When a client refuses to pay, it is not “just bad behaviour” — it can be sexual violence!
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Many sex workers are unaware of their rights. I know this because I was once in that position myself, and I had to learn the hard way. I’ve experienced clients taking back money after a session or trusting a regular who promised to pay later and never did. Those moments left me feeling humiliated, powerless, and questioning what I had done to deserve such treatment.
What I’ve learned through experience is this: consent given under agreed conditions matters.
If payment is a condition of the service, then refusing to pay undermines consent. Sex without valid consent is not a misunderstanding, it is sexual assault. Non-consensual sex is rape.
Since sex work has been decriminalised in Victoria, sex workers have legal protections like anyone else. You have the right to report these incidents to the police and seek justice. This is not about your profession, this is about your bodily autonomy and your rights.
Your visa status does not change this. Your immigration situation is irrelevant. RAPE IS RAPE!
From my experiences, I strongly advocate for all sex workers:
Protect yourself.
Trust your instincts.
Never feel pressured to “be polite” at the expense of your safety.
Ask for payment upfront.
Knowing your rights is not just empowering, it is essential.
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