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How Netflix's New Feminist-Lite Thriller Reinforces Dangerous Sex-Worker Stereotypes
Brazen seems to push itself as an empowered take on a murder mystery — but instead just reinforces the tropes of "dead hooker" movies
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OnlyFans May Have Rescinded Their Sexual Content Ban, But Sex Workers Remain Skeptical
"I think they thought they may gave gotten away with this without people caring. That doesn’t seem to be the case," says Aedan Rayne, sex worker and adult entertainer
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Sex and the Stoner
Lubes, chocolates and vape pens are pairing THC with libido enhancers to bring sexy back
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'Last Days of August': New Podcast Probes Porn-Industry Suicide
Jon Ronson's new podcast delves into the 2017 death of August Ames, which sent shockwaves through the adult industry
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Sex Workers Begin New Push for Decriminalization
Banding together to fight new legislation, advocates are pushing for a rethinking of America's prostitution laws in the digital age
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Sex-Worker Advocates Sue Over Internet 'Censorship' Law
Lawsuit claims "anti-trafficking" bill SESTA-FOSTA has already harmed sex workers, calls it "legislative censorship of Internet speech"
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How a New Senate Bill Will Screw Over Sex Workers
Although designed to protect them, the controversial anti-sex trafficking bill could harm consensual sex workers
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How August Ames' Suicide Is Changing the Porn Industry
Three months after her death, mental-health resources are becoming more available – but the underlying issues remain
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How Women and Tech Took Over Porn: Inside the 2018 AVNs
From #MeToo to cam stars, this year's Oscars of the obscene showcased the future of porn
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Death of a Porn Star
When August Ames killed herself following controversy on Twitter, it revealed a schism between the gay and straight communities in the porn industry
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