Everything You Should Know About Sex Work: Breaking the Stigma with Roxxie the Riveter (Part 1)

In part one of this two-part series, we’re pulling back the curtain on what sex work actually is: beyond the stereotypes, the fear-based narratives, and the stigma that has shaped public perception for generations. We’re talking erotiphobia, the “whorearchy,” cultural myths, and why conversations about sex work matter more than ever.

Joining us is the incredible Roxxie the Riveter, a stripper, pole instructor and performer, Pilates teacher and teacher trainer, and the owner of CoreBound Pilates, a rehab- and prefab-focused movement studio created for sex workers, pole dancers, and anyone seeking a pain-free, long-lasting movement practice.

In this episode, Roxie shares her journey into the industry, the realities of sex work versus common misconceptions, the role of identity in shaping her experience, and how media myths continue to shape public attitudes. We explore what happens when sex is viewed through a moral lens instead of a labor lens, how stigma shows up in everyday life, and what a truly sex-positive, inclusive understanding of sex work could look like.

Next week in Part 2, we’ll shift into the healthcare perspective: diving into patient and provider experiences, barriers to care, and how clinicians can create inclusive spaces for sex workers. We’ll also be answering your submitted questions.

Tune in to Part 1 to meet Roxie, challenge your assumptions, and start unpacking the layers surrounding sex work, sexuality, and stigma. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.💋

🔌 from this episode:

1. The Ethical Stripper: Sex, Work and Labour Rights in the Night-time Economy By Stacey Clare

2. P-Valley TV series

3. Essential Clinical Care for Sex Workers: A Sex-Positive Handbook for Mental Health Practitioners by Jamila Dawson and Theodore R. Burnes

4. The Oldest Profession Podcast hosted by Kaytlin Bailey

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