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Stripped by SIA#259 - Erotic Massages: Muses, Clients, and Differentiating Yourself from the Rest with Riley and Emily Muse of MUSE Massage SpaOn the very LAST episode of Stripped by SIA, I invite erotic massage parlour owners, Emily and Riley Muse of MUSE Massage Spa onto the show to speak about sensual massages. As both of them are former SWers in erotic massages, the duo were unlikely business partners having started off as colleagues and then later coming up with the idea together to open up their own massage parlour. They opened up MUSE after wanting to disrupt the massage industry in Toronto having worked in the field themselves. We discuss popular offerings, client requests and asks, and how they have...
2025-12-211h 11Stripped by SIA#254 - Confronting Whorephobia in the Adult Industry with AM Davies of YAS WorkReturning guest, AM Davies of YAS Work and I chat about the implications within the sex work community. We explore the hierarchy that exists among different types of sex workers, the impact of coded language used by society and policymakers, and the challenges faced in securing funding for sex work advocacy. In this conversation, Steph Sia and AMD discuss various aspects of sex work, including the stale jokes surrounding it, the importance of autonomy and education, the complexities of empowerment, and the impact of whorephobia on society. They also touch on the need for professionalism in sex work, the...
2025-11-161h 13Stripped by SIA#253 - Empowerment through Adversity with Maya RomeroIn this episode of Stripped by Sia, we welcome back Maya Romero, a survivor of human trafficking and a successful adult industry performer. They discuss Maya's journey of healing, coping mechanisms, and the importance of community support. Maya shares her insights on navigating the adult industry safely, the distinction between empowerment and exploitation, and the complexities of being a survivor. The conversation emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts, setting boundaries, and advocating for oneself in a self-governing industry. Maya's story serves as an inspiration for resilience and empowerment, highlighting that healing can coexist with a successful career in...
2025-11-091h 09Stripped by SIA#251 - Exploring the World of Fly Me To You (FMTY) with Max ChabanelOn the last episode of Season 7, I invite Max Chabanel, a former corporate executive turned companion, to discuss the intricacies of the Fly Me To You (FMTY) service in the adult industry. We explore Max's journey from corporate life to sex work, the dynamics of traveling with clients, and the importance of setting boundaries and expectations. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear communication, understanding personal limits, and navigating intimacy during extended bookings. Max shares valuable insights and tips for both companions and clients, highlighting the realities of FMTY beyond the glamor. In this conversation, we also discuss the...
2025-04-271h 00Stripped by SIA#250 - Linking Emotional Connectivity, Male Loneliness, and Personalization to Sex Work with Pepper KatVery excited to bring on Pepper Kat, a cam girl and podcast host, to discuss the complexities of emotional connectivity and relationships within the sex work industry. They explore themes of male loneliness, the changing landscape of relationships, and the blurred lines between intimacy and transactional interactions. The conversation delves into the impact of technology on connection, the challenges of setting boundaries, and the societal pressures faced by men today. In this conversation, we also delve into the complexities of sex work, discussing the emotional labor involved, the stigma faced, and the importance of personalization in adult content. We...
2025-04-201h 02Stripped by SIA#249 - The Intersectionality of Disability and Sex Work with Minnie St. ClaireI'm excited to bring on fellow cam model, Minnie St. Claire, on the show to demonstrate the challenges faced by disabled sex workers. The conversation delves into personal stories, the evolution of webcamming, and the realities of navigating the adult industry whilst having a disability. We explore the complexities of navigating the adult industry, particularly focusing on the intersection of disability and sex work. Minnie details her experiences with trauma, mental health challenges, and the flexibility that sex work provides. Minnie discusses the complexities of navigating disability benefits, income as a content creator, and the duality of identity in...
2025-04-131h 04Stripped by SIA#248 - Family Dynamics: Playboy, Privilege, and Parenthood with Marston Hefner of RM11A very special episode today! This week, I invite Marston Hefner, the son of Hugh Hefner, who is now making his mark in the adult content industry. We discuss the challenges and dynamics of being a parent in the adult industry, the motivations behind joining adult platforms, and the stigma surrounding sex work. Marston shares his experiences growing up in a famous family and how it shaped his views on nudity and sex work. The conversation also touches on gender dynamics in parenting and the launch of Marston's new adult platform, RM11, a new adult content platform designed to...
2025-04-061h 06Stripped by SIA#243 - A Female-Centric Approach to Ethical Porn with Todd Spates of Yanks.comIn this episode of Stripped by Sia, host Steph Sia engages in a deep conversation with Todd Spates, co-founder of Yanks, a 100% female-produced adult content platform. They discuss the journey of sex work, the importance of ethical porn, and the appeal of amateur content. Todd shares insights into the origin of Yanks, the significance of creating safe spaces for models, and the challenges of navigating male representation in a female-centric industry. The conversation emphasizes the need for transparency and understanding in the adult industry, aiming to destigmatize sex work and promote female empowerment. In this conversation, Todd discusses the...
2025-03-021h 08Stripped by SIA#242 - Viral Content: Where Does the Bar Lie? with Laura DesireeThis week, I invite Laura Desiree, an intimacy coordinator and sex worker, about the importance of destigmatizing sex work and the role of intimacy coordinators in ensuring safety and consent in adult entertainment. They discuss the challenges faced by sex workers, the significance of community, and the impact of viral content on the industry. The conversation highlights the need for responsible storytelling and the implications of shock content in shaping societal perceptions of sex work. In this conversation, Laura Desiree and Steph Sia delve into the complexities of the sex work industry, discussing the harmful stereotypes and stigma that...
2025-02-231h 06
Adult Site Broker TalkAdult Site Broker Talk Episode 246 with Steph Sia from Stripped by SiaSteph Sia, host of the podcast Stripped by Sia, is this week’s guest on Adult Site Broker Talk.
Steph Sia is a stripper, digital content creator and pole dance instructor based in Vancouver, Canada.
She is the host of the sex worker podcast Stripped by SIA, a podcast dedicated to destigmatizing the sex industry by sharing the lived experiences of its workers. Steph Sia, a sex worker of varying mediums, invites different guests onto the show from all corners of the adult industry to provide a transparent approach to the work that they do.
Each episode tackles a topic th...
2025-02-2347 min
When We're Not Hustling: Sex Workers Talking About Everything ButS3 E6: Stripping and Cam Modelling Isn't as Fun as Making Instant Noodles with Steph SiaIn this episode of When We're Not Hustling, host Jessie Sage sits down with Steph Sia, a multidisciplinary artist and content creator from Vancouver, to discuss her diverse experiences in the adult industry. As a stripper, podcaster, and online content creator, Sia shares insights into balancing work and personal life while navigating the challenges and misconceptions surrounding sex work. The conversation also explores her unique YouTube channel, Sia Slurps, where she reviews instant noodles, highlighting her passion for creative expression beyond the industry. Throughout the episode, Sia emphasizes the importance of destigmatizing sex work and creating content that connects...
2025-02-101h 07Stripped by SIA#237 - Pole Hobbyists vs. Strippers: How Can We Co-Exist? with Carolanne Kreiser of Fly Fitness Aerial StudioVery excited to introduce Carol-Anne Kreiser, the owner of Fly Fitness Aerial Studio, who shares her journey of establishing a pole studio in a conservative town. The conversation explores the challenges faced by sex workers, the importance of allyship, and the efforts to create an inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of their background. The episode emphasizes the need for education and community engagement to break down stereotypes and foster understanding. In this conversation, Steph Sia and Carolanne Kreiser discuss the importance of inclusivity in pole studios, emphasizing the need for open-mindedness and receptiveness to feedback from students, particularly...
2025-01-191h 28Stripped by SIA#221 - Sex Work as Play: Exploring Joy, Pleasure and Healing with Suzannah WeissThis week, I invite, writer Suzannah Weiss about her experience in sex work and the concept of sex work as play. Suzannah shares her journey into sex work, which started as a playful experiment during the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore the moral dilemmas and boundaries that arise in sex work and the societal attitudes towards sex work. Suzannah challenges the notion that sex work is inherently exploitative and discusses the joy and pleasure that can be found in the work. In this conversation, Suzannah Weiss and Steph Sia discuss various aspects of sex work, including the double standards faced...
2024-09-151h 01Stripped by SIA#214 - How to Maximize Using Reddit Effectively as a Sex Worker with Priestess PoisonThis episode of Stripped by Sia is all about Reddit and how it can be used as a tool for sex workers. Our guest, Priestess Poison, is a Reddit consultant and dominatrix who shares her expertise on using Reddit effectively. They discuss the pros and cons of self-moderation on Reddit, the importance of following subreddit rules, and the challenges of dealing with bans and negative reviews. Navigating Reddit as a seller can be challenging due to strict rules and limitations. It's important to be careful and follow the guidelines to avoid being banned. Safety is a concern, as there...
2024-07-281h 01Stripped by SIA#213 - Navigating Gender Identity in the Sex Industry with NugsIn this episode, host Steph Sia interviews Nugs, a full-service sex worker based in Canada, about their experience as a trans person in the industry. They discuss the challenges of navigating their gender identity while working, including the struggle to maintain a work persona that aligns with their true self. Nugs shares their journey of self-discovery and the process of transitioning from female to male. They also discuss the difficulties of rebranding and remarketing themselves in the industry. Nugs highlights the importance of therapy and self-care in managing the emotional and physical challenges of their transition. In this conversation...
2024-07-211h 00Stripped by SIA#211 - Daddy Dom/Little Girl Complex: Connection or Controversy?***TRIGGER WARNING*** Mention of pedophilia and child sexual abuse.
Welcome back to Season 7!!! Long wait but I'm very excited to debut this this action-packed season.
In this episode, guests, Kitty Strange and Stephen Strange discuss the DDLG (Daddy Dom Little Girl) fetish, which is part of the BDSM community. They aim to destigmatize sex work and provide a platform for sex workers to share their stories. Kitty and Stephen Strange, adult content creators, talk about how they got started in the industry and their experiences. They explain that DDLG is a role play or lifestyle...
2024-07-071h 01
Adult Site Broker TalkAdult Site Broker Talk Episode 195 With Steph SiaSteph Sia of the podcast Stripped by Sia is this week’s guest on Adult Site Broker Talk.
Steph Sia is a stripper, digital content creator, and pole dance instructor based in Vancouver, Canada.
She is the host of the sex worker podcast, Stripped by SIA, that shares the stories of the lived experiences of sex workers with an aim to destigmatize the sex industry. Stripped by SIA is a podcast dedicated to destigmatizing the sex industry by sharing the lived experiences of its workers.
Steph Sia, a sex worker of varying mediums, invites different guests onto the show from al...
2024-03-1245 minStripped by SIA#194 - Traveling Abroad for Plastic Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Is It Worth It? with Sirene RougeVerrrrry excited to bring some of the local talent on the show this week! I am bringing on published alternative model, adult creator, feature entertainer and Suicide Girl, Sirene Rouge, onto the show this week! Sirene will be speaking to us about getting some work done abroad which I'm sure many of us might have considered but never have gone through with it. Sirene will be speaking to us specifically about getting rhinoplasty, otherwise more popularly known as a nose job, in Istanbul, Turkey. It's important to note that Sirene had done months of extensive research on a surgeon...
2024-01-141h 12Stripped by SIA#193 - The Testing Service the Adult Industry has been Waiting For with Amy Phelan of Sage HealthI'm back, baby! I hope everyone had a restful last couple weeks off over the holidays. I'm recharged and excited to finish of Season 6 with some fantastic guests!
This week, I am bringing on ex-AVN employee and adult creator, Amy Phelan of Sage Health. As we all know, testing is so imperative in our industry. It not only protects ourselves from sickly diseases and infections but it also protects other folks and keeps the industry safe. After many years working behind the scenes at AVN, Amy had an idea that would benefit the industry and that's when...
2024-01-071h 02Stripped by SIA#191 - The Importance of Creating Community in the Sex Industry with Lavender Grunge of The Loops SWAToday, I am bringing on Lavender Grunge of The Loops SWA
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2023-12-171h 05Stripped by SIA#192 - The Do's and Don'ts of Freelance and Bondage Modelling with Ariel Anderssen***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault, voyeurisum.***
Excited to bring on renknowned BDSM model, Ariel Anderssen, onto the show this week to close out the year! Ariel is a freelance model, professional submissive and adult content creator based in the UK. She is also the author of her brand new book, Playing to Lose, an autobiography about her life. With over 20 years of experience, I bring on Ariel to speak about model safety and why it is so important to be prepared and be cautious when working with other photographers and videographers. Ariel goes into her humble...
2023-12-171h 14Stripped by SIA#190 - Protecting Sex Workers' Rights and Freedoms with Lucy HartToday I am joined by longtime industry veteran, Lucy Hart, formerly known as Lance Hart, in a conversation about Sex worker rights, our fight and the protection of our rights and freedoms. Lucy is an adult performer, director, founder of NiceFeelings.com and is very active in the BDSM and kink community. Lucy also sits on the board at the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and Performer Availability Screening Services (PASS). The FSC is the entity that aims to protect sex workers from various issues that are common like banking discrimination, age verification and is always on top emerging bills...
2023-12-031h 00Stripped by SIA#189 - How to Crush Contest Week: Tips, Tricks and Strategy with Bella VendettaIt is contest week at the time of recording and also when this episode comes out so of course, I had to source and expert to speak about all things contest week. Now, what is contest week? Contest week varies from platform to platform and from various corners of the industry, but it gives SWers an opportunity to cash in on time-sensitive incentives, make more bank and be online more for their fans. I've brought on industry veteran, Bella Vendetta of Treasure Cams onto the show this week who shares her expertise on what's worked for her and her...
2023-11-261h 03Stripped by SIA#188 - Your Guide to Adult Expos: AVNs, X3, XBIZ and EXXXOTICA with SterlingAs expo season draws to a close this year, we have it kicking right back up in January with X3 and the AVNs! I bring on longtime adult industry veteran and cam model, Sterling, onto the show to share her expertise on how to conquer adult expos. We break down the major four expos in North America; the AVNs, X3, XBIZ and EXXXOTICA. We go over who each event is for, what to prepare and what to expect at each event. We also go over safety precautions, cost breakdown if you are coming from out of state or out...
2023-11-1957 minStripped by SIA#187 - Transgender Talks: Transitioning, Representation and American Porn Studios vs. Japanese Studios with Mimi OhI've got a great episode lined up for y'all today! This week, I'm bringing on adult porn actress, Mimi Oh, onto the show to speak about starting her adult career in the middle of her transition. Mimi shares with us what it's like to start her career with such timing (why midway throughout her transition and not wait til after?), socially transitioning and physically transitioning and gives many pointers on what's worked best for her in her transition journey. We also dabble into the topic regarding the lack of trans representation in studios and in the general porn scene...
2023-11-121h 09Stripped by SIA#186 - Anonymous Accounts: Toxic or Just Satire? with McKenna KingWe've got an interesting take on today's episode. I was inspired by a recent blog post by fellow content creator and FSSWer, McKenna King, on anon accounts. If you're unaware of what anon accounts are, they are anonymous accounts usually on Twitter/X which are used for sharing memes, satire, and overall, lightheartedness. On the flip side, it can be used to share some hard truths and vulnerabilities in the industry. Because our industry is so nuanced, we need a natural release, an outlet of some sorts. But McKenna brings up good point and something that I, myself, have...
2023-11-051h 03Stripped by SIA#185 - What Sex Work Looks Like in Japan... with Amina V***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of underage sex work***
I have a highly fan requested episode this week on a very niche topic that I am excited to explore with you all! I am bringing on content creator and former sugar baby, Amina V, on the show this week to speak about her experience as a sex worker in Japan. Amina opens up the conversation with her story of how she got to Japan in the first place. She briefs us on what is known as being an "idol" in Japan - an interesting phenomena that is really prominent...
2023-10-291h 02Stripped by SIA#184 - What Every Sex Worker Needs to Know About Safety with Amy Taylor***TRIGGER WARNING - Mention of assault and attempted murder***
We haven't had an episode in a while that was fully dedicated to safety measures for sex workers so when this week's guest, Amy Taylor, contacted me to hop on the show with her compelling story, I had to give her the throne.
Amy is a full service sex worker based in NYC who's had an extensive amount of experience in the biz. Amy is no stranger to starting out her career with some questionable decisions early on but through some sketchy incidences...
2023-10-221h 08Stripped by SIA#183 - Breast Augmentation Nightmares: Complications, Risks and Dealing with the Consequences with Maiia Bates and Joelle RoseThis is Part 2 of my conversation about breast augmentation! As we all know, a lot of us consider or have considered getting breast augmentation surgery. We've spoken about it at length last week on things to consider, doing your research, pre and post-op care and more with the lovely Caitlyn Brooks. But I wouldn't be the podcaster that I am without at least discussing the ugly side of the coin: we're talking about how breast surgeries can go horribly wrong. I invite creators and cam models, Maiia Bates and Joelle Rose on the show this week to speak about...
2023-10-1554 minStripped by SIA#182 - Breast Augmentation 101: What to Know and What to Consider with Caitlyn BrooksA very highly-anticipated episode that you all had requested! Yes - this week we are speaking all about breast augmentation or breast implant surgery. I had many folks chiming in to speak about their experiences but ultimately went with Caitlyn Brooks to chat about her journey in why she decided to go under the knife. This is Part 1 of a 2-parter episode on breast augmentation and this specific episode will go over the particulars in terms of what factors to consider before getting implants, what and how to prepare your body, landing on an appropriate CC size, determining what...
2023-10-081h 04Stripped by SIA#181 - Stripper Competitions: Featuring, Creating, and Touring Domestically and Internationally with CiaraVery excited to release this episode with one of my friends, Ciara, who I've known since our baby poler days back in 2016! It's been so lovely and awe-inspiring to watch this girl grow. Ciara is a multi-award-winning international feature who tours all across North America and whom is known for her outstanding feature shows. Ciara started off as a stripper in Vancouver, Canada and has since then, worked her way up the ranks, like her mentor and predecessors before her like legends, Justice Jardine and Jenine Butterfly. Inspired and focused since day 1, Ciara put her blood, sweat, and tears...
2023-10-011h 09Stripped by SIA#180 - Lobbying and Advocating for the Decriminalization of Sex Work with David Mickenberg and Henri of the Ishtar CollectiveThis episode has been a long time coming and after some technical difficulties during the first round and some major anxiety, I have gotten the group together to record this fantastic episode on what's happening in the east coast of the USA. You might've heard an earlier episode this season on the decriminalization front in Vermont with Misha Montana (Episode #170) and you can think of this episode as a response/part 2 continuation of that conversation. On today's episode, I invite David Mickenberg and Henri of the Ishtar Collective onto the show to speak about what collective efforts they have...
2023-09-251h 02Stripped by SIA#179 - International Touring: Detainment, Culture Shock and Things You Need to Know with Nina Lira***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of border detainment, rape and sexual assault.***
Very excited to chat about a topic that has been on my mind lately and I'm really glad that our guest this week, Nina Lira, a FSSWer based in Frankfurt, Germany, materialized and came into my line of sight. Nina has spent an extensive time living in Paris, France, and has embarked on many successful international tours in Canada, the USA, and Europe. Nina brings to us her years of expertise in the field, detailing with us her experiences crossing the border, finding safe accommodation, dealing with...
2023-09-171h 24Stripped by SIA#178 - Becoming a Master at Creating Solo Content with Bea YorkA lot of you (including myself!) are solo content creators. We make all of our own content and are responsible for the storyboarding, lighting, editing, audio...and the list goes on! Or perhaps you collaborate with other creators and make your own content to diversify what's on on your roster. Whatever your reason is, it is really helpful to hear some expert advice and tips from one of the pros and that's why I brought solo creator and clip artist, Bea York, onto the show to speak about this very topic. Bea has been in the adult industry for...
2023-09-101h 03Stripped by SIA(2020) It's 2020 and Phone Sex is Still a Thing!? with Sultry SitaraRoll your eyes all you want about phone sex but it's still around. I know what you're thinking. "Really? Those cheesy commercials from the 90s still exist?". I was just as surprised as you are and our guest this week, Sultry Sitara from NiteFlirt, is here to diminish those assumptions. Sitara joins us all the way from the East Coast of the USA to tell us all about NiteFlirt. She works as a phone sex operator and shows the ropes of how it all goes down. From breaking down pricing structures to fulfilling client's fantasies and to marriage proposals, Sita...
2023-08-2057 minStripped by SIA(2021) Should I Stay or Should I Go? Agency Work vs. Going Independent with Elizabeth WeiszEnjoy this episode from Season 3 with esteemed guest, Elizabeth Weisz, a fellow FSSWer who gives us some insight on agency work vs. independent work.
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Myself, Carly David of PS: Group, and adult performers, Siri Dahl and Lexi Luna, are pitching an explosive panel on sex worker marketing for the mainstream conference, SXSW. Registration for voting is NOW OPEN from August 8th - 20th and we would greatly appreciate your vote! Please register and vote and the link below - we can use all the support we can get!
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2023-08-131h 26Stripped by SIA(2022) From Camgirl to Pornstar: Setting Yourself Up for Success with Leana LovingsA re-air! Giving you some of the most popular episodes from previous seasons until the summer is over! New episodes starting in September.
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Okay, everyone. I'd like to introduce you to the CUTEST guest I have ever hosted on the show. I am so happy to have interviewed the cutesy Leana Lovings onto the show! Leana is a cam girl who also just recently journeyed into the world of porn - currently #65 and rising the charts on PornHub! We begin our conversation about her roots and upbringing in a religious household, being raised in a...
2023-08-071h 04Stripped by SIA(BONUS) Dissecting Sex Work: A Human Rights and Labour Issue with Steph SiaFriends, it's been a minute since we've had a bonus episode! Not since...2021, I think? As you know, all of my bonus episodes post-2022 are available up on my Patreon. However, it's summer and I thought I'd give you a little treat!
This week's episode was from my recent stint guest lecturing at Florida State University to their Human Sexuality class on the topic of Dissecting Sex Work: A Human Rights and Labour Issue. I guest lecture typically once in the spring semester and once in the fall and try to mix up the content depending on...
2023-07-301h 12Stripped by SIA(2022) Porn Debunked: Imposter Syndrome, Reality vs. Fantasy and Defining "Ethical" Porn with Alison ReyEnjoy this throwback episode to 2022 with Alison Rey! New episodes coming soon at the end of the summer.
Folks, I am so stoked to bring on this week's guest onto the show! If you haven't heard of Alison Rey, she is a longstanding adult performer and producer in the industry who will be giving us an insight on the porn industry. Alison shares with us her story on how she got into porn, having the choice to say no to scenes you don't want to do, challenging certain storylines in porn and how she went from performing...
2023-07-231h 10Stripped by SIA#176 - A Sex Worker's Guide to Home Ownership with IzziI've been so excited to record this fan-requested episode! Home ownership was always a goal of mine as a child and I'm stoked to share the passionate discussion with cam model, Izzi, who's also equally passionate about this conversation! I had plans to bring on a mortgage specialist onto the show for ethical responsibility but after going through 7 of them ghosting me or bailing out due to the pressure from financial institutions and banks, I decided to run this episode as it was long overdue and for Izzi's sake. So, for this conversation, we are specifically referring to the...
2023-07-1654 minStripped by SIA#175 - Submitting to Submission: Subbing at a Commercial Dungeon with Stephanie Parent***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault at the 40 minute mark.***
A new topic on the podcast? Like, BRAND NEW. There is so much focus on domination and dominatrixes in our industry that it was finally time to shed some light on being a professional submissive. I speak to Stephanie Parent, a professional submissive who used to work in a commercial dungeon in Los Angeles. Stephanie shares with us how she got into being a submissive, learning the ropes (literally and figuratively) on the fly as her first entry point into the sex industry and into the world...
2023-07-091h 08Stripped by SIA#174 - What Progression Looks Like in the Sensual Services Industry with Madam Bella Cummins of Bella's Hacienda RanchI've been enjoying learning about the legal brothel system in Nevada, the only place in the USA where Sex work is legalized. Having interviewed legal courtesans in the past, I thought I'd switch gears on this week's episode and interview a brothel owner instead. What are the hoops that is involved in ownership? How do you get a coveted license? I had the pleasure of interviewing Madam Bella Cummins of Bella's Hacienda Ranch in Wells, NV. Bella is the owner of one of the longest-running brothels in the state of NV. Bella's Hacienda Ranch is also the only sex...
2023-07-021h 03Stripped by SIA#173 - Creating Realistic Pornography for the Female Gaze with Electra Rayne of Queer CrushAs we all might know, pornography has been traditinally directed by men, produced by men, and consumed by men. With so many different categories and niches in porn coming out, why don't they cater to what women and queer folk actually want? I invite Electra Rayne, the founder of Queer Crush, onto the show this week to speak about this very topic. Electra is a content creator, director and talent in porn, and a legal courtesan in the state of Nevada. From early on, she knew that she had wanted to be in the industry in some capacity. Having...
2023-06-251h 00Stripped by SIA#172 - The Need for More Plus-Size Representation with Sydney ScreamsBack on schedule and super excited to bring on my fellow PS: Group colleague, Sydney Screams, onto the show this week! Sydney is a plus-size content creator and has been in the biz for over a decade. She started off on the other side of the camera as a boudoir photographer until she decided to take the plunge and be the muse. From there, she grew her fanbase and continues to make niche fetish content like lipstick, vore and feet fetishes. Sydney also identifies as a plus-size model or BBW and shares with us the challenges and struggles she...
2023-06-181h 07Stripped by SIA#171 - Longevity in the Adult Industry: Adaptation and Innovation with Bobby St. JamesSorry for the 3-week delay! I am BACK this week forever since my wedding and mini moon are over and now I can finally get back to producing and recording episodes!
This week is all about longevity in the industry...but how do you go about doing it? I speak with Bobby St. James, a content creator, FSSWer, erotic masseuse, actor and YouTuber. He has been in the adult industry doing for 38 years - yes, you read that right - and I ask him what his secret is to being successful in our ever-evolving industry. As a...
2023-06-111h 11Stripped by SIA#170 - Setting the Precedent: Fighting for the Decriminalization of Sex Work in Vermont with Misha MontanaI always get excited when I hear of places around the world who are actively fighting the decriminalization of sex work. Here in Canada, we are fighting our own fight to contest one of our archaic bills but of course, without being attached to a political group or politician, the process can take much longer when going at it alone. So when Misha Montana reached out to me to let me know that she was working with local lobbyist, David Mickenberg, on the case, I was thrilled and obviously had to have her on to speak about it! Misha...
2023-05-141h 12Stripped by SIA#169 - Advocating for Both Sex Workers and Sex Trafficking Survivors with Amy-Marie Merrell of The Cupcake Girls***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault, domestic abuse, and human (sex) trafficking.***
I am very excited to bring on this fan-requested episode with Amy-Marie Merrell, the Executive Director of The Cupcake Girls, a non-profit organization based in the USA providing confidential support to those involved in the sex industry, as well as trauma-informed outreach, advocacy, resources and aftercare to those affected by sex trafficking. The Cupcake Girls aims to help support sex trafficking victims and sex workers, distinctly drawing the line that these are two very different groups of people. We learn about how the Cupcake Girls...
2023-05-071h 12Stripped by SIA#168 - Calling for Inclusivity and Diversity in Sex Work with Marcela Alonso of the Get Schooled PodcastY'all, it's here! Season 6 has officially landed and I am so excited to kick off this brand new season with this feisty firecracker, Marcela Alonso. Marcela is a digital content creator and the host of the sex worker podcast, Get Schooled. She brings on decades of experience in our industry including many years as an exotic dancer, a dominatrix, cam model and content creator. Marcela started off as a survival sex worker in the mid-90s and speaks to that time where there wasn't much diversity. She shares the prejudices that she personally received and bore witness to discriminatory...
2023-04-3058 min
Get Schooled PodcastSteph Sia of Stripped by Sia PodcastSteph Sia (she/her/hers) is a dancer, content creator and former sugar baby based in Vancouver, Canada and is the host, producer and audio editor of the Stripped by SIA podcast. She has been in and out of the industry for nearly a decade, having gone through her own battles of stigmatization and internal whorephobia. Since starting the show in 2019, she has had the utmost pleasure of meeting so many professionals within the adult industry. Her ability to share the personal stories, traumas and celebrations of sex workers around the globe has been inspiring and she has learned...
2023-04-2350 minStripped by SIA#167 - Lust Life Love: Aligning Polyamory with Sex Work with Stephanie SellarsWe're taking a bit of a turn this week and will be learning more about polyamory. To help us guide this conversation, we speak with film director, producer and actor, Stephanie Sellars. Stephanie produced Lust Life Love, a slight autobiographical film about her experience navigating polyamory in New York City. Although Sellars isn't a current sex worker herself, it was interesting in indicating the overlap that polyamory has with sex work. Polyamory, "multiple loves" originating in Greek mythology, occur in instances where there are multiple relationships, sometimes found in triads or throuples to which can grow to many partners...
2023-04-2357 minStripped by SIA#166 - How do Sex Workers Practice Self-Care with Jazmyne of Underneath Your Lingerie***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of sexual assault, rape and race play.***
Since we are all such different beings, I was really curious to see how others in our community practice self-care. Self-care might look different from one person to another to I was happy to connect with all you listeners for your input so thank you for submitting! A lot of you expressed disconnecting from social, immersing yourselves in nature and treating yourself in fancy meals or retail therapy. I was interested in hearing about the self-care we can also do inwardly so I brought on Jazmyne of...
2023-04-161h 01Stripped by SIA#165 - Accessible Therapy for Sex Workers with Leya Tanit of Pineapple SupportIt's a glorious long weekend here in Canada and since you're all at home (or maybe hustling!), I wanted to bring you a great episode with none other than Leya Tanit. Leya is the founder of Pineapple Support, therapy and additional support for sex workers. Leya, a long-time veteran in the BDSM space identified early on in her career that there was a lack of accessible therapy in the SW community. Because our work is so highly stigmatized, it can be challenging for SWers to find therapists who are qualified to provide support for those in our field without...
2023-04-0958 minStripped by SIA#164 - The Intertwining of Sex, Technology and Media: Where It's At and Where It's Going with Katie DavisYou're in for a treat this week! I speak to the lovely creator, Katie Davis, this week to speak about the evolution of camming and other parts of the sex industry. We speak about the good 'ol days on KIK and how that moved on over to Premium SnapChat, camming platforms, and over to the explosion of paid subscription sites. Katie shares her personal journey in sex work and how it's led to her leading a life she might not have ever imagined. Katie's observations into the future might hold for sex workers - we talk virtual reality and...
2023-04-021h 06Stripped by SIA#163 - Leaked Content: What to Do and How to Protect Yourself from Getting Scammed with Zeus of Olympus Mons***TRIGGER WARNING: Mentioning of suicide.***
What does a physicist and sex work got to do with each other?! Well, I am bringing on Zeus of Olympus Mons onto the show this week. Zeus is a trained physicist, sex worker (and all around teddybear!) who helps take down leaked content of sex workers down for free. Zeus brings in over 15 years of experience of taking leaked or stolen content down starting from when he was in highschool. After witnessing his peers at school getting blackmailed and hearing stories of young teens being pushed to take their own lives...
2023-03-261h 08Stripped by SIA#162 - Legalizing Sex Work and the Rights Sex Workers Deserve with Alice LittleAt the beginning of this season, we were introduced to the legal structure of sex work and what that might look like in Nevada. I pry deeper into the subject with legal courtesan, sexual educator, and sex work advocate, Alice Little, onto the show this week. She brings her years of expertise as a sexual educator, her lived experience as a legal courtesan and her vast knowledge on sex worker rights and advocacy to the forefront in this episode. We talk in lengths about the steps that she took to uproot her life in New York over to Pahrump...
2023-03-191h 11Stripped by SIA#161 - Losing Yourself, Identity Shifts and Rebuilding Your Legacy in the Adult Industry with Sophia LockeExcited to bring on p0rnstar, Sophia Locke, onto the show this week! Sophia was a MAJOR cam model at the top of her game until *poof* - one day she just disappeared. She had left the adult industry so abruptly due to her ex-husband which we go into detail of and speak of the boundaries they had set in place for their relationship. We also speak about how Sophia went from the industry, to vanilla work, and back to the adult industry and how she was still able to come out on top (literally and figuratively!). We speak...
2023-03-121h 02Stripped by SIA#160 - Artificial Intelligence: Good or Bad for Sex Workers? with MelRose Michaels of SWCEOAhhhhh, this is a highly anticipated episode! I am very excited to bring on friend and fellow workaholic, MelRose Michaels of SWCEO onto the show this week to speak about emerging technologies surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Why might this be a topic of interest, you ask? With so much attention diverting to AI-run software, platforms, and simulations, there was a lot of chatter going on in various communities I am part of to speak about how AI might affect SWers. We address topics like if our work is threatened, various marketing techniques that we, as creators, can use to...
2023-03-051h 16Stripped by SIA#159 - Life After an Multilevel Marketing Scheme: Transforming Trauma into Success with Cami StrellaIt’s a jam-packed episode this week! I speak with Top 0.1% OnlyFans and TikTok creator, Cami Strella, this week to speak about her experience in a multilevel marketing (MLM) scheme and what that had taught her. Her story may have been a long one but because MLMs occur to many BIPOC people and vulnerable groups, we wanted to share her story to provide perspective and how her escape bled into her entry into sex work. After leaving the organization she was involved in, Cami put herself through school to pursue occupational therapy but was doxxed and kicked out of he...
2023-02-261h 10Stripped by SIA#158 - Virtual Reality: Levelling Up Camming and Pornography into the Next Dimension with BanksieI haven't done a proper episode dedicated to virtual reality so why not bring the VR queen on herself? I'd like to introduce Banksie onto the show this week. If you've never heard of Banksie, she is also known as the queen of camming and has spoken on numerous panels, adult shows and workshops on her knowledge of the adult industry from the perspective of a cam model. Banksie shares with us her knowledge of virtual reality and opens up on where she thinks it is going. After being presented with a brand partnership, Banksie dove both feet right...
2023-02-191h 06Stripped by SIA#157 - Showing Up for Our Trans Performers and Embracing Your Rad Self with Kristel Penn of GroobyEeeee, I love love LOVED recording this episode with my new friend, Kristel Penn, of Grooby. Kristel is the Creative and Editorial Director at Grooby, a 2-time award-winning XBIZ Executive, runs the Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs), founder of Ikigai Marketing and outspoken advocate for trans folks in the SWer community. I brought Kristel onto the show to reflect on our time during the busy awards season in Las Vegas and Los Angeles this past month and Kristel sheds light on what really goes on behind the scenes for trans folks. Kristel spills the tea on how traditional award ceremonies...
2023-02-121h 14Stripped by SIA#156 - Why Sex Workers Need an Adult Attorney with Corey Silverstein of Silverstein LegalBig episode ahead! Very excited to have adult entertainment lawyer, Corey Silverstein, of Silverstein Legal onto the show. Corey is one of the premier adult attorneys in the biz and has many independent creators, adult talent and major corporations backed on his list of clientele. Having been in the adult industry sine the 90s, Corey shifted careers and went on to study law at Purdue University and has been practicing as the managing attorney at Silverstein Legal for 13+ years. He understands the ins and outs of the adult industry and is an outspoken advocate for sex worker rights, decriminalization...
2023-02-051h 15Stripped by SIA#155 - Swinging and Sex Work: Dealing with Jealousy, Creeps, and Your Kids Finding Out with JR and Jazmine CruzIt's time! I've got another great episode for you all and this week, I bring on newfound friends in the community, JR and Jazmine Cruz! JR and Jazmine are a married couple based out of Georgia and are both involved in the swinging lifestyle and sex work. Jazmine, a model and exotic dancer, started to venture off in to content creation and porn a few years ago while her husband, JR occasionally helped her out on shoots and the like. After being a witness to many productions and helping out on set, JR finally took the plunge last year...
2023-01-291h 03Stripped by SIA#154 - SW Rolodex: The Freelancer Marketplace for Sex Workers with Merrick MonroeAre you a sex worker looking to get professional services done because you don't have time, the capacity, or the energy? Or, are you a multifaceted sex worker or ally that has tangible skills to bring to the table to sell? Or perhaps you might just be looking to support other sex workers and their work to keep it in the community? Whatever your story is, you'll want to hear this week's episode with Merrick Monroe of SW Rolodex. SW Rolodex is an online marketplace, similar to Fiverr, designed for freelancers with sex workers in mind. As longtime veterans...
2023-01-221h 20Stripped by SIA#153 - I Got Fired for Having an OnlyFans with Sarah JureeRemember that story in the news not too long ago about a teacher whom got fired for having an OnlyFans? Well, I've gotten a hold of that teacher and she is on the podcast this week to share her story. Sarah Juree is an OnlyFans creator, mother of two, and former teacher. Sarah, a teacher of over 20 years of experience, was blasted on social media, her private nude photos taken and shared without her consent and exposed for having an OnlyFans. As a single mother, Sarah joined the platform to supplement her teaching income. Being no stranger to the...
2023-01-151h 20Stripped by SIA#152 - Wicked Eden: Documenting Life as a Dominatrix with Alexandra SnowI'm really excited to bring on legendary dominatrix, Alexandra Snow, onto the show this week. Alex has been an icon in the dominatrix space of our community for almost two decades. She is not only a well-known dominatrix, but she was also a mentor to many aspiring dominatrices-to-be. I invited her onto the show to speak about the documentary that centers around her, aptly titled, Wicked Eden, which shares the name of her dungeon in Columbus, Ohio. The documentary focuses on Alex's experience as a dominatrix, how she navigates through society, her relationships, and family. After watching, I was...
2023-01-081h 03Stripped by SIA#151 - Creating Inclusivity for Strippers in the Competition Space with Gemma Rose of PDSMUKFirst episode of...2023!? Yes, we're here! To kick this year off, I've brought on Gemma Rose of Pole Dance Stripper Movement UK (PDSMUK) to come onto the show! Gemma is a pole dance instructor, stripper, content creator, and the founder of PDSMUK. Gemma is excitedly launching the first stripper competition in the UK later this month which I was stoked to talk to her about. In previous, pole [hobbyist/sport] competitions have left no room for strippers. For gatekeeping and restricting costumes and certain dance moves, to providing zero education on the background of where the root of "exotic"...
2023-01-011h 15Stripped by SIA#150 - Herpes Simplex Virus: The Gift that Keeps on Giving with Safe SlutMerry Christmas everyone! I am giving you the gift of sex positivity and herpes simplex virus (HSV) awareness today with my guest, Trisha of Safe Slut! Trisha is a safe sex advocate and is big on Instagram and TikTok for her transparency of living with HSV 2. A fan requested that I reach out to her for all of the awareness work that she does so I was stoked when she was willing to come on to share her story. As human beings, we all have sex. As sex workers, some of us choose to engage in FSSW, pornography and...
2022-12-251h 00Stripped by SIA#149 - The Art of Pompoir: The Secret to Powerful Orgasms and Better Sex with Belle di Lorenzo of Goh!ddessI’m switching things up a bit as we dive into the craziness of the holiday season! Giving you and super informative episode this week with Belle di Lorenzo, the founder of Goh!ddess. I was really excited to hear from Belle as she shares with us the ancient technique of pompoir. Pompoir is the sensual technique of training your vaginal walls to tighten, squeeze, and twist which can do all sorts of fun things to a penis or toy while maximizing vaginal orgasms. I feel in mainstream media we hardly ever talk about the female (or anyone who ha...
2022-12-181h 01Stripped by SIA#148 - Giving Back: Corporate Adult Companies Elevating Sex Workers in the Community with Vanessa Eve of StreamateI am so happy to finally release this episode with Vanessa Eve of Streamate. Vanessa is the Director of Community Relations and is transitioning out of her previous role in adult talent recruitment. Coming from a stripping background, we speak about her experience in how she started working on the corporate side of adult, finding balance and not "selling out", protecting and maintaining the partnerships she's made with talent over the years and her initiatives, Elevate and Tea Time. Vanessa has been an instrumental figure in the adult industry which I believe is paving the way for the adult...
2022-12-111h 05Stripped by SIA#147 - Battling with Burnout, Balance and Boundaries with Spencer BradleyWe've all been there. Burnout. Sex workers are no stranger to burnout. As independent contractors, we are not always in the position to say no to work so I invite adult performer, Spencer Bradley, onto the show to share their experiences on how they deal with it all. Having worked as a stripper previously, we compare and contrast just how vastly different working as a dancer is vs. working on-screen in pornography. The luxury and privilege of having the choice to not go to work or hide in the change room differs greatly than when you're working on set...
2022-12-041h 20Stripped by SIA#146 - What You Didn't Know About MILF and Mommy Content w/ Lily Craven***TRIGGER WARNING: Mention of incest, rape, and sexual assault.***
This has been a long-awaited episode that's been in the works over the past couple seasons so I am thrilled to finally bring on Lily Craven onto the show! Lily is an adult performer in pornography who specializes in MILF and mommy dom content. What is it that attracts so many people to this particular content? It is, after all, one of the most popular genres in porn. But what makes it so popular? Surely, the people who find this content as sexy and a turn-on do not...
2022-11-271h 04Stripped by SIA#145 - Website Design Fundamentals: It's More than just Pretty Pictures w/ Anthony of Fox DigitalWith Twitter being observed as the next platform to go down, it's important that we look at other avenues to keep our online presence alive. We've talked about diversifying in the past but hey, those platforms can disappear in a minute as well. We've briefly mentioned it before but it's becoming more and more apparent that having your own personal website might be the best way to go. I've invited my webmaster, Anthony of Fox Digital, to come onto the show to have a candid discussion about the importance of good web design. Anthony has done my website, www...
2022-11-201h 07
Adult Site Broker TalkAdult Site Broker Talk Episode 127 With Steph SiaSteph Sia of the podcast Stripped by Sia is this week's guest on Adult Site Broker Talk.
Steph Sia is a stripper, digital content creator and pole dance instructor based in Vancouver, Canada. She is the host of the sex worker podcast, Stripped by SIA, that shares the stories of the lived experiences of sex workers with an aim to destigmatize the sex industry.
Stripped by SIA is a podcast dedicated to destigmatizing the sex industry by sharing the lived experiences of its workers. Steph Sia, a sex worker of varying mediums, invites different guests onto the show from all...
2022-11-0852 minStripped by SIA#136 - The Politicization of Sex Work w/ Cathy ReisenwitzWelcome to Season 5 of Stripped by SIA! Thank you so much for all of your support over the past 3 years - such an honour to be able to share the stories of so many sex workers.
To kick off Season 5, I bring on writer, journalist, and sex worker, Cathy Reisenwitz, onto the show! Cathy is an esteemed writer and has written for TechCrunch, VICE, and the Daily Beast and the author of the newsletter, Sex and the State. Cathy joins me in speaking about how politics has shaped sex work and in turn, discusses the role that s...
2022-09-111h 08
Filipino FridaysEP.35 - Destigmatizing Sex Industry Work featuring Steph SiaWelcome back to Filipino Fridays! We're back with a saucy episode that dives into an in-depth discussion about sex industry work. Joining us on this episode is digital creator and host of "Stripped by Sia" podcast, Steph Sia. We chat with Steph on a range of topics from her upbringing to the start of her career into the sex industry. We ask questions like, "what goes into an 'arrangement'? Is sex work easy money? What's a "Splenda" Daddy? Steph takes us through what it's like to perform competitively as a pole dancer (it's a sport people!)
With t...
2021-11-1951 min
Stripped by SIABONUS - Stripped by SIA: Destigmatizing the Sex Industry (Virtual Guest Lecture at Simon Fraser University)Hi folks! Season 2 has officially ended and I will be taking a 1 week break before I debut Season 3 next week! Season 2 was filled with so many political angles, activism from around the world, and revealed the injustices that were happening right here in our community.
I'm so excited to bring Season 3 to you but for now, I'll leave you with a fun bonus episode - my recording of my recent guest lecture in Dr. Tamara O'Doherty's criminology class from two weeks ago! It'll just be me speaking on this episode but I am so inspired by all...
2021-04-181h 28Stripped by SIA#67: Mo' Money, Mo' Problems: Financial Literacy, Taxes and Personal Finance w/ JanetSex workers, have you done your taxes yet? If not, then you'll want to this listen closely to this episode! I catch up with Janet who is an exotic dancer based in Toronto, Canada and a financial consultant. Having a background in accounting, she wanted to share her knowledge on personal finance and managing money and assets with her peers. To further educate herself, she enrolled herself in to receive financial certification and began to take clients on. I recently attended one of her financial literacy workshops which was catered specifically to benefit and aid sex workers. Are you...
2021-04-111h 02Stripped by SIA#60 - The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Used Panties w/ Dalma Rosa of the Panty Selling PodcastOooooh, this is a good one. And I'm ashamed to admit I haven't done an episode on this subject but here goes!
This week's episode is all about selling your used panties. Has this thought ever come across your mind? Maybe it piqued your interest while watching the last couple seasons of Orange is the New Black? Perhaps you may have considered it. Even if you haven't, you'll still want to listen in to this episode as I have got the ultimate guest on this week to share the ins and outs of this business: Dalma Rosa...
2021-02-211h 20Stripped by SIABONUS - Sex Work and Resiliency in North America w/ Me (Virtually LIVE from Florida State University)Welcome back, everyone and happy 2021!!! I hope you've all had a restful and enjoyable holiday!
I'm taking a little break this week so enjoy this bonus episode featuring...me, Steph Sia aka Kim Chi, guest lecturing at Florida State University this past November! I speak about my podcast, how I got started in sex work, pole dancing and my thoughts on it as a sport, differences and parallels between government legislation surrounding sex work globally, and more.
A big thank you, once again, to Alicia for inviting me to speak to your Human Sexuality class...
2021-01-031h 14Stripped by SIA#50 - The Rights Sex Workers Don't Have and the Wrongs on the Policing of Women's Bodies w/ Sonia NowakThis week, we're flying over to POLAND to speak with sex worker and activist, Sonia Nowak. Sonia started in sex work when she was in Poland and later took those skills to London when she was going to school. There, she noticed the injustices that were occurring when it came to sex work, specifically, in regards to stripping. Are we considered as independent contractors or employees? The parameters given by the strip club she was employed at dictated what type of outfits to wear, what hours she was to work, what she could and couldn't do... wait a minute...
2020-12-061h 03Stripped by SIA#38 - Fuck Bella Thorne: Sex Worker Appropriation and Celebrities Ruining It For All of Us w/ SaskiaI think by now everyone is acquainted with what's happening with Bella Thorne and the OnlyFans controversy and of course, I just had to address it on the show! I invited exotic dancer, Saskia, to join me on the show today. She's a fierce and VERY opinionated spirit hailing all the way from Montreal, Canada who wanted to share her two cents on sex worker appropriation. This is happening a lot lately. We're seeing that more and more civilians are once again, taking "interest" in sex work. There has been a huge influx of civvies joining OnlyFans and pole...
2020-09-061h 02Stripped by SIA#37 - "I Was That Stereotype": Struggling with Substance Abuse within the Stripping Community w/ NatashkaA lot of the episodes on this podcast have been centred around consent, free choice and agency. I've been so focused on sharing stories of successive cases that challenge the stereotype of strippers that the media has shoved down our throats since we were born. You know what I'm talking about: substance abuse, drunk, high on drugs and the like. But what about those strippers who actually fall right into that aesthetic? They exist too and their experiences are completely valid.
I speak with Portland-based stripper and dear friend, Natashka, who shares with me that it's not...
2020-08-301h 01Stripped by SIA#36 - The Fine Line of Fetishization and the Kinks You've Likely Never Heard Of w/ Vivika VaughnWe're digging deeper into the the topic of fetish, kink and BDSM with seductress, Vivika Vaughn. Vivika is a fellow exotic dancer, fire breather, and domme. She has been heavily involved in the fetish and kink communities in Vancouver, Canada. As a trained burlesque dancer, she branched off into other forms of movement to express her sexuality and sensuality and now uses her multidisciplinary skills in her fetish and kink work. We discuss specific fetishes like sissification, crossdressing, forced feminization, cock and ball torture and much more in detail and how there is a very fine line between fetishizing...
2020-08-231h 09Stripped by SIA#35 - Taking a Peek into the Porn Industry from a Cismale Perspective w/ Jesse BlackThis week, we're diving back into the world of porn! I speak with fellow Canadian pornstar, Jesse Black, on his very unlikely entry into the porn industry, behind the scenes challenges, what it's really like in porn houses, some pro tips on how to effectively navigate around your civilian job to attend porn shoots internationally and more! Jesse identifies as a cismale and shoots from a heteronormative point of view. It's important that I cover this perspective on the podcast and also acknowledge the misogyny that happens with porn performers of other gender identities. It is a fully loaded...
2020-08-1659 minStripped by SIA#34 - It's 2020 and Phone Sex is Still a Thing!? w/ Sultry Sitara from NiteFlirtRoll your eyes all you want about phone sex but it's still around. I know what you're thinking. "Really? Those cheesy commercials from the 90s still exist?". I was just as surprised as you are and our guest this week, Sultry Sitara from NiteFlirt, is here to diminish those assumptions. Sitara joins us all the way from the East Coast of the USA to tell us all about NiteFlirt. She works as a phone sex operator and shows the ropes of how it all goes down. From breaking down pricing structures to fulfilling client's fantasies and to marriage proposals, S...
2020-08-0954 minStripped by SIA#33 - Slingin' Through Singapore's Conservative Views on Sex w/ Dominatrix Amber LushWE ARE BACK! And by "we", I mean me! Season 2 is here and I am so excited to finally launch after weeks of bonus episodes and miniseries. Season 2 will features a plethora of guests, not to mention it will be borderless (hello international sex worker friends!), and will continue to educate sex workers and civilians on the topic of destigmatizing sex work.
To kick off Season 2 of the pod, I invite Dominatrix Amber Lush onto the podcast who joins us waaaaaaay across the pond in Singapore! Amber is a former teacher turned full-time pro domme and a...
2020-08-0259 minStripped by SIABLM Series 3: Dismantling Whiteness in Burlesque and the Need for Anti-Racist Coaching w/ Miss Monday BluesContinuing the Black narrative in our Black Lives Matter miniseries, we continue to showcase and highlight Black voices in our community. This week, I invited Miss Monday Blues to speak on the podcast on how White the burlesque community is, navigating with the autoimmune disease, lupus, and how that's affected her artistry and her wildly successful anti-racist coaching programs. We bring up a topic that is so blatantly obvious, even to outsiders: the Whiteness amongst burlesque dancers. Why is it so White? What strides is the community taking to dismantle and challenge that narrative? And what can we do...
2020-07-2654 minStripped by SIABONUS - Sex Work in Canada and the USA in the Lens of Social Work and Therapy w/ Me (LIVE from Florida State University)It's a real bonus episode this time.
I was invited to speak at Florida State University (thanks Leash!) to speak on the topic of sex work in the lens of social work, therapy, sex education and therapy. It was a complete honour to have been asked to speak to a group of aspiring and future leaders in order to better understand our industry and profession. It was an incredible opportunity to have a chance to eliminate any stereotypes or misconceptions the audience may have had prior to the class, largely due in part to the media and o...
2020-07-191h 05Stripped by SIABLM Series 2: I Can't Breathe w/ DevonI got a chance to speak with fellow off-work-due-to-COVID exotic dancer, Devon, this week. She identifies as an Afro-Indigenous and queer individual and I had the opportunity to catch up with her on the Black Lives Matter movement and Juneteenth. She had attended both of the peaceful and anti-racist rallies in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 5th and 19th and was able to contribute to the latter through song. She performed her original song, "I Can't Breathe" at Sunset Beach where the march ended and reflected on her experience performing such a heavy piece in front of thousands...
2020-07-1255 minStripped by SIABLM Series 1: Black Sex Workers' Lives Matter w/ Kashai Grey While you might think that it’s late for a Black Lives Matter-centric episode, I think the opposite. There’s no better time to speak about race.
As the COVID-19 mini series comes to an end, another mini series begins. I have pivoted to embrace BLM and to highlight our Black sex workers. To kick things off, I speak with fellow exotic dancer, Kashai Grey, on being Black in Vancouver, Canada and worldwide, what race means to her at work and how it is intersects with other aspects of her life. It is a huge topic to tackl...
2020-07-0546 minStripped by SIACOVID-19 Series 8: Hanging Up the Pleasers - Talking Retirement w/ Maddy Moore There comes a time a person's career when they realize it's time to move on. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't but it was certainly the case for Maddy Moore. The recent retiree and former exotic recently had her last booked gig at the No. 5 Orange and she reminisces on how she got started in the industry, some of the great clubs she danced at, her downtime during COVID-19 and her exciting entrepreneurial plans for the future. Whether retirement is something you've planned or something you want to do in the future, Maddy shares some great tips, tricks and a...
2020-06-2847 minStripped by SIACOVID-19 Series 7: From Stripping Around the World to Finding a Home Base in Fetish Work and Winnipeg w/ Nia NebulaContinuing on with the COVID miniseries, I speak with showstopper, Nia Nebula, who reminisces on her hectic schedule of traveling around the world as a showgirl and now, having to readjust her life due to the coronavirus. Now based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nia shares with us her sidetracked tour plans, her forced time off due to COVID, and her work in the fetish community. It's an insightful conversation on the stark differences between strip clubs in Canada, Europe, the USA and Australia - she's been around, literally, everywhere! We also speak on how clubs operate in Winnipeg now that...
2020-06-2152 minStripped by SIACOVID-19 Series 6: Welcome Back to the World Famous No. 5 Orange w/ RandiStrip clubs are reopening again, YAY! This week we speak with Randi, an exotic dancer employed at the No. 5 Orange on her experience with the pandemic, dancing pre- and post-quarantine and new protocols that are currently in place. The No. 5 Orange is the first strip club in Canada to reopen - but of course, with new health regulations in place. What kind of standards have they instilled? What is it going to be like for future patrons and club goers? What about the safety and wellbeing of the dancers? And most importantly, what about their legendary lap dances? Randi...
2020-06-1450 minStripped by SIACOVID-19 Series 5: The Tangled Web of L4L, S4S and Telegram Drops w/ Asia and Pocket PhoenixI'm always curious to see how sex workers are compensating for loss of revenue during this pandemic. Recently, I was invited to some Like 4 Like (L4L), Share 4 Share (S4S) and Telegram drop groups on Instagram and although I didn't stay long, I wanted to divulge into the topic. Other women I knew that were involved in the groups were Asia and Pocket Phoenix, two past guests here on the podcast (episode 2 and 23, respectively). We break down the details on what it's like to be in these giant networking groups, how it works, how you can benefit from...
2020-06-071h 10Stripped by SIACOVID-19 Series 4: The History of Sex Work, Women's Bodies, Rights...and a Fuckload of Tangents w/ Adrianne SpringThis week I'm joined by Adrianne Spring, an exotic dancer based in the Westcoast of Canada. A self-proclaimed history buff, we deep dive into the historical origins of sex work, feminist roots, and how it relates to sex work today. We speak about a myriad of topics relating to the bodies of women, women's rights, abortion, sex tourism and trafficking, and online sex work. Adrianne was able to speak and touch on a plethora of subjects - we got off on a LOT of tangents this week (she LOVES to talk!) but it all steers back to stripping and...
2020-05-3155 minStripped by SIACOVID-19 Series 3: The Importance of Mental Health in Performance w/ Sara Tonin of Vancity Vixens CabaretWow, can't believe we're on episode 3 of my COVID mini series! Thank you all for your support and tuning in!
This week I speak with Sara Tonin of Vancity Vixens Cabaret (formerly Cabaret Torlage). She is fairly new to the burlesque scene in Vancouver, Canada and is also a competitive pole dancer and local actress. We speak about her multidisciplinary training and how COVID has limited her gigs, performances and competitions and the toll it has taken on her both physically and mentally. We bring up the topic of mental health and the importance to speak about...
2020-05-241h 00Stripped by SIABONUS - Ask Me Anything: My Story on Stripping, Podcasting and SugaringWell, this might be the most narcissistic episode ever. Just kidding.
You asked and you have received: my AMA episode! I answer ALL of your questions regarding how I got started in the industry, pole dancing, my life before sex work, how I started this podcast, hustling tips, sex work channels, and a whoooooole lot on my time as a sugar baby, then and now. This was a really reflective episode and honestly, I had a lot of fun! I know a lot of you had questions throughout Season 1 and I've now had time (thanks to this...
2020-05-031h 28Stripped by SIA#32 - I'm a Slave For You: All About Feet Fetishes w/ My SlaveHave you ever been curious about the men who are into feet fetishes? Or what about those guys that send you messages on IG for feet photos in exchange for money? Well, you guys, I've got one of them on the show this week - introducing MY SLAVE! We're flipping things a bit here and seeing the client's perspective on this one and to understand the psyche of those who are into feet. Feet fetishes makes up the largest group, and not to mention the most common, in the kinky community. We cover a little bit of everything on...
2020-04-1954 minStripped by SIABONUS - HUSTLERS w/ Asia, Emily Sound, and AnnieWe've got the girl gang in and we sit down and review Hustlers, the movie about a group of strippers who go on to drug Wall Street guys to get dat money. Emily Sound, Asia, Annie and Steph sit down and discuss the good and bad of the movie, bust out any myths or unrealistic aspects, and compare it to real life hustlers. We touch on points involving not only the stripper community but also the pole dance and fitness communities. Obvious ***SPOILER ALERT*** if you haven't seen the movie already. Get your popcorn ready - this was a...
2019-10-1345 minStripped by SIA#00 - TrailerYou're tuning into #StrippedBySIA, a podcast for strippers and sex workers, by an actual stripper. Hosted and produced by Steph Sia, aiming to open up discussion and to destigmatize the sex industry. New guests on every week and fresh episodes going right into your inbox every Sunday.
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