#246 - The Other Side of Strip Club Culture with Dahlia

SO VERY EXCITED to finally launch this episode! I bring to you this week the legendary adult film star, Tera Patrick, to discuss her career journey, the challenges of navigating the adult industry, and the importance of setting boundaries. Tera shares her experiences with doxxing, the stigma surrounding sex work, and how she balances her personal and private life. The conversation emphasizes the need for empowerment and understanding in the sex work community, as well as the significance of mental health and self-care. We also explore the complexities of dating within the adult industry, the expectations placed on sex workers, and the importance of recognizing their humanity. They discuss the impact of social media in bridging the gap between performers and fans, the challenges of transitioning to life abroad, and the significance of respecting local cultures as expats. The dialogue emphasizes the need for support within the sex work community and the multifaceted nature of individuals in the industry. This episode was brought to you by PS: Group. An adult marketing agency for the independent creator-driven era, PS: Group offers a comprehensive range of creative services designed exclusively for sex workers, by sex workers. ⁠https://wearepsgroup.com⁠ Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/strippedbysiapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strippedbysia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3 Nov 20241h 9min

As sex workers, we aware of how much our stories and lived experiences can get twisted in the media, in research, and in general society. How can we best portray ourselves and put our trust into documentarians, filmmakers, and academia? In this episode, I bring on Em Vaughn, a filmmaker and sex worker, about the importance of ethical storytelling in the sex work industry. We discuss the evolution of her podcast, Madam: The Podcast, the significance of community, and the challenges faced in documenting the experiences of sex workers. Em shares her journey into sex work, her transition to massage work, and her aspirations in filmmaking, emphasizing the need for authentic representation and the ethical considerations and responsibility involved in telling these stories. Get in touch with Em Vaughn at her links below: https://emvaughn.me This episode was brought to you by PS: Group. An adult marketing agency for the independent creator-driven era, PS: Group offers a comprehensive range of creative services designed exclusively for sex workers, by sex workers. https://wearepsgroup.com Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/strippedbysiapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strippedbysia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

27 Okt 20241h 7min

I am SO excited that I get to reconnect with Season 1 OG guest, ShaeCutie, a seasoned sex worker, to discuss the evolution of her career and the stigma she's faced over the span of her career. We explore the importance of destigmatizing sex work, navigating tough conversations with family and friends, and the impact of judgment on sex workers. Shay shares her journey of coming out to her family, discussing her work with her children, and the lessons learned from her experiences in the sex work industry. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, self-acceptance, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for discussions about sex work. Get in touch with ShaeCutie below: https://x.com/shaecutiexx This episode was brought to you by PS: Group. An adult marketing agency for the independent creator-driven era, PS: Group offers a comprehensive range of creative services designed exclusively for sex workers, by sex workers. ⁠https://wearepsgroup.com⁠ Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/strippedbysiapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strippedbysia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

20 Okt 20241h 9min

This week, I get to interview Violet Voss, a professional glamour and fetish model, online and in-person dominatrix, and fetish clip artist. We discuss Violet's journey in the industry, the balancing act between in-person and online work, and the importance of communication and boundaries in relationships and professional partnerships. Violet shares her approach to safety and screening when offering in-person sessions and emphasizes the need for transparency and open communication in all aspects of sex work. In this conversation, Violet Voss shares insights and tips on client safety and online privacy as a professional dominatrix. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and judgment-free space for clients, both in-person and online. Violet discusses the use of encryption, secure email, and VPNs to protect online privacy. Lastly, Violet shares her upcoming projects, including a billboard shoot, a collaboration with a famous photographer, and the release of a life-size sex doll. Get in touch with Violet below: https://ineedviolet.com This episode was brought to you by PS: Group. An adult marketing agency for the independent creator-driven era, PS: Group offers a comprehensive range of creative services designed exclusively for sex workers, by sex workers. ⁠https://wearepsgroup.com⁠ Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/strippedbysiapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strippedbysia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

13 Okt 20241h

I had so much fun in this week's interview! This week I got the chance to sit down with adult content creator and film professional, Mandy Muse, about her personal and professional growth in the sex industry. We discuss Mandy's journey into the industry, the challenges she has faced, and the importance of treating sex work as a business. The conversation highlights the complexities of the sex industry and the importance of destigmatizing sex work. In this conversation, Mandy Muse discusses the importance of boundaries and privacy in the adult industry. She shares her experience taking a hiatus from the industry to focus on her mental health and pursue a civilian career. She also talks about personal growth and self-care practices, such as spending time with her dog, surfing, and pole fitness. Mandy reveals her upcoming projects, including shooting new scenes and working on a show that allows fans to go on dates with adult performers. She expresses her desire to balance mainstream studios and smaller productions/creators in her future work.

6 Okt 20241h 1min

It's only taken 5 years but I'm so excited to finally release this long-awaited interview with someone who I admire immensely: Annie Temple, an intimacy specialist and former stripper and content creator. In this episode, we discuss Annie's longtime career in sex work and how much of an impact sex work has changed her life. Annie shares her experiences starting as a dancer in Vancouver and later traveling to Winnipeg. They also touch on the challenges and rewards of the job, the financial aspect of sex work, and the impact it has on personal growth and empowerment. Annie Temple discusses her experience as a mother and how she integrated sex work into her role as a mom. She shares how she created a safe and non-judgmental environment for her children, drawing on her communication skills developed in the sex industry. She also talks about her activism in the sex work community, including challenging bylaws that prohibited dancers from accepting tips and founding the Naked Truth. Lastly, Annie also shares her experiences with health issues and how she navigates sex work while managing her health. She emphasizes the need for intimacy and connection in society and the positive impact of sex work on relationships. Overall, Annie's story highlights the resilience and strength of sex workers and the importance of understanding and supporting their work.

29 Sep 20241h 22min

This highly-anticipated episode is ALL about anal! I invite our guest this week, Amy Ivy, an online adult creator dedicated to extreme anal content. Amy and I cover common myths and hesitations about anal play, tips for beginners, the importance of relaxation and lube, and the best materials for toys. We also discuss the importance of cleaning toys properly and thoroughly. Throughout the conversation, Amy Ivy shares her expertise on anal play and discusses topics such as sizing up to larger toys, how to identify between discomfort and pain, post-care after playing, and the use of butt plugs in dom and sub dynamics. Lots of great nuggets of information and advice in this episode, including Amy's own personal recipe for lube! Listen in!

22 Sep 20241h 11min

This week, I invite, writer Suzannah Weiss about her experience in sex work and the concept of sex work as play. Suzannah shares her journey into sex work, which started as a playful experiment during the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore the moral dilemmas and boundaries that arise in sex work and the societal attitudes towards sex work. Suzannah challenges the notion that sex work is inherently exploitative and discusses the joy and pleasure that can be found in the work. In this conversation, Suzannah Weiss and Steph Sia discuss various aspects of sex work, including the double standards faced by female sex workers, the experiences of male sex workers, and boundary-pushing clients. They also touch on the power of sex work as education and healing, and the importance of emotional safety in sexual experiences. We also discuss Suzannah's book tour and the readings she has done at sex clubs, where she incorporates the element of pleasure and orgasm into her readings. Don't forget to LIKE, RATE, SHARE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/strippedbysiapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/strippedbysia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.strippedbysia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

15 Sep 20241h 1min