In the ever-evolving digital landscape, a new threat that particularly affects young people is Nudify apps. These applications, which use artificial intelligence to generate fake nude images from clothed photos, have become a serious issue in schools and communities worldwide.…
Character AI has gained immense popularity for its engaging chat experiences. However, the strict NSFW filter often restricts conversations on mature or sensitive topics. Character AI allows users to engage with virtual personas, offering conversations with characters from books, movies,…
As artificial intelligence advances, new tools emerge with both positive and negative impacts on young people. One category of concern is “Nude AI,” which can generate or manipulate images to portray nudity in ways that may expose children and teens…
With over a decade of expertise in sexual health statistics, we decided to record the interest of Americans in anal play. Our research team conducted an extensive survey with 1240 adults across the United States, all of whom were sexually…
The International Union of Sex Workers (IUSW) did a comprehensive assessment of worldwide sexual activity rates. We collected 120.78 million data points from over 90,000 participants, from 1995 to 2023. This study stands as the most extensive investigation to see…
Dating apps have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among millennials and Gen Z users. One of the most widely used dating apps is Tinder, which has generated over tens of millions of users globally since its launch. While…
Finding love and partnership is a universal human desire. Yet despite our shared hopes for connection, a significant portion of the global population is currently unpartnered. Recent statistics suggest that singlehood is on the rise, with more people living without…
OnlyFans has become a prominent player in the adult subscription industry. With millions of creators and subscribers worldwide, the platform has changed the way individuals consume and monetize adult content. The user-friendly interface and content variety have contributed to its…
Policing and policy on prostitution during London 2012 Olympics: “Harm Was Done”. Frontline services say: Despite all the hype about trafficking and prostitution in the run up to the Olympics, no service interviewed saw more people selling sex or more…
Sexual Health Conferences are hosted by top organizations and associations around the world to provide people with essential sexual education. These conferences contain some of the best and most knowledgeable speakers who help provide proper education and details about improving…
One-night stands can be defined as casual sex meets with absolutely no expectation of any further relationship or commitment. The one-night ratio of each country might differ depending on the cultural standards and societal expectations. This leads to most people…
The Sex Workers Rights Movement is a Movement started by various sex workers and organizations for the human, health, and labor rights of the sex workers and their clients. This movement is a fight created to decriminalize sex work and…
Prostitution has been practiced since ancient times and is known as one of the world’s oldest professions. Prostitution involves (both male and female) engaging, agreeing, or offering sexual services or acts in exchange for money or goods. Some countries consider…
Have you ever struggled with questions related to your sexuality, puberty, sexual safety, contraception, and more? Then Sex Ed conferences are exactly the place for you. Sex Ed Conference helps provide essential sexuality education to individuals to ensure people are…
After hours of research and doing multiple surveys, we have curated the below facts and stats about the porn industry. From porn viewers demographics to how many people watch porn, you will find everything here. Key Stats Top Porn Website…
Most people tend to get confused between escorts and prostitution and often think both are interchangeable activities. However, there is a massive difference between escorting and prostitution. An escort is hired to spend time and attend events with the client…
Prostitution is an act where prostitutes sell sex services to clients in exchange for money and goods. A Prostitute can be a male, female, or transgender, and the services provided by these workers can heterosexual or homosexual. Although a vast…
Sex Trafficking is a form of human trafficking, in which illegal transportation or trade of women and girls takes place for sexual exploitation. In this, women are manipulated and exploited into prostitution. Some of the common methods through which sex…
A sex worker is an individual who sells sex services for a livelihood. However, most people tend to get confused between sex work and sex trafficking. It’s important to remember any female or male worker who offers sex services has…
If you love browsing through the internet, you might have noticed popular internet slang “NSFW” going around on numerous social media platforms. Sometimes, you might even witness a video or any general post being marked as NSFW. This has led…
Sex worker-led organisations like the IUSW see first-hand the harm done to everyone in the sex industry – whether there by choice, circumstance or coercion – through criminalisation, discrimination and stigma. We campaign[i] for We seek to remove the barriers…
Today the Women’s Equality Party declared support for the “Swedish model” of criminalising peoplewho pay for sex. It is unclear if the Women’s Equality Party is unaware of the growing body of evidence that the “Swedish model” endangers people who…
Press release from The International Union of Sex Workers on Amnesty International’s Decision to Adopt Policy on the Human Rights of Sex Workers 12 August 2015 The IUSW is deeply grateful to Amnesty International for adopting policy to protect the…
An organisational response to the consultation by Rhoda Grant on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex (Scotland) Bill (2) The International Union of Sex Workers Policies that solve problems are based in reality and on evidence. The red umbrella…
Today Ireland’s Justice Committee is to start hearings on prostitution legislation. You can watch online, they are taking place in Committee Room 2 from 2 p.m. G.M.T. onwards. All of the organisations invited are members of anti-sex work coalition Turn…
1.At a time of economic crisis when poverty among women and children is rising throughout Europe (see EWL own research [1]) and more women, particularly mothers, are working in the sex industry to survive, the EWL chooses to mount an…
You can listen to Laura Lee and Rhoda Grant discuss Rhoda Grant’s proposed ban on the purchase of sex in Scotland. The program will be aired on BBC Radio Scotland on December 2nd. Rhoda Grant is proposing a bill which…
Rhoda Grant MSP believes that ‘prostitution in Scotland is a form of sexual violence against women and sexual exploitation.’ She believes that ‘prostitution is inherently harmful and dehumanising’ and that ‘the majority of those who are involved in prostitution are…
Madam Becky Adams who has been running brothels and escort agencies in the Home Counties for the last 20 years should know the ins and outs of the sex industry. She will know her business, and will know the people…
For immediate release. Ground-breaking trial redefines obscenity law. The International Union of Sex Workers is delighted by the unanimous verdicts of “not guilty” on all counts in the trial of Michael Peacock that concluded at Southwark Crown Court on Friday 6th…
We love Google, we all use Google and look for good rankings in Google search to advertise are business. Google can do no evil, or can it. Google can be a hindrance to sex workers. Google does not allow paid adverts…
The International Union of Sex Workers offers a cautious welcome to the new guidance from the Association of Chief Police Officers. Current law on the sex industry is confusing and complicated: sex workers are at risk of prosecution unless they…
The International Union of Sex Workers warmly welcomes the publication of “Migrant Workers in the UK Sex Industry” by Dr Nick Mai. This is the largest ever qualitative research into the experience of migrants selling sexual services in London, and…
June 11 was the London slut walk, Niki Adams from the English Collective of Prostitutes condemns the UK laws and the police for the danger prostitutes are put in. Shelia Farmer also speaks from personal experience on what happens to us when…
SWAAY- Sex Work Activists, Allies And You are raising money to fund a billboard in a prominent location in LA. SWAAY set up by furrygirl is looking to raise $7300 by August 17. The idea of the billboard is in response to increasing pressures…
Dear friends, We have asked you to write before in support of Sheila Farmer demanding that her prosecution for brothel-keeping be dropped. We ask now if you can please write again. Ms Farmer’s case has been widely publicised: despite her…
In 2003, an anti sex work research organisation (Lilith Research and Development, a subsidiary project of Eaves Women’s Aid) published research equating the opening of Lap Dancing clubs to an increase in reported rape. The research stated that after lap…
Once upon a time Feminism was the natural bed fellow of the civil rights movement, the gay liberation movement and the human rights movement. As a gay man I felt a natural empathy with feminists and their struggle against the…
PRESS RELEASEThe International Union of Sex WorkersMonday 27th September 2010 “It’s time to accept prostitution” – say the British public. A survey carried out as part of yesterday’s BBC1 Sunday Morning Live discussion, featuring Catherine Stephens of the IUSW, Bel…
Press release from the International Union of Sex Workers “You’re putting us in danger Jacqui,” sex workers tell the Home Secretary Government plans aimed at curbing exploitation in the sex industry will imperil workers’ lives and human trafficking victims’ chances…
