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The Internet's Most Popular Fetish Site Is Flagging People As Sex Workers
FetLife has never been super friendly towards sex workers. Now, the fetish site is filtering out regular users that have been labeled "commercial."
Visa and Mastercard Cut Ties With Pornhub’s Advertising Network
Visa and Mastercard both said that they would suspend service for TrafficJunky, the main advertising network used on Mindgeek sites, including Pornhub.
I Listed Sex Work on My LinkedIn Profile. Here’s What Happened Next.
“Sex work is the oldest profession in history. If we’re talking about LinkedIn as a professional platform, sex work has the foundational place in it.”
How a Former Porn Performer Sued Her School for Discrimination—and Won
Nicole Gililland’s case could be the first of its kind: a win for sex workers who are discriminated against at school and work.
No Justice For These Sex Workers, Even With the Supreme Court on Their Side
In India, most sex workers belong to marginalised castes, making them doubly vulnerable to abuse and violence from police.
Sex Workers Fleeing War in Ukraine Face a Harsh New Reality
When Russia invaded, the lives of Ukrainian sex workers changed overnight. Now, activists in neighbouring Poland are fighting to help them access basic healthcare and get their kids into school.
Interview With a Sex Work Accountant
"I had a client who asked if they could claim a boob job, and their accountant said yes. You actually can’t."
Are We Headed for a Recession? Ask Sex Workers.
Some adult content creators say business is down—but it’s hard to say whether it’s the economy or the ongoing war on porn.
New Supreme Court Order Protects Sex Workers in India From Police Abuse
Although sex work is legal in India, many in the industry face constant risk of police harassment and violence.
Queensland’s Push to Decriminalise Sex Work Could Leave Strippers Behind
In its current shape, a new decriminalisation movement in Queensland would leave strippers criminally exposed.
Photos and Stories from the Secret World of Strip Clubs
"Wanting You to Want Me" captures the complicated beauty of working as a stripper in the UK.