Prostitution & Sex Work

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Burnout

Burnout

Part 5: Surfacing

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 13 follows Brunet’s move to Montreal and time at Paradis. Topics discussed include night shift versus day shifts, aging as a stripper, bachelor parties, getting suspended, race and … 16 $1.60 Add
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City Politics and the Massage Parlour World

City Politics and the Massage Parlour World

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

This chapter is an interview with a St. John’s city councillor regarding the massage parlour moratorium which was in place from 2015 to 2020 3 $0.30 Add
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Do You Feel Empowered by Your Job? And Other Questions Therapists Ask Sex Workers

Do You Feel Empowered by Your Job? And Other Questions Therapists Ask Sex Workers

From: The Care We Dream Of

In this essay, the author outlines some important considerations for mental health and social service providers who work or intend to work with individuals engaged or formerly engaged in sex … 14 $1.40 Add
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I Am a Businesswoman

I Am a Businesswoman

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

In this chapter, the author interviews a young woman who works in an adult massage parlour. While she feels like an empowered business woman, she also believes that non-consensual interactions … 13 $1.30 Add
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I Think There's Been a Turn for the Better

I Think There’s Been a Turn for the Better

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

This chapter focuses on a sex worker who entered the industry to fund their transition from male to female. 8 $0.80 Add
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I Wasn't Crazy after All

I Wasn’t Crazy after All

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

This chapter concerns a woman who works as a stripper and helps educate people on the kinds of human trafficking that are associated with forced sex work. 15 $1.50 Add
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Initiation

Initiation

Part 1: Baby Stripper

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 3 follows Brunet as she becomes fully initiated into sex work and strip club culture. Topics discussed include selling sex, Lola, queer love, open relationships, straight women in clubs, … 19 $1.90 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

In the introduction, the author reflects on the first volume in this series, and notes that her feminism is what inspired this work. 5 $0.50 Add
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It's Still a Little Scary

It’s Still a Little Scary

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

This chapter profiles a young transgender man who turned to sex work after a period of homelessness. He wants people to know that sex work does not exist in a vacuum: it has bad aspects, good … 8 $0.80 Add
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Killed It

Killed It

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 10 recounts Brunet’s time in Burlington, Ontario. Topics discussed include Diamonds strip club, performative fantasy, cosmetic surgery, jealousy, and more. 11 $1.10 Add
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Last Call

Last Call

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 12 begins with Brunet’s return to the Royal. Topics discussed include reunions, growth, and change. 6 $0.60 Add
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Little Windmill

Little Windmill

Part 3: The Circuit

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 7 begins with Brunet’s time at Club Goldmine. Topics discussed include the hiring process, travels to Sudbury, VIP, and more. 44 $4.40 Add
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Love Jail

Love Jail

Part 2: Statues of Lions

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 5 follows Brunet’s time back at the Royal. Topics discussed include her relationship with Luke, her relationship with Jace turning violent, masculinity, mental health, and addiction. 12 $1.20 Add
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No Contact

No Contact

Part 3: The Circuit

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 9 explores Brunet’s time in Vancouver at The District club. Topics discussed include different rules, hierarchy of shame, contact versus no contact, VIP girls, housing in Vancouver, … 31 $3.10 Add
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No One Knows Who to Trust

No One Knows Who to Trust

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

In this chapter, the author interviews an Indigenous, female-identified sex worker who was featured in the first volume. This individual now has a regular day job, and engages in sex work four or … 4 $0.40 Add
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Not Enough Value

Not Enough Value

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

In this chapter, Cull profiles a student who turned to stripping to make ends meet. 9 $0.90 Add