Sex sells—except when the price of almost everything has gone up. Sex workers are currently watching their industry adapt to these strained financial times. “We feel the pinch with this stuff quite early on,” said a Sydney-based escort.
People are cutting back on expenses, with a recent CNBC and Morning Consult Poll finding that 92% of US consumers are spending less. “If you have regulars, you will get through, but if you aren’t established, it’s a real struggle,” she added. A spokesperson for the Australian Sex Workers Association said: “Due to stigma, discrimination, and criminalization in some states and territories, sex workers may find it harder to access government and other support. We saw this during the COVID-19 response, and we encourage any sex worker doing it tough to get in touch with their local sex worker organization for support and appropriate referrals.”
Want to show sex workers some love? Call NiteFlirt!