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Sex workers are adults who exchange sexual services, performances, and/or products for pay or other material compensation. Many in the field prefer the term “sex worker” over “prostitute” and the various stigmatizing slang terms for sex work and sex workers.

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How I Became an Advocate for Sex Workers' Rights

A protest. Centered is a large purple sign that says, "Decriminalize Sex Worker Safety First" in hot pink and highlighter green. The sign is held by 3 women. Behind are people holding other signs that read: "Sex Work is Work" and "Stop Police Raids. Consenting Sex is Not a Crime!" Some people standing around are holding red umbrellas.

African feminist and writer Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah discusses the evolution of her views on sex work.

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Kaitlin‘s Story of Domestic Sex Trafficking

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This podcast explores one woman's personal experience of trafficking, as well as misconceptions of sex trafficking and sex work.

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Sexuality: Get Involved

Activists stand in front of Stonewall Inn with signs that read "You Matter," "We Stand w/ You," "Love is... equal, kind, love is love."

Find groups and organizations that advocate for sexual rights and sexual justice for all people.

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Organize Like a Sex Worker: Learning from Worker and Organizer Kate D'Adamo

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An interview with past Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Kate D'Adamo in which they talk about both sex work organizing and abortion rights/reproductive justice

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This Is How Sex Workers Win: Organizing Around Sex Workers' Rights

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This article recounts sex worker activism in recent years, particularly the demand that we recognize “sex work is work.”

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Sex Work: The Basics

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A basic primer on what sex work is, who sex workers are, why sex workers engage in sex work, how sex work differs from trafficking, and more.

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Feelin' Good: How to Tell If Your Porn is Positive

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This blog explains how to find ethically-made porn by investigating companies and performers.

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Sexual Healing: Inside the World of Medically Assisted Sex

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This video talks about sex and disability, and when it can be helpful to consider “medically assisted sexuality.”