With two cases of prosecuting women working together for safety going through the courts and the continued “welfare visits” under Operation Lingle, it has never been more important to know your rights as a sex worker in Scotland. These rights apply to both native sex workers and those who tour Scotland, too. In conjunction with SCOT-PEP and National Ugly Mugs, here are your rights. Continue reading Laura Lee Blog | Sex Workers – Know Your Rights!
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The Laura Lee Blog – I Paid A Man (And I Liked It)
See, here’s the thing. Aged 21, I was Dublin’s top call girl, head hunted by agencies and busier than an abolitionist with an off shore account. There was only one downside to that, I was shit. As is typical of many twenty somethings, I hadn’t a clue about good sex, but then anyone hiring a 21 year old is hardly expecting The Congress of the Crow. At forty, if you look back to sex you had at twenty as being the best you’ve ever had, it’s time to panic. And paint a large neon ‘Exit’ sign over the front door by way of subtle hint for your partner. Continue reading The Laura Lee Blog – I Paid A Man (And I Liked It)
The Laura Lee Blog – Fifty Shades of Shambles
As yummy mummies the length and breadth of the UK book baby sitters and fish out their waterproof knickers, this week I thought I’d take a look at the phenomenon which is Fifty Shades of Grey. Continue reading The Laura Lee Blog – Fifty Shades of Shambles
The Laura Lee Blog – Sex Workers Alliance Ireland – Paper Launch
This week’s guest blog from Laura Lee discusses the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland Paper Launch, and what you can do to attend. Continue reading The Laura Lee Blog – Sex Workers Alliance Ireland – Paper Launch
The Laura Lee Blog – Farewell, My Feline Friend
This week’s blog was intended to be a less than gentle poke at Turn Off the Red Light, or Turn Off the Altar Light as they’ve become known in better circles. Unfortunately, circumstances have dictated otherwise. Continue reading The Laura Lee Blog – Farewell, My Feline Friend
The Laura Lee Blog – Sex Work and Solidarity!
It may surprise you to learn that the sex industry is a remarkably bitchy environment. Have women competing against each other on the basis of looks and personality, I mean, what could possibly go wrong ? Happily though, there are times when as a community we bond together in an unbreakable circle, regardless of dress size or number of reviews. Continue reading The Laura Lee Blog – Sex Work and Solidarity!
December 17th – International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Wednesday the 17th December marks a big day for sex workers. In honour of that, the following is a guest blog written by Laura Lee about December 17th – International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Continue reading December 17th – International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Ruhama and how they “assist” women
The following is a guest post from Laura Lee written by English Kate, titled “Ruhama and how they “assist” women”. Head over to the Escort Ireland forum to leave your thoughts or post them in the comments below. Continue reading Ruhama and how they “assist” women
“Reclaim the Night” By Laura Lee
On Saturday 29th November, I will be attending and speaking at Reclaim the Night in Belfast city centre. This will be a sex worker friendly environment, and although the press will be in attendance, masks are available and there will be several of us available to speak to them. Continue reading “Reclaim the Night” By Laura Lee