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32. How the FIFA world cup will harm sex workers in Vancouver and beyond with SWAN Vancouver

As one of the host cities for the FIFA world cup, Vancouver is already prepping for the alleged sex trafficking that comes with the event. But there's a catch - there is absolutely no proof to back up the claim that such sporting events cause an increase in sex trafficking, nor even an increase in demand for consensual sex work. Crystal from SWAN Vancouver joined me to discuss the tangible negative effects these trafficking myths have on sex workers, as well as current political changes in Vancouver that are making vulnerable worker's situations more dire than ever. SWAN is a non-profit organization that promotes the rights, health, and safety of im/migrant women engaged in indoor sex work through frontline service and systemic advocacy. They offer low-barrier, culturally-specialized, and non-stigmatizing services through both inreach and outreach programs. Donate to SWAN:https://swanvancouver.ca/donate/ Follow SWAN on IG:https://www.instagram.com/swan_vancouver/ Volunteer in Vancouver to help SWAN organizer safer sex supplies:https://swanvancouver.ca/volunteer/

31. The (actual) sex work situation in Germany - with Anne Bonny

Germany has been called "the brothel of Europe" due to it's thriving sex trade and relatively lax laws. But are those laws really all that lax? Anne Bonny, an activist and member of Hydra e.V. joined me to discuss the current and future realities of sex workers in Germany. We discussed the current "Prostitution Protection Act", the push to bring the Nordic Model to Germany, and the laws that sex workers in Germany want for themselves. Donate to Hydra: https://www.hydra-berlin.de/en/donationsLearn more about Hydra: https://www.hydra-berlin.de/en/Follow Anne: https://www.instagram.com/anne.bonny.berlin

30. Racism in sex work with Mistress Vera

Mistress Vera Von F is no stranger to racism in the sex industry, and she joined me in London to discuss both her own experiences as well as pervasive racism throughout the industry. We dove into race play, online harassment, beauty standards, and how sexual desires reflect subconscious prejudices. Follow Mistress Vera:https://www.instagram.com/von.floozy/

29. Lenina Crowne on why she loves plastic surgery and how she became good at sex

Lenina Crowne, a high class companion in London, joined me while I visited her city to discuss social media visibility as a sex worker, how plastic surgery has affected her life, how autism makes her a better escort, and how we feel about OnlyFans vs escorting.Follow Lenina on socials:https://www.instagram.com/leninacrownex/https://x.com/RequiemLenina

28. Whorebaiting, the female gaze, and working through a recession with Edie Montana

What is whorebaiting? Why do people pretend to be sex workers when they're not? Edie and I discussed this, along with the "female gaze" in sex work, working through recessions, my criticisms of Kayla Jade, and starting a business as a sex worker.Edie Montana is a stripper, performer, show director, and writer. She is the co-founder and director of Slut Riot, a growing platform that combines art and activism, aimed at de-stigmatising sex work through performances and art. Born and raised in the Italian countryside, she completed a master’s in Cultural Studies in New Zealand with her thesis on sex work representation, and now lives in Berlin. Her writing has been published in The New York Times and Huffpost, among other publications.Follow Edie on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/edie.montana/Check out Slut Riot:https://www.instagram.com/slvtriothttps://linktr.ee/slvtriot