Nonmonogamy and Sex Work
Zara Shah
What does nonmonogamy allow other than the freedom to love whoever you wish to love? For Zara Shah, nonmonogamy allows greater freedom of social interaction and a richer view of intimacy. It allows not only more choices for sexual and romantic partners, but also greater range in hobbies, careers and friendships. Nonmonogamy has allowed Shah—a Pakistani woman who immigrated to Canada and a sex worker in a nonmonogamous relationship—to push the boundaries of what sexual intimacy means to relationships. Being in a committed, nonmonogamous relationship helped her appreciate nuance in sexuality, love and human behaviour. Through redefining sex and love, she was able to discover a level of confidence that has enabled her to be successful in the sex industry and to not be ashamed of the nature of the work, despite enduring social stigma. Through the lens of this experience, Shah discusses economics and sex work, intimacy and sex work, nonmonogamy and religious and social conflict, social rejection and nonmonogamy, the intersection between nonmonogamous and sex work communities, nonmonogamy and sexual health, and the impact of sex work on mental health.
Duration - 1h 6m.
Author - Zara Shah.
Narrator - Eli Katz.
Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
What does nonmonogamy allow other than the freedom to love whoever you wish to love? For Zara Shah, nonmonogamy allows greater freedom of social interaction and a richer view of intimacy. It allows not only more choices for sexual and romantic partners, but also greater range in hobbies, careers and friendships. Nonmonogamy has allowed Shah—a Pakistani woman who immigrated to Canada and a sex worker in a nonmonogamous relationship—to push the boundaries of what sexual intimacy means to relationships. Being in a committed, nonmonogamous relationship helped her appreciate nuance in sexuality, love and human behaviour. Through redefining sex and love, she was able to discover a level of confidence that has enabled her to be successful in the sex industry and to not be ashamed of the nature of the work, despite enduring social stigma. Through the lens of this experience, Shah discusses economics and sex work, intimacy and sex work, nonmonogamy and religious and social conflict, social rejection and nonmonogamy, the intersection between nonmonogamous and sex work communities, nonmonogamy and sexual health, and the impact of sex work on mental health. Duration - 1h 6m. Author - Zara Shah. Narrator - Eli Katz. Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:08:05
Stigma
Duration:00:05:29
Tips for Navigating Stigma
Duration:00:05:46
Role of Allies in Combating Stigma
Duration:00:06:11
Intimacy
Duration:00:00:44
Intimacy and Sex Work
Duration:00:07:44
Intimacy, Boundaries and Relationships
Duration:00:07:24
Health
Duration:00:00:37
Access
Duration:00:02:35
Safer Sex Strategies
Duration:00:01:40
Lessons
Duration:00:03:13
The Impact of Sex Work on Mental Health
Duration:00:06:25
Notes on Solidarity
Duration:00:07:47
Final Thoughts
Duration:00:01:27
Additional Reading
Duration:00:00:37
About the More Than Two Essentials Series
Duration:00:00:25
About the Author
Duration:00:00:20