I think you missed my earlier post on sexual power, so I will paste it here in response: "I love the power of sexuality, but I have to say that it is an exchange, and a power with rather than (posted to How To Talk To Sex Workers About Sex Work)
Again, see my post about sexuality and control above. I agree with you that nobody should try to control another in any way, including sexually. "And I have a problem with you equating openness about sexuality with scenarios of control. (posted to How To Talk To Sex Workers About Sex Work)
May I ask how many sex workers you know? You mentioned a couple above, but perhaps you know more? Of the ones you know, were any of them coerced in some way? What exactly do you mean by "have felt (posted to How To Talk To Sex Workers About Sex Work)
I'll make a deal with you. You read "Sacred Pleasure" by Riane Eisler, and I will read "Female Chauvinist Pigs". :) (posted to How To Talk To Sex Workers About Sex Work)
Good on you, Jannat! I'm 26, held several professional jobs and haven't worn makeup (regularly) to any of them. Maybe once a month to go out I'll put some eye stuff on, but other than that it is a serious (posted to Annoying Aunts and Annoying Brands)
voluptuouspanic, are you trying to suggest there would be any trade of prostitution if there were no Johns? It doesn't matter how good the sales pitch is or how good the product, if there's no market, nothing will sell no (posted to Prostitutes - "Hot or Not" but still a menace)
I'm so glad I read this- it's refreshing, honest, and answers a lot of questions I've been curious about (I'm sick of the mainstream "in all cases you will feel like a piece of meat" answers). So my next question (posted to How To Talk To Sex Workers About Sex Work)
Rubbish. I presume they opened it for consultation, or even if not, so you could have had your say like anyone else. You can't write letters and e-mails to your government, you can't hold protests? Why sit around waiting to (posted to Silencing and the Swedish Model)
I'm sorry, I'm completely confused right now, so bear with me here: You guys want to legalize prostitution? (posted to Women as consumers of sex work services)
