Hear, hear! Well said, M. Tissa, thank you. I wholeheartedly agree.

Upholding the whore-iarchy benefits no one, whereas supporting others in the industry who are different from you is good not only for your personal image but the community as a whole.

Whorephobia is not exclusive to civilians or clients, and deserves to be examined and dismantled. How can we change society's perception of us if there is stigma amongst sex workers ourselves? Like it or not, Dommes are sex workers. Sexual wellness is healthy and needs to move beyond stigma for the safety of all involved. If you've never done outside work, consider yourself lucky. These attitudes cost people's lives.