A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy

This episode of "A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy" marks the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, founded by Annie Sprinkle and Robyn Few in 2003. Host Parker Westwood discusses the history of the day, highlighting the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, who targeted sex workers, and the systemic dehumanization of sex workers through the "No Humans Involved" (NHI) designation. The episode features interviews with veteran sex workers' rights activists, including Melissa Ditmore, Jill McCracken, Tracy Quan, Stella Zine, and Veronica Vera, who recount their experiences and the evolution of December 17th events. The conversation emphasizes the need for decriminalization to end violence and improve the lives of sex workers.**Trigger Warnings** sexual violence & serial killings/murdersPersonal Accounts or Statements from: Veronica Vera: VeronicaVeraWrites.comTracy Quan: http://tracyquan.netAnnie Sprinkle: https://sprinklestephens.ucsc.edu/Stella Zine: https://linktr.ee/stellazineJill McCrackenZee St.James: Melissa Ditmore: https://melissaditmore.com/about/Host: Parker Westwood: https://parkerwestwood.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SexyGalaxyPodA Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution (ANSWER): https://answerdetroit.org/Articles and Things that We Mention/Cite: “List of Names for 2025 December 17th” by COYOTE-RI: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOm3Lut-IRSGhEaxcm4XqtRAyyAsY8FIMgLhvEA6CKI/edit?tab=t.0“Predatory Prostitute” Video by Juniper Flemming: https://vimeo.com/263617662?&login=true“How to End Violence Against Sex Workers” by Jayne Swift: https://genderpolicyreport.umn.edu/how-to-end-violence-against-sex-workers/“No Humans Involved (NHI): The dehumanization of black people” by Guy Nave for Medium: https://medium.com/illumination-curated/no-humans-involved-nhi-the-dehumanization-of-black-people-8866a7122f97“International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers” by National Ugly Mugs: https://nationaluglymugs.org/idevasw/“International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers” by Decriminalize Sex Work: https://decriminalizesex.work/international-day-to-end-violence-against-sex-workers/“AIDS United marks the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers” by AIDS United:

This week, we get to speak with Chad, a Texas-based male escort and friend of mine. He shares with us his perspective on sex work being healing in two directions, both for him and his clients. We also talk extensively about STIs and PrEP. We talk about stigma of various kinds revolving around sex and sex work and how they can crop up in non-profit settings, even when the organizations mission is to serve sex workers. **TW: Sexual Assault and Suicide** Things We Talk About: PrEP Resources: https://heymistr.com/ (https://heymistr.com/) https://www.nurx.com/prep/ (https://www.nurx.com/prep/) https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/prep-program (https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/prep-program) https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/ (https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/) https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/prep/# (https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/prep/#) STIs: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/six-things-sex-educators-wish-you-knew-about-stis#:~:text=Having%20an%20STI%20doesn't,%2C%20negative%20attitudes%20about%20sex). ("Six Things Sex Educators Wish You Knew About STIs" by Planned Parenthood) https://coyoteri.org/wp/ (COYOTE (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKGbjJarMeA ("Bidi Bidi Bum Bum" by Selena) https://www.hri.global/what-is-harm-reduction (Harm Reduction) Resonance Art Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KEjtcsZ4TI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KEjtcsZ4TI) Podcast Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Website: https://www.parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SexyGalaxyPod (@SexyGalaxyPod) ANSWER-Detroit: https://www.answerdetroit.org (answerdetroit.org)

This is the second half of my interview with Makeda Joi, an escort based out of Atlanta, GA. Last time, we talked about compassion, toxic masculinity, and privilege. The last half of our discussion is dedicated to all things joy and resilience, something we could all use more of right now.

We are graced by the presence of Makeda Joi, an escort based in Atlanta, GA. In this episode we talk about privilege, acceptance, compassion, toxic masculinity, and we do it with gusto! Makeda Joi's Links: Website: http://www.MakedaJoi.com (MakedaJoi.com) Twitter: @makedajoi Things We Talk About: Full Service Podcast with Tank https://www.gq.com/story/atlanta-strip-club-magic-city (Atlanta Strip Club Magic City Article) (Check out Part Two's show notes, because I am definitely missing some here.) Podcast Links: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod ANSWER-Detroit: answerdetroit.org

This week we talk with Chris Ballbelly, a belly-bloat content creator. He talks to us about the belly-bloat fetish community, the importance of listening to your body while creating this kind of content, and being a content creator with autism. It's an interesting conversation with a charming individual about a niche area of sex work. Enjoy! **Trigger Warning: Binge Eating Behavior** Chris Ballbelly's Links: Twitter: @BallbellyChris Instagram: @chrisballbelly PornHub: https://www.pornhub.com/model/chris-ball-belly (https://www.pornhub.com/model/chris-ball-belly) Things We Talk About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93vjY9RY4-k (Pop Rocks & Coke Myth Busters) https://www.youtube.com/user/littlemissbelly (LittleMissBelly Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIrr-TN5CdY (Pultinos) ANSWER's Links: Website: www.answerdetroit.org Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit Twitter: @answerdetroit Podcast Links: Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @parker.westwood

It's been nearly one year since we heard from Savannah. She and her partner, Mountain Man Link, joined us for last years Valentine's Day couples episode. This time, she's returning with a new last name and a new outlook on life. Savannah Hart talks to us about her rebranding and the burnout that preceded it. She discusses the tactics that she used to move forward from that burnout moment and find ways to make the work better suited to what she wants out of life. Savannah Hart's Links: Website: https://www.savannahhart.com (savannahhart.com) OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/savannahhart Twitter: @yoursavannahxo Instagram: @yoursavannahxo Linktree: @yoursavannahxo ANSWER Detroit's Links: Website: https://www.answerdetroit.org (answerdetroit.org) GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/grantmatching-fundraiser (gofundme.com/f/grantmatching-fundraiser) Twitter: @answerdetroit Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit Podcast Links: Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Website: https://www.parkerwestwood.com/podcast (parkerwestwood.com/podcast) Merch: https://sexygalaxypod.bigcartel.com/ (sexygalaxypod.bigcartel.com) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @parker.westwood

"A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy" has been a podcast for one whole year! This episode is a big thank you to the many people who have made this podcast happen and an announcement of an online merch store (https://www.SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com (SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com))! Thank you for one year, you wonderful human beings! Things I Talk About: A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution (ANSWER) Detroit https://www.gofundme.com/f/grantmatching-fundraiser?qid=0f156eb9bda34e19a5bc5d90f8c03b96 (ANSWER Detroit Fundraiser) https://www.companiontax.com (Companion Tax) https://Captivate.fm (Captivate.fm) https://www.detroitpodcastfest.com/ (Detroit Podcast Festival) https://www.michiganradio.org/people/erin-allen (Erin Allen) Skyler Mills Kori Davenport KA2 Art (doowarrt.bigcartel.com) https://www.universetoday.com/141741/the-iridium-flare-era-is-about-to-end/ ("The Iridium Flare Era is About to End" by David Dickinson) https://www.satflare.com/track.asp?q=iridium#MAP (Iridium Satellite and Flare Tracker at satflare.com) Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) https://www.self.com/story/sex-worker-self-care-kit ("The Sex Worker Self Care Kit" by Anna Borges) https://swop.org.au/mental-health (Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP) Counseling) (Australia) https://pineapplesupport.org/pineapple-support-therapists/ (Pineapple Support Subsidized Therapy for Adult Industry Workers) Podcast Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Website: https://www.parkerwestwood.com/podcast (parkerwestwood.com/podcast) MERCH!: https://SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com (SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @Parker.Westwood

In this Episode we talk about Elaina St. James journey as a new OnlyFans model, how sex work facilitated her acceptance of her body, and the struggle for work-life balance. We also discuss solo parenting as a sex worker, flipping society's ageism the middle finger, and Elaina's general badassery. Elaina's Links: Website: https://elainastjames.com/ (elainastjames.com) OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/elainastjames and onlyfans.com/elainavip Twitter: @ElainaStJames Instagram: @Elaina.StJames LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ElainaStJames (linktr.ee/ElainaStJames) ANSWER-Detroit Links: Website: answerdetroit.org GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/giving-season-grantmatching-fundraiser (https://www.gofundme.com/f/giving-season-grantmatching-fundraiser) Things We Talk About: https://www.stjamesinfirmary.org/wordpress/?p=5481 (Margo St. James) https://nypost.com/2021/02/20/ca-mom-bullied-by-fellow-parents-for-selling-sexy-snaps-on-onlyfans/ (Mrs. Poindexter) https://www.reuters.com/business/onlyfans-reverses-ban-showing-sexually-explicit-content-2021-08-25/ (OnlyFans explicit content ban and reversal) Merkins were mentioned so... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRIt4nEVU0w ("Map of Tazmania" by Amanda Palmer and The Young Punx) https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america (Dolly Parton's America Podcast) https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-paradise-papers-the-suppression-of-womens-rites_merlin-stone/250140/item/1743547/?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAId_sKywg3Sm2JnDI7rz0M0M0vPddIJ-m8HmiRiLdwV0WkWNSN4DAMnky2hoCRiMQAvD_BwE#idiq=1743547&edition=1024728 (When God Was a Woman (book)) https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-memoirs-of-cleopatra_margaret-george/288019/item/17604982/?gclid=CjwKCAiAiKuOBhBQEiwAId_sK3JL3p2VB2EHunbLPSRXWw9nQCwvue1kkuijl1eNa4SIjqZLBmrDgRoCy9AQAvD_BwE#idiq=17604982&edition=2355776 (Cleopatra (book)) Podcast Links: Website: parkerwestwood.com/podcast Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

This week, we're talking about selling worn items with a wonderful human being and fan of the show, Calla Miia. She tells about her experience getting into the industry, what she's learned, and what it's like. She shares about how sex work allowed her to explore her sexual identity and get to know herself better. We also talk about the importance of mental health and, probably most importantly, puppies. Calla Miia's Links: PantyDeal: pantydeal.com/member/callamiia Things We Talk About: https://bdsmtest.org/select-mode (BDSM Test) PantyDeal.com Panty Selling School https://swrolodex.com/ (SW Rolodex) (website where Sex Workers can find and hire freelancers for various projects) ANSWER-Detroit Links: Website: www.answerdetroit.org Grant-Matching Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/giving-season-grantmatching-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer (https://www.gofundme.com/f/giving-season-grantmatching-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer) Twitter: @answerdetroit Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit Podcast Links: Website: parkerwestwood.com/podcast Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

We hear from Kristy Cooper, former stripper, librarian, and now author of the book I Was a Stripper Librarian: From Cardigans to G-strings. We discuss stripping as an industry, feminist views of sex work, and community organizing skills that Kristy learned from sex workers. Kristy also opens up about the stigma surrounding sex work and the emotional strain of living a double life. Kristy Cooper's Links: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/i-was-a-stripper-librarian-from-cardigans-to-g-strings_kristy--cooper/28891253/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtJeNBhCVARIsANJUJ2FhENzFFlCwn1UIEv9LoIRh8WLjuumUrQBqviDnepWLvJSXSZ8xbs8aAujZEALw_wcB#edition=60059264&idiq=47621482 (I Was A Stripper Librarian: From Cardigans to G-Strings) (book) Things We Talk About: https://libraryfreedom.org/lfp-members/ (Library Freedom Institute) https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/revolting-prostitutes-the-fight-for-sex-workers-rights/18682659/?resultid=189b8033-de3f-488e-8186-97e06962452f#isbn=1786633604&edition=19913405 (Revolting Prostitutes) (book) https://www.facebook.com/WestlandNews/posts/five-fired-westland-librarians-fight-backon-march-4th-the-news-broke-that-westla/1545140978830592/ (Westland Public Library Protests) https://www.vickyfunari.com/film/live-nude-girls-unite/ (Live Nude Girls Unite (documentary) ) https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e20-the-exotic-dancers-union/ (Lusty Lady Stripper Union) https://publicseminar.org/essays/detroits-project-green-light/ (Project Green Light (Detroit Surveillance Bullshit) ) I did not figure out how to spell the name of the musical artist mentioned. I wish you all more luck finding it than I had. :-) Podcast Links: Patreon: patreon.com/sexygalaxypod Website: parkerwestwood.com/podcast

In this episode we get to hear from none other than Carol Leigh (AKA: Scarlot Harlot), one of the OGs in the fight for sex workers' right and who's credited with coining the term "sex work." She tells us about how the term "sex work" came to be. We also talk about some sociolinguistics in the feminist movement as well as the anti-trafficking framework that dominates the way we think and talk about sex work. Carol Leigh's Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/CarolLeigh (linktr.ee/CarolLeigh) Twitter: @carol_leigh Instagram: @scarlot_harlot Her Book: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30874973103&cm_ven=sws&cm_cat=sws&cm_pla=sws&cm_ite=30874973103&clickid=3DQVs-UiXxyLULpwUx0Mo387UkGxgjyAK0bLVI0&cm_mmc=aff-_-ir-_-353196-_-77798&ref=imprad353196&afn_sr=impact (Unrepentant Whore: Collected Works of Scarlot Harlot) Things We Talk About: https://www.patreon.com/thotscholar (thotscholar) https://hackinghustling.org/ (Hacking Hustling) https://actupny.com/ (ActUp) https://www.thesisters.org/ (Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence) https://www.lauraagustin.com/ (Laura Agustin) https://www.betterworldbooks.com/search/results?q=1573440426 (Sex Work (book) ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KynkMn5Hv3Q (Megan Thee Stallion) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srq1FqFPwj0 (Lizzo) Podcast Links: Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

Many things are changing. To accommodate for some major life changes, Parker is taking a break from podcasting for the rest of the month of September. Enjoy these musings and some Science Fiction in the meantime. See you on the other side of September! Podcast Links: Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @parker.westwood Thing Mentioned: https://www.akpress.org/octavia-s-brood.html (Octavia's Brood (book)) https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (Podcast Page) https://artsinachangingamerica.org/nyc-launch-highlight-the-response/ ("All Organizing is Science Fiction" by Adrienne Maree-Brown) https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/octavia-e-butler/199109/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkIGKBhCxARIsAINMioIUp-3v8_ZmvhpLTREjFl-_uMUCf9Cm-JchsTPJn94AtOf4cA18L5UaAssHEALw_wcB (Works by Octavia Butler) https://www.thenation.com/article/society/only-fans-sex-work/ (Why hosting our own content is a pain in the @$$ (and other important content) )

In this episode, we hear from the Podcast Slut herself, Kate Kennedy. Kate is a stand up comedian, professional porn star, and podcast host of The Cam Girl Chronicles as well as cohost of Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast. She takes us through a day in the life of Kate Kennedy, reveals how she copes with the isolation of her work, her love of stand up comedy, and how OnlyFans has shifted the sex work industry. This episode was recorded before OnlyFans banned (and then promptly un-banned) sexually explicit content from their platform. They have since stated that they made this move due to banks who are threatening to stop processing payments within the sex industry. You can sign onto a letter written by sex workers demanding an end to this kind of banking discrimination at https://www.SexWorkSignOn.com (SexWorkSignOn.com). Kate Kennedy's Links: Website: semiprocockjockey.com OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/theogkennedy Twitter: @TheOGKennedy Instagram: @thepgkennedy https://www.camgirlpod.com/ (CamGirl Chronicles Podcast) https://www.twogirlsonemic.com/ (Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kennedy-assassination/id1525986620 (The Kennedy Assassination Podcast) Things We Talk About: https://thecomedystore.com/ (The Comedy Store) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedazzler (BeDazzler) https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america (Dolly Parton's America Podcast) (We don't talk about it, but you all should really listen to it. It's just the best.) Podcast Links: Website: https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/ (https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/) Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

In this episode, we get to chat with Dallas and Austin-based companion, Elliot Emerson, of the Emerson Experience podcast. She tells us about starting a podcast to avoid review boards, her relationship to her body and a recent journey with plastic surgery. We also talk about her fabulous candle business. Elliot Emerson Links: Website: elliot-emerson.com OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/highdefgirlfriend Twitter: @TheEmersonWay Instagram: @elliot.emerson Whore Candle Company: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhoreCandleCompany (https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhoreCandleCompany) Class And Kitsch Candles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassandKitsch (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClassandKitsch) The Emerson Experience podcast: twitter.com/TheExclusivePod Things We Talk About: (See Above Candle Links) https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/2533365 (The Emerson Experience podcast) https://thesexyescortguide.com/ (The Sexy Escort Guide podcast) https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-48-laws-of-power_robert-greene/245751/item/10243043/?gclid=CjwKCAjwmeiIBhA6EiwA-uaeFW8DAo9YT8-cWq4L-BrhoUB6HW-pES3_PZbWUH6u0k9yD-zhRQwP7xoCw1sQAvD_BwE#idiq=10243043&edition=1933175 (The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0BoCRZqrHs (Touch It by Arianna Grande) Podcast Links: Website: https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/ (https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/) Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod

We get to hear from Savannah Solo, who's OnlyFans stardom surprised even her! In this episode we talk about how Savannah got their start, her love of cosplay and theatre, being out to family, and much much more! Savannah's Links: OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/savannahsolo Twitter: @savannah_solo Instagram: @xsavannahsolox Sponsorship Links: https://www.companiontax.com/ (Companion Tax) Things We Talk About: https://hunterxhunter.fandom.com/wiki/Kurapika (Kurapika) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweeney_Todd:_The_Demon_Barber_of_Fleet_Street (Sweeney Todd) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Mattress (Once Upon A Mattress) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AilIsO6EG4c (Mary Martin as Peter Pan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyMEOfA7tFM (Hook (movie) ) http://madelinemiller.com/the-song-of-achilles/ (The Song of Achilles (book)) https://www.alabamashakes.com/ (Alabama Shakes (musical artist) ) Podcast Links: Website: a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/ Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Parker Westwood Links: Website: parkerwestwood.com OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/parker_westwood Twitter: @parker_westwood Instagram: @parker.westwood

We have our first return guest, y'all! Amber Délice graces us all with her presence once again to talk about what she termed "Courageous Conversations with Clients." We discuss boundaries and how to hold them when you want to continue the relationship, as well as how to have deep relationships without giving too much of yourself. Whether you're a sex worker or not, there's a lot to glean from this conversation. Amber Délice Links: Website: https://meetamberdelice.com/ (meetamberdelice.com) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/meetamberdelice (@meetamberdelice) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetamberdelice (@meetamberdelice) Links to Things We Discuss: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653825/klara-and-the-sun-by-kazuo-ishiguro/ (Clara and the Sun by Kazua Ishiguro) https://www.feverkin.com/ (Feverkin) (musical artist) A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

This week, we're taking a collective breath. Parker Westwood takes a moment to reflect on the last six months that has been the beginning of The Sex Worker's Guide to The Galaxy journey. This is a podcast full of gratitude, insider peeks into the analytics of the show, recommitments to intentions made at the outset of the pod, and musings of future ambitions. Podcast Links: Website: https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/ (https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/) Twitter: @sexygalaxypod Patreon: patreon.com/sexygalaxypod Hot Pod Article: https://hotpodnews.com/how-sex-workers-try-to-make-podcasts-work-for-them/ ("How Sex Workers Try to Make Podcasts Work For Them" by Aria Bracci) Thompson Reuters Article: https://news.trust.org/item/20210226133553-243ib/ ("'Our stories don't get told' - only now a new sex worker podcast aims to change that" by Christine Murray) List of Sex Worker Podcasts: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/its-so-hard-its-so-hard-podcast-Z_YpaDM1i6c/ (It's So Hard ) https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/snarky-harlots/id1553796999 (Snarky Harlots) https://www.nolifeskills.com/ (No Life Skills) https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/are-you-available/id1570381074 (Are You Available) https://www.buzzsprout.com/977956 (Sex Sells) https://www.strippersintheattic.com/ (Strippers In The Attic) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-a-stripper-podcast/id1496266127 (Yes A Stripper) https://www.artofthehookup.com/podcast/ (Art Of The Hookup) https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-wholesome-whore-show-the-whoelsome-whore-3FB5um_k-JM/ (The Wholesome Whores Podcast) https://theoldestprofessionpodcast.com/ (Old Pro Podcast) https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3192604 (Risqué Business) https://www.iheart.com/podcast/83975023 (Somebody You Love) https://thesexyescortguide.com/ (The Sexy Escort Guide) https://www.spreaker.com/show/bbw-badgirl-isabella-martin (BBW Badgirl) https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/candid-companion-chatting-onlyfans-icon-sally-sunshine/id1544619080?i=1000504980332 (The Candid Companion) https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/peepshow-podcast-701180 (Peepshow Podcast) https://www.buzzsprout.com/520450 (The Escort: Deconstructed) https://www.buzzsprout.com/857818 (The Emerson Experience) (Let me know if you see that I'm missing anyone, please.)

This episode is the second half of our interview with my dear friend and fellow sex worker, Lena Czura. With just as much joy and love as last time, we journey into the topics of developing a spiritual practice, the importance of boundaries, and practicing energy work as a sex worker. It's juicy, y'all. Lena Czura's Links: Website: https://my.captivate.fm/lenaczura.com (lenaczura.com) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/lenaczura (@lenaczura) Instagram: https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/lenaczura1 (@lenaczura1) OnlyFans: https://my.captivate.fm/onlyfans.com/lenaczura (@lenaczura) A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution's Links Website: https://my.captivate.fm/answerdetroit.org (answerdetroit.org) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/answerdetroit (@answerdetroit) Instagram: https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/weareanswerdetroit (@weareanswerdetroit) Things We Mention: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-ffts/ (FFTs Episode of the Unlocking Us by Brene Brown) https://generativesomatics.org/ (Somatics) https://generativesomatics.org/ (Boundaries for Badass Femmes) http://www.relationship-anarchy.com/about (Relationship Anarchy) https://www.detroitriversports.com/kayak-tours (Kayak Tours of the Detroit Canals) https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/all-about-love-new-visions-bell-hooks-love-trilogy_bell-hooks/248913/item/10183064/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786SqJj_EOI1cYsu70MNWoarakr1JwovKlKHIcVMEEGGCXrreKWv62oBoCQ8gQAvD_BwE#idiq=10183064&edition=2337244 (All About Love by Bell Hooks) https://www.akpress.org/pleasure-activism.html (Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown) Patreon: https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/sexygalaxypod (patreon.com/sexygalaxypod)

This episode is the first half of an absolutely fantastic conversation with an absolutely fantastic person! We're talking with one of my greatest sex worker friends, Lena Czura. Amidst much love for one another and a copious amount of laughter, we discuss the importance of community and organizing, what it means to be anti-racist as a white person in the movement against white supremacy, and navigating internalized power structures. Buckle up, folx. It's a real one. Lena Czura's Links: Website: lenaczura.com Twitter: @lenaczura Instagram: @lenaczura1 OnlyFans: @lenaczura A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution's Links Website: answerdetroit.org Twitter: @answerdetroit Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit Things We Mention: https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/ (The Body is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor) https://whiteawake.org/ (White Awake ) https://wearepsgroup.com/ (PS Group) (I say we name drop a lot of books in this episode, but that's the latter half, so stay tuned!) Patreon: patreon.com/sexygalaxypod

Deandra is a Detroit-based full-service sex worker and drag performer. The name 'Deandra' is a pseudonym that we have employed to protect her identity. As such, I will not be linking her website or her social media accounts. She is using a pseudonym so that we can discuss a topic surrounded by much stigma, being HIV-positive in the adult industry. We also talk about performing drag, our mutual love of Star Trek, and confronting financial insecurity as an anti-capitalist. Trigger Warnings: Dead Bodies and Misgendering We talk about dead bodies in a bit of detail later in the show. Don't be scared! We're just talking about mortuary sciences. There are stories of Deandra being misgendered. Things We Mention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-STtD96doeo (The Most Popular Girls in High School) https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-neverending-story_michael-ende/246546/item/4740302/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwLKFBhDPARIsAPzPi-KcJALNBuV8r9BBEHnLRPgSO_e0lXDeD8Loo8BtTEoMuFud5_fn7c0aAo4eEALw_wcB#idiq=4740302&edition=2346219 (The Never Ending Story) Podcast Links: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod https://a-sex-workers-guide-to-the-galaxy.captivate.fm/ (A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy Website)

We get to chat and laugh with Amy Bond, owner of Pole & Dance Studios with studio locations in San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. She is an author, competitive pole dancer, and pro bono attorney. In this episode we discuss her recent feature in the Netflix-original documentary Strip Down, Rise Up, the healing aspects of pole dance, and her and her husband's journey into polyamory. Amy Bond's Links: Website: amybondwrites.com Instagram: @amysunshine007 Twitter: @Amyrbond Pole & Dance Studios: poleanddancestudios.com Competitive Pole Video: youtube.com/watch?v=MSAYPVCupuc Things We Talk About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MMXqjMe1WQ (Strip Down, Rise Up (Netflix-original documentary)) https://bookshop.org/books/the-chronology-of-water-a-memoir/9780979018831 (The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch) http://www.corporealwriting.com/corporeal-center (Corporeal Center) https://thorntreepress.com/polysecure/ (Poly Secure by Jessica Fern) https://brenebrown.com/podcast/introducing-unlocking-us/ (Unlocking Us podcast by Brene Brown) https://plumbainbridge.com/product/101-essays-that-will-change-the-way-you-think-by-brianna-wiest/ (101 Essays to Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh0MVq-FNyc (Bara Du (Musical Artist) )

This is the second half of our conversation with Master Joshua, a Pro Domme based in NYC. We talk about the importance of communication, the difference between lifestyle and Pro BDSM, and the importance of being true to yourself. Trigger Warnings: mention of master/slave dynamic and sex addiction Joshua's Links: Website: https://my.captivate.fm/MasterJoshua.com (MasterJoshua.com) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/MasterJoshuaNYC (@MasterJoshuaNYC) SSDCE Website: https://my.captivate.fm/SSDCE.org (SSDCE.org) A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy's Links: Patreon: https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/SexyGalaxyPod (@SexyGalaxyPod) A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution's Links: Website: https://www.answerdetroit.org/ (www.answerdetroit.org) Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations (https://www.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/answerdetroit (@answerdetroit) Instagram: https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/weareanswerdetroit (@weareanswerdetroit) Things We Mention: https://www.ynotsummit.com/ (YNOT Summit) https://my.captivate.fm/TheKinkShop.com (TheKinkShop.com) Patreon: https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod)

This is our first two-parter, y'all! Trust, it won't be our last! This is the first half of a conversation with Master Joshua, a Pro Domme based in NYC. We discuss honorifics and identity, spirituality and BDSM, and the importance of mentorship among so many other things. Master Joshua gets vulnerable with us about a number of topics, and it's such a privilege to hear his story. Trigger Warnings: discussion of master/slave dynamic, addiction, and mention of childhood trauma Joshua's Links: Website: MasterJoshua.com Twitter: @MasterJoshuaNYC SSDCE Website: SSDCE.org A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy's Links: Patreon: https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution's Links: Website: https://www.answerdetroit.org (www.answerdetroit.org) Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations (https://www.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/answerdetroit (@answerdetroit) Instagram: https://my.captivate.fm/instagram.com/weareanswerdetroit (@weareanswerdetroit) Things We Mention: https://www.ynotsummit.com/ (YNOT Summit) TheKinkShop.com Patreon: https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod)

In this episode, we meet Zee St. James, a sex worker and activist based in Detroit, Michigan. This episode covers so much ground that I don't even know where to begin. We talk about the sex worker's rights movement and the complexities involved in serving a community that is caught at the intersections of so many of the world's oppressive forces, and we get personal while doing it. Trigger Warning: intimate partner violence, violence against sex workers, sexual violence, suicide Zee's Twitter: @zedweirdo Margo St. James Day of Remembrance (May 1st) Link: https://margostjames.com/ (https://margostjames.com/) Urban Survivor's Union: Website: https://www.druguservoice.org/ (https://www.druguservoice.org/) Methadone Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3007989349347501325 (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3007989349347501325) Fundraiser: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Sustainusufortheholidays (https://www.mightycause.com/story/Sustainusufortheholidays) A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution Links: Website: https://www.answerdetroit.org Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations (https://www.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations) Twitter: @answerdetroit Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

This week, we hear from Carta Monir, a cartoonist, zine-maker, and content-creator. She talks to us about her creative process, her journey learning to love her body as a trans woman, and her experience filming porn during a pandemic. Carta Monir's Links: Print Studio Website: http://diskettepress.com/ (diskettepress.com) Website: http://cartamonir.itch.io/ (cartamonir.itch.io) OnlyFans: @carta Patreon: http://patreon.com/carta (patreon.com/carta) A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy's Links: Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

In this week's episode, we get to know Pinky Bjorn, a Dominatrix and artist based out of Chicago. Pinky explains how her art practice and kink practice go hand-in-hand and then we launch into even more topics, like coming out and the difference between pro and lifestyle BDSM. Pinky Bjorn's Links: Website: pinkybjorn.com Instagram: @gossamerpinky Things We Mention: Olivia Black Elody Rose Real Service by Joshua Tenpenny and Raven Kaldera Christine and the Queens A Sexy Worker's Guide to the Galaxy's Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

In honor of Valentine's Day, I decided to publish my interview with Savannah Grace and Mountain Man Link a bit earlier than I planned. I love seeing sex workers find love, and these two found love in another sex worker! We talk about their relationship, polyamory, and navigating a work-life balance together. Savannah's Links: Website: yoursavannahgrace.com Twitter: @yoursavannahxo Instagram: @yoursavannahxo OnlyFans: OnlyFans.com/enjoysavannahgrace Link's Links: (tehe) Website: https://www.linkmodeling.com/ (linkmodeling.com/) Twitter: @MountainManLink

We interrupt your regular programing to bring you a BONUS EPISODE! I was interviewed by Tank Smith, host of Full Service Podcast, and we had such a blast! We talk about how I got started in the industry, why I started this podcast, and so so much more. It's a little bananas how much we talked about in only an hour. Enjoy! Full Service Podcast Links: Website: fullservicepod.libsyn.com Twitter: @FullServicePod Instagram: @fullservicepod Patreon: patreon.com/fullservicepod Parker Westwood Links: Website: parkerwestwood.com Twitter: @parker_westwood Instagram: @parker.westwood OnlyFans: OnlyFans.com/parker_westwood Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod ANSWER Links: Website: answerdetroit.org Twitter: @answerdetroit Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit GoFundMe: https://au.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations (https://au.gofundme.com/f/smm6je-answer-detroit-mutual-aid-and-operations)

We get to spend some time with Clover, a San Diego-based full service sex worker. We talk about the many ways that disability intersects with sex work. Clover's Links: Website: clovertravels.co Twitter: @cloversquirts OnlyFans: @cloversquirts Things We Mention: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/disabled-sex-worker-destigmatize-sex-work_n_5b16d7a5e4b0734a99382480 ("I'm a Disabled Sex Worker..." HuffPost Article) https://accessnow.com (AccessNow App) https://stopsesta.org (SESTA/FOSTA) https://www.instagram.com/reel/CKVErtkHvHw/?igshid=197wyx33uv050 (@natalieburdick Reel about pee in space)

We meet Amber Délice, a full-service sex worker or companion based out of Denver. Our conversation ranges from discussing her innate ability to curate date experiences for her clients (and how COVID has impacted that) to dating as a sex worker. Amber Délice Links: Website: https://meetamberdelice.com (meetamberdelice.com) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/meetamberdelice (@meetamberdelice) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetamberdelice (@meetamberdelice) Things we mention: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/sfsx-safe-sex-1 (Safe Sex Comics) https://www.estherperel.com (Esther Perel) https://www.johnwineland.com (John Wineland) https://www.priyaparker.com/thebook (Art of Gathering by Priya Parker)

Olivia Black is a Chicago-based Pro Domme. We talk about so many things, but the episode mostly focuses on the concepts of shame and stigma as it relates to kink and the BDSM community. Olivia Black Links: Website: themsoblack.com Twitter: @MsOliviaBlack7 Instagram: @msoliviablack777 Things We Mention: Patrick Califia, Trans BDSM activist Lydia Schiller, Dominatrix of Chicago https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-wrong-about/id1380008439?i=1000487011024 (You're Wrong About Podcast: Disco Demolition Episode) Daughter's of Darkness (Lesbian Vampire Erotica) edited by Pam Keesey

We talk with April Fiasco, a stripper, burlesque performer, comedian, writer, instructor, and activist based in London, about how stigma is the root of all evil and how creativity is healing and necessary. April Fiasco Links: Twitter: @AprilFiasco_ Instagram: @aprilfiasco OnlyFans: @aprilfiasco Cybertease Links: Website: cybertease.co.uk Twitter: @Cybertease_ Instagram: @cybertease_ Sexquisite Events Links: Website: sexquisiteevents.com Twitter: @sexquisiteevents Instagram: @sexquisite.events

We meet Domina Kathryn (Kat) Morgan, a Detroit-based Pro Domme, who explains what "Pro Domme" means, how COVID-19 has impacted her work, and the importance of communication. Domina Kat Morgan Links: Website: dominakatmorgan.com Twitter: @DominaKatMorgan Instagram: @dominakat Podcast Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod

A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast that seeks to humanize sex workers. Your host, Parker Westwood, explains how the show came to be and what you can expect. We're going to boldly go where mainstream media refuses to go, and talk about sex workers as human beings. So, strap in, strap on, and get ready to go deep. 50% of Patreon proceeds go to the work of ANSWER Detroit (A Network of Sex Workers To Excite Revolution). ANSWER Website: answer.org Podcast Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Title Credit goes to Skyler Mills Website: skylermills.com Twitter: @MillsDetroit Podcast Theme Music by Koriandre Davenport Twitter: @WhereIsMyRuler Logo created by Parker Westwood Website: parkerwestwood.com Twitter: @parkerwestwood Instagram: @Parker.westwood OnlyFans: @parker_westwood