We are ANSWER.
We choose to love each other for who we are, for what we’re going through and however we choose to go through it.
We know for a fact that there is no “right” way to do sex work. There is no “right” way to survive capitalism. We support and love each other with the hope that our moments of survival become a life of thrival.
We fight for the decriminalization of sex work, so we can all choose to survive capitalism on our terms.
A network of Sex Workers
to Excite Revolution
We are Answer
We choose to love each other for who we are, for what we’re going through and however we choose to go through it.
We know for a fact that there is no “right” way to do sex work. There is no “right” way to survive capitalism. We support and love each other with the hope that our moments of survival become a life of thrival.
We fight for the decriminalization of sex work, so we can all choose to survive capitalism on our terms.
A network of Sex Workers
to Excite Revolution
We are Answer
We choose to love each other for who we are, for what we’re going through and however we choose to go through it.
We know for a fact that there is no “right” way to do sex work. There is no “right” way to survive capitalism. We support and love each other with the hope that our moments of survival become a life of thrival.
We fight for the decriminalization of sex work, so we can all choose to survive capitalism on our terms.
A network of Sex Workers
to Excite Revolution
Why we exist
We are a sex worker justice collective. We exist for the right of all people to choose to do sex work on their own terms. We exist as a fiercly supportive community among all sex workers.
History
We are a group of sex workers who created ANSWER Detroit in the summer of 2019 because we were really fucking ready to decriminalize sex work. We founded ANSWER with the belief that decriminalization is only one piece of the juicy liberation we deserve; as sex workers and as humans just trying to survive capitalism.
Therefore, we created five focus areas for our work. In creating these focus areas, we set the intention for organic community growth that aligns with our collective vision:
- POLITICAL POWER BUILDING
- MEDIA & EDUCATION
- CULTURE & CREATING ARTS
- HEALTH, HOUSING, LEGAL SUPPORT
- HEALING & WELLNESS
Originally, we thought being a 501c(3) would detract from our work. Many of us had not-so-great experiences with non-profits in the past. We wanted to avoid becoming like those organizations. Fast forward through a couple of learning opportunities, and we discovered that becoming a non-profit was actually the best option for us.
In October 2023, we became a 501c(3) organization. We’ve been exploring a horizontal leadership structure, because it fits our value of collective decision-making and allows room for teams-based structures in project development. In short, we are learning from our mistakes and the mistakes of others to better show up for our community and help build a world that centers solidarity and collective liberation.
Support Our Work
ANSWER Detroit is 100% people funded. We strongly believe in a sex revolution that is backed by our community.
Do you like a sex worker?
Were a sex worker?
Are sometimes a sex worker?
Know a sex worker?
Don’t know a sex worker?
(Guess what? You do!)
That makes you one of us. Be a part of our community.
Don’t judge a fellow sex worker for hustling different than you.
– Sex Worker Proverb