Meet @daddypapimxster and @keepinupwkim! This season we are celebrating SWer4SWer love! There’s just something electric about sparks between workers⚡ We asked for your wild, sweet, silly love stories—and you absolutely understood the assignment. Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing some of our favorite submissions and gushing over how gorgeous and magical you all are!…
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Join Tania on Wednesday, February 18
Join @buildabimbo on Wednesday, February 18th, starting at 7pm PST for another virtual SWer support group! Email swopla.services@proton.me to register today. Tania (she/her) believes every form of sex work holds equal value and that every worker deserves dignity, respect, and support. With over 25 years of experience in the sex industry, she brings a deep…
General Meeting Feb 2026
It’s our first in person get together for 2026 and we would love to see you! This one is open to anyone, whether you are an active SWOPLA member or not. If you have been curious about what we do or have ever thought of getting more involved, this is your OFFICIAL INVITATION! This general…
Sex Trafficking Surge Myth
There’s no evidence that mega-events increase trafficking — but the myth keeps justifying more policing while survivor services are cut. Raids create headlines, not safety. Real safety comes from housing, healthcare, labor rights, and resource access. Swipe ➡️ for the facts. Sources cited: Boecking, B., Miller, K., Kennedy, E., & Dubrawski, A. (2019).…
Super Bowl Trafficking Myth
There’s no evidence that mega-events increase trafficking — but the myth keeps justifying more policing while survivor services are cut. Raids create headlines, not safety. Real safety comes from housing, healthcare, labor rights, and resource access. Sources cited: Boecking, B., Miller, K., Kennedy, E., & Dubrawski, A. (2019). Quantifying the Relationship between Large…
SW vs. Trafficking
Conflating trafficking with SW isn’t protection — it’s misinformation. We’ve been seeing a surge of media and social posts that blur the line between trafficking and SW— and it’s time to set the record straight. When trafficking and SW are blurred together, policies are often built on fear rather than facts. Countless laws and initiatives…
SWer Munch
Connect wth other SWers and build community! Join us on Thursday, February 12, for our monthly SWer Munch in Los Angeles! Our munches are open to current and former SWers only. Email swopla.services@proton.me to register today! Full calendar of events at swoplosangeles.org/calendar https://ift.tt/WgB21cY https://instagr.am/p/DUY8Pgwie9s/
Donate to SWOPLA
We can’t do this without you. It is because of the generous donations of people just like you that SWOPLA is able to provide all of the support groups, mental health services, ab0rt1on support, mutual aid, resources, and much-needed direct aid to our community in Los Angeles and beyond. If you’re able, please donate and…
Zara Support Group Feb 3
New year, same monthly support groups to support our community! zara raven (z/zara instead of pronouns) uses somatic practices, arts and crafts, and political education to support folks in moving toward wellness. zara loves Black feminist theory, roller skating, and making zines. Join @bubblybutfierce Tuesday, February 3rd, starting at 4pm PST. Email swopla.services@proton.me to register.…
Volunteer In Person With Us!
We are recruiting volunteers to help us maintain the space we use for our in-person meetings. We are open to variable tasks and time availability. If you have been looking for a way to help out or get involved with SWOPLA, this is it! Choose the tasks you want to help out with, along with…