The Whore's Bedroom

Season 2 of the podcast is back, and I'm starting off with a very personal story that happened this summer - I fell in love.

What's the best way to handle sex work legally? Should we use the Nordic model, to punish clients and decrease demand? What about legalization or decriminalization - and how are those two things different? Let's dive into the pros and cons of all the options.

This is the final episode of Season 1 of The Whore's Bedroom! I'm taking a summer break and will be back in September for Season 2.

Mentioned in this episode:

Juno's TED talk:

https://youtu.be/VJRBx0JjM_M?si=S9ODH8kvW6ZI2EEL

Lydia's twitter thread:

Book: Revolting Prostitutes by Juno Mac and Molly Smith

What's it like to have sex for money? Can consent be bought? In this episode I'm breaking down what it's like to do my job, on both a practical and emotional level. I also dive into the argument that "consent cannot be bought" and what consent means when money is involved.

Today I'm discussing my own spirituality, including my spiritual views on sex, why I believe sex is sacred, and my frustrations with the way society views sex and relationships. I also dive into my own astrology chart at the end of the episode.

My astrologer who I mentioned:

https://pippa-kate.com/

In 2017, I was given a 5 year ban from the USA - which then turned into a 10 year ban, which then turned into an indefinite ban. I'm giving you the full story on exactly how it happened, and the aftermath I've faced, plus details on how the US border brutally discriminates against sex workers.

*I'd like to note - I meant to mention this in the episode but it slipped my mind - my experience was incredibly privileged as far as US border horror stories go. As a white woman I did not experience nearly the level of discrimination, harassment, and violence that other visitors and immigrants experience every day at the hands of border agents. I am thankful my experience was not worse than it was, and my heart goes out to those experiencing worse injustices.

The article I mentioned in this episode:

https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-ai-is-detaining-sex-workers-at-the-borderand-you-may-be-next

Today I'm answering audience questions about BDSM! I go over my favorite BDSM practices, advice for getting into BDSM, how kink is intertwined with patriarchy, the details of 24/7 relationships, and everything else you've been wondering.

The Contrapoints video I recommended in this episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqloPw5wp48

(yes it's long but it's worth the watch!)

I have years of experience in various roles within BDSM, and this week I'm telling you all about it. From discovering my submissive side when I was 20, to being a Domme in a 24/7 power exchange relationship, to getting comfortable with my most vulnerable and deep kinks, I'm sharing every detail - both good and bad.

How has sex work affected my dating life? Having been in and out of the adult industry for 8 years, it's had an impact on all of my serious relationships as an adult. I'm sharing all about my recent ex who hated that I was a sex worker, my current dating life with men who don't have problems with what I do, as well as my overall thoughts on how people tend to discuss dating sex workers. At the end of the episode I respond to an Instagram message from a fan who doesn't want to pay for my services, but hopes to date me for free.

I'm bringing you inside the strip club! I worked as a stripper for around 4 months, and although my time in the club was short, my stories are enough for a lifetime. I kept a detailed diary of all my working nights at the club, and I've never shared it with anyone - until now. I'm reading out the entire diary, which includes some crazy stories (like the former owner falling in love with me because I looked like his dead wife). I'm also giving you entire the low-down on the behind-the-scenes of strip clubs and what it's like to work in this industry.

I worked as a porn performer from 2016 to 2020, and today I'm giving you the lowdown on the good, the bad, and the ugly. I talk about the crazy things I've seen behind the scenes, my gripe with "ethical" porn, and the devastating shoot that led me to quit. I also answer all of the questions you sent me about porn, and tease some of my upcoming plans!