Jenn originally created The Whorephobia Checklist as a self-assessment tool for non-sex workers. However, sex workers will likely have complicated relationships with each item, too.
Below are 18 statements for non-sex workers to reflect on. If you agree with a statement, ask yourself why. Go gently.
- I've never met a sex worker, so I've never thought about sex work.
- I wouldn't date/employ/hang out with sex workers.
- I don't have a problem with sex workers, but I don't need to pay for it - that's for lonely/gross/old guys.
- The pandemic has been brutal - I might just have to join OnlyFans!
- I believe sex should involve an emotional connection, so seeing a sex worker wouldn't work for me.
- I couldn't do sex work - I'd be too worried about my safety.
- My friend is a stripper, but she's just doing that while she finishes her degree at uni.
- I'm sick of never having money for fun things - I need a sugar daddy!
- I could definitely be a sex worker - I love sex!
- I would love to date a sex worker - I have a high sex drive so that would be perfect.
- I think there should be strict legal rules around sex work because we don't want to encourage it.
- I don't like the idea of sex work but I guess it's good that men who can't get sex in the real world can keep their needs under control.
- I could date a sex worker but only if it were an open relationship - it's only fair.
- I would worry about seeing a sex worker because they might not be working by choice.
- I get why people do sex work when they need money, but it's not a long-term option.
- sex workers would have higher STI rates because they have more sex.
- No little girl dreams of growing up to be a sex worker.
- I think it's sad that people have to do sex work because they don't have other options.