It's Complicated: Conversations about the sex industry

Latest Episodes:

Love & The Club Oct 20, 2021

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In this episode, Audriana discusses the nuances of dating while in the industry. We also discuss domestic violence, and why it's so hard to leave.

I'm more than the worst thing I've ever done. Nov 12, 2019

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In this episode, our friend Jersey J opens up about her journey with sobriety, and how addiction and the sex industry affect one another. We hope you come away from this episode knowing that we are each more than the worst thing we've ever done.

We're Just Trying to Survive Oct 03, 2019

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In this episode, our friend Nina explains that women in the industry and women that leave are trying to survive. We discuss how the stigmas and stereotypes of dancers make it more difficult to survive.

Stripping While Black Aug 13, 2019

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In this episode, we interview our friend Lola who describes the obstacles dancers of color face in strip clubs. We dive into racism and stereotypes from patrons, management, and fellow dancers.

From champagne rooms to McDonalds: why quitting is hard Jul 22, 2019

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In this episode, our friend April tells us about her journey of leaving the industry. She describes "the detox" of leaving the industry, and how it took her over ten times before leaving for good.

Sex work: Not an extension of being queer Jul 15, 2019

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We dive into a conversation with Matty from Queering Indy about their experience in the sex industry, and how the rest of the population can respond.

Dancer or therapist? Why people really go to strip clubs. Jul 05, 2019

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For this episode, we interviewed our friend Bree about her experience with customers. We were surprised and convicted at what she had to say about her personal experience with customers at the club.

What Happens in Vegas: The powerful story of sex workers knowing their rights. Jun 27, 2019

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In this episode, we dive into a lawsuit where sex workers sued a strip club in Las Vegas for labor exploitation.

Violence & Sex Work Jun 14, 2019

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In this episode, we interview former sex worker, Nico, about violence that happens in the sex industry. We dive into violence that happens against sex workers, how SESTA/FOSTA has impacted this, and how service providers, the public, and other sex workers should respond.