#254 - Confronting Whorephobia in the Adult Industry with AM Davies of YAS Work

Returning guest, AM Davies of YAS Work and I chat about the implications within the sex work community. We explore the hierarchy that exists among different types of sex workers, the impact of coded language used by society and policymakers, and the challenges faced in securing funding for sex work advocacy. In this conversation, Steph Sia and AMD discuss various aspects of sex work, including the stale jokes surrounding it, the importance of autonomy and education, the complexities of empowerment, and the impact of whorephobia on society. They also touch on the need for professionalism in sex work, the importance of consultation and collaboration, and the relationship between pole dancing and whorephobia. The conversation emphasizes the need for recognition of the origins of dance and the importance of supporting sex workers.