A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy

Parker Westwood
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A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy

A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy takes us on a journey into the lives and minds of sex workers from across the industry. It is an interview-based podcast that has one mission -- to go where no man has gone before -- to imagine a world in which sex workers are not demonized or sensationalized, but humanized. Keep up with us on Twitter at @SexyGalaxyPod. Contact us at sexygalaxypod@gmail.com.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    It's been one whole year! Happy Anniversary!

    "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 (https://www.SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com (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 https://www.gofundme.com/f/grantmatching-fundraiser?qid=0f156eb9bda34e19a5bc5d90f8c03b96 (ANSWER Detroit Fundraiser) https://www.companiontax.com (Companion Tax) https://Captivate.fm (Captivate.fm) https://www.detroitpodcastfest.com/ (Detroit Podcast Festival) https://www.michiganradio.org/people/erin-allen (Erin Allen) Skyler Mills Kori Davenport KA2 Art (doowarrt.bigcartel.com) https://www.universetoday.com/141741/the-iridium-flare-era-is-about-to-end/ ("The Iridium Flare Era is About to End" by David Dickinson) https://www.satflare.com/track.asp?q=iridium#MAP (Iridium Satellite and Flare Tracker at satflare.com) Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) https://www.self.com/story/sex-worker-self-care-kit ("The Sex Worker Self Care Kit" by Anna Borges) https://swop.org.au/mental-health (Sex Worker Outreach Project (SWOP) Counseling) (Australia) https://pineapplesupport.org/pineapple-support-therapists/ (Pineapple Support Subsidized Therapy for Adult Industry Workers) Podcast Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Website: https://www.parkerwestwood.com/podcast (parkerwestwood.com/podcast) MERCH!: https://SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com (SexyGalaxyPod.bigcartel.com) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @Parker.Westwood

    21 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Savannah Hart

    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 ways to make the work better suited to what she wants out of life. Savannah Hart's Links: Website: https://www.savannahhart.com (savannahhart.com) OnlyFans: onlyfans.com/savannahhart Twitter: @yoursavannahxo Instagram: @yoursavannahxo Linktree: @yoursavannahxo ANSWER Detroit's Links: Website: https://www.answerdetroit.org (answerdetroit.org) GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/grantmatching-fundraiser (gofundme.com/f/grantmatching-fundraiser) Twitter: @answerdetroit Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit Podcast Links: Patreon: patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Website: https://www.parkerwestwood.com/podcast (parkerwestwood.com/podcast) Merch: https://sexygalaxypod.bigcartel.com/ (sexygalaxypod.bigcartel.com) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @parker.westwood

    1h 9m

  3. EPISODE 3

    Chris Ballbelly

    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 Ballbelly's Links: Twitter: @BallbellyChris Instagram: @chrisballbelly PornHub: https://www.pornhub.com/model/chris-ball-belly (https://www.pornhub.com/model/chris-ball-belly) Things We Talk About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93vjY9RY4-k (Pop Rocks and Coke Myth Busters) https://www.youtube.com/user/littlemissbelly (LittleMissBelly Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIrr-TN5CdY (Pultinos) ANSWER's Links: Website: www.answerdetroit.org Instagram: @weareanswerdetroit Twitter: @answerdetroit Podcast Links: Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Patreon: Patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod Instagram: @parker.westwood

    54 min
  4. Makeda Joi

    EPISODE 4

    Makeda Joi

    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: http://www.MakedaJoi.com (MakedaJoi.com) Twitter: @makedajoi Things We Talk About: Full Service Podcast with Tank https://www.gq.com/story/atlanta-strip-club-magic-city (Atlanta Strip Club Magic City Article) (Check out Part Two's show notes, because I am definitely missing some here.) Podcast Links: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Twitter: @SexyGalaxyPod ANSWER-Detroit: answerdetroit.org

    54 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Makeda Joi (Part Two)

    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: http://www.makedajoi.com/ (MakedaJoi.com) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/makedajoi (@makedajoi) Things We Talk About: https://bookshop.org/books/sex-matters-from-sex-to-superconsciousness/9780312316303 (Sex Matters: From sex to superconsciousness by Osho (book)) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kama-sutra-vatsyayana-richard-francis-burton/1127630392 (The original translation of the Kama Sutra by Vatsyayana (book)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hegd4xNfRo (River by Leon Bridges (song)) Podcast Links: Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Website: https://parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/SexyGalaxyPod (@SexyGalaxyPod) ANSWER-Detroit: https://my.captivate.fm/www.answerdetroit.org (answerdetroit.org)

    1h 2m

  6. EPISODE 6

    Chad

    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 to serve sex workers. **TW: Sexual Assault and Suicide** Things We Talk About: PrEP Resources: https://heymistr.com/ (https://heymistr.com/) https://www.nurx.com/prep/ (https://www.nurx.com/prep/) https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/prep-program (https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/ending-the-hiv-epidemic/prep-program) https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/ (https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/) https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/prep/# (https://endinghiv.org.au/stay-safe/prep/#) STIs: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/blog/six-things-sex-educators-wish-you-knew-about-stis#:~:text=Having%20an%20STI%20doesn't,%2C%20negative%20attitudes%20about%20sex). ("Six Things Sex Educators Wish You Knew About STIs" by Planned Parenthood) https://coyoteri.org/wp/ (COYOTE (Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKGbjJarMeA ("Bidi Bidi Bum Bum" by Selena) https://www.hri.global/what-is-harm-reduction (Harm Reduction) Resonance Art Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KEjtcsZ4TI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KEjtcsZ4TI) Podcast Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod (patreon.com/SexyGalaxyPod) Website: https://www.parkerwestwood.com/podcast/ (parkerwestwood.com/podcast/) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SexyGalaxyPod (@SexyGalaxyPod) ANSWER-Detroit: https://www.answerdetroit.org (answerdetroit.org)

    1h 12m
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A Sex Worker's Guide to the Galaxy takes us on a journey into the lives and minds of sex workers from across the industry. It is an interview-based podcast that has one mission -- to go where no man has gone before -- to imagine a world in which sex workers are not demonized or sensationalized, but humanized. Keep up with us on Twitter at @SexyGalaxyPod. Contact us at sexygalaxypod@gmail.com.

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