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It's always gratifying when someone agrees with us and our cause! P.S. I often open my mouth to change feet...lol

I'm pleased you're in support of change...it is important to note that as sex workers and activists, legalization is not what most of us are looking for...the following is from ChezStella - a Montreal organization for sex workers created bi sex workers: Legalization vs. Decriminalization It’s essential to know one from the other so we can make demands in all solidarity when we speak to the media, to politicians and fellow citizens. Legalization: In countries where sex work has been legalized, the State regulates sex work. For example, sex workers may have to pay special taxes, work exclusively in brothels or certain designated zones, or get a permit (these restrictions can cost a lot for a person who only wants to work part time or when a worker isn’t getting a lot of work). It can also mean that sex workers are obliged to register and pass physical exams that can lead to the workers being quarantined. (Or worse, knowing about the compulsory exams could lead clients to believe that bareback sex is risk-free, which would lead to more clients asking for this dangerous practice and to more pressure on workers.) Legalizing sex work means that certain forms of the work that used to be illegal become regulated in a specific way, which does not provide sex work with the same status as any other form of work. Decriminalization: Decriminalization means removing the sections that make our work criminal in the eyes of the law from the law itself: Section 210: keeping or being found in a common bawdy-house. Section 211: taking or offering to take someone to a common bawdyhouse (a chauffeur or a lift from a friend or partner) Section 212: procuring someone into becoming a prostitute or living wholly or in part on the avails of prostitution. Section 213: communicating or attempting to communicate with any person in a public place or in any place open to public view for the purpose of engaging in prostitution (solicitation). This would mean we could no longer be arrested because of the work we do, or because of how we market what we have on offer. Basically, what that means, is that anyone doing any type of sex work would be considered in the same way as any other self-employed worker. She would have the same rights and responsibilities as any other self-employed worker from any other field! We would be protected by the same laws as those regulating and protecting other workers. It would mean sex work and other fields are equal and would help remove stigma from our work. Many sex worker groups are asking for decriminalization, as it leaves more room for the diversity inherent to sex work; it also means each of us can manage our work the way we see fit. Now...with regard to you being sorry about ladies and gentlemen who work in the industry paying taxes...I must say, I find it fascinating how many people, particularly men who partake of this hobby, consistently make comments like yours... Over the past three years I have had the great pleasure of meeting many SPs from all over the country and the US...I can, without a doubt, say that most (upwards of 75%) pay our income tax...why wouldn't we?? We file as self employed and as of 2008, CRA had these (and other) options available when identifying the type of work we do: Escort, Adult Entertainer and Performance Artist... Most of us ascribe to the theory of "If you play you pay"...meaning, we want our roads fixed as well...we also want to be able to qualify for mortgages, buy cars, use our healthcare system, go to school and/or send our kids to school...we utilize the infrastructure and like the idea of having paramedics, firefighters and yes, even the police around when we need them...we like knowing they are there even if we don't....well, maybe not the police so much :) Seriously though, the police enforce the laws as they are now...they are doing their jobs...jobs that we, as taxpayers pay them to do...and expect them to do...LE in particular, as of late, face much more risk on the job than we, as non-street SPs do...they have chosen that line of work just as most of us have...while yes, there are those who abuse their power and intimidate but there are more who don't... So, darlin...while I'm so happy you're rootin' for the cause, I take issue with the offhanded remark about us paying income tax...we all know the story of how Al Capone finally lost his freedom...it wasn't for bootlegging, murder or racketeering...it was for tax evasion...CRA is waaaaaaay more frightening than LE...thank goodness I'm so neurotic about receipts!! I actually got a little refund last year!! Now that you know most of us pay taxes and why we look to decrim vs. legalization, you're ready to don a red umbrella and help us fight the good fight! Oh, and if you're not quite ready for that, we will happily invite you to participate in the opportunity to very quietly show your support...you are more than welcome to contact me directly with regard to making a financial contribution to WeSWEAR...we cannot issue a tax receipt but we will provide you with a definitive, tangible way to put your money where your mouth is...so to speak...and very graciously say thank you for helping our cause :bowdown: A fight this big is very expensive and while SP might be the first two letters in the word SPeaker, believe me when I say the income level isn't even close...:razz:

I have been selling condoms, lube and sex toys for years and I have to say after trying about 20 different kinds of lube I keep going back to the same one...it's called Vita-lub - I originally bought it at Discreet Boutique...it's made in Canada and is water-based...it's nice because my wholesaler now carries it... I like Pjur Silicone for silicone toy play.... I'm not sure if anyone wants to know what I use for anal fisting...:butt: As for condoms, Lifestyle non-lubricated mint for CBJ, Lifestyle reds are usually what I have or atlas - which are supposed to be the Canadian answer to Crown...I plow through LOTS of condoms because I love using toys and sometimes I will double condom toys so, I tend to stick with atlas for toy use...they cost me about forty cents each...

Thank you Max darlin!! I can't see enough of you either...you're pretty warm and inviting yourself!! :bowdown:

I find this thread very interesting... I have clients who are friends...we have great sex, we shop, we talk on the phone, email, chat online, go for coffee/lunch/dinner/drinks... we send each other birthday cards, give each other little gifts...to me this is a friendship...it is a mutual enjoyment of each others company...when one of these clients books a session for an hour, I will automatically allocate extra time because I want to spend time catching up or going for lunch prior to or following our session... I also have friends who are clients...friends who over time decided they wanted to see me in my professional capacity...it is virtually the same as the above scenario... Social time isn't listed in my advertising at all...it used to be but I removed it...I found I don't feel comfortable providing strictly social time...I know my time is valuable and this is my livelihood but quite frankly, if I want to share that time with my friends/clients, I'll do it because it means more to me than simply a business transaction...this is just the way I operate obviously...many wonderful SPs provide "date" packages...it just doesn't work for me... In all this time, I have only had one client who became such a good friend that I could no longer have him as a client...we don't have sex as friends either - although if the situation allowed, I could see it happening...and then I would charge him for a session... :D

To the Mods, the CERB and EC teams, all the members and even to LE who lurks around (especially Winnipeg Police Service's Det. Gary D from the Morals Unit)... This has been an awesome year...one full of challenges, fears, hopes, dreams, friends, more friends, those we thought were friends but weren't, those we didn't realize were friends but were...there has been those we lost to the fight...those who keep up the good fight...those just starting to understand the fight...there has been anger, heartbreak and pain that feels like your guts are being ripped out...there has been sadness, tears, sobbing and that wailing that feels like the air has been sucked from your lungs...there have been giggles, chuckles, huge guffaws, chortles and bellyache-sized-can't-stop-till-it-feels-like-you're-gonna-split fits of laughter... I, for one, thank all of you for every emotion, every feeling and every moment that leads to the next moment, leading to the next step, leading to the next leap...I have learned and have much more to learn...we all have our lives to lead...our paths to follow...our challenges to overcome... May you all be blessed with good friends you may choose, family (who you can't choose but still appreciate), warmth, safety and to those of you with children (young or old), take an extra moment to hug them and ask them what you can do to make their lives happier and more fulfilling...don't ever take them for granted but don't cave to their every wish either... Try not to spend too much time feeling guilty - it's a waste of valuable time that can be spent doing good - or worrying about things outside your own control...just enjoy what you have and who you're with!! We all have our jobs to do in 2010! Let's do them with civility, conviction and without collateral damage... Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Eid or whatever you choose to celebrate! All the best for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Once again thanks to all of you for making 2009 a remarkable year! Carol aka Sydnee aka Barb

Badger that was clever! Soleil sure is a bright and obviously very well liked woman!

I'm soooo undone bi this review...Soleil, please be bi....please, please...and then call me :cooter: hehehe Lusting constantly, Carol

Thanks Ava...I was thinking the same thing...although I have often said, I'm not really overweight, I just have very thick skin! :) Carol aka Winnipeg's Freaky Lil Jumbo Shrimp

Thanks Miss Bailey!! I really love those happy endings when you're around!!! ;)

I've been coming to Regina fairly regularly...I will be there again the last week of Nov...feel free to pm me if you have questions or would like more info... ;)

Actually, that's not entirely true...if any of the ladies working will see women clients then it is their choice...unfortunately it's hit or miss as the staff changes often...you could possibly call and try to pre-book something but you usually need to be a member to do that...

It's so much fun to share fetishes...I'll teach you how to slide those sexy stockings on without a run darlin...ohhhhhhhhh the thought is just soooo enticing...

Thanks ladies!! Sweet Tart darlin, can't wait till you're back!! Ava - time to visit perhaps ;)

I have my own fetish for stockings and heels....wearing them and having others wear them for/with me....mmmm oh yeah!