Dental dams are a practical harm reduction tool that can make oral sex safer. . ✨️ Works well with lube ✨️ Can be cut from a condom in a pinch ✨️ One more tool in your safer sex tool kit. . Do you have any tips for easier dam use? Let us know in the comments.

Your face isn't the only thing that can identify you. Backgrounds, tattoos, reflections, even that one hotel painting that is always in the background of your pics. 📷️ Swipe for practical ways to stay anonymous without sacrificing your aesthetic. Do you have any tips? Let us know in the comments.

As the end of the financial year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to support our work if you can. If not, sharing this post helps reach those who do have the means for financial support. Visit buff.ly/mSaaWkx

Menstrual sponges are one of those products that more workers should know about. They can help some people feel more comfortable and confident while working on their period. Do you have a Sex Ed Sunday topic you would like us to cover? Tell us in the comments.

Boundaries don't stop once the booking starts. . You are allowed to: ✨️ redirect ✨️ pause ✨️ say no ✨️ change your mind ✨️ end the booking if needed . A client pushing limits during a booking isn't "bad communication", it's a boundary test. . For more sex worker skill shares visit redbookonline.org.au

It's almost that time again! The Scarlet Alliance 2026 National Forum will be held on Kaurna Country from 17-19 November. Applications are now open for sex workers who would like to facilitate a session at National Forum. You can find the online application form at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance.

Scarlet Alliance's Asian Migrant Sex Worker Advisory Group (AMSWAG) is looking for new members! If you are an Asian migrant sex worker who wants to support their community and grow skills in advocacy, you can find the expression of interest form in the 'Join Us' section at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Syphilis is not a condition of the past. Cases have doubled in the last decade. This week on Sex Ed Sunday, we discuss ways to prevent transmission at work. To read more on signs and symptoms head to Red Book Online at redbookonline.org.au

Sex workers welcome the Federal Court’s decision in Tickle v Giggle for Girls, which reaffirmed that excluding a trans woman from a “women-only” app was unlawful discrimination under the Sex Discrimination Act. Read the full media release at scarletalliance.org.au/sex-workers-...

How a client responds to your boundaries in early communication tells you a lot of what you need to know. . A respectful client doesn't need to be convinced to respect you. Find more sex worker skill share tips at redbookonline.org.au

Sex workers who use drugs already know how to keep themselves and their communities safe. What they need is support, not stigma. Read "Words Matter" by International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD) and the Asian Network of People who Use Drugs (ANPUD) at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Where should we draw the line between harm and expression online? The Drawing the Line Principles highlight why policies must distinguish between real abuse and protected forms of expression. Learn more and endorse the principles via the link in the 'Resources' section of buff.ly/ycVhKz9

It's better down where it's wetter. Lube is PPE for sex workers, but how do you know which one is right for you? Swipe to find out, and to learn how lube can make sex safer. . Do you have a Sex Ed Sunday topic you'd like us to cover? Comment below or DM us!

What you call us matters. The word 'pr*stitute' isn’t neutral, it's a slur and carriers a long history of stigma, shame, and harm. Want to understand why? Start here. Save this post and share it.

Using a pseudonym isn’t about deception. It’s about safety, privacy, and control. Everyone deserves the right to set boundaries around their personal information. For sex workers, a work name is one way we do that.

Assessment based on actual risk, not outdated assumptions. Lifeblood's donation questionnaire no longer asks about sex worker status. Find the new Lifeblood eligibility quiz at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

Are you a current or former sex worker who wants to shape the future of sex worker health? We have an opportunity to join our team! Find out more via buff.ly/ycVhKz9

Sex work is work and safety at work is our right. The decriminalisation of sex work is the first step towards sex workers being able to access work, health, and safety measures. For more information on what WHS/OHS can look like for sex workers, visit linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance

First panel underway in the Sex Worker Networking Space @womendeliver.bsky.social Talking all things decriminalisation. #WD2026

This week on FAQ Friday, we unpack U=U. Equipping yourself with accurate knowledge about HIV, U=U, and other STI helps you make informed decisions, challenge misinformation, and support a safer, more inclusive community. A great place to start is redbookonline.org.au.

Do you know who can access your private medical history? There have been recent changes to how My Health Record works, and there are things you can do to ensure you have control over what is kept private from certain health professionals like your GP. Visit redbookonline.org.au for more.

This Friday, we are tackling 'sex worker exclusionary feminism' - the kind of feminism that harms sex workers. Let’s unpack some common statements made by SWERFs and explain why they don’t hold up.

Part 2 of our fisting series is all about understanding that anal play is its own thing. Different anatomy means different risks and a whole lot more need for patience, lube, and communication. Find more sexual health information at redbook.org.au

This Friday, we're exploring the common misconception that you can't get STI from kissing. While STI transmission via kissing may be considered lower risk, it’s still a risk. For more sexual health information and tips by sex workers, for sex workers head to redbookonline.org.au

There is no sex worker pride without trans pride! Today we celebrate the achievements of the trans and gender diverse community, and vow to continue to fight discrimination and stigma. Go to the 'What's New' section at linktr.ee/scarlet_alliance for resources on Trans Day of Visibility.

This week, we are learning about vaginal fisting! Despite the name, it’s not about force. It’s about slow expansion, relaxation and responsiveness. Join us again next Sunday for part two: a guide to safer anal fisting. In the meantime you can find more sexual health tips at redbookonline.org.au.

We keep us safe! Peer education is the backbone of the sex worker rights movement, not just within sex worker organisations but also more broadly among our community. * * Tell us in the comments how you've benefited from sex work peer education and/or support.

Sex workers are part of the community. So what happens when we need to seek support from anti violence services who think we are the cause of the gendered violence problem? Read our briefing paper on "sex workers, family, domestic, and sexual violence" buff.ly/fddeG5o

Today is part 2 of our series on what to do when a condom breaks. How do you manage client reactions and assess the risk? Share this one with a sex worker friend. ☂️ Find more more sexual health information at redbookonline.org.au

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sex workers, Asian migrant sex workers and other sex workers of colour are on the frontlines of our movement, often failed and ignored by laws that should protect them.

Girlfriend experience or porn star experience? Any sex worker who uses or has used these labels for services knows that both are (sometimes) useful marketing tools. 💅 Drop your most chaotic "real life" girlfriend habits that clients would definitely not want included in the service in the comments.

Age assurance measures expose sex workers and our clients to privacy and safety risks, and they increase surveillance. If you're a sex worker looking for advice on navigating online advertising, head to buff.ly/iag3DUU to find your local peer organisation.

Having a condom break or slip off during a booking can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of STI/BBV. This is part one of a part two resource! Return next Sunday to read part two, or head to redbookonline.org.au for more resources made by sex workers, for sex workers.

"Mish Pony, chief executive of peak sex worker body Scarlet Alliance, said the laws would push consumers toward offshore sites that host stolen and illegal content." www.smh.com.au/technology/p...

New rules aimed at protecting kids online are now in force, but a major porn company has all but shut down its Australian presence instead.

Unfortunately, stigma against sex workers in healthcare is all too common. But you have the right to take action and make a complaint. If you're a disabled and/or chronically ill sex worker who has experienced barriers in healthcare, we want to hear your story buff.ly/hZ6aGJj

It's International Women's Day and that means including ALL women in the fight for rights, safety and dignity. Read our Decriminalisation briefing paper buff.ly/Cw7MukR

Have you ever had a health care professional's stigma and bias impact your healthcare? You may have experienced the Broken Arm Theory. If you're a disabled and/or chronically ill sex worker in Australia who has experienced barriers in healthcare, we want to hear from you. buff.ly/hZ6aGJj

On International Sex Workers' Rights Day we reiterate the importance of decriminalisation of sex work. Sex work is work! And there is still much more to do before it is recognised as such in Australia. Read our decriminalisation briefing paper scarletalliance.org.au/wp-content/u...

Accessing affirming and non-stigmatising healthcare is a human right. Sex work stigma means we are less likely to disclose and get the healthcare we need. You can find plenty of sex worker affirming sexual health information at Red Book Online buff.ly/XbVPHbf

Today is Sydney Mardi Gras. As we get ready to showcase sex worker pride in the march, we remember the resistance that led to the original event and honour the legacy of those who fought for it.

The red umbrella is a symbol of pride, protection, and solidarity in the sex worker rights movement. But where did it originate? Share this post with a sex worker pal or ally.

What happens when the eSafety Commissioner's bid to wipe out online child exploitation and violent content fails to listen to marginalised communities? The censorship of vital health and safety information. Read "The impact of online regulation" at scarletalliance.org.au/library/impa...

STI testing is a regular part of being a sexually active person, and as a sex worker, an important part of self care. For more sexual health information, visit redbookonline.org.au

Working with peers in a booking can be a lot of fun. But as always, more people means more safer sex responsibilities. Visit redbookonline.org.au for more sexual health information.

For some sex workers, bacterial vaginosis (BV) can be the bane of their working life. Swipe through for some advice that may minimise BV symptoms and reduce recurrence, and don't forget to share this post with a sex worker friend. Find more sexual health information at redbookonline.org.au

Condoms are an important safer sex tool for sex workers, however it can sometimes be difficult to get clients on board with using them. Swipe through for some sex worker advice and find more sexual health information at Red Book Online redbookonline.org.au .

Australian Border Force raids on sex industry workplaces target and dehumanise Asian migrant sex workers, making it impossible to access the benefits of decriminalisation. Read our briefing paper "Policing of Asian Migrant Sex Workers" buff.ly/QnDilez

The Disabled Sex Workers' Advisory Group (DSWAG) is collecting stories from disabled and chronically ill sex workers who have experienced access barriers in healthcare. Find the Disability, Sex Work, and Healthcare Discrimination survey here buff.ly/Xj2wDHc

Uncovered oral sex on a penis increases the risk of STI transmission but there are still steps you can take the minimise these risks. Swipe through for some tips and share this post with a sex worker friend. You can find more health information at Red Book Online at redbookonline.org.au