Sex as a Commodity and Sex Work

Flashcards about Sex Work and Related Topics

Reproductive Justice

The human right to maintain personal bodily autonomy, have children, not have children, and parent children in safe and sustainable communities

Pornography

Media portraying sexual activities primarily for viewers' arousal

Erotica

Media portraying sexual activities with emphasis on artistic expression

Sex Work

Intentional transaction of sexual activity for money or goods

Full-service sex work/Escorting

Performing specific sex acts with clients for payment

Brothel-based work

Providing sexual services in a designated establishment

Webcamming/Camming

Performing sexual acts via webcam for an online audience

Phone sex

Engaging in sexually oriented conversations with clients

Online content creation

Producing and selling erotic content through various platforms

Pornographic film acting

Performing in adult films or videos

Peep show performing

Engaging in live erotic performances for individual viewers

Stripping/Exotic dancing

Choreographed performances involving removal of clothing for a live audience

Sugar baby arrangements

Providing companionship, romance, and intimacy in exchange for financial support, can be online or in-person

Decriminalization of Sex Work

Removal of criminal penalties for buying and selling sexual acts

Legalization of Sex Work

Removal of criminal penalties with compliance to regulations

Legalization/regulation of Sex Work

Legal but not recognized as normal employment for many; involves health checks and geographical restrictions for sex workers