Time flies! The International Sex Workers’ Day is here again in 2024. As we honour this significant day, it is crucial to reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to ensure that sex workers everywhere can live and work with dignity and security. International Sex Workers Day is a powerful reminder that every individual, regardless of their profession, deserves respect and justice.
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Your Best Friend Could Be Working in the Sex Industry And That’s Fine
Sex used to be a taboo subject, but not anymore. And the same can be said about the sex industry and all the people who choose this as their work field. While there still are many who prefer not to talk about this, the majority feels just fine when something about porn or sex workers comes up.
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Busting Myths About Sex Work Decriminalisation
Everyone knows that we here at Escort Ireland want sex work decriminalisation. We have stated for a number of years that this is the best, safest method of managing the industry, and we are backed up by voices such as Amnesty International. However, it is true to say that there are many myths about this plan, with anti-sex work groups purveying them in the press and on social media. Whether they are doing this out of ignorance, or instead instigating a campaign of deliberate misinformation is open to debate. Continue reading Busting Myths About Sex Work Decriminalisation
A Look At Sex Work Laws Around The World
Attitudes on sex work vary massively. Some people see it as immoral, while others understand that sex work is work. The changing attitudes around the world mean that the sex work laws are different from country to country, and wrapping your head around them can be a challenge. Continue reading A Look At Sex Work Laws Around The World
Sex For Rent – Is it Morally Acceptable?
It is one of the big stories going on in the UK today. No, not Brexit (anyone else bored shitless over that one?) We are in fact talking about ‘Sex For Rent’. Continue reading Sex For Rent – Is it Morally Acceptable?
Oxfam Under Review Following Haitian Prostitute Allegations
In times of crisis, relief efforts are welcome. Aid workers will travel to the areas in need of support and provide for them however they can, giving them the chance to slowly come back from whatever crisis has affected them. In 2011, Oxfam took part in the 2011 Haiti earthquake relief effort, but it has since become clear that there was more going on than simple aid work. Continue reading Oxfam Under Review Following Haitian Prostitute Allegations
Five Reasons Buying Sex is Moral
It is maybe the biggest question in the whole of the sex industry. Namely, is it moral to pay for sex? Those who dislike sex work will tell you it isn’t, and as we have seen in a number of countries, there is a push to make buying sex illegal. Continue reading Five Reasons Buying Sex is Moral
Woman Auctions Off Virginity For Mum’s New House
A Brazilian teenager is selling her virginity online in a bid to buy her Mum a new house. Continue reading Woman Auctions Off Virginity For Mum’s New House
Sex, Lies, and Statistics – The Laura Lee Blog
The title of this review should give you a good idea of what I’m going to be talking about with the following proviso; I enjoy sex and statistics, but I hate lies. For that reason I was very excited when Dr. Brooke Magnanti announced the release of her book, which addresses a lot of the common lies which are spun, quite deliberately, by prohibitionists against the sex industry. I’ve been a sex worker for a long time, so I know from first hand experience that a lot of the information which comes from prohibitionists is to put it kindly, erroneous in fact. Quite apart from the fact that Magnanti is herself a retired call girl, she’s also a scientist, kinda handy when it comes to statistical analyses. Continue reading Sex, Lies, and Statistics – The Laura Lee Blog
Does Making Buying Sex Illegal Increase Rape Threat?
We have had a lot to say about the criminalising of buying sex in Ireland. We have been clear that it makes things more dangerous for sex workers, and there is no need to go over those old arguments again. However, former British brothel owner Vivien Ella Walden, 68 says there could be another side effect, with a possible increase in rape and other sex crime. Continue reading Does Making Buying Sex Illegal Increase Rape Threat?