sex industry
A Look Inside the Sexiest Trans-Inclusive Strip Night in America
"Hustlers" has nothing on Jolene, an event featuring both cis and trans performers that celebrates beauty in all kinds of gender expressions.
An Interview With Indonesia's First Gay Porn Star
Fabio Toba tells us "I thought being a porn star would be a fun job before I started acting, but I realize now that it's a difficult job."
The Emotional Side of Camming
The physical and psychological strain on women in an industry where success is dependant upon consistency and access is often conveniently forgotten.
The Secret Joy of Selling Your Dirty Underwear in Tokyo
We settled on $30, which in hindsight may have been a rip-off.
Why David Simon Took on the Sex Industry as a ‘Middle-aged White Man’
'The Deuce' creators David Simon and George Pelecanos tell us about the challenges of getting porn and sex work right.
A Sex Trafficking Bust Has Sent Shockwaves Through Thailand
Authorities in the country's remote north have uncovered evidence that prominent politicians and police officers were allegedly behind an underage sex trafficking ring.
Women Talk About the First Time They Watched Porn
"I remember copying the noises they made, thinking it was hot."
Meet the Wellington Strippers Bringing New Meaning To The Word 'Exhibitionism'
Using art to show they're more than just stereotypes.
Are Some Kinds of Sex Work 'Better' Than Others?
I asked strippers, cam girls, dominatrixes, and prostitutes, and two hierarchies emerged.
Why Do Dildo Boxes Have Naked Women on Them? Because Men
Brooklyn-based startup Dame Products is changing the sex toy game with products designed by women.
Stop Trying to Have Sex with Your Professional Cuddler
When I worked as a cuddler-for-hire, I set boundaries—but they were regularly crossed.