Sex Work is Damn Hard Work

Curious about how a Dominatrix runs her business? Join me on a revealing journey into the sex work industry. As a Dominatrix since 2011, I'll uncover the complexities, from bookings to emotional labor. This episode goes beyond sessions, touching on banking challenges, service gaps, and the role of sex worker organizations. Discover the resilience that drives us forward. Despite hurdles, I'll explain why this profession brings me a unique gratification. More on Eva Oh: https://eva-oh.com HIGHLIGHTS: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Welcome. What is #teakink (00:15) - The Scope of My Job (01:45) - The Interest in Sex Work (02:40) - The Intricacies and Evolution of My Work Responsibilities (04:50) - What a Receptionist Shielded Me From (09:30) - Why I Do Sex Work Despite the Challenges (11:05) - Dungeon vs Indie (11:50) - Navigating Societal Stigma (12:30) - Marketing and Perceiving Yourself (14:00) - Navigating Space and Community Challenges (15:55) - Interpersonal Session Skills (17:00) - Feeling Safe in My Workplace vs In Public, Workplace Wins (20:05) - Financial Exclusion and Structural Violence in Banking for Sex Workers (25:45) - The Power of Resilience, Community and You (27:43) - My Internship at a Sex Work Organisation (28:30) - Learning About the Backpage Shutdown Impact on Sex Workers (30:00) - The Data for Decriminalisation by Amnesty International vs Puritanism (31:17) - Why I Love My Job LINKS: Amnesty International publishes policy and research on protection of sex workers’ rights, https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2016/05/amnesty-international-publishes-policy-and-research-on-protection-of-sex-workers-rights/ Human Rights Watch, Why Sex Work Should Be Decriminalized, https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/08/07/why-sex-work-should-be-decriminalized ‘Global Network of Sex Work Projects’, https://www.nswp.org