Community Activism, Updates
Donate via ActBlue – Oregon Sex Workers Committee
These funds shall be used to help facilitate and promote the first ever Human Rights Commission for Sex Workers in Oregon! We have an immediate fundraising goal of $35,000 by July 10th (as of 6.1 we have raised $7,500). The Oregon Sex Workers Committee is comprised of exclusively Sex Workers. Our goal is the decriminalization… Read More
Updates
My Partner Died By Suicide. Here’s How A Mismanaged Pandemic Contributed. – HuffPost
When a loved one dies by suicide, it’s common for mourners to blame other people or themselves, and struggle to understand “why they did it.” I don’t hypothesize the “whys” or “hows”: We talked many times about why life was painful for him, and he didn’t believe anything would change to allow for healing. Brian’s death… Read More
Community Activism, HB3088, Updates
Legislative – Informational Hearing on Repealing Prostitution-related offenses – June 3rd, 2021
Our committee was granted a surprise hearing in this legislative session, five of our members spoke for twenty minutes in total about why legislators should repeal crimes of prostitution, commercial sexual solicitation and promoting prostitution. Our other speakers are: Alex Andrews, International Human Rights Advocate, Executive Director SWOP(Sex Worker Outreach Project) Behind Bars, Former BOD… Read More
decrim, Oregon, prostitution, sex work, Updates
My opinion: It’s time to better laws, more safety for sex workers – Portland Tribune
Originally published in the Portland Tribune: Columnist: ‘Sex trafficking’ isn’t the same as prostitution; it’s time to update Oregon’s laws. On May 3, I read that eight local men, including a former Oregon House Speaker, had been arrested and charged in a “sex trafficking” sting. As a sex worker in Portland since 2009, I… Read More
Interviews, Updates
Episode 26: It’s Not the Girlfriend Store – Honey Leavitt Podcast
Comedian Honey Leavitt and I talk about efforts to decriminalize sex work in Oregon, writing about sex, the hard work of stripping, and losing my partner Bryan to suicide. Listen on Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud and be sure to check out: Honey’s IG and Twitter —————————————————————————————————— Apocalypse Podcast Network: www.apocalypsepodcastnetwork.com/ Sign up for the Apocalypse Podcast… Read More
Articles, Education, Updates
“M” is for National Masturbation Month – The Pomonan
May is National Masturbation Month and it’s always a good time to talk about something many of us still struggle discussing: self-touch! How you feel about masturbation and what you believe is largely influenced on where you live, at what time in history, and related to who your caregivers were and what they were taught.… Read More
Interviews, Updates
Stripper Stories EP 26 – Elle + Chloe
This week Chloe talks to fellow Stripper and Sex educator Elle Stanger about the importance of hole rest, being diverse in a pandemic, her professional cuddling jobs, stripper fights and of course her very own Stripper Stories and why you should never play “never have I ever” with us bishhh’s okay? Listen to episode… Read More
Erotica, Updates
Support Ethical Porn – Mine!
If you’re interested in buying some of my ethically-made solo or partnered porn, please email ElleStanger@Protonmail.com for prices and payment processing information. Prices average from $25+ and feature my 6’3″ male partner. First Fuck “Ruff” is our roughest video, featuring a safe word disclaimer, gloves, and wrestling. (13 minutes, high resolution) “Vegas” is a blowjob… Read More
Education, Interviews, Updates
Misconception | IV The Culture Pod With Elle Stanger
I join the fellas in IV the Culture Podcast to explain how many ways Benajmin Nolot of Exodus Cry lied in their previous episode with him. I take questions about sex work and sexuality and parenting, and porn. Watch the episode on Youtube.com Read More
Education, Updates
Behind-The-Scenes for $1/mo
I share my daily life with photos, journals, behind-the-scenes of sex work, and mini-episodes on our sexuality, rants, and self-care. Oh and you can see my nipples here sometimes, woo! It’s just $1/month to support our activities in sex-positive media sharing. Find us on Patreon.com/strangebedfellows. Read More
