Why Some LGBTQIA+ People are Coming Out to Online Sex Workers
Humans are inherently social, so connection is an essential element of mental health. As a queer, outspoken, seasoned writer on sex, dating, and relationships for over two decades, I’ve received countless DMs from strangers seeking advice or connection. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, I recognized the massive surge in messages as a profound hunger for connection in disconnected times. Fascinated by human behavior and trusted with intimate secrets, I saw an opportunity to monetize my expertise and set up a profile on SextPanther, an adult sexting, call, and camming site.
“Sex work has a sense of safety and acceptance,” says Elise Robinson, LCSW, LICSW, Founder & Psychotherapist at Mindful Care Therapy and Consultation. “Speaking with a sex worker is like going right to the source of information and lived experience, which is comforting to people in the midst of deep questioning or cha…
