Sex Work
NY State Senators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work
New York State legislators introduced a bill today that would decriminalize sex work and repeal statutes that prohibit the buying and selling of sex between adults.
Former Backpage Owners Claim to Be Victims of "Moral Panic" About Sex Work
Former Backpage owner Michael Lacey, who appeared alongside business partner Jim Larkin at a Libertarian gathering in Phoenix last Friday, claimed that the political/legal campaign to shut down the popular classifieds website was fueled by a "moral panic, based on a false premise [and it] has put sex workers in danger’s way.”
Activists Question Kamala Harris' Statement on Sex Work
Sex work activist group the Erotic Service Providers Legal Education and Research Project (ESPLERP), has issued a statement in response to remarks made by presidential candidate Kamala Harris in a recent interview.
Sen. Kamala Harris Calls for Decriminalization of Sex Work
In an exclusive interview with TheRoot, Sen. Kamala Harris, who is among the pack of candidates vying for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president, has announced her support for the decriminalization of sex work.
Julie Rocket's 'Rocket XXX Radio' to Tackle Sex Work, Mental Health
Performer and radio host Julie Rocket will discuss mental health and sex workers on Saturday’s episode “Rocket XXX Radio.”
Brothel Madam Reveals Upside, Empowerment of Legal Sex Work
Dena, the madam and manager of Sheri’s Ranch, a legal sex resort and bordello outside of Las Vegas, has penned an insightful article, “Nevada Brothel: A Model for a Positive Workplace for Women,” about the company’s progressive business practices and safety measures that are helping to support and empower their female sex workers.
ManyVids CEO Bella French Cams to Normalize Sex Work
Adult marketplace ManyVids has announced that CEO and co-founder Bella French will return to her webcam modeling roots to help end the stigma surrounding adult entertainment and normalize sex work in society.
Is Cam Modeling, Sex Work Feminist? Stripchat Polls Performers
Stripchat recently interviewed a group of its most popular webcam models and asked their thoughts about feminism and whether or not doing cam work — or adult entertainment in general — was considered feminist.
Sex Work Improves Esteem, Model Turned Legal Prostitute Says
Phoenix Divina, a former professional fashion model now in her mid 20s, recently discussed why she changed careers to become a successful sex worker at a brothel in Southern Nevada.
Where in the World Is Full-Service Sex Work Legal?
In certain corners of the world FSSWers are forced to operate in the shadows, walking the line between doing their jobs and bearing the brunt of punitive measures for it. In a surprising amount of places — especially to someone coming from the puritanical U.S. — laws banning sex work have been changed to reflect shifting public perception about the importance and permanence of the SW industry.
Adult Industry Takes to NPR Airwaves to Talk #MeToo, Sex Work
NPR’s 1A program, “Missing From #MeToo — Sex Workers,” led by host Joshua Johnson, presented a guest panel of female professionals from the adult entertainment industry.
Seattle Annual Sex Work Symposium Kicks Off Wednesday
Sex workers will be speaking up at a panel presentation tomorrow night in Seattle.
KinkBNB Relaunches Site, Plans Fight for Decriminalizing Sex Work
KinkBNB.com has just made some improvements to its website to enhance the experience and make the sex-positive home sharing community more customizable.
Sex Work Grabs Spotlight at Policy & Politics Conference
The topic of sex work will receive an academic spotlight this week at the annual Policy & Politics Conference in Bristol, England.
Amnesty International Votes to Support Decriminalization of Sex Work
Amnesty International today adopted a resolution to develop a policy that supports the full decriminalization of all aspects of consensual sex work.
Sex Work to Receive Special Session at Geography Conference
A group of academics led by Paul Maginn will convene a special session on sex work at the Association of American Geographers conference next month in Chicago.