A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy

This episode of "A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy" marks the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, founded by Annie Sprinkle and Robyn Few in 2003. Host Parker Westwood discusses the history of the day, highlighting the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, who targeted sex workers, and the systemic dehumanization of sex workers through the "No Humans Involved" (NHI) designation. Th...

This week, we get to speak with Chad, a Texas-based male escort and friend of mine. He shares with us his perspective on sex work being healing in two directions, both for him and his clients. We also talk extensively about STIs and PrEP. We talk about stigma of various kinds revolving around sex and sex work and how they can crop up in non-profit settings, even when the organizations mission is t...

This is the second half of my interview with Makeda Joi, an escort based out of Atlanta, GA. Last time, we talked about compassion, toxic masculinity, and privilege. The last half of our discussion is dedicated to all things joy and resilience, something we could all use more of right now. <3 Makeda Joi's Links: Website: MakedaJoi.com Twitter: @makedajoi Things We Talk About: Sex Matters: From...

We are graced by the presence of Makeda Joi, an escort based in Atlanta, GA. In this episode we talk about privilege, acceptance, compassion, toxic masculinity, and we do it with gusto! Makeda Joi's Links: Website: MakedaJoi.com Twitter: @makedajoi Things We Talk About: Full Service Podcast with Tank Atlanta Strip Club Magic City Article (Check out Part Two's show notes, because I am definitely mi...

This week we talk with Chris Ballbelly, a belly-bloat content creator. He talks to us about the belly-bloat fetish community, the importance of listening to your body while creating this kind of content, and being a content creator with autism. It's an interesting conversation with a charming individual about a niche area of sex work. Enjoy! **Trigger Warning: Binge Eating Behavior** Chris Ballbel...

It's been nearly one year since we heard from Savannah. She and her partner, Mountain Man Link, joined us for last years Valentine's Day couples episode. This time, she's returning with a new last name and a new outlook on life. Savannah Hart talks to us about her rebranding and the burnout that preceded it. She discusses the tactics that she used to move forward from that burnout moment and find...

"A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy" has been a podcast for one whole year! This episode is a big thank you to the many people who have made this podcast happen and an announcement of an online merch store ( SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com )! Thank you for one year, you wonderful human beings! Things I Talk About: A Network of Sex Workers to Excite Revolution (ANSWER) Detroit ANSWER Detroit Fundraiser...

In this Episode we talk about Elaina St. James journey as a new OnlyFans model, how sex work facilitated her acceptance of her body, and the struggle for work-life balance. We also discuss solo parenting as a sex worker, flipping society's ageism the middle finger, and Elaina's general badassery. Elaina's Links: Website: elainastjames.com OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/elainastjames and onlyfans.com/elain...

This week, we're talking about selling worn items with a wonderful human being and fan of the show, Calla Miia. She tells about her experience getting into the industry, what she's learned, and what it's like. She shares about how sex work allowed her to explore her sexual identity and get to know herself better. We also talk about the importance of mental health and, probably most importantly, pu...

We hear from Kristy Cooper, former stripper, librarian, and now author of the book I Was a Stripper Librarian: From Cardigans to G-strings. We discuss stripping as an industry, feminist views of sex work, and community organizing skills that Kristy learned from sex workers. Kristy also opens up about the stigma surrounding sex work and the emotional strain of living a double life. Kristy Cooper's...

In this episode we get to hear from none other than Carol Leigh (AKA: Scarlot Harlot), one of the OGs in the fight for sex workers' right and who's credited with coining the term "sex work." She tells us about how the term "sex work" came to be. We also talk about some sociolinguistics in the feminist movement as well as the anti-trafficking framework that dominates the way we think and talk about...

Many things are changing. To accommodate for some major life changes, Parker is taking a break from podcasting for the rest of the month of September. Enjoy these musings and some Science Fiction in the meantime. See you on the other side of September! Podcast Links: Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @parker.westwood...

In this episode, we hear from the Podcast Slut herself, Kate Kennedy. Kate is a stand up comedian, professional porn star, and podcast host of The Cam Girl Chronicles as well as cohost of Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast. She takes us through a day in the life of Kate Kennedy, reveals how she copes with the isolation of her work, her love of stand up comedy, and how OnlyFans has shifted the sex wo...

In this episode, we get to chat with Dallas and Austin-based companion, Elliot Emerson, of the Emerson Experience podcast. She tells us about starting a podcast to avoid review boards, her relationship to her body and a recent journey with plastic surgery. We also talk about her fabulous candle business. Elliot Emerson Links: Website: elliot-emerson.com OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/highdefgirlfriend Twi...

We get to hear from Savannah Solo, who's OnlyFans stardom surprised even her! In this episode we talk about how Savannah got their start, her love of cosplay and theatre, being out to family, and much much more! Savannah's Links: OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/savannahsolo Twitter: @savannah_solo Instagram: @xsavannahsolox Sponsorship Links: Companion Tax Things We Talk About: Kurapika Sweeney Todd Once U...

We have our first return guest, y'all! Amber Délice graces us all with her presence once again to talk about what she termed "Courageous Conversations with Clients." We discuss boundaries and how to hold them when you want to continue the relationship, as well as how to have deep relationships without giving too much of yourself. Whether you're a sex worker or not, there's a lot to glean from this...

This week, we're taking a collective breath. Parker Westwood takes a moment to reflect on the last six months that has been the beginning of The Sex Worker's Guide to The Galaxy journey. This is a podcast full of gratitude, insider peeks into the analytics of the show, recommitments to intentions made at the outset of the pod, and musings of future ambitions. Podcast Links: Website: https://a-sex-...

This episode is the second half of our interview with my dear friend and fellow sex worker, Lena Czura. With just as much joy and love as last time, we journey into the topics of developing a spiritual practice, the importance of boundaries, and practicing energy work as a sex worker. It's juicy, y'all. Lena Czura's Links: Website: lenaczura.com Twitter: @lenaczura Instagram: @lenaczura1 OnlyFans:...

This episode is the first half of an absolutely fantastic conversation with an absolutely fantastic person! We're talking with one of my greatest sex worker friends, Lena Czura. Amidst much love for one another and a copious amount of laughter, we discuss the importance of community and organizing, what it means to be anti-racist as a white person in the movement against white supremacy, and navig...

Deandra is a Detroit-based full-service sex worker and drag performer. The name 'Deandra' is a pseudonym that we have employed to protect her identity. As such, I will not be linking her website or her social media accounts. She is using a pseudonym so that we can discuss a topic surrounded by much stigma, being HIV-positive in the adult industry. We also talk about performing drag, our mutual lov...

We get to chat and laugh with Amy Bond, owner of Pole & Dance Studios with studio locations in San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. She is an author, competitive pole dancer, and pro bono attorney. In this episode we discuss her recent feature in the Netflix-original documentary Strip Down, Rise Up, the healing aspects of pole dance, and her and her husband's journey into polyamory. Amy Bond'...

This is the second half of our conversation with Master Joshua, a Pro Domme based in NYC. We talk about the importance of communication, the difference between lifestyle and Pro BDSM, and the importance of being true to yourself. Trigger Warnings: mention of master/slave dynamic and sex addiction Joshua's Links: Website: MasterJoshua.com Twitter: @MasterJoshuaNYC SSDCE Website: SSDCE.org A Sex Wor...

This is our first two-parter, y'all! Trust, it won't be our last! This is the first half of a conversation with Master Joshua, a Pro Domme based in NYC. We discuss honorifics and identity, spirituality and BDSM, and the importance of mentorship among so many other things. Master Joshua gets vulnerable with us about a number of topics, and it's such a privilege to hear his story. Trigger Warnings:...

In this episode, we meet Zee St. James, a sex worker and activist based in Detroit, Michigan. This episode covers so much ground that I don't even know where to begin. We talk about the sex worker's rights movement and the complexities involved in serving a community that is caught at the intersections of so many of the world's oppressive forces, and we get personal while doing it. Trigger Warning...

This week, we hear from Carta Monir, a cartoonist, zine-maker, and content-creator. She talks to us about her creative process, her journey learning to love her body as a trans woman, and her experience filming porn during a pandemic. Carta Monir's Links: Print Studio Website: diskettepress.com Website: cartamonir.itch.io OnlyFans: @carta Patreon: patreon.com/carta A Sex Worker's Guide to the Gala...