By Bonnie Ruberg After Proposition K failed this November, sex workers in California have faced the fact that the voting majority still looks at sex work as a dirty job. That doesn't mean it's not a lucrative one though, even in tough economic times. While the recession may be bad for savings and morale, it's good for sex.
A recent study says the sale of sex toys and lingerie are up since the economy hit bottom. A report from The L.A. Times however claims that legal prostitutes in Nevada are facing harder times than ever. Which is it here in San Francisco? Is the recession good or bad for an industry that employs thousands of SF locals at jobs we often overlook? More here
Local sex workers are rarely given even-handed representation in mainstream media, but that doesn't mean their stories -- in this case, a story of their business during the recession -- shouldn't be heard. In addition to going behind the scenes to bring readers a side of the economy we often overlook, I'll also be giving a voice to the financial concerns of an industry that employs thousands in the area, yet rarely gets considered by traditional articles.
