International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers- December 17

On December 17, 2009 Sex Workers Outreach Project-Chicago will join other sex worker rights organizations all over the world in commemorating the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This date was chosen by Dr. Annie Sprinkle in recognition of the conviction of Gary Ridgway, the Green River killer, a man whose reign of [...]

Ho, Ho Holidays! Potluck Brunch and Clothing Exchange Sunday, November 29

Annoyed by your conservative family? Or no family to spend the holidays with? Come join us for our Ho, Ho holiday sex worker potluck brunch and sexy work clothing/shoe/accessory exchange on Sunday, November 29. Let off some steam or enjoy some yummy food and cocktails with our surrogate family of sex workers! Have some work [...]

Self Defense Workshop Wednesday, October 28

SWOP-Chicago is pleased to announce that our October workshop will be a self-defense workshop for sex workers and other kinky people with Kevin Sogor of International Hapkido USA. This introductory course will teach some basic self defense techniques specifically designed for the adult industry professional who may find themselves in compromising positions or unique situations [...]

Our 2nd Sex Worker Potluck Brunch this Sunday, September 27

SWOP-Chicago will be hosting its 2nd bi-monthly sex worker community potluck brunch this upcoming Sunday! Please join us for a casual meet and greet with other workers from the Chicago area.
Date- Sunday, September 27
Time- 3:00PM- 6:00PM
Please R.S.V.P for location- This month’s social is at a private residence in the Lincoln Square area, accessible off the [...]

Sex Worker Self Defense Classes Begin September 16- Sign Up Now!

Adult Industry Professional Self Defense Program
Back Off! and SWOP Chicago join forces to present the Adult Industry Professional Self Defense Program. This Program comprises of three 90 minute modules that will cover the specific needs associated with the adult industry. These classes were designed specifically for sex workers [...]

Pleasure Salon this Tuesday, September 1

PLEASURE SALON
presented by
SEX+++ and SWOP-Chicago
Tuesday, September 1, 6-10PM
Villains Bar & Grill
649 S. Clark Street (between Polk and Harrison)
Chicago, IL
Chicago’s awesome sex-positive meetup continues: On Tuesday, September 1 anytime between 6 and 10 P.M., come out to Villains — buy a sandwich or a drink — and hang out with Chicago’s sex-positive community.
Pleasure Salon, every first [...]

New Meeting Structure for SWOP-Chicago

SWOP-Chicago is making some minor but important changes to our meeting structure. Our hope is to better address the needs and interests of our community and our allies.
Skill Shares: These will be held the last Wednesday of the month, alternating months with brunches. These will be open to the public, sex workers, and allies. Skill [...]

Recovery Rags Clothing/Cosmetic Drive in Partnership with Chicago Recovery Alliance

Recovery Rags is a new program is conjunction with the Chicago Recovery Alliance (CRA) that aims to help homeless and precariously housed women in the Cicero/West Side Chicago area gain access to new/gently used clothing, toiletries, and makeup. The women in this area will be able to trade in their old clothing and accessories for [...]

SWOP-Chicago Sex Worker Potluck Brunch- Sunday, August 2

Sex Workers Outreach Project~Chicago is proud to support our new bi-monthly Sex Worker-Only potluck brunches.
Date- Sunday, August 2
Time- 3:00Pm- 6:00PM
Please R.S.V.P for location
This is a social only…please come out and meet other workers in the Chicago area!
We strive to foster a safe space where we can let it all hang out, talk, support, laugh, share, [...]

Chicago Pleasure Salon Tuesday, July 7 at Villains Bar

The first three Pleasure Salons have been a great success! Come out, make new friends and join the sex-positive community for a night of drinking and discussion.
PLEASURE SALON
presented by
SEX+++ and SWOP-Chicago
First Tuesdays, 6-10 PM
Villains Bar & Grill
649 S. Clark Street
http://www.villainschicago.com/
Chicago’s awesome sex-positive meetup continues: On Tuesday, July 7th anytime between 6 and 10 P.M., come [...]