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Jul 2021
47m 55s

The Cost of Being 'Cute' (w/ Cat Hollis)

Headgum & Nicole Byer
About this episode

Cat Hollis led the 2020 Portland Stripper Strike. Here, she explain why it happened and her work for equitable workspaces in the adult industry. Cat discusses the costs of being cute, shares the common challenges people face when dating a stripper, and gives advice on how to feel sexy even after a rejection.

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