Looking for Interviewees (Scotland)

[ANA]

Hi,

My name’s Ana. I’m a journalist and I write about sex, sexuality, and gender for The Skinny, a cultural magazine based in Scotland.

I’m looking for people who work in the escort industry (whatever part of the process they’re involved in) who would be willing to talk about their experiences.

In particular I’m looking for people based in Dundee since it’s the city I’m from and that I live in.

I recognise this is a sensitive and private issue and that many of you have had negative experiences with the press. However, the work I do is concerned with opening up the general conversation and making it easier to talk about sex and sexuality. I’d like to understand this issue for myself.

I'll be posting in a number of places, I hope you don't think I'm snooping around or spamming.

If you would be interested in talking to me pm me, or my e-mail address is ana.hine@theskinny.co.uk and my mobile number is 07561078958.


Examples of some of my writing:

Gay Marriage (http://www.theskinny.co.uk/deviance/fea ... _interview)

Pornography (http://www.theskinny.co.uk/deviance/fea ... ornography)

Voyeurism (http://www.theskinny.co.uk/deviance/fea ... _voyeurism)

Transgender Rights (http://www.theskinny.co.uk/deviance/fea ... r_activist)

[ANA]

If you read this and decide not to respond can you say why?

I completely understand that you might be reluctant to talk to journalists... nothing much I can do about that. But can you explain your reservations so that I can try and change your mind?

Ana

[Justme]

Sure i reckon i gave you a reason why no one will respond.

There are two types of people you cannot trust to be honest about anything one is Politicians and the other is journalists.

There you have it Simplessssssssssssssss

[Honeymonster]

I dont think its so bad talking to them if they can actually portray what you actually want them to ...and they are not all the same

[ANA]

Hi JustMe, Honeymonster,

I think the key thing to remember is that anything you say to me might be published, but if people who are in the profession don't speak to the press at all then misconceptions about the industry will continue.

How would you like to be portrayed, Honeymonster? Also, I didn't say no-one responded, Justme, merely that I'd like to speak to as many people as possible to get a better idea of the realities of the industry.

Ana

[Keane]

. . . . . but if people who are in the profession don't speak to the press at all then misconceptions about the industry will continue.

Ana

I agree, which is why I was one of the people who contacted Ana.

The ‘interview’ was conducted by email and the questions were tailored to suit my situation. Unfortunately, the information I was able to give turned out not to be relevant, so will not be published.

However, I have no complaints about Ana’s dealings with me. The articles I have read on the site by Ana and others are balanced, so I have no problems about dealing with Ana.

I would encourage you to take a look at the site, and Ana’s work in particular, and form your own opinion (OK, I know it’s got a strange name and should not be confused with http://theskinnywebsite.com which is entirely different!).

Generally speaking, journalists have a larger target audience than we do and are more likely to be taken notice of (whether they are right or wrong!), so it is up to us to share our experiences and opinions to offset some of the misinformation and prejudice that is currently in circulation.

‘Interviews’ can be carried out by email, so there’s no need to go to Dundee (unless you want an excuse to go!), and Ana wants to hear from anyone involved in or with the sex industry – that includes people whose orientation can be classified as straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. It also includes punters.

So, what’s holding you back? !!

[ANA]

Here's the published piece - http://www.theskinny.co.uk/deviance/fea ... ort_part_1

Thanks to everyone who helped,

Ana

[Keane]

Good article, Ana.

Looking forward to reading the next instalment!!