“Healers: Sex Work as a Calling” gives the viewer an intimate new perspective into the lives of those who chose this profession, humanizing what has been stigmatized and ostracized for centuries. Sex work is not only work, it allows many to heal sexual trauma, gender dysphoria or simply with something so innate to human kind yet so taboo, sexual pleasure.
“I live to connect, enjoy, and create. Spend a little time with me, I’ll show you what I mean. Artist, designer, reiki master.”
Goldie
“If you like literature, we’ll have plenty to talk about (when we aren’t snuggling, anyway.) I have my Bachelor of Arts in English and I even keep a blog about my life experiences.”
Lola
“Designer, domme, daddy – in no particular order.”
Miss Cheng
“Artist, anarchist, stripper.”
Viper
“I am a very creative woman who is confident and uninhibited with a sweet and compassionate soul.”
Penelope
“Artist, shamanic healer, tantrika practitioner and mentor.”
Judith
“Stripper, aerialist, performer. Barcelona, NYC, California”
Sunny
“I became a nurse’s assistant to put myself through college where I studied the arts and became a parent. I spent 15+ years working in end-of-life care and oncology.”
Monday Jones
“I’m a traveling woman with many talents. I am a pro-cuddler, I wrestle naughty boys. Fierce yet sweet, Bachelor’s Degree in social-psych, so I’m a great listener too!”
Fiesty Feminista
“If you are looking for a purely physical connection, I respectfully am not he one for you.”
Althea
This body of work is an homage to everyone in this profession. To those who fought and keep on fighting for decriminalization and those who constantly fear being arrested, deported, and having their children taken away from them. This constant fear and fortuitous exposure to violence is the reason why Human Rights Watch supports the full decriminalization of sex work. Since 2021, NYC became the first city in the U.S. to no longer prosecute sex work; hopefully, more will follow.