Men are much more likely to report having paid for sex than women; however, there are probably more women paying for sex than we think. In today’s show, we’re going to do a deep dive into the world of women who pay for sex. We’ll be exploring what their experiences are like, why some women see paying for sex as being safer than having casual sex, and more.
My guest is Dr. Hilary Caldwell, a sex worker, author, academic, and sexologist. Her bold political memoir, Slutdom: Reclaiming Shame-Free Sexuality, challenges the enduring impact of slut shaming and argues for a world in which everyone can pursue pleasure without fear, stigma, or coercion.
Some of the specific topics we explore include:
- Why is there less research on women who pay for sexual services relative to men?
- How common is it for women to have paid for sex before?
- Why do some women who patronize sex workers don’t consider themselves to have bought sex?
- What are some of the main motivations for women to purchase sexual services?
- What are women’s experiences with purchasing sex like? Do they tend to feel stigmatized?
You can check out Hilary’s website to learn more about her work.
Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.
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