The Fight to Decriminalize Sex Work Exposes Old Feminist Divides
This is an unprecedented political moment for the rights of sex workers, due in large part to the sustained organizing…
'I’m Hoping It Won’t Decimate My Income': Tumblr's Porn Ban Is Yet Another Setback for Sex Workers
Over the last few days, 26-year-old Lily Fox has been manually going through her Tumblr blog and backing up, then…
What the Hell Are 'Female-Presenting Nipples'?
As reported by Jezebel staff writer Tracy Clark-Flory, Tumblr’s banning all “adult content” from its platform because…
When Will New York State Finally Update Its Rape Shield Law to Protect Sex Workers?
In the New York State Senate, two bills have the potential to make it easier for sex workers who have been the victims…
Colombian Sex Workers Launch a Newspaper—and It's 'Flying Off The Shelves'
Sex workers in Colombia have started a newspaper that is “flying off the shelves”—a rare distinction for any newspaper…
Facing SESTA and Political Threats, Sex Worker Organizations Brace for Fallout
The Sacramento chapter of the Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP), an organization that provides critical resources to…
After 5 Months, the #NYCStripperStrike Is Poised to Go Nationwide
For Women’s History Month, Jezebel and The Root are partnering for JezeRoot, a series that focuses on women of color,…
Sex Workers and Herpes Are Punchlines For SNL's Sexual Assault Jokes
“Problematic!!!” disclaimer here (I know, it’s tired): but it’s still saddening to see people in poverty and/or with a…
What Would It Take for a Sex Robot to Pass a Turing Test?
At what point does a robot become more than just a vessel for satisfying a human’s needs? That’s one of the many…
Former Sex Worker Seeks Happy Ending
A few months ago, during one Sunday brunch, my boyfriend of nearly two years and I had a difficult conversation. I…
Istanbul Demonstrators Cry Out Against Murder Of Transgender Woman, Activist
On Sunday, August 21, hundreds took to the streets in Istanbul, Turkey to condemn the murder of LGBTQ activist and…
Paying For Sex Is Now Against the Law In France
After a two year battle, MPs have passed a law that now outlaws paying for sex in France, with a penalty of almost…
This Year’s CPAC Will Have Yet Another Unaffiliated Party With Actors Playing 'Pimps and Prostitutes'
It’s just like your terrible college!
Kink Changes Performer Guidelines Following James Deen Abuse Allegations
Kink.com, the San Francisco-based BDSM and fetish porn studio at which a portion of the alleged sexual assaults by…
Hero Woman Acting in Self-Defense May Have Just Offed a Serial Killer
A sex worker in Charleston, West Virginia shot and killed a man in self-defense who had a list of prostitutes in his…
Former DC Councilman Starts New Career as Gay Male Strip Club Boss
Only in Washington, D.C. can a former city councilman become a gay strip club impresario. Meet Jim Graham, the…
Tearing Down the Whorearchy From the Inside
I expected to be criticized for my work — I'm a porn performer — from my classmates at Duke. But from my fellow…
NYPD Won't Confiscate Condoms as Evidence of Sex Work Anymore, Sort Of
It’s tough to promote safe sex while also instructing police to confiscate individuals' condoms as evidence that…
Airbnb Users Are Turning Apartments into Sex Brothels
Renting your apartment out on Airbnb? Don’t worry so much about your stuff being stolen; instead, maybe freak out about…
Massive Study Concludes Pimping Ain't Easy, But It Is Kinda Evil
New research out today claims to offer a window into the massive, murky world of the underground commercial sex economy…