A No-Holds-Barred Conversation on Sex Work with Raquel Savage

Off The Cuff with Danny LoPriore

WARNING: NSFW CONTENT

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, we have a no nonsense, no holds barred guest for you who used to be a sex worker but now is running multiple successful businesses including one related to helping women victims of trauma to get them back on their feet.

Raquel Savage identifies as a sex worker even though she left that world 3 years ago back in 2019 and is now running a legit business as a therapist and counselor assisting queer and trans victims of abuse and trauma. I sit down with Raquel to talk about her story; the challenges of being a sex worker; how she ventured in and out of this world, the male ego in this industry, her company Zepp and why the appropriate term for people in her field is not a prostitute but rather something else.

“Can I give you a bit of language? So instead of saying prostitute, you could say full-service sex worker.” – Raquel (37:40)

“I would say as a therapist and as an educator, I would say no size does not matter. It depends on the person. It depends on what activities you're engaging in.”– Raquel (39:02)

This is one in-depth conversation where nothing is off-limits. I ask her all and Raquel in her typical fashion and humor reveals all. Don’t miss this special episode.

“I love a turtleneck. Oh my god, give me a little wizard sleeve. I love it” – Raquel (40:31)

In This Episode:

• (01:07) – Welcoming Raquel Savage to the show.

• (01:39) – On openly identifying as a sex worker.

• (03:07) – Being promiscuous growing up.

• (04:45) – On the dangers of being a sex worker.

• (06:51) – How many NDAs has she signed?

• (08:02) – On men confusing chivalry and sexism.

• (10:11) – Talking about going on dates.

• (11:04) – Having the perfect mindset for sex work.

• (11:42) – Thoughts on sugar daddies.

• (12:38) – Explaining how it works and setting the rate.

• (14:37) – On legalizing prostitution.

• (15:12) – On giving refunds.

• (16:01) – Talking about ego in sex work.

• (16:55) – Do sex workers have beef?

• (17:55) – Learning conflict resolution in her 20s.

• (18:47) – Sex workers and her relationship with family.

• (21:01) – What kind of auntie will she be?

• (22:51) – Danny talks about male toxicity.

• (24:08) – Is porn the problem? Or is it shame?

• (29:06) – When to not be in your head and be less anxious.

• (30:06) – Reflecting on working with trauma victims and sex workers.

• (31:35) – Talking about Zep and serving the women's community.

• (32:15) – Talking about trans rights and gay rights.

• (34:47) – Safety for trans sex workers.

• (37:48) – Using the term prostitutes.

• (38:56) – Does size matter.

• (40:18) – Answering random sex questions.

• (45:51) – Reflecting on whether she’s happy today.

Our Guest

Raquel Savage is a therapist, educator, sex worker, and the owner of Zepp, an organization that specializes in working with trauma victims that are black, brown, queer and trans sex workers.

Resources & Links

Off The Cuff

• https://www.offthecuff.fm/

• https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheCuffwithDannyLoPriore

• https://www.instagram.com/1and1otc/

• https://www.instagram.com/dannylopriore/

Raquel Savage

• https://www.raquelsavage.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/raquelsavage/

• https://www.tiktok.com/@therapywithraquel_