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Posted on December 19, 2018 December 19, 2018

The Sign Flashes ‘Girls Girls Girls’ And It Reminds Me That I Exist

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Written by
Antonia Crane
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Society+Politics
Tagged
sex work, sexual violence, stigma, stripping, whorephobia

It’s easier if we stay silent and pretend it’s not happening. Because if we speak out about violence against sex workers, we will be blamed for living a “risky” lifestyle. We will be fingered the Whore. Read more

Posted on August 11, 2017 September 12, 2018

This Is Your Life As A Middle-Aged Stripper

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Written by
Antonia Crane
Posted in
Lust+Liaisons
Tagged
ageism, feminism, sex work, society-politics, stripping

You didn’t know you’d stare middle age in the face and carry its soggy weight for everyone. And yet, you don’t feel ugly or incapable. Read more

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