Weighing up whether to tell your friends and family about your sex work career is a significant decision. Unfortunately, there’s no correct answer that suits everyone. What works for one sex worker might not fit your situation best, so the…
Sexual well-being in sex work: Masturbation as a positive self-care practice
Do you consider masturbation as a form of self-care? When we talk about self-care, it’s easy to think of face masks, binge-watching Netflix, and taking time to journal. But these aren’t the only ways to release stress and improve our…
The emotional impact of working as an escort
Did you know working as an escort involves positive and negative emotional impacts? Working with other people always has varied emotional impacts. However, as an escort, you’re often up close and personal with many clients, so looking after yourself is…
Overcoming burnout as a sex worker: Tips for self-care and recovery
If you’ve not experienced burnout, you probably know someone who has. Sadly, burnout is a common issue throughout all modern industries, including sex work. From looking after your body to knowing the symptoms, there are strategies to prevent and heal…
Valentine’s Day Special: Navigating relationships as a sex worker
There’s nothing like a first date where you’ve got butterflies in your stomach, and your cheeks are blushing while you’re sat across from a beautiful date. However, dating isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Navigating the dating scene is tough, but…
Why being comfortable in your own skin is crucial for sex workers
Let’s face it, being a sex worker is hard. Aside from the social stigma around the profession, there’s constant pressure to adhere to unrealistic beauty standards and expectations. This is why there are many sex workers nowadays that don’t necessarily…
Navigating self-care as a sex worker: Strategies for staying sane and safe
Self-care is a deeply personal topic, and there’s no one solution that fits everyone’s needs. It’s easy to ignore self-care and keep living without it. However, it’s important for everyone to investigate self-care, find out what works for them, and…
Preparing for the new year: Goal-setting and planning for sex workers
When was the last time you set a goal and stuck to a clear plan? Unfortunately, goal-setting is an activity that starts strong, but then gets forgotten as the year progresses. This goes for all industries, but sex workers in…
Over 95% of sex workers struggle to make ends meet due to “menstrual leave”
A quarter of UK women have experienced “period shaming” with millions of women missing work, school or exercise due to issues related to their menstruation Over 50% of escorts choose not to work while menstruating and 43% have considered delaying…
Q&A: Dating expert Sarah Louise Ryan shares tips on how to deal with negativity around sex work
Dating expert Sarah Louise Ryan has partnered with Vivastreet to share her advice and answer your questions on all things sex work. Have a comment for Sarah Louise? Comment below or ask us on Twitter. Q: Is there any advice…