Amethyst had wanted to shoot with Odette for a long time and we finally got our schedules to sync and
came up with a unique idea. We were going to shoot in a ‘Rain Room’.
The interview was held in a studio just before our editorial photo shoot “Red Rain” to place. The interview was videotaped and will be viewable on Amethyst’s website soon.
We talked many times via online and phone and here is what we came up with…
AM: What does the term sex worker mean to you?
ODETTE: Well, in my definition, a sex worker is anybody who uses their sexuality to offer some form of healing or a service, if you will, for money. So that is their business. Offering their sexual energy to others.
AM: Why do you think sex work is needed?
ODETTE: I think that a lot of people are lacking intimacy and the conversation about how to ask for intimacy. Its really important that we’re all connected to one and other and I sex workers are a bridge for some people that have intimacy issues. They can offer either an escape to feel safe or their actual energy and experience. I feel like you can teach people very well that way.
AM: How and why did you choose sex work?
ODETTE: I’ve always been very open minded about sex and talking about sex. I’ve always been that friend that other people came to with questions and I loved it. I like getting to create relationships and have multiple relationships over time. I also love working with other performers. Its just a really great community to be a part of.
AM: What are the biggest challenges in sex work?
ODETTE: I think the stigma of sex work is one of the biggest challenges. People often view sex workers in a negative way. I’m trying to break down that view, because we’re all different. I know a lot of people in the industry, and everybody is their own person. It’s like assuming that everybody in a company is the same. We’re all very different, and we bring different things to the table. To be lumped into the category of having “daddy issues” or whatever, is really unfair. All of us don’t have the same problems, and many of us don’t have problems at all. We just like our sexuality. We are very interested in being open for others so that they can learn about intimacy and enjoy their sexual energy.
AM: Do you think people in the Arts/Entertainment industry have changed their view of sex workers since you started?
ODETTE: Well, it was much less publicized when I first started. Since OnlyFans has come out, sex work has been broadcast to a lot of people who maybe weren’t interested before. The pandemic has also changed the view of sex workers, because most people now are on or know somebody on OnlyFans. I feel that’s been kind of beautiful. There are also a lot of storylines involving sex workers in the media. But I don’t think the media has come out yet with a proper image of what sex work looks like.
AM: Do you have any health-related concerns?
ODETTE: STDs and STIs are always a concern, but there are plenty of ways to stay safe. As far as working with other performers, I try to work with people I know, or work with people over and over, so I can build relationships and feel comfortable.
AM: Do you reach orgasm during work.
ODETTE: It’s kind of rare, but the times I do reach orgasm are with people that I have worked with before. I really like to have a connection, so if I have a little rapport with somebody, it’s easier to come to climax.
AM: Are you ever not attracted to a client? If so, how do you handle it?
ODETTE: Physically there are times where I’m not attracted, but I like to dig into somebody’s personality, their mind and their energy. Often, then I can find something I really like. So its hard to really say. I don’t think that I’ve really worked with anybody that I fully hated ever. (Laughs).
AM: How do your friends and family feel about your work?
ODETTE: My family was very supportive when I first told them. I think their main concern is safety, as far as what I do on a day-to-day basis. They feel a little nervous for me, but they and my friends are fully supportive. I’m pretty lucky.
AM: How do you handle relationships with people outside sex work?
ODETTE: It’s like anybody else trying to have work-life balance. For me, my work is very social, so when I need time alone, I have a couple of friends who I can share that alone time with. After working a lot, I have to reset my energy. So I try to take breaks from working. So maybe I’ll work for 2 weeks and then take two weeks off. Whatever feels right to me.
AM: Do you enjoy your work?
ODETTE: I do enjoy it. I love that I get to connect with people and teach them about their sexuality by offering them my sexual energy. I love giving that to people. I’m creating a safe space for them to share their fantasies or any sexual issues. They get to express themselves any way they want to, and I get to offer my sexual energy and maybe some sort of healing.
AM: Any regrets about being involved in sex work?
ODETTE: Not at all. I feel really comfortable and in the right place.
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