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Anime Feminist
From the Verdigris House to the Rear Palace: Sex workers’ perspective on The Apothecary Diaries By: Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro
There were many reasons I was automatically hooked on The Apothecary Diaries: a capable young woman for a protagonist. Mysteries that don’t feel predictable or overdone. Crisp, colorful animation. A cast of majority female characters with their own moral complexities and a variety of roles to play. As a sex worker, however, my favorite aspect of The Apothecary Diaries is the nuanced depiction of sex work. From the Verdigris House women to the royal concubines, the series treats the characters engaged in sex work with care, subverting many of the harmful tropes and expectations that other popular media from around the world often fall into.Â
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Modern Anarchy
112. Basic Sex Ed As A Therapist Will Get You Fired?
"On today's episode, we have sex therapist, licensed clinical social worker, sex worker, and co-founder of the Equitable Care Certification, Soleil Merroir (She/They) join us for a conversation about how structural oppression is embedded in psychotherapy. Together we talk about burnout in therapy under capitalism, building a new world of connected healing, and how basic sex education can get you fired."
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Modern Anarchy
115. Are Therapists Causing Harm When It Comes To Sexuality?
"On today's episode, we have therapist, educator, and sex worker Raquel Savage (She/Her) join us for a conversation about the need for a more relationally focused world. Together we talk about the healing power of intimacy, the isolation of our existential existence, and talking shit about mental health system."
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Psychology Today
How Therapists Can Support Their Sex Worker Clients: As the field of sex work broadens, many therapists are navigating new issues
As the field of sex work expands, more therapists are encountering sex workers seeking therapy. A common mistaken assumption is that sex workers need the therapist to rescue them—they don't! Therapists working with sex workers are best when they approach their patients with nonjudgmental, affirmative curiosity. Therapists can, and should, seek professional education about sex work, in order to provide effective and non-discriminatory treatment.
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