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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
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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
TikTok user trashley_anonymous detailing life as a sex worker

‘Kidnapped and beaten’: TikTok star goes viral exposing the trauma caused by her years in sex work

Her revelations have sparked important conversations.

On Jun 1, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio

IRL
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Fans mourn dominatrix known for making white male clients read Black feminist theory

'Mistress Velvet is an icon.'

On May 10, 2021 by Samira Sadeque

IRL
A woman happily stares at her laptop, juxtaposed with an image of Pillowfort's logo.

After security woes, Tumblr alternative Pillowfort promises relaunch

Users found 'old school' exploits after the site's debut.

On Mar 23, 2021 by Ana Valens

Internet Culture IRL
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It’s easy to see the role ‘NoFap’ played in yesterday’s violence against Asian women

Sex addiction isn't real, but it's certainly dangerous.

On Mar 17, 2021 by Ana Valens

IRL Tech
An image showing logos for Twitter and NCOSE next to a woman censored. This represents the NCOSE lawsuit against Twitter, and how it could cause a Twitter NSFW ban.

Anti-porn organization takes aim at Twitter for NSFW ban, sex workers warn

Sex workers fear a repeat of Backpage.com.

On Jan 22, 2021 by Ana Valens

IRL Tech
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OnlyFans dominated 2020. What does that mean for sex workers?

OnlyFans helped sex workers in some ways—but not all.

On Dec 27, 2020 by Ana Valens

IRL
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Sex workers on TikTok say their accounts are being deleted without explanation

TikTokers who also use OnlyFans say their accounts are disappearing.

On Dec 18, 2020 by Moises Mendez II

IRL

Fort Bragg’s horny tweets out OnlyFans worker to her family

Quinn Finite says she hit the 'jackpot' of promotion.

On Nov 20, 2020 by Samantha Shaps

IRL
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Zelina Vega defies WWE Twitch crackdown with new OnlyFans

But sex workers wonder whether her presence on OnlyFans is ideal.

On Nov 5, 2020 by Ana Valens

IRL
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Meet the sex workers and podcasters gaining ground for diversity in kink

When it comes to sex and visibility, representation equates to power.

On Oct 24, 2020 by Clara Wang

IRL