A few weeks ago, when I hosted an episode of Talk Heathen for The Atheist Community of Austin’s Atheist Experience Network, I agreed to solicit calls about pornography from our viewers. There are genuine issues to discuss and real nuance within the world of commodified relationships and cinematic sexuality but I’m rarely given the opportunity to get past “But porn is Bad because God says so” and since I’ve yet to see much in the way of god existing, I have a hard time taking an interest in what angry crackpots think he says. As you can see in the excerpts below things didn’t really advance from there.
Read moreThe Performers with Chelsea Poe
The media has a lot to say about sex work but rarely do we get to hear from sex workers themselves. This week’s guest Chelsea Poe knows something about media representation and in recent months has offered the world The Performer’s Pod with Chelsea Poe, a long form interview podcast exploring the life and times of modern sex workers.
Read moreMy Body/Rights/Income
‘Whore’ has been such a dirty word for such a long time that few of us ever stop to ask why the idea of selling sex seems to be so salacious. In a world where economic freedom and bodily autonomy are doubly denied to women we deem the commerce of coitus as obviously anathema. 4’ 8” #1 legal prostitution heavy weight Alice Little returns to the show to walk Johnny and I through the complexities and legalities of cash for connection.
Read moreOn Location with Sinn Sage Productions
It’s a strange kind of cache to trade in for sure but the truth is I’ve never been more proud of the hard work I’ve done to offer something to my community then when I first watched back the tape from my live ON SET interview with Sinn Sage and the team with Sinn Sage productions.
Read morePornstar 101
Well if the past week has taught us anything, it’s that Levar Burton belongs on the Jeopardy! stage. If it’s taught us two things it’s definitely that wow are people shitty about sex-work. I’m excited to welcome Sinn Sage back to SecX to talk about Only Fans, sex work and the myths and mysteries of life in porn.
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From Tonight’s episode-
Citizens United Explained by Tim Lau from Brennan Center for Justice
Words We Use: The Meaning of Words And Where They Come From by Diarmaid Ó Muirithe
Sex Workers Worry They’re Going to Be Purged From Twitter by Ej Dickson for Rolling Stone
Sex workers fear a new wave of deplatforming — and the proposed Online Safety Bill by James Purtill for ABC Science
Instagram’s problem with sex workers is nothing new by Brit Dawson for Dazed
Report says shadowbanning is real—and it’s suppressing sex workers by Ava Valens for Daily Dot
Survivors Against SESTA, “Platforms Which Discriminate Against Sex Workers” sourced from HackingHustling
STUDYING THE IMPACT OF SHADOWBANNING ON SEX WORKERS AND ACTIVISTS sourced from HackingHustling
The Case for Decriminalizing Sex-Work
After to much time beating around the bush and conversations with some of the most successful legal sex-workers of our era, it’s past time we discuss the decriminilization of sex work. Why is sex legal until it costs money? Why are sex workers adamant that legalization will lead to even greater injustice? What wind is the political wind blowing and please won’t anyone think of the children? Jack Parker joins the show to answer these questions, your questions and more! Catch the episode below and be sure to check back afterwards for some footNOTES!
While Jack hasn’t technically been on the show before…
Should Sex Work Be Decriminalized? Some Activists Say It's Time by Jasmine Garsd for NPR
Decriminalizing Prostitution by Micah Schwartzbach for Criminal Defense Lawyer
The movement to decriminalize sex work, explained by Anna North for Vox
Why Sex Work Should Be Decriminalized from Human Rights Watch
Is Sex Work Decriminalization The Answer? What The Research Tells Us from ACLU
Alice Little Vs The Status Quo
Anyone who saw Alice on Secular Sexuality last summer shouldn’t be a bit surprised to learn she’s been making headlines this winter, fighting for sex-worker rights. The country’s highest-paid sex worker is also one of the loudest when it comes to sex worker rights and is leading the charge in a lawsuit aimed at the state’s discriminatory practices in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look as we anxiously await the results of the suit, raise the alarm about the state of sex worker rights and take your calls and questions.
Read moreSex Work September with Alice Little
Our exploration of sex work takes a little detour to Nevada for our interview with Alice, the #1 Companion of the Year at the famous Moonlite Bunny Ranch. Alice Little, the 4’8” virtual girlfriend, sex educator and explorer for hire, joins Secular Sexuality to discuss mainstream prostitution and the business of spit swapping during a financial crisis/ viral pandemic. Our interview with Alice and your calls and questions on this second anniversary episode.
Read moreThe Business of Sex
Sex work is work and with traditional media on hold, good work if you can get it. Big business has long had a stranglehold on performers and content creators but the recent growth of OnlyFans, iWantClips and Patreon has brought the democratizing power of the internet to many, with varying degrees of success. Enter Amberly Rothfield, business consultant and erotic creator for a modern era. With 15 years experience in an every fluctuating industry Amberly joins SecX to share the secrets of getting your business and customers off the ground.
Read moreRudy Bee Fans Only
What’s in a nude? Would a naked picture by any other name still be as hot? Friend of the show and ExCultBaby Rudy Bee returns this week to discuss OnlyFans, Bella Thorne and the subtle art of nakedness plus your calls!
Read moreSaint Eve of Cammodels
It’s 2020 and while we may not having flying cars or functional healthcare by god do we have an internet of porn. One of the most intriguing offerings of our internet age is the opportunity to hire a sex worker from the comfort of our own computer and yet many people feel shy, suspicious or just selfish interacting with cammers. Enter now Saint Eve, our friendly neighborhood atheist cammer. Join Vi and I as we take your calls and learn the do’s and don’ts of responsible cam consumption.
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