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By Ally Booker The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is this Tuesday, Dec. 17 and will be observed in many cities around the world, including Tucson. It is an annual remembrance that was first created in 2003 by Dr. Annie Sprinkle ("prostitute and porn star turned sex educator and artist") and the Sex Worker Outreach Project USA (SWOP-USA) in response to the then recent uncovering of the Green River serial killings. Gary Ridgeway had murdered 71 women throughout the 80's and 90's and the overwhelming majority were sex workers. In his own words: "I picked prostitutes because...

By Ally Booker When I was 7 years old, I had saved up some money, and campaigned my older sister for the rest, so that I could purchase this one wondrous item I had my eye on and that I thought would be the perfect gift for my mother. This gift seemed so appetizing, so state-of-the-art, and unquestionably universal in its appeal, that I wanted to lavish my mom with this awesomeness. This gift was an ice cream maker. It was only while I was reminiscing as an adult that I realized the ice cream maker was actually just a...

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Our sexuality doesn't exist in a vacuum - it's intertwined with and affected by many factors in our lives and histories, and we can all use some guidance & support to realize our sexual potential and wellness. Here are some survivor support and harm reduction resources to support you in your journey. Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) Crisis services, advocacy, support, therapy and education for individuals and families impacted by sexual trauma.  We provide a safe place for survivors to heal, gain strength, learn coping skills, and develop trusting, caring relationships. Learn more Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse...

Our sexuality doesn't exist in a vacuum - it's intertwined with and affected by many factors in our lives and histories, and we can all use some guidance & support to realize our sexual potential and wellness.Here are some inclusive mental healthcare & wellness resources to support you in your journey. Arizona Center for Innovative Stress & Trauma Treatment Diverse staff including BIPOC and Spanish-speaking clinicians. Individual and group therapy for adults and youth, addressing trauma and PTSD, grief/loss, relationships, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and more. Learn more Palo Santo Psychotherapy & Wellness Palo Santo provides psychotherapy, counseling, massage, meditation,...