trophy wife without the marriage. So why don't more women do it? More » -
#sexsellsforcheap
Recession Buoys Sex Tourism In Costa Rica
The recession has driven many women - skilled and unskilled - to prostitution in Costa Rica. Though the men of "Gringo Gulch" continue to work the bars, the sudden influx of competition drives down prices and increases desperation. [Miami Herald] -
#faceoffs
Sex Workers Are Different — Similar - The World Over
Prostitution is often referred to as the world's oldest profession, but it's also one of the most common occupations held by women — and men — throughout the world.
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#londonballing
Escort-Addict More Interesting, Less Nauseating Than Expected!
"I have to confess to knowing the truth about this sordid profession - because eight years ago, I succumbed to the lure of paying for sex." And - oh yeah - the lure of being Richard Gere in Pretty Woman.
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#findingoneself
The Problem With The "Happy Hooker" Myth
Last week, Jackie McReynolds and her program to help street prostitutes renounce the lifestyle were profiled in the Washington Post. Today, she appeared on NPR with a client, Nakita Harrison, to talk about their experiences. More » -
#protectionism
Fighting The Patriarchy, One Woman At A Time?
With the news today that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has successfully pressured Craigslist founder Craig Newmark into self-regulating erotic services ads, we should ask ourselves: why is (or is) this a good thing? More » -
#byanyothername
Craigslist Caves On "Erotic Services" And Goes Adult
In the wake of Phillip Markoff's alleged Craigslist killing spree, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has announced that Craigslist has agreed to drop erotic services ads in favor of an editor-reviewed adult category. [Breitbart] -
#schooldays
Helping Women Help Themselves
More than 20 years ago, Jackie McReynolds was a prostitute gang-raped in an alley. It took her four more years to leave street-level sex work, and now she helps other women do the same. More » -
#pictureperfect
Depictions Of Sex Work Reinforce Stereotypes Of Sex Work
Laura Agustin is concerned that all sex worker news is inevitably accompanied by pictures of street prostitution rather than brothels or red light districts, so she has created an album of alternate pictures. [Sociological Images] -
#recessionistas
German Sex Workers Feel The Pinch Of The Recession
With too many people left with too little spending cash, the world's oldest profession (in one of a few countries where it's legal) is feeling the pinch. Hence: brothel discounts! More » -
#jezenomics
Strip Club Offering More Jobs When Jobs Are Hard To Come By
The Foxy Lady strip club in Providence is holding its first-ever job fair this weekend to fill 30 positions due to increased demand during the state's mounting unemployment crisis. They just want to help! More » -
#workinggirls
Bad Times Mean More Call Girls: Sex Work And The Recession
What will happen to "the supply of high end call girls" during the recession? The Economist's Free Exchange blog has an answer, if you can wade through the annoying jokes. More » -
#hurtssogood
Kinkonomics: Is Freelance Fetish Work A Good Way To Earn Extra Cash?
In a crappy economy, some women are picking up some freelance work: Fetish and dominatrix gigs. More » -
#sexwork
What Women Want? To Talk About What Women Want
Since yesterday's NY Times Magazine piece "What Do Women Want?" about new research into female sexuality was so long and hard (to parse!), it took two of us to try to take it on.
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