A No-Holds-Barred Conversation on Sex Work with Raquel Savage
Off The Cuff with Danny LoPriore
English - April 05, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB - ★★★★★ - 239 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Fitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
WARNING: NSFW CONTENT
In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, we have a no nonsense, no holds barred guest for you who used to be a sex worker but now is running multiple successful businesses including one related to helping women victims of trauma to get them back on their feet.
Raquel Savage identifies as a sex worker even though she left that world 3 years ago back in 2019 and is now running a legit business as a therapist and counselor assisting queer and trans victims of abuse and trauma. I sit down with Raquel to talk about her story; the challenges of being a sex worker; how she ventured in and out of this world, the male ego in this industry, her company Zepp and why the appropriate term for people in her field is not a prostitute but rather something else.
“Can I give you a bit of language? So instead of saying prostitute, you could say full-service sex worker.” – Raquel (37:40)
“I would say as a therapist and as an educator, I would say no size does not matter. It depends on the person. It depends on what activities you're engaging in.”– Raquel (39:02)
This is one in-depth conversation where nothing is off-limits. I ask her all and Raquel in her typical fashion and humor reveals all. Don’t miss this special episode.
“I love a turtleneck. Oh my god, give me a little wizard sleeve. I love it” – Raquel (40:31)
In This Episode:
(01:07) – Welcoming Raquel Savage to the show.
(01:39) – On openly identifying as a sex worker.
(03:07) – Being promiscuous growing up.
(04:45) – On the dangers of being a sex worker.
(06:51) – How many NDAs has she signed?
(08:02) – On men confusing chivalry and sexism.
(10:11) – Talking about going on dates.
(11:04) – Having the perfect mindset for sex work.
(11:42) – Thoughts on sugar daddies.
(12:38) – Explaining how it works and setting the rate.
(14:37) – On legalizing prostitution.
(15:12) – On giving refunds.
(16:01) – Talking about ego in sex work.
(16:55) – Do sex workers have beef?
(17:55) – Learning conflict resolution in her 20s.
(18:47) – Sex workers and her relationship with family.
(21:01) – What kind of auntie will she be?
(22:51) – Danny talks about male toxicity.
(24:08) – Is porn the problem? Or is it shame?
(29:06) – When to not be in your head and be less anxious.
(30:06) – Reflecting on working with trauma victims and sex workers.
(31:35) – Talking about Zep and serving the women's community.
(32:15) – Talking about trans rights and gay rights.
(34:47) – Safety for trans sex workers.
(37:48) – Using the term prostitutes.
(38:56) – Does size matter.
(40:18) – Answering random sex questions.
(45:51) – Reflecting on whether she’s happy today.
Our Guest
Raquel Savage is a therapist, educator, sex worker, and the owner of Zepp, an organization that specializes in working with trauma victims that are black, brown, queer and trans sex workers.
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