@bubblybutfierce’s monthly support group is back next week! Join z, Tuesday, March 3rd, starting at 4pm PST. 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. Email swopla.services@proton.me to register. Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/…
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Tania Support Group 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…
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…
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…
GOOD VIBES ONLY 2
GOOD VIBES ONLY is an ongoing series sharing interesting, fun, and nuanced SWer images in media. Since SW is often misrepresented in the media, with workers reduced to stereotypes and harmful tropes, we started this series to help shift the narrative. Have a movie, TV show, manga, non fiction book or other media you think…
First General Meeting of 2026
Join us Thursday January 15 6-8pm PT for our first 2026 General Meeting. We would love to have you! General meetings are open to everyone, not just members. They are a great opportunity to learn about what SWOPLA is currently involved in and the many ways to volunteer with us. 🔗 in bio to attend!…
Valentines Feature: SW4SW Love
Are you in a SW4SW partnership (romantic, platonic, or otherwise) and want to be featured on the SWOPLA Instagram this February for our series on SW4SW love? Click the link in bio and complete the form, and we may select your story to be highlighted! We are open to all types of relationships (platonic, romantic,…
SWOPLA Munch January 2026
Looking to connect and build community in 2026? Join us for our first munch of the new year! Join us Thursday January 8 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. https://ift.tt/5TrQqFB https://instagr.am/p/DTBIBKiDt5q/
SHEROES Study Recruitment
Calling all Black, Latinx & Indigenous trans women in LA The SHEROES Study is a community program for trans women of color who have ever done in-person sex work. 👭 6 sessions at TLC or UWC 💵 Earn up to $450 💬 Learn + connect on pride, health, self-care, self-defense & more 💜 Open to…