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Practical Advice for Dating (as) a Sex Worker

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In this article, I explore three obstacles sex workers and their loved ones may encounter: Feelings of Exclusion, Safety Concerns, and Navigating Stigma. I attempt to offer whatever slivers of insight I’ve gleaned while dating and in early marriage.

Seedling drafts of what started as simply “Blog 7” included a fourth issue, but it got too big for its britches. It also was different from the others–more personal, more internal. The sex industry transformed the way I approach romance in my personal life–significantly elevating my expectations and my boundaries–and I’ve had to learn how to manage the handful of pitfalls inherent in this novel perspective.

It all comes down to being “spoiled,” really. And while love spoils us in the most wonderful of ways, it is–for me, at least–not always easy, and I wonder how many other sex workers have struggled with the same thing. I look forward to sharing those more vulnerable musings with you. Stay tuned.

xo-MB

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If you are a SWing writer or writing SWer, I encourage you to follow @swerwrites (and me, if you don’t already, @sensememories!) on Twitter–or whatever it’s called now–for more details and information on how to join the weekly SW-only writing circles. I’ll also hold at least one more SW-only writing workshop before the end of the year. See below for details!

For clients who are interested in one-on-one writing coaching, proofreading, or editing, please feel free to inquire about my services, including references from former clients, by emailing madeleineblair1919@gmail.com. (Lower rates for sex workers.)

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