Tragedy; Murder in Philly SM/BD Community...

I was shocked but I know how dangerous the world of sex work can be and I must admit I am grateful to be out of it professionally. This situation is tragic. Just know that if anyone in the sex work community needs support in becoming  or staying clean & sober the Biz Meeting is open to you. Monday nights @ 7:30pm. Contact Jayne Doe for location. We are here for you.

Hot Topic! Legal Issues for Sex Workers!

 With police, remember to invoke your rights! They will probably not be read to you! The police may not identify as such and/or may try to entrap you (to gather evidence).

These are your Constitutional Rights:

1. I have the right to remain silent

2. I want to see my lawyer

3.I do not consent to this search

*I am not a lawyer but hope to impart some basic tips. Laws will vary by state. If arrested, get a lawyer... preferably  one that specializes in criminal/entertainment/sex work law. For more information , see the "Sex Workers Project" under LINKS below. Click on Resources/Sex Worker Rights and  Support.

Craigs List Debacle...The Crackdown is a Shakedown!

All people deserve "due process under the law."  In this country  you are also"innocent until proven guilty"! The crack down  against prostitution on craigslist is insane! This has bigger implications than craigslist...internet sex crime accusations,  police entrapment and other civil liberty violations are running rampant as we speak! Please check LINKS and BLOGS for more information!

Tell Me...

what you think about Prop K...it would be awesome if a positive precedent was the result of prostitution becoming decriminalized in san francisco  california.

Saved By The Bell...

It seems there are some takers...we can rebuild her...we have the technology! Thank you to everyone who stepped up to the plate! We need you!

Love, 

j. doe

former ho

Without You...

The Biz Meeting attendance has been waning as of late and I wonder if I should continue the meeting. The thing is, I know it is a worthwhile and much needed cause to make the space available for sexworkers(and ex sexworkers) in recovery  to jump in. We have some great members but there has not been a level of consistency and commitment needed to continue.YOU MAKE  THE GROUP!  WITHOUT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU WE ARE NOTHING! WE NEED AT LEAST TWO OTHER COMMITED MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THIS AWESOME GROUP!  PERSEVERANCE ...WILL IT PAY OFF?

"You Can Lead...A Whore To ..."

Or... double fuck plus! Sounds like a special we used to run @ "Joes' Cheap Ass Hos Bargain Basement"! Wouldn't it be great to be part of something where you could be honest and exactly where you were at without judgement ...even if it is painful there is no way around "getting honest". Some folks dabble...some are in it for the long run! Most are in and out of the Biz and you just never know. I recently read  the biography of Chuck Negron from the band Three Dog Night, "Three Dog Nightmare"... He was a hardcore junkie for decades and eventually got clean. I was inspired by his story and once  in recovery  Chuck now devotes much of his life to helping other addicts. There was a fund started by someone in the Entertainment Business to get addicts in Entertainment (mostly the music biz) into recovery programs,even those without insurance or ability to pay... more about this later. I really saw the parallel here as ALL Entertainers face similar challenges...

My 18th Year Recovery Anniversary!

Next Tuesday September 30th I will be celebrating my  18 year anniversary in sobriety with friends from another  special interest 12-step recovery group..."The Ties That Bind Us"or TTBU(Meets Tuesdays @ 7:30pm in center City)...a group of folks in the BDSM scene! Heather is making me a Lemon Chiffon Cake! WOW! Hope to see you all there!

Read the "News" for more misinformed crap!

I just want to make a point when I type in key words for the "news". Check out what comes up when I put in "harm reduction"! 

Harm reduction is an approach, not a solution to addiction. 

Please COMMENT because I know you have an opinion!

12-Step Based Meeting For Sex Workers(& ex-Sex Workers)

All Genders Welcome! Center City Location! Mondays @ 7:30pm-8:30pm. 

interested? questions?post a comment here or...

contact me @jdoeblogspot@gmail.com

Welcome, Patty and Christine! Looking forward to meeting old and new friends alike!

Check out...

"Sex workers in the news" ...it is really scary what comes up...it made me angry... tragic, really, what is called "news" these days! especially the piece about decriminalization of prostitution ... decide for yourself and post a comment(below) here!

Pimped Out!

I have Pimped Out theBiztheBlog! Please comment below and let me know what you think!

love to love ya baby!

j.doe

former ho

Check Out new Links...

Sangram ... new standard news...BOTH located @ bottom of this page under "links"

that's easy to fix!

thanxx for the constructive crit., esp. when you said you loved the blog! (and me!!!)

i fool around and experiment with the templates and colors ALOT...soooooo...i will try something more clear that is still EXCITING! 

love ya!

j.doe

Saint Jude Thaddeus...Patron Saint Of The Lost Cause...

and The Impossible..Saint Jude should be the the Patron Saint Of Whores...as society has seemed to have forgotten our humanity. 

Check out The Prostitute Saints... Saint Afra,  Saint Mary Maglalen,  Saint Mary Of Egypt,  Saint Margaret Of Cordova...

Keep your wig On Straight!

Don't Blow your cool...check out the YouTube videos! on theBiz...theBlog! I just threw in some key words and...Kapow! relevant and ridiculous...titillating and totally twisted...informative and idiotic....mostly RANDOM! You decide my fair *Whore-acle! *!!!








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Questioning ...

If you have an interest in becoming/maintaining  clean/sober/sobriety...and are currently a sex worker or ex-sex worker(not everyone agrees to this term but it is an umbrella term for the many types of workers that exist)...if you are interested in SERENITY and PEACE...you are welcome! All genders are welcome...I know I'm trying to move three mountains here but it has to start somewhere! 

theBiz: Why you should care about Jayne/John Doe...

theBiz: Why you should care about Jayne/John Doe...

i am a gay male hiv poz sexworker...i must say  this is different!

Why you should care about Jayne/John Doe...

It could be you or someone you love...because if we do not take  care to care about our most vulnerable community members how can we all say we are doing our best to stay safe and fight hate? HIV/AIDS, Racism, Poverty, Homophobia, Transphobia, Classism...are affecting us all.

When an African American HIV Positive Sex Worker is found dead...he or she is somebodys' daughter or son...

Who Is J. Doe???

   J. Doe is your sister,mother, best friend or lover....your brother, father or son...they could be anyone...but somebody , somewhere, loves them.

The unknown or unidentified...but never unloved.

hey there hi there...

The  Biz  Meeting is open to all genders and types of adult entertainers, sexworkers,strippers, escorts, fetish models, pro dommes, sex shop retail clerks,  phone actressess/actors, adult business workers,etc. (You can also be a former sexworker, like myself!)who are interested in becoming or staying clean & sober from drugs & or alcohol.

The Biz Contact Info:

We meet Mondays @ 7:30 in Center City Philadelphia...

Email:theBiz.meeting@yahoo.com