Leilah Feinstein, Ataraxxxia, and Erica Sosa
Leilah feat. Blake
Perspectives from a Transmasculine Stripper
Perspectives from a Transmasculine Stripper
Perspectives from a Transmasculine Stripper
Wednesday 29th June 2022
Blake, a transmasculine stripper, discusses navigating identity and income in the strip club industry. Discover their journey and insights.
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53 minutes
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Thought-provoking
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Leilah Feinstein, Ataraxxxia, and Erica Sosa
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Categories:
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Relationships & Community
Healing Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: A Transmasculine Stripper's Story
I've always been in the place where it's like, if I get some type of breast surgery, I'm getting top surgery, and I know, for a fact that if I had chosen to get a boob job and have larger breasts, my income would have taken a significant increase, as happened to pretty much all of my friends who that happened with.
What happens when your identity doesn't fit the mold of an industry built on femme aesthetics? In this episode of 'A Stripper's Guide', Leilah Feinstein sits down with her longtime friend Blake, who started stripping in 2015 as a queer, polyamorous woman and has since embraced their transmasculine identity. Blake opens up about the unique challenges they face as a transmasculine stripper in a world that often prioritizes income over personal authenticity.
They share candid insights on the pressure to conform to traditional gender norms and the tough choices that come with it, like the decision to forego breast surgery despite knowing it could boost their earnings. Blake's story sheds light on the broader issues of patriarchal and capitalist influences in the sex work industry, and the importance of creating inclusive, sex-positive spaces.
Tune in to hear Blake's journey of self-discovery and resilience, and gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between gender, identity, and sex work.