What’s the real business behind sex work, beauty standards, and appearance-driven careers?
In this episode of Stirred Up, we dive into the economics of intimacy and image, from Nevada’s legal brothels to the rise of OnlyFans, and from the billion-dollar beauty industry to the hidden “appearance premium” in sports, media, and politics.
We’ll explore:
💄The size of the U.S. sex work industry (legal vs. underground)
💄How platforms like OnlyFans changed modern sex work
💄The cost of maintaining female beauty standards (hair, skin, cosmetics)
💄Why women’s appearance drives income in professions from athletics to news media
💄The cultural history of sex work as “the world’s oldest profession”
💄This conversation is educational and analytical, focusing on history, economics, and culture.
If you’re curious about how sex work, beauty, and branding intersect in the modern economy, this episode breaks down the numbers and the narratives.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!