Here’s a chunk of a heartwarming post from the “For the Love of Porn, Prostitution and Pussy” blog, by a former lifestyle escort, about the misconceptions people have about those in her line of work – many of which I’ve encountered since being “out” as a pro-Domme:

“…When the average man hears a story about prostitution, in most cases, he’s bombarded by messages about how she’s a helpless victim controlled by the psychotic whims of a crack crazed pimp. How she was abused by her daddy (reported in that unctuous faux empathy tone of voice that always used to piss me off. How her desire for sex is so overpowering that no man will ever satisfy her and she needs as many men a day as she can fuck. How she has been so downtrodden and desperate, that she’ll take any trick that she finds on the street, and will give him all she’s got, for half her rate and no condom…maybe a hit of smack or coke. With all the hyperbole and exposure of the most extreme cases, it’s no wonder lots of folks make stupid assumptions about who we are and what we’re about. Ladies And Gentlemen: Don’t let the door hit your Ass-umptions on the way out.

I really enjoyed my time as an escort. And I’ve been privileged to meet other ladies who have also worked in the sex industry by volition rather than desperation, who have been empowered by the experience instead of beaten down. As a society, let’s work to erase the stigma of sex work, deactivate archaic laws that only isolate those who need support and guidance most, mentor those who are new to this world, and have prostitution, porn and exotic dancing treated exactly like what they are: a job that one can take pride in.. No more, no less, no regrets. Thank you for opening your mind. That’s where all positive change starts, babydoll…”

Full article here.