Money and selling sex – a complex relationship​

In this article, we look at the relationship between money and selling sex, how poverty can drive some women into selling sex, the additional financial pressures and needs that women have reported while being involved and how money can create a huge hurdle when women consider stopping.

A worker's perspective: Scottish Women’s Budget Group

​In this interview, Heather delves into the complexities of money and poverty that can drive women into the ‘sex industry.’ We also discuss things frontline workers must consider when supporting women who are struggling financially and who are thinking or are already involved in selling or exchanging sex.

Money and poverty resources

In this section you will find links to training resources, research around women's experiences in Scotland and the UK, and reports on the challenges and needs that women selling or exchanging face when it comes to their finances and money.

Money and poverty practice points

In this section you will find some key steps you can take to improve how you can respond to the financial needs of women involved in selling or exchanging sex who use your service.

Money and poverty webinar

On July 2023, we held a webinar exploring the financial needs of women who sell or exchange sex, including best practice responses.