I am extremely excited to finally do an episode on a topic that has been on my mind for years: im/migrant sex workers. To help facilitate this conversation, I invite Angela Wu , the Executive Director, and Kelly Go , the Program Manager at SWAN Vancouver . SWAN is a charitable organization that helps support im/migrant sex workers in Vancouver, Canada. We chat about the difference between immigrants and migrants and what benefits are awarded to each group. We also speak about the experiences of ...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 262
***TRIGGER WARNING: Mentioning of sexual assault*** We all know how important our mental health is, especially being in the adult industry. In this episode, I invite Emma , the founder of Imperfectly You , to discuss the importance of wellbeing in the sex work industry. We explore personal journeys, the challenges faced by sex workers, and the need for community support. Emma shares her experiences transitioning into sex work, moving to Barbados, and the impact of loss on her life choices. The c...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min
SO VERY EXCITED to finally launch this episode! I bring to you this week the legendary adult film star, Tera Patrick , to discuss her career journey, the challenges of navigating the adult industry, and the importance of setting boundaries. Tera shares her experiences with doxxing, the stigma surrounding sex work, and how she balances her personal and private life. The conversation emphasizes the need for empowerment and understanding in the sex work community, as well as the significance of men...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min
As sex workers, we aware of how much our stories and lived experiences can get twisted in the media, in research, and in general society. How can we best portray ourselves and put our trust into documentarians, filmmakers, and academia? In this episode, I bring on Em Vaughn , a filmmaker and sex worker, about the importance of ethical storytelling in the sex work industry. We discuss the evolution of her podcast, Madam: The Podcast, the significance of community, and the challenges faced in docu...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
I am SO excited that I get to reconnect with Season 1 OG guest, ShaeCutie , a seasoned sex worker, to discuss the evolution of her career and the stigma she's faced over the span of her career. We explore the importance of destigmatizing sex work, navigating tough conversations with family and friends, and the impact of judgment on sex workers. Shay shares her journey of coming out to her family, discussing her work with her children, and the lessons learned from her experiences in the sex work ...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week, I get to interview Violet Voss , a professional glamour and fetish model, online and in-person dominatrix, and fetish clip artist. We discuss Violet's journey in the industry, the balancing act between in-person and online work, and the importance of communication and boundaries in relationships and professional partnerships. Violet shares her approach to safety and screening when offering in-person sessions and emphasizes the need for transparency and open communication in all aspect...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr
I had so much fun in this week's interview! This week I got the chance to sit down with adult content creator and film professional, Mandy Muse , about her personal and professional growth in the sex industry. We discuss Mandy's journey into the industry, the challenges she has faced, and the importance of treating sex work as a business. The conversation highlights the complexities of the sex industry and the importance of destigmatizing sex work. In this conversation, Mandy Muse discusses the ...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min
It's only taken 5 years but I'm so excited to finally release this long-awaited interview with someone who I admire immensely: Annie Temple , an intimacy specialist and former stripper and content creator. In this episode, we discuss Annie's longtime career in sex work and how much of an impact sex work has changed her life. Annie shares her experiences starting as a dancer in Vancouver and later traveling to Winnipeg. They also touch on the challenges and rewards of the job, the financial aspec...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 23 min
This highly-anticipated episode is ALL about anal! I invite our guest this week, Amy Ivy , an online adult creator dedicated to extreme anal content. Amy and I cover common myths and hesitations about anal play, tips for beginners, the importance of relaxation and lube, and the best materials for toys. We also discuss the importance of cleaning toys properly and thoroughly. Throughout the conversation, Amy Ivy shares her expertise on anal play and discusses topics such as sizing up to larger toy...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This week, I invite, writer Suzannah Weiss about her experience in sex work and the concept of sex work as play. Suzannah shares her journey into sex work, which started as a playful experiment during the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore the moral dilemmas and boundaries that arise in sex work and the societal attitudes towards sex work. Suzannah challenges the notion that sex work is inherently exploitative and discusses the joy and pleasure that can be found in the work. In this conversation, Suz...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Alright baby dominatrixes, listen up! It's time to have another conversation about responsible domming, specifically, within the realm of financial and female domination. Our guest this week, Valentina Fox , joins me on the show and chats about the world of findom and femdom. We discuss Valentina's journey into the adult industry, the influence of her upbringing on her doming style, and the challenges and misconceptions surrounding online domination. They also touch on the impact of TikTok on th...
Sep 08, 2024•59 min
This week, we welcome our guest, Ramona Flour , the COO of Sin Party , who shares her journey as a sex worker and her experience in corporate adult. We discuss the importance of representation and empathy within the industry, as well as the transferable skills that sex workers possess. We also touch on the trend of sex workers transitioning into other roles within the adult industry or in mainstream jobs. In this conversation, Ramona discusses the opportunities for adult industry workers to pivo...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min
We're diving into the cam world this week with Sophie Ryder about the flip side of cam studios and the toxicity that can exist within them. They discuss the benefits of cam studios, such as training, equipment, and support, but also highlight the control studios have over traffic and paying customers. They touch on the challenges of unrealistic client expectations and the lack of respect for cam models as human beings. Sophie shares her experiences with clients who want specific acts without pri...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
We're taking a different turn this week to bring on Arik Bruckner , the founder of CHOICE , a paid companionship platform based in Zurich, Switzerland. Wediscuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding the sex industry and the need for a destigmatized platform for paid companionship. As you might know, there are many roadblocks for providers when it comes to deposits, ensuring safety and verification for our clients. Arik and I delve into a discussion around the verification and vetting pr...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min
There are a lot of us that don't do SW full-time. A lot of us do SW on the side or are moonlighting at night time after our 9-5s, which is totally okay. I bring on adult creator, model, speaker, and entrepreneur, Addis Fouche , onto the show to discuss how she left her career in advertising for a full-time career in the adult industry. We chat about balancing vanilla work with sex work, the right timing to transition to full-time sex work, public speaking, and advocacy. Addis shares her backgrou...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr
Excited to sit down and chat with adult porn star, H aley Spades , an award-winning porn star, cosplayer, and gamer. We discuss Haley's journey into the adult industry, her experiences as a stripper and content creator, and her transition into porn. Haley shares her strategies for branding and marketing herself, as well as her thoughts on the acting aspect of the industry. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the need to break out of repetitive roles. Overall, the conversation provi...
Aug 04, 2024•59 min
This episode of Stripped by Sia is all about Reddit and how it can be used as a tool for sex workers. Our guest, Priestess Poison , is a Reddit consultant and dominatrix who shares her expertise on using Reddit effectively. They discuss the pros and cons of self-moderation on Reddit, the importance of following subreddit rules, and the challenges of dealing with bans and negative reviews. Navigating Reddit as a seller can be challenging due to strict rules and limitations. It's important to be c...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, host Steph Sia interviews Nugs , a full-service sex worker based in Canada, about their experience as a trans person in the industry. They discuss the challenges of navigating their gender identity while working, including the struggle to maintain a work persona that aligns with their true self. Nugs shares their journey of self-discovery and the process of transitioning from female to male. They also discuss the difficulties of rebranding and remarketing themselves in the indus...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Tia Maria shares her experiences as a phone sex operator and dancer, discussing the importance of creating a safe space for clients to explore their fantasies. She talks about her journey into race play and the different dynamics involved, including both derogatory and worshipful aspects. Tia Maria emphasizes the need for consent and non-judgment in the sex work industry. She also discusses her personal experiences with trauma and abusive relationships, as well as her current relationship and ex...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min
***TRIGGER WARNING*** Mention of pedophilia and child sexual abuse. Welcome back to Season 7!!! Long wait but I'm very excited to debut this this action-packed season. In this episode, guests, Kitty Strange and Stephen Strange discuss the DDLG (Daddy Dom Little Girl) fetish, which is part of the BDSM community. They aim to destigmatize sex work and provide a platform for sex workers to share their stories. Kitty and Stephen Strange, adult content creators, talk about how they got started in the ...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min
***TW: mention of sexual assault in this episode.*** We’re taking a bit of a turn this week as I excitedly bring on my colleague from one of my vanilla gigs, Carlie McPhee , a sexual health educator based in Vancouver, Canada to speak to us about the so-called effects of pornography on children. We analyze the newly-released documentary, “Raised on Porn”, as requested by one of you listeners (thanks @gallegosmash!). He wanted to know if this film was based on factual merit or evidentiary researc...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Yay, I get to be a student again! Excited to bring you all the LAST EPISODE of Season 6! To close things off this season, I bring on NYC-based dominatrix, Mx Tomie , onto the show this week to teach us a little thing or two about chastity. Having gone some new chastity subs and harbouring my own curiosity, I invited Tomie to give us a breakdown on what chastity is, why it might appeal to some folks, and get real nerdy on the details around equipment. Since most of Tomie's clients are cis-het men...
May 12, 2024•54 min
It's rare that my vanilla world and SW world collide...so you'd best believe I was absolutely thrilled when my colleague and friend, Dr. Brandy Wiebe, pulled me aside at one of our work get-togethers and asked if she could chat with me on the podcast. As a professor at UBC in the Department of Sociology, Brandy is esteemed academic with research specializing in sex, gender and sexuality and feminism. We speak about the history of feminism and how the roots its had in contemporary laws that conde...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min
I was really stoked when Sinn Sage of Sage Advice Podcast messaged me that she'd like to come onto the podcast. Sinn is a veteran of our industry, a podcaster like myself, an intellectual, an advocate. She does so much in and for the industry that I was honoured that she wanted to speak her truth on the podcast. We speak about the intersectionality of queer rights and SWer rights and how closely related they have been. The crusade against queer and trans folks is eerily similar to the witch-hunt...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 19 min
It's a little reunion episode! Stoked to bring former Season 1 guest, Danica from the 50 Plus a Tip Podcast ! Danica is a stripper and online content creator and she does NOT hold back on dishing it all on what dating has been like for her as a SWer. As you can probably expect, there's some good, there's a lot of bad and a ton of great advice that Danica shares with us on this episode. To disclosure, meeting friends and family, to dating horror stories, Danica spills it all. Listen in on this su...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Remember peepshows? You might've recalled that it was a thing of the past, or, if you listened to one of my earlier episodes with Sunshine McWane, you'd have been educated on the near extinction of peepshows. Well, it was to my delight to have met Ruby of Ruby's Pop Up Peepshow. As you might've guessed it, Ruby's developed a mobile version of the classic peepshow. Inspired by her many trips to Amsterdam, Ruby wanted to bring the magic and essence back from The Netherlands to Canada. After much g...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Sooooo excited to be bringing Kactus Kutie back on the show! Kactus was a previous guest on the show but this time around, is bringing back her expertise as a photographer in the adult industry. She dishes it out on how to source and vet a good photographer, what questions to ask, who to ask for references and so on. We also discuss what happens during a shoot and reasonable expectations and wait times after the shoot is finished And of course, not to be missed, we describe how best to tag and g...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min
You're all in for a treat this week! I was lucky enough to catch European p*rnstar, Agatha Vega , during some her downtime while she is in still in Los Angeles checking out the scene here. On this episode, I sit down with Agatha on how she ventured into the adult industry from her humble roots in Venezuela, moving on over to Spain and navigating the industry there. I explore Agatha's curiosities about checking out the North American market and how similar work is conducted overseas and how much ...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min
It's a lighter week this week and I am joined by the host of the And Now We Drink Podcast, Matt Slayer ! Matt, a former security guard in the adult industry now turned podcast host, has been running his general, adult rated and multiple award nominated show for the past 8 years. As we have been asked countless times before, we decided to do a fun collaborative episode on the do's and don'ts of podcasting, as a host, as a guest, and as a person who might be looking to start a show. We love podcas...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min
***TRIGGER WARNING: Mentioning of doxxing*** This is a heavier episode. I can't sugarcoat it and nor should I on such a serious topic. Doxxing is something that happens to SWers unfortunately, more often than you think. My friend , Lulu Adore, was doxxed recently by a complete stranger just a few short weeks ago. She has wanted to come out with her story to warn others that, despite being careful and private about her life, it still happened to her. Not only that, but Lulu also shares, in extens...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min
