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Welcome toDoing It, a column where sex educator Varuna Srinivasan explores the deep connections between sex and emotions.
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This month, they asked sex workers to share their beauty and self care routines.
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Though prostitution is famously the worlds oldest profession, it ballooned in the United States during this period.
Throughout history, bold makeupparticularly red lipstickhas beenassociated with prostitution.
Unlike other forms of labor, sex work is a service provided in close intimate proximity to clients.
Like workers in any industry, sex workers can fall victim to burnout.
But when that happens, these professionals are largely on their own.
Taking time for myself is part of how I preserve my sanity.
I made $1,000 on my first day on OnlyFans and it essentially kept us fed and clothed.
Also, glitter around your eyes makes tricks feel like they are seeing starsliterally.
It hypnotizes people and makes them fall in love.
I make it a point to prioritize my boundaries and practice saying no.
A good revenge movie likeI Spit on Your GraveorCarriealso does the trick.
I like to use anunscented bar soap from Dove, specifically the one for sensitive skin.
First off, download an app that allows you to report phone numbers and check previous reports.
Next, require that clients send pictures of themselves and their photo ID.
For makeup,setting sprayis an absolute must.
I often encourage my peers to take time for self-care in whatever way it looks for them.
If we don’t take care of our bodies and minds, this job is not sustainable.
As self-proclaimed “Self-Care Royalty,” self-care is a really important part of my routine.
My favorite thing to do is indulge in skin care, both for the face and the body.
I finish off with my regular skin care and often call it a night.
It’s all about prepping to set the skin and keeping the makeup light.
I always start with a primer that’s matte,Supergoop SPF, and a medium coverage foundation.
I lock that base in with anNYX setting sprayand theIlia translucent powder.
I keep a pressed powder with me to touch up between scenes.
If I want a setting spray that’s also waterproof, I’ll use the Kryolan setting spray.
It can be a lot to be on camera, so aftercare is really important to me.
This goes for anyone you work with for any length of time.
Whenever you could, commit to this boundary.
I highly recommendMaybelline Superstay Matte Lipstickover gloss.
Its so nice to decompress and recharge for the next rendezvous.
I also get regular chiropractic care and massages for overall body wellness.
Its essential when arching your back, staying in weird modeling poses, or lashing someone over and over.
But the main problem was my sleep schedule.
It was unsustainable because I prioritized working over sleeping, eating, working out, and everything else.
If I wanted to continue in this job, I needed a better work-life balance to stay healthy.
So I got an all access membership at Equinox.
In this work, it’s really important to take breaks and prioritize your mental and physical health.
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