http://prostitutescollective.net/2012/05/03/know-your-rig   A must read for all new sex workers.  You need to know where you stand in respect of the Law and what to do if you are arrested.  This has been put together by the British Prostitutes Collective who campaign for the decriminalization of sex work.   Penny

Its with great delight that I can announce that Escort Buddys has been nominated and has reached the finals for this years Erotic Awards in the Website category. If your wondering what the hell is an Erotic Award then this link will probably help you:  http://juicyproductions.co.uk/eroticawardstickets/ So wish me luck, I have my outfit planned [...]

https://uknswp.org/um/ Many sex work support projects and escort websites have their own local ugly mugs/dodgy punter warning schemes which can be really useful in warning sex workers about dangerous people, increasing reporting, detection and conviction of crimes. There is strong evidence that sex workers are far more likely to be victims of violence and other [...]

Taken from Wales Online 13th May 2012.  An Interview with Madam Becky Adams who is a great supporter of Escort Buddys: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/05/13/growing-number-of-women-turning-to-sex-industry-to-survive-91466-30955089/   Increasing numbers of women are turning to the sex industry to make ends meet, according to insiders  and researchers. An ex-brothel madam has told us more women are becoming escorts and  selling [...]

http://weconsent.org This site has been set up by  Anna Span has been a feminist porn director and a pro-porn campaigner  who I actually met last year at a conference.  The aim of this site is: We Consent promotes and campaigns on behalf of people who work in the erotic industries to enable them to have [...]

I came across this fantastic E-Book by Meeshee Photography on Geisha Diaries and Meeshee has kindly allowed me to give you the link here.  If you cant afford professional photographs all the time but want to keep your profile updated then this is a good way to do it.  There are some great ideas and [...]

Copied from International Union of Sex Workers : http://www.iusw.org/ The International Union of Sex Workers warmly welcomes the publication of “Migrant Workers in the UK Sex Industry” by Dr Nick Mai. This is the largest ever qualitative research into the experience of migrants selling sexual services in London, and key findings are: • The large [...]

  http://blueblindfold.co.uk/ Came across this really informative site on how to spot the signs of human trafficking and how to deal with it.  Not just in our industry.  Open our eyes and spot the signs. Well worth a read. Penny x

Last Wednesday I went up to Arcola Theatre in E8 to run a workshop on The Buddy System, my volunteer networking and support scheme for new and experienced escorts.  I was invited and was more than happy to take part.  This is the second year that the London Sex Workers Open University (link on site) [...]

http://www.sexworkeropenuniversity.com/ This is a volunteer orangisation who support sex workers.  They are running a series of workshops in London in October, for sex workers and those interested in working in the industry. Have a look, might be something you will be interested in. Hugs Penny x x x