Prostitution & Sex Work

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It’s Still a Little Scary

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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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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The Roundup

Part 3: The Circuit

From: This is My Real Name

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Chapter 8 recounts Brunet’s time at the FoxxDen club. Topics discussed aging as a stripper, clients in Ottawa, and seeing your high school classmates as a stripper. 9 $0.90 Add
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No Contact

Part 3: The Circuit

From: This is My Real Name

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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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Killed It

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

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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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The Best Strip Club in Canada

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

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Chapter 11 explores Brunet’s time at the club Moonlighter & Sirens in Niagara. Topics discussed include legality of stripping and protections for strippers, perfect clients, confidence, hotel … 31 $3.10 Add
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Do You Feel Empowered by Your Job? And Other Questions Therapists Ask Sex Workers

From: The Care We Dream Of

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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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Last Call

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

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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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Burnout

Part 5: Surfacing

From: This is My Real Name

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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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Two Hearts

Part 5: Surfacing

From: This is My Real Name

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Chapter 14 explores Brunet’s return to the Maritimes to see her family. Topics discussed include her marriage to Luke, healing from trauma, and leaving sex work behind. 7 $0.70 Add
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Slow Season

Part 5: Surfacing

From: This is My Real Name

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Chapter 15 concludes the book with Brunet’s return to Montreal, work at Sally’s Club and giving up stripping. 12 $1.20 Add
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Work Alone

A New App That Helps Sex Workers

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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This short chapter describes an app that helps protect workers and clients at Blue Door. 2 $0.20 Add
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City Politics and the Massage Parlour World

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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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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Not Enough Value

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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In this chapter, Cull profiles a student who turned to stripping to make ends meet. 9 $0.90 Add
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I Wasn’t Crazy after All

From: Rock Paper Sex, Volume II

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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