Don’t ignore the physical demands of the job.
Physical care can have mental benefits, too, in that it can reinforce that you’re a person who deserves care and respect. “I need to be gentle and loving towards my body when it’s being critiqued constantly,” says Nora. “For me, a lot of that is being mindful of my triggers and surrounding myself with a lot of body-positive and fat-positive folks.”Boundaries are necessary for keeping you feeling safe and comfortable in all aspects of your life, including at work.
Nora suggests creating boundaries that extend beyond the physical work and into your business practices. “There are a lot of scammers out there, so I set my boundaries with clients and don’t back down,” she says. “Things like not allowing people to shake me down for cheaper prices, waste my time with a lot of messaging, and not sending pictures without a deposit.”Depending on what you do, your day-to-day work might be taxing in one or more ways.
Real talk: Stigma against sex work doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s totally understandable if you find yourself thinking some unfair, unkind, or judgmental things, whether toward yourself or other sex workers. Some of the books and resources at the end of this article might be helpful if you’re looking to unlearn some of your attitudes towards sex work.. “I have to domme my brain,” says Heather. “Like, ‘Brain, you’re being an asshole right now, and I need you to shut the fuck up.
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