Thriving in Sex Work: Heartfelt Advice for Staying Sane in the Sex Industry: A Self-Help Book for Sex Workers

by Lola Davina

Sex work is “easy money?” Hardly. The adult industry is riddled with pitfalls and dangers. Erotic labor is often emotionally demanding, draining, and complex. It can be hard to know who to turn to for advice on keeping yourself safe and sane. Lola Davina, former stripper, dominatrix, porn actress and escort, provides the life skills you need to prosper, •Cultivating friendships, community, and romance •Mastering money•Debunking sex industry myths such as you have to be flawless, or clients hate to hear “no”•Avoiding trigger states, like loneliness, fatigue, boredom, anxiety and depression, that lead to bad decision-making and burnout•Surviving bad calls, shifts, and shoots — and so much more…Thriving in sex work means having a healthy body, mind, heart, and bank account. No matter your job title or gender, whether you’re independent or work for someone else, if you want to succeed in sex work, this book is for you.

Genres: Sex Work, Sexuality

308 pages, Paperback

Published July 13, 2017

About the author

Lola Davina has spent nearly thirty years in and around the sex industry, working as a stripper, dominatrix, porn actress, and escort over a fifteen-year period. She has earned an M.A. in Human Sexuality and an M.S. in Nonprofit Fundraising, and writes a self-care and wellness column for YNOTcam.com.

Reviews

[Gary Conachan III · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book to prepare for my internship working with sex workers. Lola’s writing is warm, comforting, and feels like you’ve sat down to coffee with a good friend.

As someone who isn’t and hasn’t been a sex worker, there is much that didn’t apply to me - but that’s okay! I imagine folx in the field would find this book helpful to achieve balance and wellbeing in their work. I will definitely be recommending it to my clients!

[M. Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compassionate, understanding and thoughtfully written.

One of the best books on the modern day sex industry in publication.

If you are interested in sex work or a seasoned pro, there is a lot of wonderful information here that is worth the price in spades!

[Isham Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brave book by a proud sex worker inviting others to come out.