Q: I am considering trying escort/sex work, and I’m not sure where to start. A good friend of mine is doing a great job of working for herself through online ad sites, while maintaining safety and sex-positivity. I’m not sure if I should gain experience through an agency first, or if any safer, sex-positive ones even exist. Please help.
A: Thanks for your question! A good way to start is simply by getting involved with some online sex work communities. These communities will allow you to get more of a “feel” for the industry, and may even help you decide whether the online ad website or agency route is right for you. There are obvious advantages to both ways (online = autonomy, keeping everything you earn; agency= safety in numbers, instant community), but the choice will ultimately depend upon what is right for your
personal needs.
We don’t know offhand of any sex-positive agencies, but other sex workers (who can be found in the forums) will likely be able to. We think you’ll find that many of these groups are definitely feminist and sex-positive:
Sex Workers Outreach Project – sex worker community, blogs, news, etc.
Prostitutes’ Education Network. – Scroll all the way down. There are TONS of links by sex workers, for and about the industry.
MyPinkbook.com – A lengthy forum with resources and tips.
Hopefully this is helpful!
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