Sex work, like any other profession, comes with unique challenges. Whether you work online, independently, or through an agency, having access to trusted resources can help you stay safe, informed, and supported.
At Intimate Link, we’ve compiled a list of essential services and organisations that provide legal advice, mental health support, sexual health services, and safety tools for sex workers.
1. Safety & Reporting Services
Ensuring your safety is a top priority. If you experience harassment, violence, or exploitation, these services can help:
🔹 National Ugly Mugs (NUM)
A UK-wide organisation that helps sex workers report dangerous individuals. NUM also provides alerts and warnings about violent clients.
🔗 Website: uglymugs.org
🔹 ClientEye
An online platform where sex workers can share reviews and report problem clients, including timewasters, no-shows, and abusive individuals.
🔗 Website: clienteye.com
🔹 Victim Support
Offers free and confidential support for people who have experienced crime, including sex workers.
🔗 Website: victimsupport.org.uk
📞 Helpline: 0808 168 9111
🔹 The Poppy Project
Provides safe housing and legal assistance for sex workers facing violence, trafficking, or exploitation.
🔗 Website: eavesforwomen.org.uk
2. Sexual Health Services
Regular sexual health check-ups are essential. Here’s where you can get free STI testing, contraception, and advice:
🔹 Brook
Offers free sexual health services, STI tests, and contraception advice.
🔗 Website: brook.org.uk
🔹 Sexual Health Clinics (NHS)
Find your nearest NHS sexual health clinic for free STI tests, HIV screening, and contraception.
🔗 Website: nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health
🔹 Terrence Higgins Trust
A leading sexual health charity offering support for HIV, PrEP, and sexual health advice.
🔗 Website: tht.org.uk
3. Legal Advice & Rights for Sex Workers
Knowing your rights as a sex worker is crucial. These organisations provide legal guidance and advocacy:
🔹 Release
Provides legal advice on drugs, sex work, and police encounters.
🔗 Website: release.org.uk
🔹 SWARM (Sex Worker Advocacy & Resistance Movement)
A grassroots collective that fights for sex workers’ rights and offers legal resources, workshops, and support groups.
🔗 Website: swarmcollective.org
🔹 English Collective of Prostitutes (ECP)
Provides legal support and campaigns for the decriminalisation of sex work.
🔗 Website: prostitutescollective.net
🔹 Beyond the Streets
Supports women looking to exit sex work, offering legal aid, career advice, and financial assistance.
🔗 Website: beyondthestreets.org.uk
4. Mental Health & Emotional Support
Sex work can be emotionally and mentally challenging. These organisations provide confidential support:
🔹 Mind
Offers mental health support, crisis help, and counselling services.
🔗 Website: mind.org.uk
🔹 Samaritans
Provides 24/7 emotional support for anyone feeling overwhelmed or in distress.
📞 Helpline: 116 123
🔗 Website: samaritans.org
🔹 NUM’s Well-being Support
National Ugly Mugs also offers mental health support for sex workers.
🔗 Website: uglymugs.org
5. Online Safety & Privacy Protection
If you work online, protecting your privacy is essential. These tools can help:
🔒 ProtonMail – A secure, encrypted email service to keep your work communications private.
🔗 Website: protonmail.com
🔒 NordVPN – A VPN service that hides your real location and protects your internet activity.
🔗 Website: nordvpn.com
🔒 Social Catfish – A reverse image search tool to check if your photos have been stolen and used elsewhere.
🔗 Website: socialcatfish.com
🔒 Blur – A privacy tool that masks your real phone number and email.
🔗 Website: dnt.abine.com
6. Community & Peer Support
Connecting with others in the industry can provide valuable advice, networking, and emotional support:
🔹 Sex Work Forum (Reddit r/SexWorkers)
A global online community where sex workers share safety tips, industry news, and personal experiences.
🔗 Website: reddit.com/r/sexworkers
🔹 Sex Worker Facebook & Discord Groups
There are private online communities where you can connect with fellow workers for advice and support.
🔹 Umbrella Lane
A Scotland-based sex worker-led service offering support groups, social events, and resources.
🔗 Website: umbrellalane.org
7. Financial & Business Support for Sex Workers
Managing your income, taxes, and savings is important. These resources can help:
🔹 Unloved Banking
Helps sex workers open bank accounts without discrimination.
🔗 Website: unlovedbanking.com
🔹 HMRC Self-Employment Guide
If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to register with HMRC and manage your taxes.
🔗 Website: gov.uk/self-employment
🔹 Sex Work-Friendly Financial Advisors
Some independent financial advisors specialise in helping sex workers manage their money, taxes, and savings. Look for recommendations in online communities.
Final Thoughts: You’re Not Alone
Sex work can be empowering, but it’s important to have the right resources and support. Whether you need safety tools, legal guidance, mental health support, or financial advice, help is available.
At Intimate Link, we believe that sex workers deserve respect, protection, and access to the resources they need. For more safety tips and industry insights, visit our Sex Worker Safety Hub.
💜 Stay safe, stay informed, and never hesitate to reach out for support. 💜