A nice sex work story

[signy]

Just for a change, something a bit heartwarming.

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Good luck to her, and respect for both making it happen and being willing to talk about it. Man seems to have done a good job as well, so well played to him.

[chadpitt]

At least she's under no illusions that it's a transactional affair and not a substitute for the real thing.

[CanOfRedBull]

surely its only a ‘nice sex work story’ because the individual is disabled,  the BBC will allow this positive view on sex work when it involves disabled punter. 

If the individual was a healthy, able bodied white male who had a consensual encounter with a sex worker the BBC would not be painting such a rosie picture.

And of course prostitution/ paying for sex is legal in parts of Australia and so probably not frowned upon as it is in the UK

[Doc Holliday]

And of course prostitution/ paying for sex is legal in parts of Australia and so probably not frowned upon as it is in the UK

But it is legal here also?

[daviemac]

And of course prostitution/ paying for sex is legal in parts of Australia and so probably not frowned upon as it is in the UK

With a few exceptions prostitution / paying for sex is perfectly legal in England, Scotland and Wales.   

[VladtheImpaleHer]

If a woman in England, Scotland and Wales pays her taxes for working as an escort, then this is legal. Two women working together in the same property is classed as a brothel, which is illegal.

[sensualencounter]

surely its only a ‘nice sex work story’ because the individual is disabled,  the BBC will allow this positive view on sex work when it involves disabled punter. 

If the individual was a healthy, able bodied white male who had a consensual encounter with a sex worker the BBC would not be painting such a rosie picture.

And of course prostitution/ paying for sex is legal in parts of Australia and so probably not frowned upon as it is in the UK

To be fair, the article explicitly states that it’s legal to pay for / sell sex in all of the UK except NI but solicitation and brothels are not legal.

I saw this article earlier and I thought it was a positive article about sex work, showing one element of how it can be useful. Of course she’s disabled but that brought up sensible discussion about consent and vulnerability.

I particularly like how she explained that it’s made her much more confident and outgoing.

Overall a very positive article for the industry.

[big-al93]

I think it would even have been given a different slant if the disabled person seeking services was a man.

[Jeffe]

I think it would even have been given a different slant if the disabled person seeking services was a man.

A bit different as it’s based on a sex therapist rather than an escort but the film “the sessions” explores this topic well and is a decent watch. Based on a true story too if I remember correctly

[Watts.E.Dunn]

The male escort in question is doing well 200 quid an hour ir said !

[JontyR]

If the individual was a healthy, able bodied white male who had a consensual encounter with a sex worker the BBC would not be painting such a rosie picture.

It wouldn't be newsworthy either.

Most of the vilifying press relating to sex work I'd suggest comes from commercial outlets

[JontyR]

But it is legal here also?

Blimey Doc, just seen your updated photo.

I have to say, I've seen you look healthier.

[daviemac]

If a woman in England, Scotland and Wales pays her taxes for working as an escort, then this is legal. Two women working together in the same property is classed as a brothel, which is illegal.

Not necessarily, it isn't illegal for a woman to work in a brothel, nor is it illegal for a man to pay for sex in a brothel.

Whether or not she pays tax is totally irrelevant and doesn't make being a prostitute illegal.