Tryst Update: In the Community May ‘26

There's always a lot going on in our amazing community! Here are some of the latest events, opportunities, news, and resources for workers.

Are you involved in an event? Do you have some news to share? Are you aware of an industry initiative that deserves a shout-out? Seen an opportunity for sex workers? Let us know!

Submit to Jack Parker’s Trans SF/Horror anthology - More info here!
Intimate Access Collective’s ‘Digital Safety for Sex Workers’ virtual workshop with Lavender Grunge - Find the details at this link.
Working Girls Press Omaha Launch Party - The Sydney, Omaha, NE. RSVP here.
Fired Up Stilettos Fundraiser Karaehe - Friday 8th of May. National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand. Tickets here.
Digital Self Defence Workshop with Fiore - Hydra Cafe, Hermannstraße 18, Berlin. 7th May, 2026. More info at this link.
Sex Worker Support Group - Zepp Wellness, via Zoom. 7-8.30pm Pacific Time. Upcoming dates May 13th and 27th. Sign up here.
Resourcing With Power: Fundraising and Financial Autonomy for Sex Worker-Led Organisations - Webinar series through Sex Work Donor Collaborative. Series of four webinars begin May 1st, 2026. Info and registration here.
Porn Film Festival Berlin - Submission of a workshop, panel, or other format for the PFFB: AIF or S*MAC Forum. Submit here.
SWOP NSW Workshop Series: Sham Contracting and Your Rights at Work - 12th May 2-3.30pm AEST. SWOP NSW Office and online. Register here.
SWOP LA SWer Support Group with Zara - May 5th at 4pm via SWOPLA. Email swopla.services@proton.me to register.
Art Collaging Event - 14th May, 1-5pm AEST. Run by Vixen Collective, Brunswick, Victoria, Australia. RSVP here.
From Provider to Professional: Leveraging Lived Experience as a Credential - Online class via Spokes Hub and Woodhull Freedom Foundation. Free event, register here.
Employment Opportunity with Respect Inc - Bookkeeper Role, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Applications close 18th May. More info here.

In the media

Federal judge rules against Vixen Media Group, certifies Kenzie Anne and colleagues as “employees” in class action lawsuit that could reshape adult industry - Austin King, ‘Porn Crush'
'Euphoria' made sex work go viral. Real sex workers are still getting censored - Anna Iovine, ‘Mashable’
How statue of mythical sex worker 'Joy' celebrates industry - Isabella Michie and Tracey Spring, ‘ABC’
The Hidden Lives of Sussex Student Sex Workers - Isabel Cattermole, ‘The Badger’
LA sex workers keep each other safe through community, not charity - Jireh Deng - ‘LA Public Press’
The new economics of sex work - ‘The Economist’
Salty Cover Star: Charm Daze - ‘Salty’
Adult model facing up to 10 years in hellhole jail in Turkey for 'encouraging prostitution' - Sian Hewitt, ‘The Daily Star’
Lindsey Normington Is Rewriting the Script on Sex Work - Sadie Bell, ‘Marie Claire’
Sex workers speak out about the HIV crisis in Papua New Guinea - by Belinda Kora and Johnson Raela, ‘ABC News’
People view the term “sex worker” much more positively than “prostitute” or “hooker” by Eric W Dolan, ‘PsyPost’
What does the global economic downturn mean for sex work? by Tilly Lawless, ‘The New World’
Sex work—can it ever be liberating? by Judy Cox, ‘Socialist Worker’
‘I’m not distancing myself from my past,’ Former sex worker and trans advocate plans to run for Hamilton mayor by Aliyah Karimjee, ‘Now Toronto’
Why Colorado’s Sex Work Decriminalization Bill Vanished by Akshaya Krishnan, ‘YellowScene Magazine’
Real OnlyFans Creators React to Euphoria and Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Samantha Bergeson, ‘Elle’
The NFL Draft seemed like a touchdown for Pittsburgh sex workers. Did they “make bank”? by Jessie Sage, ‘Pittsburg City Paper’
‘It’s devastating’: Sex workers say Vancouver is losing vital safety supports before global World Cup spotlight by Sarah Grochowski, ‘Vancouver Sun’
Sex workers seek registration of self-regulatory board and access to healthcare in Sonagachi by ‘Daily Hunt’
Without assisted dying, men are asking sex workers like to me to euthanise them by Melissa Todd, ‘Metro UK’

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