Sex Work Realities: Insights from ASTRASEX in Colombia
Entramos por necesidad, Pero nos quedamos Por Gusto Porque Nos Gusta La Plata, Porque Nos Gusta El Sexo, Porque En Este Trabajo, o, sea, El Trabajo sexual, Cualquier Tipo De Trabajo, Nos Quedamos Porque Logramos Disfrutar De Nuestro propio Cuerpo, Logramos Aprender De Nuestro Cuerpo, De Cosas Que Nos Hacen Quedar en Este Trabajo.
One striking quote from the episode captures this sentiment perfectly: 'Entramos por necesidad, pero nos quedamos por gusto porque nos gusta la plata, porque nos gusta el sexo, porque en este trabajo, o sea, el trabajo sexual, cualquier tipo de trabajo, nos quedamos porque logramos disfrutar de nuestro propio cuerpo, logramos aprender de nuestro cuerpo, de cosas que nos hacen quedar en este trabajo.' It translates to, 'We enter out of necessity, but we stay for pleasure because we like the money, we like sex, because in this work, or any type of work, we stay because we enjoy our own bodies and learn about ourselves in ways that make us want to stay.' The episode dives into how the pandemic has impacted the industry and why knowing and enjoying your own body is crucial.
Ever wondered what life is really like for sex workers in Colombia? In this episode of 'A Stripper's Guide', hosts Leilah Feinstein and Erica Sosa sit down with Ataraxxxia from ASTRASEX, a union dedicated to fighting for the labor and human rights of sex workers in Colombia. This conversation isn't just about the struggles; it also highlights the joys and personal empowerment that can come from sex work.
They also discuss the need for a dignified labor framework and the state's role in protecting sex workers' rights. This episode shines a light on the often-overlooked issues sex workers face and emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting them. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these complex topics.