Author: Gwen Egan

When speaking about sex work there is a clear divide. Sex work should not be treated as anything but the last resort in a view that is counter to “Call Her Daddy” Feminism where sex is tied to empowerment. However, there is a difference between knowing that and shaming those who choose to do sex work. Sex work is a viable career and should be legalized, but it should not be the first step for those who don’t need to in sex work. 

Private high schools have enough “I should just drop out and get an OnlyFans” for the entire nation. If someone has the opportunity to begin life in an echelon wherein there is upward mobility, why look that gift in the face and take advantage of a system that was not created for them. 

The increasing understanding that sex work is a valid source of income is not for silver spoon youth or TikTok stars. It’s for those who have no other place to make income or are unable to. Bella Thorne had no business starting an OnlyFans to take away from independent creators who need that income to make rent. People who want to make money in sex work should be able to in an environment that is clean and safe. However, that does not mean sex should be directly tied to empowerment.