Boston Sex Workers and Allies Collective (BSWAC)
@bostonswac.bsky.social
Collective of sex workers and allies in Boston fighting for the full decriminalization of sex work in Massachusetts ☂️
www.bswac.org
We appreciate donations!
https://donorbox.org/bswac
CashApp: $bostonswac
Contact us: bostonswac @ gmail dot com
www.bswac.org
We appreciate donations!
https://donorbox.org/bswac
CashApp: $bostonswac
Contact us: bostonswac @ gmail dot com
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Hello! We’re a collective of sex workers and allies in Boston, fighting for the full decriminalization of sex work in Massachusetts and for the health, safety, and labor rights of sex workers.
We formed last year out of a support group for sex workers, which we continue to hold monthly. ❤️
We formed last year out of a support group for sex workers, which we continue to hold monthly. ❤️
Please follow Caty, an amazing sex workers rights organizer with Whose Corner Is It Anyway in Western Mass, here and at her new Facebook account! Facebook deleted her old account due to censorship.
****Back on Facebook, trying to rebuild an account called CatyCaty Simon--please add me, esp. if you are a swer rights movement person---it's only giving me harm redux suggestions for friends.****
January 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Please follow Caty, an amazing sex workers rights organizer with Whose Corner Is It Anyway in Western Mass, here and at her new Facebook account! Facebook deleted her old account due to censorship.
Mayor Wu’s administration @mayorwu.boston.gov is trying to ban street outreach at Mass & Cass, targeting the very people who help street based sex workers and drug users stay alive.
This is cruel abandonment by policy. We will continue our street outreach despite this.
This is cruel abandonment by policy. We will continue our street outreach despite this.
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Mayor Wu’s administration @mayorwu.boston.gov is trying to ban street outreach at Mass & Cass, targeting the very people who help street based sex workers and drug users stay alive.
This is cruel abandonment by policy. We will continue our street outreach despite this.
This is cruel abandonment by policy. We will continue our street outreach despite this.
Today we hold space for grief, rage, love and resistance.
Violence against sex workers doesn’t need to be inevitable.
That’s why we fight for more. More dignity, more rights, more autonomy. For a safer tomorrow.
Violence against sex workers doesn’t need to be inevitable.
That’s why we fight for more. More dignity, more rights, more autonomy. For a safer tomorrow.
December 18, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Today we hold space for grief, rage, love and resistance.
Violence against sex workers doesn’t need to be inevitable.
That’s why we fight for more. More dignity, more rights, more autonomy. For a safer tomorrow.
Violence against sex workers doesn’t need to be inevitable.
That’s why we fight for more. More dignity, more rights, more autonomy. For a safer tomorrow.
One of our members, a neurodivergent trans woman facing multiple barriers in the workplace, is currently unhoused and looking for support to stay in a motel until she can find more stable housing. If you can help, her Cash App is $AvaB1400. She is also looking for jobs to apply to.
Thank you! 💖
Thank you! 💖
December 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
One of our members, a neurodivergent trans woman facing multiple barriers in the workplace, is currently unhoused and looking for support to stay in a motel until she can find more stable housing. If you can help, her Cash App is $AvaB1400. She is also looking for jobs to apply to.
Thank you! 💖
Thank you! 💖
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#savespeech #stopKOSA
ATTENTION! The House of Energy and Commerce has pushed a package of(now 18) "child safety" bills to a subcommittee markup.
This means the bills will be likely voted on to go to a FULL committee markup, which sends it out to the House.
Call the Committee. Tell them to vote NO
ATTENTION! The House of Energy and Commerce has pushed a package of(now 18) "child safety" bills to a subcommittee markup.
This means the bills will be likely voted on to go to a FULL committee markup, which sends it out to the House.
Call the Committee. Tell them to vote NO
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#savespeech #stopKOSA
ATTENTION! The House of Energy and Commerce has pushed a package of(now 18) "child safety" bills to a subcommittee markup.
This means the bills will be likely voted on to go to a FULL committee markup, which sends it out to the House.
Call the Committee. Tell them to vote NO
ATTENTION! The House of Energy and Commerce has pushed a package of(now 18) "child safety" bills to a subcommittee markup.
This means the bills will be likely voted on to go to a FULL committee markup, which sends it out to the House.
Call the Committee. Tell them to vote NO
Just found this starter pack of Boston sex workers! ❤️
December 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Just found this starter pack of Boston sex workers! ❤️
Consider this your formal invitation. Join BSWAC for an evening dedicated to mutual care, safety and justice. Open to all. December 17th.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/inter...
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/inter...
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Consider this your formal invitation. Join BSWAC for an evening dedicated to mutual care, safety and justice. Open to all. December 17th.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/inter...
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/inter...
Prepping for street outreach for street-based sex workers in Boston. Runs monthly on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Interested in donating supplies? Check out our Amazon wishlist here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
December 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Prepping for street outreach for street-based sex workers in Boston. Runs monthly on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Interested in donating supplies? Check out our Amazon wishlist here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday
World AIDS Day is a reminder that s-x workers have always been leaders in HIV prevention and advocacy.
May all those we’ve lost be what propels us forward.
May all those we’ve lost be what propels us forward.
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
World AIDS Day is a reminder that s-x workers have always been leaders in HIV prevention and advocacy.
May all those we’ve lost be what propels us forward.
May all those we’ve lost be what propels us forward.
Just realized we had DMs turned off! You can DM us now!
Our bill to decriminalize sex work in Massachusetts is being heard at the State House next Tuesday, 11/25 at 10am!
We need people to join us to testify in support - you can testify in person or virtually - and to send written testimony. DM us if you want to help!
We need people to join us to testify in support - you can testify in person or virtually - and to send written testimony. DM us if you want to help!
November 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Just realized we had DMs turned off! You can DM us now!
Our bill to decriminalize sex work in Massachusetts is being heard at the State House next Tuesday, 11/25 at 10am!
We need people to join us to testify in support - you can testify in person or virtually - and to send written testimony. DM us if you want to help!
We need people to join us to testify in support - you can testify in person or virtually - and to send written testimony. DM us if you want to help!
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our bill to decriminalize sex work in Massachusetts is being heard at the State House next Tuesday, 11/25 at 10am!
We need people to join us to testify in support - you can testify in person or virtually - and to send written testimony. DM us if you want to help!
We need people to join us to testify in support - you can testify in person or virtually - and to send written testimony. DM us if you want to help!
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Supporting the Epstein survivors is important, but please don’t support World Without Exploitation. They advocate for policies that are really harmful to sex workers, like the Nordic Model, which puts sex workers at greater risk of violence and poverty by criminalizing their clients.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Supporting the Epstein survivors is important, but please don’t support World Without Exploitation. They advocate for policies that are really harmful to sex workers, like the Nordic Model, which puts sex workers at greater risk of violence and poverty by criminalizing their clients.
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It’s getting wild out there! If you’re a Mass. based provider or community member that needs help, message me. If you’d like to support my mutual aid efforts, see the pic!
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
It’s getting wild out there! If you’re a Mass. based provider or community member that needs help, message me. If you’d like to support my mutual aid efforts, see the pic!
Sex workers in MA losing SNAP benefits - apply here for some help!
I made a link to take food assistance requests! I’m prioritizing SWers and other community members as resources are limited bit.ly/47hFd3R
Ms Vivian's Massachusetts Mutual Aid Request
This form is for Massachusetts-based working girls/people and community members to request food aid in light of the government shut down and suspension of SNAP benefits. Please note that depending on ...
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Sex workers in MA losing SNAP benefits - apply here for some help!
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i donated $18! can anyone match me?
One of our members is currently unhoused due to a health crisis and is looking for support saving for rent to move into a new place.
Donations would be a big help! You can support her here:
gofund.me/b2fd47e09
Donations would be a big help! You can support her here:
gofund.me/b2fd47e09
Donate to Sea's Path to Wellness and Housing Stability, organized by Sea Elle
hi! my name's Sea and i need help raising money for stepping out of sc… Sea Elle needs your support for Donate to Sea's Path to Wellness and Housing Stability
www.gofundme.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
i donated $18! can anyone match me?
One of our members is currently unhoused due to a health crisis and is looking for support saving for rent to move into a new place.
Donations would be a big help! You can support her here:
gofund.me/b2fd47e09
Donations would be a big help! You can support her here:
gofund.me/b2fd47e09
Donate to Sea's Path to Wellness and Housing Stability, organized by Sea Elle
hi! my name's Sea and i need help raising money for stepping out of sc… Sea Elle needs your support for Donate to Sea's Path to Wellness and Housing Stability
www.gofundme.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
One of our members is currently unhoused due to a health crisis and is looking for support saving for rent to move into a new place.
Donations would be a big help! You can support her here:
gofund.me/b2fd47e09
Donations would be a big help! You can support her here:
gofund.me/b2fd47e09
We have a member who is currently unhoused and looking for job interview clothes, size 2XL. Let us know if you have anything to donate, or know of jobs she can apply to! She’s looking for a job in food service, grocery store, retail etc.
October 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We have a member who is currently unhoused and looking for job interview clothes, size 2XL. Let us know if you have anything to donate, or know of jobs she can apply to! She’s looking for a job in food service, grocery store, retail etc.
We had the best time tabling at Fist Boston on Monday! I’m told that someone passed out because of how sexy our asses were 🍑
September 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
We had the best time tabling at Fist Boston on Monday! I’m told that someone passed out because of how sexy our asses were 🍑
This weekend, we reached ~25 people with our street outreach at Mass & Cass, giving out feminine products, condoms & lube, water, snacks, underwear, socks, and makeup.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
September 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This weekend, we reached ~25 people with our street outreach at Mass & Cass, giving out feminine products, condoms & lube, water, snacks, underwear, socks, and makeup.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
It was harder to find people this week, as the police have been cracking down lately and pushing people into hiding.
We testified at Cambridge city counsel to educate on the needs of sex workers in the city, emphasizing decriminalization so that workers can seek help without fear of arrest when they are victims of a crime. When sex workers are safer, we are all safer. 💞
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July 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We testified at Cambridge city counsel to educate on the needs of sex workers in the city, emphasizing decriminalization so that workers can seek help without fear of arrest when they are victims of a crime. When sex workers are safer, we are all safer. 💞
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/06/24/d...
www.cambridgeday.com/2025/06/24/d...
Our first street outreach day at Mass & Cass was a success!
We saw ~25 people and gave out:
- 48 water bottles
- 46 chip bags
- ~50 condoms
- 25 makeup pieces
- ~10 outfits
Have something you’d like to donate for our next outreach day? Let us know! ❤️
We saw ~25 people and gave out:
- 48 water bottles
- 46 chip bags
- ~50 condoms
- 25 makeup pieces
- ~10 outfits
Have something you’d like to donate for our next outreach day? Let us know! ❤️
July 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Our first street outreach day at Mass & Cass was a success!
We saw ~25 people and gave out:
- 48 water bottles
- 46 chip bags
- ~50 condoms
- 25 makeup pieces
- ~10 outfits
Have something you’d like to donate for our next outreach day? Let us know! ❤️
We saw ~25 people and gave out:
- 48 water bottles
- 46 chip bags
- ~50 condoms
- 25 makeup pieces
- ~10 outfits
Have something you’d like to donate for our next outreach day? Let us know! ❤️
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These photos aren’t from our event, but we love having BSWAC at the Dyke March!
We had an amazing time marching and tabling at Boston Pride and Dyke March this weekend! 🌈
We honored the mothers of our movement, Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson, two trans sex workers who played key roles in the Stonewall riot that started Pride.
We were moved to tears by all the cheers ❤️☂️
We honored the mothers of our movement, Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson, two trans sex workers who played key roles in the Stonewall riot that started Pride.
We were moved to tears by all the cheers ❤️☂️
June 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
These photos aren’t from our event, but we love having BSWAC at the Dyke March!
Join us tomorrow night at Central Square Theater for a post-show talk about Mrs. Warren’s Profession, a play about a former sex worker turned madam whose adult daughter confronts her about her work.
100 years after Bernard Shaw wrote this play, the issues it tackles remain just as relevant.
100 years after Bernard Shaw wrote this play, the issues it tackles remain just as relevant.
June 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Join us tomorrow night at Central Square Theater for a post-show talk about Mrs. Warren’s Profession, a play about a former sex worker turned madam whose adult daughter confronts her about her work.
100 years after Bernard Shaw wrote this play, the issues it tackles remain just as relevant.
100 years after Bernard Shaw wrote this play, the issues it tackles remain just as relevant.
We had an amazing time marching and tabling at Boston Pride and Dyke March this weekend! 🌈
We honored the mothers of our movement, Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson, two trans sex workers who played key roles in the Stonewall riot that started Pride.
We were moved to tears by all the cheers ❤️☂️
We honored the mothers of our movement, Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson, two trans sex workers who played key roles in the Stonewall riot that started Pride.
We were moved to tears by all the cheers ❤️☂️
June 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We had an amazing time marching and tabling at Boston Pride and Dyke March this weekend! 🌈
We honored the mothers of our movement, Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson, two trans sex workers who played key roles in the Stonewall riot that started Pride.
We were moved to tears by all the cheers ❤️☂️
We honored the mothers of our movement, Sylvia Rivera & Marsha P. Johnson, two trans sex workers who played key roles in the Stonewall riot that started Pride.
We were moved to tears by all the cheers ❤️☂️
This week was International Whore’s Day! ☂️
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕
June 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This week was International Whore’s Day! ☂️
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕
In honor of all the sex workers who’ve fought for their rights, we’re asking you to write to your Massachusetts legislators to ask them to co-sponsor these bills for sex workers’ safety.
Go to bit.ly/SupportMASexWorkers 💕