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Maintaining
your health while working in the sex industry is
VERY important,
remember
- if you get sick, you can't work!
Looking
after yourself can be quite simple,
Here
are some tips:
- I know you've probably heard it enough, but
adequate WATER
intake helps your body (and brain) deal with any issues, including keeping your skin
looking good!
Most Doctors recommend that you drink at least 2 litres of
plain
water per day - this might seem excessive, but if you remember to take a 1 litre bottle of water
with you while you're working and sip from it regularly
you'll get half of your water intake without even trying!
- Diet
- remember to BALANCE!
Of course if you're an average kinda person, you'll probably
have days where all you're craving is junk food - but remember to
ensure that the following day you eat some things that are GOOD for
you!
Example 1: One of my
favourite things to take with me to eat while "on duty" was a great big
Greek
Salad! ( usually I just pick at it when I feel like
snacking )
Example 2:
If you're a chippie lover, try and alternate between potato chips and
corn chips or rice crackers etc, variety is the spice of life!
- Make
Up - Unfortunately
for most of us, wearing makeup is part of the job! Daily application of
makeup can affect your appearance quite badly depending on your skin
type, especially if your the kind of girl who flops into bed after a
long day forgetting to remove it! A good plan of action is to try
natural cosmetics that don't contain nasty ingredients, and also try
some makeup removing "wipes" so that your end of day routine is simple
and quick!
- Oral
Hygeine - make sure you brush your teeth regularly,
especially important is cleaning after visiting with a client.(yes,
after every
client) Keep a separate toothbrush, toothpaste and small bottle of
mouthwash in your workbag, that way you won't forget it! I have met a
number of girls who think that as long as their breath smells ok, all
is good - but do you really think
chewing on a mint is an acceptable alternative to a good
cleaning?
- Regular
Check Ups - no, I'm not talking about the clinic again!
Visit your family doctor at least every three months for a quick
physical. Keeping regular appointments will alert you to any change in
your health, enabling you to act upon it sooner! Remember that your
Doctor is not allowed to discuss your personal info with anyone else,
so try to be honest aout yourself and your lifestyle, it helps.
- Don't
Overdo It ! - Don't let anyone bully you
into working 6 or 7 shifts a week, this really is too much for anyone to
handle... I really don't mean to sound like your Mother, but
overworking can result in a great deal of health problems, some of them
long-term. If
you're working at a "busy" place, you might be doing 5-15 jobs per
shift, and if you're working 6 or 7 shifts a week, can you imagine
what damage
is being done to your cervix? Be gentle with yourself!
Another common problem that results from overworking is a
devastating effect on your Mental
Health. "nervous breakdowns" are
very common in the sex industry, please take care!
Even if you're only working one shift a week, try to
establish an after work routine to help your transition from work to
home life. (
After getting home, I used to have a shower/bath while listening to
some favourite music that I didn't ever listen to at work, then I'd put
on some daggy house clothes and settle for a while with a ciggarette
and a stiff
drink :)
If YOU have
any tips for others that you feel would be a great addition here,
please let me know!
H x.
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