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Author Topic: Market for Post-op Transsexual? Or work as a 'genetic girl'?  (Read 2859 times)

calijane

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Wow, this forum is such a fabulous resource. Greetings Everyone, you all seem so supportive and caring- I almost wish I lived in the UK and not US. Thanks so much to Penny for creating/maintaining this resource.

My question:

Does anyone know if there is any substantial market demand for post-op transsexuals? Is there a niche market? I am a pretty attractive, educated, mid-20s post-op girl.  I'm told that I'm pretty enough to escort and not mention that I'm trans- IE work as a normal girl.

But I worry about that subterfuge and possible backlash if a client figured it out. For that reason I lean towards being 'out' as trans. But then I wonder if my ability to attract clients will be hurt because maybe there is not much demand for post-ops.  I know there are other niche markets like bbw and whatnot. What do you think?

Any advice, tips, suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Jane
« Last Edit: 01 August 2008, 01:03:27 am by calijane »

xw5

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Re: Market for Post-op Transsexual? Or work as a 'genetic girl'?
« Reply #1 on: 01 August 2008, 01:33:43 am »
There is a post-op niche, but it is significantly smaller than the pre-op one.

Whichever option you pick, you should know - if you don't already - that the transphobia on the generic 'punting' review sites and message boards can be absolutely rabid.

If you're out, the review sites won't accept reviews, nor the boards ads, but if you go 'undercover', you risk clients speculating about you there on the basis of your voice, hands, neck, eyes etc etc.

Particularly if you're in / near London, it's worth getting in touch with the SW5 sex work project (020 7370 0406). They are in the middle of some major changes but at least some of the work with trans workers should survive even though I'm not sure what services will be on offer.
'The Ian formerly known as SW5'. What they said: "Indispensable", "You are our best resource", and (hours later!) "I'm afraid that you're being made redundant..."

brandy@saafe

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Re: Market for Post-op Transsexual? Or work as a 'genetic girl'?
« Reply #2 on: 01 August 2008, 09:27:58 am »
Wow, this forum is such a fabulous resource. Greetings Everyone, you all seem so supportive and caring- I almost wish I lived in the UK and not US. Thanks so much to Penny for creating/maintaining this resource.

My question:

Does anyone know if there is any substantial market demand for post-op transsexuals? Is there a niche market? I am a pretty attractive, educated, mid-20s post-op girl.  I'm told that I'm pretty enough to escort and not mention that I'm trans- IE work as a normal girl.

But I worry about that subterfuge and possible backlash if a client figured it out. For that reason I lean towards being 'out' as trans. But then I wonder if my ability to attract clients will be hurt because maybe there is not much demand for post-ops.  I know there are other niche markets like bbw and whatnot. What do you think?

Any advice, tips, suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Jane

Hi Jane,
Welcome to the forum. I'm happy to hear you like the site. It was created by myself and Sarah-Jane and now run solely by myself with invaluable help from The Janitor, Anika Mae and Loulou. Penny's the moderator who runs her Buddy Scheme from here.

XW5 offers sound advice here. I don't know if it's any good to you as you're not in the UK, but this is the only site I know of that caters to giving advice to transgender sex workers. http://www.sw5.info/
Is there anything similar in your neck of the woods?

calijane

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Re: Market for Post-op Transsexual? Or work as a 'genetic girl'?
« Reply #3 on: 01 August 2008, 11:19:14 pm »
Hello

I apologize for being incorrect in my previous post. Of course I want to give credit where credit is due so thanks to you Brandy and everyone else who manages this resource.