Sex Work

Activism

How the cost of living crisis is endangering sex workers

Decrim now — Financial turmoil is pushing people who work in the sex industry into more dangerous and desperate situations as a means of survival, reports Ella Glover.

Written by: Ella Glover

Activism

The sex workers left in turmoil over monkeypox

‘It’s been terrible‘ — With the UK now set to run out of vaccines, people working in the sex industry – particularly outside of major cities – have been left especially vulnerable, reports Brit Dawson.

Written by: Brit Dawson

Activism

Photos from the sex worker strike in London on IWD

‘Whorephobia kills’ — To mark International Women’s Day, hundreds came to together for a joint women’s and sex worker strike in central London.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Activism

The Huck List: 20 for 2021

Hell Of A Year — We’re celebrating the inspiring individuals and activist groups who’ve been building a better future in 2021.

Written by: Huck

Activism

Why universities must support student sex workers

Safety first — Campaigners and student sex workers explain why all students – regardless of the occupation they choose to support themselves – deserve help, guidance, and safety.

Written by: Katie Tobin

Film

‘Zola‘: an electrifying stripper saga for the internet age

Janicza Bravo in conversation — The filmmaker discusses how she came to direct her much-buzzed movie based on a riotous Twitter thread and why race is at the heart of the story.

Written by: Jack King

Culture

Photos of strippers which celebrate female sexuality

Money game — Photographer Elizabeth Waterman discusses her project documenting strip clubs across the US and Mexico, and how she managed to create an authentic portrayal of sex workers.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

Activism

The sex workers fighting Bristol‘s strip club ban

‘It‘s slut shaming‘ — As Bristol prepares to become the biggest city in the country to ban lap-dancing clubs, adult entertainers are calling out the move’s blatant whorephobia and the threats it’ll pose to their safety and livelihoods.

Written by: Sophie K Rosa

Activism

Inside Nigeria’s queer OnlyFans scene

Nude awakening — Despite strict laws in Nigeria forbidding homosexuality, the country’s queer adult performers are flocking to the popular adult platform, where they’re turning an impressive profit and carving out a space to express their sexuality.

Written by: Chisom Peter Job

Activism

2020: The year in UK activism

People power — We recall month by month what has been a tumultuous year in the fight for social justice.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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