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Remember those days when hipsters with prestigious but low paying media jobs had to have trust funds or sell coke if they wanted to make ends meet? Now all they have to do is find a few high-paying tricks to help them make it in the big city! Hey, it beats hitting up Mom and Dad for cash. (Or selling coke, for that matter.) (radaronline.com)
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"The Would-Be Madam Of Crystal": Heidi Fleiss Forever!
If you miss seeing Heidi Fleiss taking up tabloid column inches as much as we do, you won't want to miss the new HBO documentary tonight by our pals Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato of World of Wonder in which the former Hollywood Madam and current bird fancier crosses the state line to open a brothel in Nevada ... and hilarity ensues! Actually, it's not so much hilarious as an affectionate and occasionally poignant look at a woman who is still chasing her dreams: as Heidi herself says, "Heidi Fleiss is kind of synonymous with sex and money and that's the big deal, but really, I'm just your average convicted felon." "Heidi Fleiss: The Would-Be Madam Of Crystal" premieres tonight on HBO; catch some preview clips after the jump. More »
Recognizing that legal prostitution makes sex workers safer from violence, rape and STDs, South Africa has decided to lift the ban on the sex industry in their country ... but only for one month, during the 2010 World Cup. Don't worry, after all the
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· Secret Diary of a Call Girl (sho.com)
More Secrets Of "Secret Diary Of A Call Girl"
Have you been watching Showtime's broadcasts of "Secret Diary of A Call Girl"? We know it's only been on for two weeks, but the show seems to be picking up steam (and getting more steamy) as it moves along. Ok, it's probably not a very realistic look at the life of a call girl—what with all the amazing apartments and handsome johns—and Billie Piper's constant fourth-wall breaking narration can be a little off-putting, but we've found ourselves enjoying it quite a bit. We got a sneak peek at tonight's episode and not only do you get a close-up look at "the girlfriend experience" you also get your first (brief) look at Billie's bare breasts. See what we mean? It's better already!· Secret Diary of a Call Girl (sho.com)
We've got to admit that operating a mobile brothel out of a rented limousine bus is a pretty brilliant idea. (Even if it is a little derivative.) Parking the bus a block from the Miami Beach Police Department? Not quite as brilliant. (local10.com - thanks, Rick)
Potentially bad news for fans of escort review site The Erotic Review: the site's founder is currently on trial in California for cocaine possession and having a loaded semi-automatic weapon, although there wasn't enough evidence to support the claim of the prostitute he was found with that he had "forced her to perform oral sex at gunpoint". While we're happy he's been providing a much-needed service, those allegations give us pause: when it comes to the world of sex work, who will review the reviewers? (nytimes.com - thanks K.)
fetish
How To Solve Your Armpit Fetish Needs (Without Getting Arrested)
As we mentioned earlier, a poor armpit fetishist in Singapore was caned and sent to prison for 14 years because he wasn't very good at controlling himself where women and their sexy underarms were concerned. Granted, it's not always the easiest kink to indulge in (especially with strangers)—but there are other options out there that are better than molesting helpless passers-by on the street. After all, that's what the interweb is for! Some may find perusing a website like GirlPits or Armpits-Fetish.com to be a less-than-perfect substitute, especially if your Smell-O-Vision browser plugin is on the fritz. But you can probably find a more willing real life partner in the forums willing to lift their elbows for you if you're persistent enough. And if all else fails, you can always hire some professional assistance. Spending a little money sure beats a cane to the backside—although you can probably pay extra for that too.
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great moments in television
· "Secret Diary Of A Call Girl" (full episodes @ sho.com)
"Secret Diary Of A Call Girl" Is No Longer A Secret Here
Remember, last year when Billie Piper scandalized the UK with her turn in "Secret Diary Of A Call Girl," that TV series based on the blog and book by Belle du Jour? Well, scandals make for awesome ratings (duh) so Showtime went ahead and bought the rights to broadcast the whole thing here in the U.S.. Hype aside, they do deserve credit for not simply stealing the idea and watering it down for the American audience's more tender sensibilities; they'll be showing the original unedited episodes just as they aired on the other side of the pond. It debuts on the "telly" (that's what they call it over there! Really!) on Monday night, but you can watch the full first two episodes online right now ... or at least whet your appetite with this sample clip. As you'll see either way, being a call girl is a dirty job—and we would sure like to have Billie do it to us.· "Secret Diary Of A Call Girl" (full episodes @ sho.com)
sex work
Providers, Hobbyists, And Hardwood Floors: Walking The Virtual Streets
Free and open discussion of things that were formerly considered taboo is one of the best things about the interweb: websites like Craigslist and The Erotic Review have made it easier than ever for johns hobbyists to hire hookers providers for sex sensual fun, and have also made it more convenient for sex workers auto racing enthusiasts to offer their services and network with one another. But that doesn't mean it's still not a mysterious enterprise with a language all its own (who knew that "We took a trip to the Mediterranean" was shorthand for "anal sex"?) and its own private message boards where users do their best to avoid the wrong kind of attention.
language barriers
· Japanese Geisha Lessons in How To "Talk Dirty" (cottonandsand.com)
· More "English Lessons" (YouTube)
How To Talk Like A Dirty Geisha
The art of the geisha is a tricky one indeed: it's not enough to simply please a man by performing whatever service he asks of you, you must also anticipate his desires before he even knows what they are. And you must be prepared for every possible situation, including telling some guy how awesome his cunt lapping skills are in a strange foreign language. There might be even more helpful advice in these instructional language clips allegedly tailored for geishas who cater to stupid American businessmen—but like most of life, it really only takes a few choice phrases to get through any situation.· Japanese Geisha Lessons in How To "Talk Dirty" (cottonandsand.com)
· More "English Lessons" (YouTube)
The Bunny Ranch in Nevada is fighting back against (Anti-)American Airlines' silly policies, by reimbursing weary travelers for the $15 bag checking fee. So now you can splurge and get that extra reach around! (bunnyranch.com, via jaunted.com)
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Lisa Lewis Is An Escort (And Proud Of It)
Over the years we've seen our fair share of outed call girls looking contrite, so it's a breath of fresh air to see an outed call girl actually standing up for herself and refusing to be shamed by the press. Naked newsreader and high end escort Lisa Lewis isn't apologizing for her choices—on the contrary, she says she's proud of what she does. As a single mother, she finds that escort work helps her earn the high income she needs to assure a good future for her son; and no, she doesn't think it makes her any less of a good mother. Quite frankly, we couldn't agree more. (Whether you still feel like spending $7000 plus airfare to New Zealand to see how good she is at her job is still up to you.)
· "Naked newsreader doing it for son" (stuff.co.nz)
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· P.P.S. - Prostitutes Protective Society (1966) (imdb.com)
· Clip courtesy of Bedazzled Blue (bedazzledblue.com)
Previously: Sexploitation Clip Archive
Sexploitation Clip Of The Week: "Prostitutes Protective Society"
Do you remember that part in "Sin City" where the prostitutes took over an entire section of town, kicked out the pimps and the cops and the mafia, and started dispensing their own brand of justice to anyone foolish enough to mess with their sisters? That's a true story! Here's the documentary proof to show that no organized crime syndicate is a match for a fiesty band of hookers who know how to talk tough and shoot a gun. (It's also Chapter 5 of this book.) By the way, people love to complain that there is too much nudity and violence in the movies—but have you noticed that no one ever complains about "nude violence"? The more, the better as far as we're concerned.· P.P.S. - Prostitutes Protective Society (1966) (imdb.com)
· Clip courtesy of Bedazzled Blue (bedazzledblue.com)
Previously: Sexploitation Clip Archive
Crushed out on New Zealand's first naked newsreader and famed bikini streaker Lisa Lewis? Good news: it seems her services are for hire. Of course, at $7000 a night (and whatever it costs you to get to New Zealand), Ms. Lewis doesn't come cheap—but we're sure you get what you pay for. (stuff.co.nz)
this week in press releases
"Ladies Of The Night": What Does Gene Simmons Know About Whoring?
Prostitution has been written about by everyone from the Apostles to Shakespeare to Charlie Sheen, but you can take all that previous pontification and cram it: Gene Simmons is about to have his say. The God of Thunder and noted romancer has a new book coming out called "Ladies of the Night" where he will share his "own unique philosophy about the inception and legacy of prostitution." (And not a minute too soon!) More »
An anti-prostitution group surveyed over 200 men, but just can't seem to figure out why they enjoy paying hot women to have sex with them. Yeah, that is a head-scratcher. (chicagotribune.com)
Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the sad news that "DC Madam" Deborah Palfrey has apparently committed suicide after being convicted last month of running a prostitution service, money laundering and racketeering. We had a feeling her case would get a lot stranger before it was all over, but we didn't quite think it would end like this; alleged client Senator David Vitter, meanwhile, is still alive. (ap.google.com + alternet.org + nola.com; see also commentary @ Naked City)
