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sex work

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‘That’s how they trick models’: Woman says she almost died during underwater video shoot

'I'm freaking out in this video for like eight minutes.'

On Jun 16, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL
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Trolls asked a former stripper running for Congress if she’d start an OnlyFans if she lost the election—so she started one while still in the running

'brb moving to philly so i can vote for you.'

On Apr 15, 2022 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture IRL
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Modern Warrior allegedly launches OnlyFans

'Was not expecting this plot twist.'

On Apr 9, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

Internet Culture IRL
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Dominatrix says she was banned from ordering DoorDash

'Apps never admit to sharing data, but they obviously do...'

On Apr 6, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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2021 proved a challenging year for online sex workers—and a wake-up call for our allies

There’s so much work to be done to protect people who sell sex.

On Dec 15, 2021 by Ana Valens

IRL

‘Tell me why my mom’s coworker DM’ed me’: Woman tries to out TikToker’s stripping career to her mom—it backfires

'She really said Bwahahahaha.'

On Dec 9, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL

#OrigamiCamp sparks discussion about the nuances of consent and collaboration in sex work (updated)

The weekend of collaboration was overshadowed by allegations of sexual misconduct levied against one of its prominent attendees.

On Dec 2, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL
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Before and after OnlyFans: Sex and the Internet

‘OnlyFans has brought sex work out of the shadows.’

On Nov 12, 2021 by Tatiana Louder

Internet Culture
In a TikTok, a stripper and dancer said that the worst part of her job is losing her friends to violence.

‘People are forgetting how dangerous it can be’: TikTok showing tribute to dead dancer sparks debate about workplace safety

'I wasn't expecting this amount of stories in the comments'

On Oct 23, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

Internet Culture IRL
A man looking into camera.

‘A lot more people see sex workers than you think’: Hasan Piker says he went to a brothel, sparking debate (updated)

Some sex workers say his comments are a step toward destigmatizing their profession.

On Oct 18, 2021 by Tricia Crimmins

Culture Internet Culture IRL
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Best clothes for online sex work, dancing, and stripping

It doesn't matter if you're joining OnlyFans or starting to stream, these spicy options will help build your audience.

On Oct 10, 2021 by Beck Diaz

Guides NSFW
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OnlyFans reverses porn ban after public backlash

The porn ban was widely criticized for endangering the livelihoods of sex workers on OnlyFans.

On Aug 25, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture
A woman poses in a fractured background

OnlyFans banning explicit content spells danger for sex workers—and online free speech

The future of the internet is at stake.

On Aug 20, 2021 by Ana Valens

IRL
woman on pole with universal "no" symbol in instagram colors

Instagram bans popular pole-dancing blogger and activist, who says now ‘no one is safe’ with its sex policies

'This policy disproportionately affects sex workers ... but also creators posting nudity and sexuality, which may be mistaken for soliciting.'

On Jul 27, 2021 by Viola Stefanello

Tech
An unused scale in front of a man.

Government report says widely criticized SESTA/FOSTA law has barely been used

Critics say the report shows the law was a 'complete disaster.'

On Jun 23, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

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