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Why Pregnancy is Better When You're Single

2010-11-19T15:54:00.001-08:00

I've experienced pregnancy with two different partners and I've spent the last seven months pregnant and single. So I have had three experiences of pregnancy. And I can tell you in all honesty, that being pregnant and single has been the best experience of the three by far. Let me tell you why...One less person to clean up after. During the first and third

Nominate Your Favourite Canadian Sex Worker

2010-10-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

SURREY, BC: Surrey resident and former exotic dancer, Annie Temple, is spreading her legs, er…we mean…spreading the word that NakedTruth.ca is taking nominations right now for The Naked Truth’s 2010/11 People’s Choice Adult Entertainment Awards. The inaugural awards celebration was held earlier this year on June 9th at the Rio Theatre in

Ontario Court Strikes Down Prostitution Laws

2010-09-28T11:50:00.001-07:00

For Immediate Release September 28, 2010 Ontario Court Strikes Down Prostitution Laws NATIONAL – Sex workers across Canada are celebrating the Ontario Superior Court’s decision today, which struck down Canada’s prostitution laws. The Court held that the bawdy house law, the communication law and the law that

From: Sex Professionals of Canada

2010-09-28T11:18:00.000-07:00

Re: Ontario Superior Court decisionTuesday, September 28, 2010Sex Professionals of Canada is delighted by Justice Susan Himel’s decision to acknowledge our right to legally practice our chosen profession. This important victory gives us hope that sex work will one day be fully regarded as the legitimate occupation it is.The invalidation of Section 210 of the Criminal

Donate $10 to the Adult Entertainment Awards Fund

2010-09-01T15:09:00.001-07:00

If we can get 200 people to donate $10, we'll have enough to cover the deficit and pull off something next year!Please consider donating $10 at the link located at www.yonilicious.blogspot.com (or via paypal to annie@nakedtruth.ca). Donations larger than $10 are also welcome. Every little bit helps! Thank you so much!

A Relief and a Rant

2010-08-30T09:51:00.001-07:00

I woke up today with such a huge feeling of relief that I had finished the last event I would ever coordinate for no pay ever again.I had a lot of fun yesterday at my last event. I got to see some of my favourite regular customers – Pervertboy, Old Joe, Terry. I got to hang out with some of my favourite people in the world – Jessyka Rabbit, Homer, Mz. Scream, Susan

We Put the “Penis” Back in “Happiness”

2010-08-16T12:24:00.000-07:00

Adult Industry Social to Fundraise for Awards CeremonySURREY, BC: Ever wondered what your favourite adult entertainers are really like in person? Well, here’s your chance to find out. Strippers, porn stars and other adult entertainers will gather with fans and allies on August 29th at the Byrd Show Lounge in Surrey to socialize and raise funds to support their

Heartbreaking Goodbyes

2010-07-25T06:28:00.000-07:00

In tribute to the closing of the Cecil Show Lounge on Granville Street in Vancouver, I thought I'd repost this poem I wrote a few years back.Heartbreaking GoodbyesLandmarks in my life – Legends in our townsOne by one we say goodbye to the Barnet, the Arch, and the ArmsThe loud music, stage lights, and laughing faces fadeThe dens of evil we know and love where we

I Want to Start a Safe Sex Revolution

2010-07-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

I want to start a safe sex revolutionSo I can have sex with lots and lots of menI want to start a safe sex revolutionSo they will wear a condom when I go down on themI want to start a safe sex revolutionWhere kissing is off limits and everyone washes their handsI want to start a safe sex revolutionWhere you won’t try to give me face without a dental damnI want to

Sex Life Canada in the House

2010-06-24T12:09:00.001-07:00

I just came across this fantastic article from Sex Life Canada. I hope someone nominates them for this year's Adult Entertainment Award!The Naked Truth about the Naked Truth Awards Fri, 06/11/2010 - 11:53 | by Victoria Bryers

Thank You from Annie and The Naked Truth

2010-06-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,Yes, I believe the awards were a success! I've received almost all positive feedback. Certainly on our budget, it was much more than we could have hoped for. The budget restrictions did make it a very grassroots, community driven event with some glitches here and there, but the atmosphere of empowerment and positive energy made the glitches

Article about Awards - UQ Events

2010-06-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

Posted by Glen Callender On June 10, 2010 Naked Truth Awards the first awards show of its kind in Canada June the 9th (6-9, get it?) marked the first sex industry awards show in Canadian history, as the inaugural Naked Truth Adult Entertainment Awards horned up Vancouver’s Rio Theatre. Hosted by the ravishing Samantha Mack, who fought a losing battle with

The Naked Truth Awards - Videos from Georgia Straight

2010-06-24T11:50:00.001-07:00

The Georgia Straight was our only big sponsor for the inaugural Adult Entertainment Awards. They were our media sponsor and they also attended the awards and posted some photos and videos.VideosPhotos

The Price of My Strut

2010-06-23T12:48:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd bring back an oldie but a goodie. :)The smoky hazeThe lights on the stageThis is so much betterThan minimum wage. Some people judgeCondemn and begrudgeI try to explainBut their perceptions don’t budge. Exploited, they sayDirty and depravedWorthless and wastedUntil I am saved. But save me from what?From shaking my butt?From profiting

Canada’s Joins the Pornocracy

2010-05-11T12:16:00.000-07:00

VANCOUVER, BC: Canada has had exotic dance competitions, film festivals, and the Feminist Porn Awards, but we’ve never had all the adult entertainers under one roof – until now. On June 9, 2010 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, the sex industry community and their supporters will gather to honour and celebrate the “people’s choice” in adult entertainment. Some local

Strippers Continue Reign of Terror

2010-04-14T12:59:00.000-07:00

VANCOUVER, BC: It has been seven years since that first dark day when local strippers began their depraved campaign of seduction to raise funds for the private parts of women. This abomination continues on Wednesday, April 28th, when the den of evil called the Cecil Hotel will host the Seventh Annual Exotic Dancers for Cancer from 7 p.m. till 2 a.m.Unsuspecting

Why I Am A Sex Worker Even Though I Don’t Have Sex For Money

2010-03-09T15:01:00.001-08:00

I've had many exotic dancers confront me on using the term “sex worker” when I refer to exotic dancers. I’m not offended. I used to feel the exact same way. I was not offering sex in exchange for money and I was offended by anyone who suggested I was.It is an issue that comes up in a few areas of the sex industry - some bdsm workers don't consider themselves sex

Exotic dancer denounces protest

2010-02-28T08:48:00.000-08:00

http://www2.canada.com/vancouvercourier/news/story.html?id=8a2b60a2-f120-4c4c-8573-983843cd7521By Sandra Thomas, Vancouver CourierPublished: Friday, February 26, 2010An exotic dancer who works in Vancouver says a group protesting the sex industry during the 2010 Olympic Games is putting dancers at risk and interfering with their ability to make a living.Trina

Protests Harmful to Strippers

2010-02-23T07:07:00.000-08:00

VANCOUVER, BC: Recent demonstrations by protestors targeting strip clubs in Vancouver have sex workers and their advocates across Canada concerned for the safety of their colleagues. The dancers say groups such as REED are seizing the Olympic agenda to draw attention to their anti-sex work and abolishment campaigns.“What they are abolishing is dancers’ incomes,” says Trina Ricketts, exotic

What's In Their Drinking Water?

2010-02-14T21:59:00.000-08:00

I heard that the "Buying Sex Is Not a Sport" people were protesting outside the Number 5 Orange last night. This sounds awfully familiar. Remember the Salvation Army's plan to picket the strip clubs for their "Truth Isn't Sexy" campaign? Feminists and Christians in bed together. And we all know they're probably not having sex. Or if they are, it's a secret. ;)I

Activists: Stop Cracking Down on Prostitution

2010-02-10T21:27:00.000-08:00

Same old story.http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/Activists-Stop-Cracking-Down-on-Prostitution-83590297.html Activists: Stop Cracking Down on ProstitutionBy TRACI GRANTUpdated 3:30 PM PST, Thu, Feb 4, 2010APIn many cities, members of the community would take to the streets to call their police department to task for not addressing an increase in prostitutes

Sex Workers Digital Library Preserves History of a Movement

2010-02-10T21:24:00.000-08:00

Created with the goal of preserving sex worker culture and discourse, theCSC Sex Worker Media Library is a database of videos by and about sexworkers from around the world. The library is located on-site at CSC andavailable for viewing by application only. Project director Carol Leighexplains, "This resource is designed to assist researchers, scholars andactivists (

Studies Show Pornography Actually is Beneficial for You

2010-02-10T21:20:00.000-08:00

They're finally proving what we've known all along... Studies Show Pornography Actually is Beneficial for You Indeed, the research also shows 'an inverse causal relationship between an increase in pornography and sex crimes.' Posted Jan 22nd, 2010 11:00 AM by Tom Hymes LOS ANGELES—The notion that hardcore pornography is addictive and, even worse, a corrosive hazard

Businessman sues BA 'for treating men like perverts'

2010-02-10T21:17:00.000-08:00

Bravo Mirko Fischer! I love it when people stand up for what's right.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1243625/Businessman-Mirko-Fischer-sues-British-Airwars-treating-men-like-perverts.htmlBusinessman sues BA 'for treating men like perverts'By Sophie Borland Last updated at 4:32 PM on 16th January 2010Mirko Fischer claims BA brand all men as potential sex

Falling in love with a prostitute and safe sex toys

2010-02-10T21:16:00.000-08:00

I love this article and had to share it.http://www.rabble.ca/columnists/2010/01/falling-love-prostitute-and-safe-sex-toysFalling in love with a prostitute and safe sex toysBy Sasha Van Bon Bon January 18, 2010Dear Sasha,I think I'm in love with an escort.Yes, I am prone to blind, romantic flights of fancy, but she isn't the first escort I've seen, and I didn't feel

2010 - The Year of Trina Rose

2010-01-29T06:22:00.000-08:00

I'm thinking of changing my stage name to Trina Rose. I do so much business these days thru The Naked Truth using my real name "Trina" that it's a bit inconvenient having to explain my two names all the time. I am going back to dancing in February too, and honestly I feel like "Annie Temple" just doesn't suit me as a woman anymore. It sounds like a young woman's

I Want to Strip Again!

2010-01-15T09:50:00.000-08:00

I stopped dancing to put my own small children to bed at nights. I also quit because I was in a long-term, committed relationship with a man who was uncomfortable with me stripping, although he wouldn't say so at the time. Now I am single and broke. I have my health back after a year and a half of chronic illness that was caused by gluten-intolerance. And I am

My Birthday Party at the Number 5 Orange

2010-01-12T09:02:00.000-08:00

Oh, I felt so loved! Around 20 people showed up, many with cards and gifts, to celebrate my birthday with me on Sunday (Jan. 10). The drinks are really expensive there! And one of my non-drinking friends was told she HAD to order a drink. She couldn't even think about it. The server insisted that she order and purchase or leave. (Kind of fucked up moment there.)

Mugs and Jugs on my Birthday

2010-01-09T10:43:00.000-08:00

My brother invited me out for a drink after my birthday dinner with the folks, so we headed over to Mugs and Jugs in Surrey. Grant, the owner of the club, was there and bought me a birthday drink. Grant is a great guy. He's the kind of person you want to talk ideas with. He's got a lot of enthusiasm, but he's over-obligated with a job, a business, a wife, kids, and now a strip club! lol.

Unethical PACE Society

2010-01-06T06:47:00.000-08:00

I've recently been advocating for someone with PACE Society (Vancouver) - a "by and for sex workers" organization of which I created all the content for their website, and encouraged them to adopt a new mission statement. I was the one who facilitated the meeting that resulted in their current mission: "By, with, and for sex workers - PACE Society promotes safer

2009 TNT Peoples Choice Awards Winners

2010-01-02T08:38:00.000-08:00

Adult Film:Favourite Adult Film Company – Performers’ ChoiceGood Dyke Porn, Vancouver BC, Canada Favourite Pussy SquirterMz. ScreamFavourite Female PerformerBelladonnaFavourite Porn Bloopers (Scene or Film)Flesh Gordonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flesh_GordonFavourite Fetish FilmEmbryohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCOxtV65ix8Exotic Dance:Favourite Male Striptease

Youth Resource in Calgary

2010-01-02T08:17:00.000-08:00

A friend recommended a youth resource in Calgary. She told me her friend works there and they have a harm reduction, open-minded philosophy.http://www.youthrecoverycoalition.com/

Trade Secrets is Released to the World!

2009-12-26T10:16:00.000-08:00

We developed this guide with the help of experts in the field of sex industry health and safety (workers and business owners), as well as non-industry legal and health experts.The Trade Secrets Community Group – an advisory committee convened for the purpose of representing diverse perspectives, vetted all suggestions made in the guide to this end.The Community Group

Book - Burlesque West

2009-12-26T10:09:00.000-08:00

Burlesque West - By Becki RossWhen this project was funded, Becki received a ton of negative feedback and outrage from citizens who felt that a history of striptease was an inexcusable waste of funds. But Becki persisted and this book, if nothing else, proves how important the industry of striptease has been economically for our societies. No different from the male

An Awesome Danish Activism Resource

2009-12-26T09:59:00.000-08:00

http://cop15-prostitution.dk/"When selling sex is not our problem, but our solution - and the only solution we currently have - we obviously will not stop selling sex, because clients will be criminalized. But it will be far more dangerous for us. For it is precisely the good customers who would never harm us that will stop buying sex. The good clients have a lot to

Prison Justice

2009-12-26T09:52:00.001-08:00

In support of prisoners and prison justice activism in Canada:http://prisonjustice.ca/

Book - The State of Sex

2009-12-26T09:50:00.000-08:00

I haven't read this book yet, but if any of you have, please leave a review in the comments! :)http://www.routledge-ny.com/books/The-State-of-Sex-isbn9780415929486

Smut is Okay, Says Montreal Prof

2009-12-26T09:48:00.000-08:00

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/12/04/smut_is_ok/ A Canadian prof, after a great deal of painstaking research, has found that looking at porn has no measurable negative effects on men's psychology. "We started our research seeking men in their twenties who had never consumed pornography. We couldn't find any," says Simon Louis Lajeunesse of the Université de

From Selling Sex to Osgoode Hall - thestar.com

2009-12-26T09:16:00.000-08:00

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/729829--from-selling-sex-to-osgoode-hallOsgoode Hall Law School professor Alan Young paces leisurely. Standing before his Criminal Law I class, he begins to discuss a 1954 murder case. "Here's a guy who's impotent," he says. "He goes to a prostitute ..." "Sex worker." Young stops. Dozens of eyes dart quizzically from

So Much To Say

2009-12-19T19:49:00.000-08:00

Wow, my life has been in an upheaval for quite a while now, and just when I was desperate enough to almost give up hope, everything started falling into place like it's supposed to. From the outside it may look like my life is falling apart, but don't pity me. I am the happiest person alive right now. My life is a miracle. My health is finally resolved.I don't want to

Voting Begins Today!

2009-11-16T09:41:00.000-08:00

The Naked Truth People’s Choice Awards NakedTruth.ca is proud to present the People's Choice Awards for our members. This initiative will encourage industry members and associates to recognize our favourite aspects of the industry. We have lots to be proud of. Let's celebrate what we love about adult entertainment around the world. There are no limits on

TODAY is the Nomination Deadline

2009-11-15T12:20:00.000-08:00

TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE!Hello everyone,NakedTruth.ca is proud to present the People's Choice Awards for our members. This initiative will encourage industry members and associates to recognize our favourite aspects of the industry. We have lots to be proud of. Let's celebrate what we love about adult entertainment around the world.There are no limits on

Un-Drunk

2009-10-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

Since June 16thI have not had a drinkI have not had a drink (okay, one)But even just oneMade me so fucking sickThat being un-drunk is more fun.

The Naked Truth People's Choice Awards

2009-10-11T11:19:00.000-07:00

NakedTruth.ca is proud to present the People's Choice Awards for our members. This initiative will encourage industry members and associates to recognize our favourite aspects of the industry. We have lots to be proud of. Let's celebrate what we love about adult entertainment around the world. There are no limits on location. Because TNT is a global community, we wanted to be sure no one

We're on Stripclubnation.com!

2009-10-11T11:16:00.001-07:00

UnityWhat’s the difference between a female exotic dancer and a transgender sex worker? “Nothing,” says founder of NakedTruth.ca, Annie Temple. “We’re both people earning a living in the sex industry.” Eight years ago, Annie created the site to be a safe space where she and her exotic dancer colleagues around the world could turn for support, camaraderie, and

National Post Editorial

2009-10-08T10:20:00.000-07:00

Despite some rather tasteless references to the missing women of the Downtown Eastside, this article is full of the common sense the world seems to be lacking about sex. Now if we could just get it straight for everyone - it's "decriminalization," not "legalization" we need.National Post editorial board: Legalize the sex tradePosted: October 07, 2009, 8:30 AM by NP

Abolition Coalition

2009-10-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

The Abolition

Rights Not Rescue

2009-09-17T08:28:00.000-07:00

The Salvation Army Saga continues. When my dad told me the other day that if we didn't want the dishes he was offering, he'd just drop them off at the Sally Ann, I scoffed. "Don't support the Salvation Army!" I said. He looked at me incredulously. Obviously he must like the Salvation Army."Why not?" he asked through slightly clenched teeth.So I launched into my

Book Review – 7 Step Strip Success: How to Make $1000+ Every Night From Stripping

2009-08-27T12:10:00.000-07:00

Jessica Simmonds’ e-book is a worthwhile read for anyone who is currently stripping or plans to get into the art. It offers practical advice on how to understand and meet the needs of customers so they keep wanting more and coming back; outlines countless usable scenarios and openings for different situations; shares psychologically-based techniques to improve communications skills; and teaches

Strippers Honour Male Customers With Prostate Cancer Fundraiser

2009-08-11T16:19:00.000-07:00

SURREY, BC: If you’re heading towards Patullo Bridge on Sunday, August 23rd between noon and midnight and you’re 19 years or older – the sight of classic cars, rows of motorcycles, and bikini-clad women wielding hoses, may compel you to pull off at the last exit and head down to Mugs & Jugs at the Turf Hotel. For the sixth year in a row, Exotic Dancers for Cancer, a fundraiser that gained

The Porn Conundrum

2009-07-31T07:54:00.000-07:00

So I got all aroused reading this Oprah article that I posted about women watching porn. And I've been telling hubby to rent an adult film for us for a long time. I told him again - why don't you go rent us a porn? And he said: "why don't you? You're the big adult business advocate and you won't even rent your own porn."And it's true. I get a little nervous going

Women Watch Porn - Article from Oprah.com

2009-07-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

Are more women OK with watching porn?By Violet Blue http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/200707_omag_pornPersonally, I like my pizza deliveryman to do one thing: bring me my dinner. But mention this guy to a group of women, and, while most of us will think of cheesy pies with tomato sauce, a good number of us will conjure up that hilariously bad porn cliché, the

A Moving Response to Trans Women Exclusion

2009-07-24T10:00:00.000-07:00

from feministing.com...(Not so) Feel-Good of the Day: First Women-Run Pharmacy in North America Excludes Trans Women Sadly, most of the time pharmacists are mentioned on Feministing it's regarding "conscience clause" folks - anti-choice pharmacists (and their buddy Bush) who believe it's their "religious or moral" right to refuse to sell contraception to women even

Lessons for Karachi sex workers

2009-07-22T15:42:00.000-07:00

By Arman SabirBBC Urdu service, KarachiZeba Raman is a 28-year-old Pakistani sex worker. Born into the profession in Karachi's red light district of Napier Road, she plies her trade all over the city. She is celebrating the launch of an initiative to promote health awareness among sex workers. "We are now revealed to society," says Ms Raman. But prostitution remains illegal and anathema to

Soho sex workers thank residents

2009-07-22T15:37:00.000-07:00

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8157924.stmMasked sex workers have paraded through Soho in central London to thank local people for their support in fighting plans to evict them from the area. Police closed two flats in Dean Street in February, claiming they encouraged anti-social behaviour. But the sex workers and local residents later won a court decision to have the

Strippers and Go Go Boys Keeping Pride Sexy

2009-07-19T12:48:00.000-07:00

Kicking off the Pride weekend on Thursday July 30, a multi-gender audience will converge on Caprice Nightclub for “Tempest,” a supernatural-themed event where body-painted guests dance the night away whilst being awed by some of Vancouver’s most skilled – and sexy - entertainers. Guests will enjoy aerial performances from Carmen, award-winning burlesque from Jenny Magenta, gravity-defying pole

Sally Snow at Exotic Dancers for Cancer, Surrey

2009-07-19T12:27:00.001-07:00

Sally SnowThanks so much for donating a show, guys! Along with 7 other bands, Sally Snow will entertain our outside guests during the Show & Shine fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of BC. Yay!Shared via AddThis

The Naked Truth...Gets Bigger - YNOT.com

2009-07-18T11:43:00.000-07:00

Peter Berton wrote about The Naked Truth for YNOT.com again! Here is the article:Friday, July 17, 2009 The Naked Truth... Gets Bigger by Peter Berton Back in October 2008, I wrote about the Naked Truth. No, not the one that says I’m getting older and don’t like to look in the mirror as much after a bath! I’m talking about the adult

Fuck You Homophobes

2009-07-17T11:28:00.001-07:00

I love this video!http://www.parlophone.co.uk/2009/07/lilys-fook-you-anti-homophobia-videos/

I Pay My Lover A Wage

2009-07-15T10:18:00.001-07:00

I could totally see this being me one day if my marriage didn't work out.http://womansday.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=830159 I Pay My Lover a WageThursday, June 25, 2009 I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but I'm equally sure that it's the type of thing which would cause raised eyebrows and a lot of disapproval, which is why I haven't told anyone. However, it's an arrangement which has

Can Men Make A Living Selling Sex?

2009-07-11T13:12:00.000-07:00

The Sex Lives of Male HookersFrom: http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-07-06/the-sex-lives-of-male-hookers/Can men really make a living selling sex? Male prostitutes talk to Tracy Quan about HBO’s new series, Hung, and how it measures up to their real lives. Hung, HBO’s new comedy series, is about a divorced dad who turns to prostitution after having an epiphany about his “

Promote Safe Sex in China!

2009-06-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/06/19/china.aids.prostitutes/index.htmlChina tries to stop spread of HIV/AIDS among prostitutes * Story Highlights * Some people in China believe injections or a pill can prevent infection * Some 700,000 people have HIV in China; about 50,000 new infections yearly * About one in 200 sex workers nationwide currently has HIV * As China's economy

Surrey Survival Arts

2009-06-10T15:55:00.000-07:00

Well, Surrey girls have a bad rap For fucking just any ol’ chap And street guys are stereotyped too For the criminal things that they do But I say the girls are just smart Yeah, they’ve learned the survival arts And the boys are just makin' a livin' Finding ways with the gifts they were given

Naked Facebook

2009-06-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

Taking the sex industry by storm is www.nakedtruth.ca, humourously referred to by many as “Naked Facebook” and even “Snatchbook.” Unlike Facebook, members are welcome to post erotic photos of themselves on The Naked Truth, and be rest assured that The Naked Truth will not use or share any of their photos without permission. Members retain ownership and rights to all content they publish on the

The NEW Naked Truth!

2009-05-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Due to a miscommunication between me and my former and current web hosting providers, The New Naked Truth website was launched much sooner than expected. It is now a social community, much like facebook, except it is for adult entertainers (read "sex industry"), industry members, allies, and patrons.In just a few short days, the site is already quite active with 95 members and growing. You are

Craigslist to drop "erotic services" ads

2009-05-19T13:18:00.000-07:00

By Jason Szep BOSTON (Reuters) – Online classified site Craigslist will replace its "erotic services" ads with a new adult category following pressure by state authorities after the murder of a masseuse who advertised on the site.The "erotic services" section will end within seven days and be replaced by an "adult services" category where advertisements will be individually screened by

Antonia Zerbisias - My New Hero

2009-05-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

I love this article, which was forwarded to me by FIRST.In defence of women who want to sell sex http://www.thestar.com/living/article/633275In defence of women who want to sell sex Columnist says book tells only half the story May 13, 2009 04:30 AMAntonia ZerbisiasLiving ColumnistVictor Malarek is practically shouting over the phone.Maybe it's

Raising Funds by Shaving My Head...Maybe

2009-05-06T13:08:00.000-07:00

I'm collecting donations for a family on Vancouver Island with a 2 yr old boy named Jove who has leukemia. He, his parents, and his twin older siblings (5 yrs old) have to travel to the mainland for treatments and it has been financially trying for the family. They are a super-positive, strong, happy family who do not see the cancer as something bad, but as something that brings new

Feminist Porn Awards Winners

2009-05-06T13:06:00.000-07:00

Good For Her is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 Feminist Porn Awards! Toronto, ON, April 27, 2009: On Friday April 24th, feminist pornographers from Canada and the United States came together at The Berkeley Church Heritage Event Venue for a steamy and x-rated celebration of feminist porn. Twelve awards and five Honourable Mentions were handed out in categories ranging from Most

Exotic Dancers for Cancer in the News

2009-04-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

We were spoken of quite nicely in the Province on Sunday. Thank you, Dan Murphy! But no mention of The Naked Truth. :(We'll be in 24 hours on Thursday. And the Straight listed our event as they do every year. Thank you, Straight!Tomorrow morning, to get publicity for ed4c, Ryann is going live on-air at 7am.They are loading up the CFOX 99.3 station vehicle with some dancers and Ryann's

You Be The Judge

2009-04-22T09:45:00.000-07:00

In Ontario, a "one-day-sentence" is upheld for a man convicted of killing a sex worker. Meanwhile, south of the border, a female judge is making some sense when she rules that exotic dance is art. One exciting aspect of this case is that evidence was used from TNT member Alena Downs' business website PoleJunkies.com to help prove the judgement!Alena Downs is obviously destined to make impacts

The Walrus » Sex Work: Hooking Without Crooking

2009-04-15T11:48:00.001-07:00

The Walrus » Sex Work: Hooking Without CrookingPosted using ShareThis

Women Don’t Hate Strippers Anymore

2009-04-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

VANCOUVER, BC – Hordes of Lower Mainland women will invite their boyfriends to see strippers this month, and they’ll pay twenty dollars at the door to do it. Since its beginnings in 2004, Exotic Dancers for Cancer has become a magnet for women, unlike anything seen in Vancouver strip clubs before.The sex-positive event will be held Thursday, April 30th from 3 p.m. till 1 a.m. at the

Boys Like Chubby Girls

2009-04-04T16:15:00.000-07:00

Well, I've gained a little weight. Nothing extreme. My boobs are bigger - which I like. My ass is rounder - which I like. My tummy could still use a nip and tuck, but that comes later, when the more important financial goals have been achieved. :)All in all, I like my slightly larger frame. I've got more cleavage and fill out my jeans nicer. And then, a couple days ago, I was out with a

Feminist Porn Awards

2009-04-02T09:43:00.001-07:00

I received this press release from Good for Her today:Good For Her Presents:The Fourth Annual Feminist Porn Awards & Feisty Feminist Porn on the Big ScreenToronto, ON - March 31, 2009. Good For Her announces the line-up and venues for the much-anticipated Fourth Annual Feminist Porn Awards.The Good For Her Feminist Porn Awards are back! For the fourth year in a row, Good For Her (

WCCSIP Website

2009-04-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

If you want a real education in sex industry issues and an idea of the commitment and passion that I, and my colleagues, have for these issues, visit the West Coast Cooperative of Sex Industry Professionals' website.Susan Davis has spent innumerable hours providing content for that website so that we can educate and engage others in our quest for world domination - Democracy for the Pornocracy!

Fear of Defeat Creates Unlikely Allies

2009-03-31T14:15:00.000-07:00

Far left feminazi troops are joining with the extreme right Salvation Army in a futile attempt to strengthen their position. They have persuaded, deluded, and otherwise coerced a number of other organizations to support the crumbling tower of lies they have built their most recent ammunition upon. The foundation on which these elitist, exclusionist, abolitionist exhibitionists have based their

Yonilicious Graphic/Web Designer

2009-03-30T16:39:00.000-07:00

I was recently frantic when I realized that I needed someone to create a professional flyer to hand out at the Kwantlen University Sexpo (sexual health fair). I texted my friend, Mz. Scream, and she referred me to http://www.skiddysmith.com/.Skiddy designed and created Mz. Scream's website and Ryann Rain's website too.Skiddy was fast on the draw. She got back to me within an hour (and this is an

Who Cares About the Safety of Sex Workers?

2009-03-27T12:36:00.000-07:00

The Fox Cinema on Main Street has recently been the target of gentrifying when an undercover police officer pretended to be a trick and an local upscale business owner started getting pissy about some of the community members. It appears that this is an indoor space where hustlers are earning an income. If the City of Vancouver succeeds in closing the cinema down, it will be another indoor

Abbotsford Hates Strippers and Rape Relief Continues Reign of Terror

2009-03-27T11:17:00.000-07:00

Anyone remember when the West Coast Women's Show discriminated against Charlene Rowley (a costume designer who wanted to model some of her creations for a mainstream crowd) because her models were exotic dancers?Well, Abbotsford is at it again. This time they decided at the last minute (we're talking 4:45 pm yesterday and the Taboo Show begins today) to deny a fire permit for Ms. Pyro's shows.

Selling Sex Legally in New Zealand

2009-03-17T09:47:00.000-07:00

This is what we're trying to accomplish in Canada. Decriminalization.Selling Sex Legally in New ZealandBBC NewsNZ PROSTITUTION REFORM ACTBrothels allowed to operateUp to four prostitutes can set up collective as equal partnersAdvertising sale of sex legalisedBrothels require certificate and registration by courtSex work subject to normal employment and health and safety standardsIn terms of

Strippers and Hookers in the News

2009-03-05T12:33:00.000-08:00

Strippers everywhere are shocked and horrified to see their colleague's stage name, REAL name, and video footage of her dancing on stage plastered across the television media with no regard for her safety.Chelsea London's video was taken from her myspace page and shared on public television, along with her real name and a story about how a stripper "lured gang members to TBarz strip club."So what

The Myth of the Sex Industry Customer

2009-02-20T12:05:00.000-08:00

I probably perpetuate the myth myself, when I defend the men who patronize strip clubs or escorts. I say they are lonely. I say they have trouble talking to women. I say they are physically unattractive and wouldn't get the kind of attention anywhere else that they are seeking. I say they are disabled but have needs too. Needs that aren't being met.All of these descriptions reduce the sex

Trade Secrets: Health and Safety in the Sex Industry

2009-01-26T09:46:00.000-08:00

This project is my baby. I'm currently taking the information collected in questionairres from sex industry workers, business owners, patrons, and other supportive staff in the industry, and turning all their wisdom and advice into a guide that will be distributed throughout BC and possibly across Canada. It's so exciting and I love writing (obviously).If you would like to participate and you are

Too Bad for the Good People of Chilliwack

2009-01-25T16:29:00.000-08:00

Well, I guess it's most likely going to happen. I doubt anyone will be out there representing us dancers at the city council meeting. I got my say in the media but due to medical reasons, I will not converge on Chilliwack tomorrow afternoon with my opinions.But I appreciate being asked by the reporter from the Chilliwack Progress. ;)Council eyes stripper banBy Jennifer Feinberg - Chilliwack

Orgasm Glutton

2009-01-14T09:13:00.001-08:00

Sometimes I feel like an orgasm gluttonI can't have just one, without having a dozenIt's something I'm sure every woman will agreeThat's hard not to do when they come so easyI just plug in my super and powerful vibeThe one that you actually can't put insideWith the vibe on my clit, I work the controls like a tunerI notice that if I breathe hard I come soonerThat first one is sometimes elusive,

Sex worker charter challenge denied

2008-12-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

Release by Pivot Legal Society yesterday:Sex worker charter challenge deniedSupreme Court rules sex workers cannot challenge prostitution lawsFor Immediate Release: December 15, 2008Vancouver - A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that a group of street-based sex workers from the Downtown Eastside will not be permitted to challenge the constitutionality of the laws that criminalize them.The case

Verdict at the Vault: No More Strippers

2008-12-10T15:57:00.000-08:00

Back in August, a new strip club opened in Chilliwack, BC. There used to be a club there called the Empress, but it closed a while back. So when the Vault opened, the exotic dance community celebrated. Dancers who worked there said it was a beautiful club, they were treated well, and they got one free meal a day (clubs rarely give their dancers perks like that). Well, you'd think there was

Money for Sex

2008-12-04T16:11:00.000-08:00

Fundraiser to Make Adult Consensual Sex Work SaferVANCOUVER, BC. The trial may be over, but efforts for change continue. On December 17th, Pivot Legal Society and the West Coast Cooperative of Sex Industry Professionals (WCCSIP) are joining together to make adult consensual sex work safer.“The eyes of the world are no longer upon us,” says sex worker and advocate Susan Davis of the WCCSIP. “

Twyla Newton Christmas Fundraiser

2008-12-02T09:53:00.000-08:00

Taken from a facebook group created by Tammy Morris of Tantra Fitness:Twyla Newton was diagnosed with a Brain Tumour at the end of August 2008 and given 6 months to live. After only 6 Chemotherapy treatments, she took a turn for the worst. On November 6th, 2008 at approximately 3:30pm, with her boys and a couple close friends at her side, she passed away peacefully in the hospital.Twyla's husband

The Truth Isn't Sexy - and it isn't the truth either!

2008-11-28T19:24:00.001-08:00

The Salvation Army has launched a campaign to paint all sex industry workers as victims of sexual slavery. Yes, even strippers are considered to be controlled and not in the industry by choice. HAHAHAHAHA! Whoops. Did I laugh out loud?But it's not really that funny. It's actually extremely disturbing how we've all been portrayed by this long-standing, well-reputed organization. I'd really like to

The Beauty Myth

2008-11-19T13:09:00.000-08:00

Lights, Heels, Illusion!I don't know how many times I've been told I don't look like a stripper. At first I didn't know whether to be flatterered or offended. But I suppose if you don't spend a lot of time in strip clubs, you may not know that exotic dancers come in all different shapes, sizes, and shades. You may suspect that all exotic dancers look like Barbie.In which case you are wrong.While

Stripping - A Viable Option for an Independent Woman

2008-11-12T15:18:00.001-08:00

What kind of women strip? Stereotypes would have us believe they are drug-addicted, low intelligence, glorified sex workers. Some of us are all those things. Even with all those qualities, you can still have other, more common characteristics of exotic dancers:-business sense-creativity-engaging personality-conversational skills-self-motivation-professionalism-self-assurance,

The Porn Diet

2008-11-05T08:22:00.000-08:00

For the past week, I haven't been feeling well. That's a whole other story. The byproduct of not feeling well, however, is a tired wife unwilling to fulfill her "wifely" duties in the bedroom. I'm fucking exhausted.So I've lovingly encouraged my new husband to go on the porn diet until I feel better. (I'm already feeling a bit better today, so the fast is almost over, Baby!)What is the porn diet,

Surrey Strip Clubs in the Early Afternoon

2008-10-31T12:22:00.000-07:00

I went out to support my local strippers yesterday with my good friend, Mz. Scream. She's a hot, squirt girl with a cool attitude and big heart. It did me good to have some girl time with a smart, funny, interesting girl. Sometimes I forget how much I need to spend more time with my various female friends.Anyhow, Surrey is local to me, so we checked out the new Mugs and Jugs at the Turf Hotel. I

Loving My Body

2008-10-27T06:53:00.000-07:00

A few days after I arrived home from my honeymoon, I realized how much I take my health for granted. I became suddenly, debilitatingly ill with fatigue, dizziness, fainting, and heart racing. It has been two months now and the medical and naturopathic communities that I've been engaged with have not found any answers. I am currently managing my symptoms with heart meds and avoiding taking the

Weekly Events

2008-10-16T10:46:00.000-07:00

Every WednesdayAmateur NightLegacy Exotic Showroom5708 176 Street, Cloverdale, BC(Clover Inn)7:00 pmCheck out the exotic dance industry's newest recruits! For more information: 604-576-6751Every SundayStiletto Storm's Exotic CabaretMaxine's Hideaway1215 Bidwell Street, Vancouver, BC7:30 pm - 10:30 pmThe Exotic Cabaret is 3 hours of stunning pole tricks, acrobatics, and NON_NUDE sensual dance.

Curious About Swingers

2008-10-14T10:43:00.000-07:00

Exactly why would anyone want to share their lover with another person? I've asked a few people this question and have received different answers. Some women do it because they are bisexual and it's a way for them to stay in a heterosexual relationship but still have lesbian experiences. Some people say it is for the opportunity to have more than one sexual partner in a way that doesn't

The Retired Stripper Blues

2008-10-12T13:06:00.000-07:00

No matter how much we bitch and moan about the outrages of the exotic dance industry, when we leave it...we get the blues.We can't wait to get away from the bullshit that goes along with being a dancer. But wherever we go, there is bullshit to be had. Most other jobs out there have equal amounts of bullshit in their policies or procedures. Most ignore at least some of the labour laws. The exotic

Why I'm Voting NDP

2008-10-12T11:26:00.000-07:00

There are many reasons why we should vote NDP during this 2008 Federal Election. One of the main reasons is that the NDP support decriminalization of laws pertaining to adult consensual sex work in Canada - laws that have directly led to the mass murder of women in our country.How anyone (like Conservative leader, Stephen Harper) can say out loud that they do not support the decriminalization of