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.
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