“Often, my customers don’t want to use protection. Just one mistake could have serious negative effects on your life and health. Regardless of how much money I am offered, I always refuse clients who do not agree to use protection. Health is the most important and if we are not healthy it is impossible for us to earn money.”
Working in this industry requires you to be mindful at all times, especially when it comes to protection. Often, my customers don’t want to use protection. Just one mistake could have serious negative effects on your life and health. Regardless of how much money I am offered, I always refuse clients who do not agree to use protection. Health is the most important and if we are not healthy it is impossible for us to earn money. In Thailand, there are many sex workers and HIV affects several, some of whom may not be aware of their status. To address that, I believe there should be a space where sex workers can access HIV testing services and additionally, equally important is access to holistic counseling. We need healthcare workers and providers we can trust, who are empathetic to our needs and who do not judge us.
“My family, unlike others in my hometown, are my biggest source of support, they mean everything to me and they help me deal with the challenges I face.”
“I want people to understand that sex work in just another kind of work, that it also has dignity.”