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We read this article in the MM office and we did a bit of everything. Laughed. A lot. Scratched our heads. Asked questions to no one in particular. Then kept reading. Say what you will about the subject matter, this is a brilliantly deft piece of writing. Yes, it’s true, Hollywood couple Jenny Mollen (Crazy, Stupid Love) and her husband American Pie actor Jason Biggs hired a prostitute for sex. And what happened next was hilarious. We’ve shared some of our favourite parts:

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Jenny Mollen and Jason Biggs

So my husband and I got a whore. I’m hoping, unless you’re some sick depraved dissolute of a person, this isn’t the kind of thing you hear everyday. If it is, fuck you, I thought it was pretty gangster. So, ok, where do I begin? I wanted to do something special for his birthday, isn’t that how all these stories start? We were married for just over a year, and in Gemini years, that’s like twelve.

The adventure started when I called up my asshole friend, Chelsea and asked if she knew any “massage therapists”. Chelsea insisted that this chick would come over and with the proper amount of alcohol, do whatever we wanted.

That night, I made the arrangements. I set the mood, turned on some Enigma, and poured champagne. My husband, however, paced around the house like a lunatic, wondering if he was going to get arrested for having a hooker visit our home. The girl arrived at the proper whoring hour of 9pm. I answered the door in a see-through bra and undies. I led her upstairs to my bedroom where she set up her massage table. About thirty minutes in, I started to realize something was wrong. This girl wasn’t a prostitute!! This girl was a legit massage therapist! Fucking Chelsea set me up. The entire hour she wouldn’t shut up about my rotator cuff and various bulging discs. As the night progressed, I did manage to get her drunk. Only to trap myself with her! She couldn’t drive home and wouldn’t shut the fuck up about her pilot she thought we would be perfect for and how, “Can you believe, so many people assume just because I’m a masseuse, I’m down for sex?” YES! I am one of those people! After hours of nonsense, she left. Jason was ready to strangle me. I called Chelsea, who proceeded to laugh her ass off for twenty minutes straight.”

So the masseuse wasn’t a hooker. Who knew? This calls for Plan B. A hesitant phone conversation with Eva the new (actual) lady of leisure follows before the meeting:

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“Do whores prefer eyeliner or just mascara with a pinch of shadow?” I pondered.

Before I could answer the question, there was a knock on the door. My husband opened it to reveal a no more than three foot tall Filipino chomping gum and twirling her hair.

“Eva?” he exclaimed. “Hi, guys.” she purred as she walked over to a chair and sat down.

I was a bit taken aback. This girl looked nothing like her photos online. In fact, to me, she kind of resembled one of those little island pygmies from Gulliver’s Travels. I wasn’t sure how this was going to work out.

“Why is everybody so giggly?” she went on.

I really only had one way of answering this which was, “Well, because you are a hooker and you are in our hotel room.”

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“Oh, and you didn’t mention that you were a gartenswerk in your profile.” I decided against saying anything. Further laughter ensued until finally my husband said, “So, should we talk business?”

I took this to mean that he was willing to look past the munchkin factor and proceed as planned. Eva asked for three hundred dollars just to talk shop. She explained that it would just cover her bills and her “door fee.” Bullshit the kind of party we were going to have was up to us. In other words, hinged on how much more cash we were willing to fork over.

“Why is Bilbo Baggins being such a sheisty little bastard?” I thought.

Frustrated, my husband handed over the money and bluntly said, “OK. What can you do for three hundred more?”

Eva, laughed and asked us to hold as she called her fucking nail lady and told her she was going to have to push her appointment back an hour. We just sat there as she described what was going on with her acrylic and how she needed her fill a week sooner than usual. Once she hung up, my husband notified me that he was going to have to run down to the ATM for more cash.”

But there are problems with trysts like these. Money, for one. After Hooker Mach 1 (otherwise known as Eva) arrived, too much time is spent in prep and the money runs dry … among other things. Eva leaves and they’re on to Hooker Mach 2, Keisha.

“Do you want to go down on him a bit?” Keisha suggested. In my mind I was thinking, “No, dude, that’s why I paid you the six hundred dollars, to do the work for me! I’m going to be over here eating chips.” Of course, there was no way my husband was going to let me get away with that so I obliged.

The most exciting part of the day was Keisha complimenting me on my blowjob skills. I love approval of any kind. Sadly, however, I think it was pretty obvious that my husband and I were both bored. He quickly became flaccid and we were left with nothing to do but stare at each other.

“I kind of feel like you are a giant baby and we are putting a diaper on you,” I blurted out.

“Umm, that’s not what I wanted to hear, Jen.” my husband laughed.

We spent the next half hour lying in bed with Keisha and listening to her crazy stories. She told us about the guy who makes her and her girlfriend come over, call a male prostitute, then order said guy to suck the male prostitute’s dick. “But he’s totally not gay, you guys!” Then there was the innocent looking couple from Washington State that wanted her to go home and take a laxative so she could come back later and shit on the husband while the wife took photos.

The thing that struck me the most significant was how casual and seemingly well-adjusted Keisha seemed. She was articulate, gregarious, and were it not for the torpedo boobs, the type of girl you COULD see being your cousin. As our time came to a close, Keisha apologized that she hadn’t done more for the money. She told us to call her if we wanted to try again later that evening. She lightened the mood by saying, “Look, see? Your husband must really love you. He couldn’t even stay excited by the idea of another woman.” I told her I appreciated the gesture and walked her to the door.

On the plane ride home I texted Keisha and thanked her for her work. What ever it was she had done, worked. I was instantly more aroused by my husband. He seemed so mysterious to me. Even though the actual act was relatively boring and a financial bust, the reliving of it grew hotter and hotter in my mind. “What a sweet whore,” I said to my husband, staring down at the flickering lights of good ole Sin City. He laughed and grabbed my leg. Something was rekindled between us. Or perhaps something blossomed that was never there before. I don’t know which it was, but I felt closer.

I kissed him, bashed my forehead against his, and asked “Do you think she’s on Facebook?”

Whoa whoa whoa. You can read the full article here at The Smoking Jacket. It’s brilliant.

You can follow Jenny on Twitter here.

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136 Comments so far

  1. Ali

    Only just discovered this post. MM I thought it was fricken funny! Pft to all those who don’t seem to have much of a sense of humour. I loved it and thought it was great to be on here – that’s why so many of us like MM, because of the diversity of posts. x

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  2. Anonymous

    Lighten up everyone – surely the tweet description gave you some indication of what to expect in the article!
    Have a giggle … Move on!

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  3. Mostly

    Thanks for publishing this! I was so curious after a thirty word story popped up in Who magazine. I wanted details, out of curiosity (why? how? and why?). So thank you.

    :)

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    • Mostly

      I’ve just read her Twitter page. Now I would like a long hot shower and to watch ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ and a cuddle from my mama.

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  4. Tracey

    I’m thinking if this was written by two ‘nobody’s’ MM would not have posted it nor think it was funny or witty.
    Jason as an actor does nothing for me.
    Stupid post MM.

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  5. Anonymous

    I think this article achieved ExACTLY what it set out to do!!! It has invoked ‘talk’ about said subject matter… We all read it and it made us think! Wether you liked it or not it made you think…. Didn’t it!!! Well done MM !!!

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  6. Katie

    M curious why my comment was deleted..

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  7. Katie

    Couldn’t read the post through to the end. Too taken aback by the repetitious use of the word ‘whore’. Really surprised that this post was on mamamia especially as it also made fun of a person’s size. I thought mamamia was soo against doing this…m baffled..

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  8. Jenjenmotherhen

    Oh for goodness sake people, lighten up!! I thought the article was hilarious! For all those who took it all (and themselves!) so seriously and got all “heavy”, life’s too damn short!! Thanks Mamamia for giving me a giggle! 

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  9. Carlie

    When I saw the title of this, I was intrigued and not at all offended so my feelings towards this piece has absolutely nothing to do with prudery. I thought ‘what a gutsy concept’ initially.

    That changed not too far into the piece.

    Sure there are moments of humour and there is a turn of phrase here and there that’s quite gutsy and kick ass, unfortunately her inability to laugh at herself while continually laughing and objectifying the ‘whores’ who come to call creates a massive imbalance in her lense on the whole experience. She comes off as a snide little Hollywood starlet who can pay for the privilege of demeaning others for her own pleasure.

    This piece may have been more compelling, hilarious and understandable even, if they couple had been together longer. Better still if it was written by a Hollywood B-lister.

    One year and they’re seeking the services of outsiders to ‘rekindle’ their love. It’s all a bit hollow and not that shocking in the least really.

    All I can say is, she’s no Hunter S. Thompson. Sorry girl.

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    • Carlie

      Sorry typo…’Better still if it *wasn’t* written by a Hollywood B-lister.’

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  10. Megan

    What is more pro-Feminist than a woman with a strong sense of self value being paid, a whole lot, to do things she obviously enjoys?

    If this honestly offends you, then I truly pity you.

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    • Catherine

      Having worked with numerous prostitutes, I can say I haven’t met any with good self esteem. I haven’t met any prostitutes who enjoy their work, in fact they report feeling: degraded, dirty and inferior to women who are not prostitues

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    • Nico

      I’m not saying it’s not pro-feminist, it’s just her constant use of the word ‘whore’ is very jarring. It’s a very loaded word which can be extremely offensive/hurtful to people, and even if that was not her intention, it does not give her permission to start labeling people like that.
      Just my .02

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  11. sometimeskaren

    I wasn’t going to comment on this article but my conscience is pricking me.

    I’m really disappointed to see this reproduced here.

    I get the humour, I get the writing style, I get all that.

    BUT for a site that rails against the objectification and abuse of women, I am saddened that you saw fit to publish an article that makes such derogatory and insensitive comments about sex workers.

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  12. Amy

    I am disappointed to see this article here. Her style of writing would be funnier if not smattered with racist remarks an derogatory terms. it’s not about the use of a prostitute, or of a threesome – I see myself as very open minded and though I wouldn’t do these things myself and I don’t judge those that do. But her writing reeks of someone who has no respect for others. ‘whore’ might be commonly used, but it is defined as a derogatory term. Her references to another person as a hobbit, gnome etc are revolting. I don’t think all women in prostitution are downtrodden but many are, and to talk about them in such a disrespectful was as Jenny Mollen does is nothing short of embarrassing. It doesn’t make it ok that she is also a woman, it almost makes it worse. She is patronising and nasty.

    I also find it massively hypocritical that MM would post this – this site is always going on and on about respect for women, not calling them names etc, and yet here is this article, which is blatantly doing those things, and being seen as amusing.

    It’s left a bitter taste and I’ll be having a break from visiting for a little while.

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  13. Karyn Melbourne

    Wow, this has definitely got people talking!! And quite a few people have taken it personally it seems. I found it funny, almost snorted out my Diet Coke!
    Thanks for the open-minded post MM – loved it. Enjoy the post for what it is – someone sharing their experience

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  14. LaLa

    Hilarious! Love it.

    Love the story, love the brash way it’s written. Best read of the day for this bored Stay at Home Mama. Whether or not it’s true – who cares.

    Too funny. I love the diversity of MM!

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  15. Merinda

    I think the article was an interesting read. I think people commenting here really are taking it far too seriously.

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  16. Kate!

    Who would have guessed that two ‘beautiful people’ who convincingly portray sensitive underdogs in their acting careers are so unevolved in their real lives, as to consider other human beings as consumables, and laughingly refer to a short asian person as a ‘munchkin’, an ‘island pygmy’ and a garden gnome/goblin (gartenshwerk).

    Sometimes its smarter not to publish.

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  17. Anonymous

    I looked at the site, The Smoking Jacket (it has playboy rabbits on it), and am seriously wondering (hoping?) that this article is satire, or an attempt at humor, perhaps a take off of those articles in magazines in which people describe fantastic and unbelievable sexual encounters.

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  18. Samnisi

    Guys, ladies I thought I was prudish but you’re all making me feel well delightfully and very open minded… The article was funny, the evenings twists and turns unexpected. I don’t think the writer set out to write prose or even social commentary. Thanks MM for the terrific laugh from someone still in their PJs doing puzzles with a 2.5 yr old – this was a great bit of sneaky adult me time.

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  19. Anonymous

    Jenny Mollen is not in Crazy Stupid Love is she???

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    • mm

      I’m so sure she is not but it says on IMDB that she is. This has been buggin me haha.

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      • Elle

        IMDB says her name is ‘Lisa’ so she’s probably one of the random girls in the bar. This bugged me too haha

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  20. Anonymous

    Just makes seeing a prostitute sound kind of awkward and embarrassing and NOT SEXY AT ALL. But can’t see point in getting offended by it. It doesn’t sound like the prostitutes got the worse end of the stick AT ALL. Those guys were easy money and a great work anecdote.

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  21. AJS

    I find it hypocritical that in one week you (at the MamaMia team) have posts such as ‘Slut shaming – it starts young’ talking about how awful it is that young girls use the word slut and call each other the name at an early age. Only to – just a few weeks later – turn around and promote so encouragingly, a post that has an adult calling another adult a derogatory term for her occupation. What sort of message are you trying to send, then?

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  22. morningcoffee

    awwwwfuuuuullll…

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  23. jessie

    HEHE. That was hilarious & I’m going to show my boyfriend this now.

    (And there’s nothing wrong with calling a whore a whore.)

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  24. Bel

    Very basic writing, just reads like a recount of a bad diary entry, if this is your new writer… I’d keep looking. Lacked maturity all round

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  25. EJ

    Crappiest MM post, ever.

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  26. dkmum

    Huh??? Point being??
    Sure she writes funny, but I’m suspecting mostly because of the shock factor of the topic

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  27. Kathy

    I read this article and thought it was funny and so brave to write something personal! I don’t understand the snide comments about they shouldn’t be using a hooker after only a year. WTF since when did the MM community pass judgement on sex lives?! I never would have expected the reaction that’s come in the comments it’s just light hearted and funny!

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    • Kathy

      Oh and why is the word ‘whore’ so offensive?

      Whore: noun, prostitute
      Whore: verb, to work as a prostitute

      Isn’t that sorta accurate?!

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  28. Anonymous

    i personally would never do something like this – and sure some bits were offensive, but to each to their own.
    They were clearly both okay with hiring a prostitute.
    The prostitute clearly seemed okay with being a prostitute.
    And the outcomes (in this case) were hilarious!
    I don’t see the problem with this article considering no one was hurt or exploited! (personal opinion :)

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    • Catherine

      Anonymous, if someone seemed ok with being lacerated with a machete would you think it was ok pick up a machete and hack into them or would you think they had psychological issues? When many prostitutes have been molested as children they think that their only value is as a sex object. Many have dropped out of school and have little education. Other have drug habits to support and prostitution is the only way they can earn enough money to support their addiction.

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      • Anonymous

        I’m not saying this isn’t the case – as you’re absolutely right in many cases. I’m just saying that we have to respect the fact that in some cases, women do this by choice. I have heard stories of women who are prostitutes because of absolute addiction, and hate the life they lead, but have also heard stories of women who love what they do. I don’t think we can judge when we don’t know the background of the story.

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        • Catherine

          To quote KateA’s post “”When large studies have been undertaken in the west, approx 92% of women would leave prostitution if they were able to. 100% said they would not want a female relative to do the job. It is obviously not a vocational choice or it would not be inhabited overwhelmingly by those with limited options”"

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  29. Penguin

    Well. This has to be one of the most pointless posts I’ve read in a while.

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    • Anonymous

      Could not agree more! What a ridiculous article.

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  30. Bel

    Just wondering what JJ, An Idle Dad and Bradley think?
    Your silence is deafening.

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  31. Kjp

    Love this and her writing style. Understand not how everyone would enjoy it but chill out people!

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    • KateA

      Exploiting fellow humans for your own pathetic game, and then laughing at them and calling them whores. I don’t find that funny. It’s not fiction, it’s (allegedly) referring to real people. Prostitutes as a group constitute vulnerable, poor, abused and often underage girls. Mamamia had published this article with the implication that it is witty and cool. It isn’t. It’s not even well written. Perhaps a piece on 12 year old girls sold into Indian brothels would serve to highlight how appalling this horrible story is.

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      • Rick Morton

        Is it just me that finds it weird that we think someone who is a hooker MUST be downtrodden? You might not like the career choice, but it is a legal profession in many places and not everyone who is involved in it is oppressed. I did a feature on a prostitute once who had been in the ‘game’ for 12 years and wouldn’t have it any other way. I interviewed another who hated it. We can’t and shouldn’t speak for everyone. And a legal prostitute in a western country is VASTLY different to the horrific trade in child sex slaves, which Mamamia has done plenty to highlight. See here: http://www.mamamia.com.au/entertainment/mamamia-tv-come-talk-about-the-show-here/

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        • Bel

          Oh Rick please, KateA is right when she said ” Prostitutes as a group constitute vulnerable, poor, abused and often underage girls” It is a very small minority that choose this profession, we all know that, and Rick there are many young girls exploited against their will in our country!
          Mamamia did promote this article as witty and cool.

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        • KateA

          I disagree. An anecdote is not a good basis for an opinion. When large studies have been undertaken in the west, approx 92% of women would leave prostitution if they were able to. 100% said they would not want a female relative to do the job. It is obviously not a vocational choice or it would not be inhabited overwhelmingly by those with limited options. I know you can find some feel-good story about an old prostitute who loves her profession (and that makes everyone happy because no-one is the victim) but this is not the reality.
          Some further disturbing statistics: It is estimated that there are between 300,000 -600,000 child prostitutes in the USA alone.
          More than 3 million people (>80% women and children) are being trafficked around the world at any one time. These people are predominantly moved from less developed countries, particularly SE Asia and Eastern Europe, to service rich countries.
          Prostitution is heavily bound up with organised crime, and women are often not renumerated appropriately.
          The incidence of STIs, including HIV is much higher than in the general population (HIV around 5% in USA, and up to 20x the general population in subsaharan africa)
          The chance of getting beaten, sexually assaulted or murdered is much higher as a prostitute – one study suggested that >80% of female sex workers had been assaulted at work, and nearly 50% had been raped.
          Whilst we may think that western prostitution is completely different to that in third world countries, this would be a naive standpoint. Essentially both involve females with limited (or no) options and exploitation by men – both their bosses and clients. Both are inextricably linked with violence, organised crime, drugs and unhappiness.
          Whilst the media may glamourise it (Diary of a call girl etc), the reality is that this is not a life that almost anyone aspires to. At it’s worst, it constitutes daily rape.

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          • Rick Morton

            Not trying to use anecdotes, you’ll notice I mentioned the two, one loved it one hate it. And you’re bringing child prostitution into it again. That’s illegal and clearly not what is happening in the piece above. We’ll agree to disagree on this count.

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            • Bel

              Rick maybe you can highlight the parts of the article you found hilarious. Maybe I read it out of context.

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            • Catherine

              Rick, just because something is legal does not mean that it is desirable.

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        • Catherine

          A legal prostitute in a western country is very often being exploited by the owner of a brothel, or a male partner. Child sex slaves are being exploited by pimps/brothel owners. Legal prostitutes are urinated and defacted on by their “‘clients”, and so are child sex slaves.Legal prostitutes are very often women who were sexually abused as children and I know of some prostitutes whose mothers were prostitutes and I consider they just never had a chance to have a normal life.
          Prostitution occurs because people do not have respect for the dignity and worth of other people; they are just objects for someone’s amusement and sexual gratification.
          The author of this piece certainly demonstrates she has no respect for the humanity of the poor women she encountered. Why anyone would think this article is funny or worthy of publication is beyond me. Mia says she is against the sexualisation of children, magazines promoting unrealistic body images to women etc but publishing this article is just condoning and encouraging the exploitation of vulnerable women.

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          • Emily

            ooh. This is a bit close to the bone. I work as a sex worker. Have for just on 15 years now. I also identify as a feminist and am employed as a social worker in a domestic violence service. I just want to say ‘thank you’ to Rick. I find the simplistic analysis of ‘whore as victim’ troubling. And I guess, from my ‘insider’ position, I can see a different picture of the many women and men I work with. Dont forget: very few women, even in Australia, are privileged enough to be working in employment they ‘love’ day in and day out…

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          • Kristen Hodges

            There are many jobs which women doing them would say they wouldn’t like their female relatives to do.
            It “constitutes daily rape”? Really? That statement belittles the horrendous experience suffered by victims of rape. Rape is defined by force, a lack of choice and removal of power. While there are some situations where these are true of prostitutes (I am thinking of Asian sex slaves) it’s hardly the defining characteristic of the profession and quite clearly not a factor in the reported story.
            Prostitution becomes a shameful “choice” because of the perception of others. Apportioning shame on others is very much in the eye of the beholder.

            I believe that a prostitute, like the one described in the story, has the right to choose to be one if he or she so wishes. Let’s face it, in our culture it really is a choice for many regardless of what you or I believe are the motivations for that choice.

            I think it’s naive to suggest that women can only be exploited by men and that all prostitutes are exploited. Or to think that women aren’t exploited in other professions. I think it’s naive to not acknowledge that for some prostitutes money is a key factor. There is plenty of “evidence” pointing to this.

            Google search results, and the proliferation of phone box advertising in the UK, points to a vast number of prostitutes being self employed business men and women.

            But I guess we are all entitled to our own opinions right? :)

            One other thing I’d say to those below questioning some aspects Such as whether a masseuse would sit and drink with a client:- as a writer myself I know when retelling a story from my own life I will always rewrite the story during the retell. That’s what writing is – stating facts exactly as they occurred is called research, not writing. Writing tells a story using whatever tools are at the writers disposal – humour, irony, shock, sympathy and outright falsehood – to craft a better piece without removing the “truth” of the story. I don’t think it’s a stretch to suggest the writer has done the same in this case. We are a pathetic bunch who just wish our lives were funnier than they actually are :)

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  32. Joey

    I wonder if Jason will return the favour for Jenny’s birthday? Somehow I doubt it.
    Funny that.

    Surprised at the Mamamia team for being some gushingly positive about this piece. To me it came across as racist, misognist, and sexist. And lame. If a guy had written it the piece would have been slammed.

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  33. Ella

    There are certain things I like to remain ignorant about. This is one of those things…

    Certainly is a change from the “we don’t discuss our relationship” stance of most Hollywood couples!

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  34. Bel

    This is sooo offensive, I don’t know where to begin.
    Mamamia stating:
    “And what happened next was hilarious. We’ve shared some of our favourite parts:”

    What is so hilarious about another women being referred to as a whore, and a Filipino resembling a pygmie to sexually spice up the marriage for this couple? The context of this post is derogatory and disrespectful towards all women, and particularly for for those who work in the sex industry, whether they choose to or not!

    I am so disappointed Mia, you promote feminism, violence against women, and advocate against the over sexualisation of children in the media.

    I do hope your daughter, cousin or friend is never referred to as a “whore”

    I don’t know how Mamamia can begin to apologise. If in fact they even want to!

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    • Sigh

      Isn’t whore quite a well-known and factual name for a prostitute? Take a deep breath Bel, it’s all going to be fine, no need to get all huffy and indignant!

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      • Joey

        I find it derogatory. Don’t know what the official spin on it is though.

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      • Catherine

        Whore is a deeply offensive label to put on a woman who in the vast majority of cases is someone who has just never had a chance in life.So NOT funny.

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    • Nico

      Yeah…..I’m not really comfortable with this article either. Jenny Mollen’s word choices are reeeeeeeaally bugging me.

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    • Anonymous

      Oh whatever! How ridiculous

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  35. red shoes

    I read it and enjoyed the article, I liked her style, but just kept thinking ‘does her mum and dad read her writing? or his mum and dad?’. Am I a big prude?

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  36. Anonymous

    The actress Jenny Mollen is not in the film ‘Crazy, Stupid Love’ as said above in the introduction? I’ve done a search and noticed that most articles say this, which is very confusing as I believe she isn’t in the film at all… but please correct me if I’m mistaken.

    Aside from that, a hilarious article and so well written!

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    • Anonymous

      She is credited on imdb as being in the film. I have seen it and don’t remember her. I think it may have been a small part, maybe as one of Ryan Gosling’s string of women. Her characters name was Lisa.

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  37. elli

    The first part of this article got me annoyed; the rest was boring and I skimmed over it.

    I get so annoyed and professionally insulted by prostitutes calling themselves masseurs and people who use ‘massage’ as a euphemism for prostitution. I have a Diploma of Remedial Massage and worked bloody hard for it; I don’t want people to think I’m anything but a therapist.

    Something doesn’t ring true about the story: I’ve never heard of a therapist hanging around at a client’s for hours getting drunk, particularly not a stranger. And if a strange client answered the door in see through undies, I’d turn around and leave. I’m not going ro risk them assuming I am a prostitute and assaulting me or something.

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    • Eloise

      Agreed Eli, I’m a Remedial Massage Therapist too. I found it pretty unbelievable that the RMT supposedly showed such a lack of professionalism. Would be SO outta there if someone answered the door in their lingerie!

      Interestingly though, in 8 years I’ve never had a client have the ‘wrong’ idea about what massage does (and doesn’t) entail – just endured lots of ribbing and snide jokes from people I know!

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  38. Joey

    I found they ‘whore’ ‘whore’ ‘whore’ thing really distasteful and disrespectful.

    The writer (who is she again?) came across as try-hard-I-want-to-be-seen-as-the-world’s-coolest-girlfriend or something.

    I found it lame to be honest.

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  39. Anonymous

    The only redeeming thing here is honesty, rather than hypocricy. Otherwise, I just shake my head – what has the world come to?

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  40. Ella

    I’ve just had the best 20 minutes in my day – reading this! Sure, I don’t agree with bits and pieces but it is bloody well written and damn funny! Thanks for making this a great hump day :)

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  41. KateA

    The only point I can see to this article is that it highlights how unglamorous the reality of prostitution is. Otherwise – what a load of rubbish. Even if you condone extramarital affairs; it’s immoral to participate in the exploitation of underprivileged sex workers. It would be nice to hear from someone who thinks more deeply about society rather than an actress so narcissistic that she hypocritically uses and belittles people less fortunate than herself.

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    • mm

      How do you know they are underpriviliged?

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      • Catherine

        If we did a survey of prostitutes how many do you think would be Harvard graduates?

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  42. Chrissy

    The word WHORE has got to be one of the ugliest in the English language. Makes me cringe to see it bandied so liberally around here and to be honest it spoilt the writing for me.

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  43. Guest

    It’s funny, and I get the style of writing she is going for but I found her constant calling of the women ‘whores’ off putting. It’s disrespectful, and maybe not everyone thinks this way but I think sex work is a legit profession (even if its illegal in the US where this is written about) and the women deserve respect.

    If the girl is a ‘whore’ then what is she for buying sex?

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    • Anonymous

      Um, they are whores.

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      • Mooner

        Oxford Dictionary:
        Whore
        Noun: Derogatory. A prostitute; a promiscuous woman.

        No one is questioning whether whore means prostitute. Of course it does. But it is a DEROGATORY term for a prostitute.

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    • Lucy

      I think “whore” is used as a general term for “prostitute” in the US – isn’t it? I most definitely could be wrong… but I have a feeling it doesn’t carry quite the same pejorative connotations that it has in Aus.

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      • AJS

        I live in the US. And while whore is used commonly as a term for prostitutes, when one looks at the article overall…it is very clear that she is belittling prostitutes. In my sociology class we were taught to refer to prostitutes as sex workers because it IS work. I found her ‘What a sweet whore’ comment to be very patronising and am disappointed that MM has promoted this article. While I initially enjoyed the tone of the article, it left a bad taste in my mouth when I thought about it again.

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    • Anonymous

      A John?

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  44. carlacoulston

    People that beautiful oughtn’t be able to write that well. It’s just not fair :)

    My hubby and I have been through a bit of a “swinger” phase. Just regular other folks, not prostitutes. Why would you pay for it when there’s sooo many people out there (yes, even probably couples you already know ;) ) willing to have some fun for free?

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  45. Jimmy's Girl

    Sorry… I call ‘fail’. Boring, fairly purposeless and not worthy of the MM I admire. Must try harder guys! :)

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  46. Snap!!

    It’s funny, I liked it and I enjoyed her writing style. Marieke Hardy’s latest book goes into great detail about her and her boyfriend paying for a prostitute which is also very funny. There is also a chapter dedicated to her attending a swingers party.

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    • Fi

      love Marieke Hardy. Didn’t know she had a book. I’ll have to check it out

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    • Catherine

      Really, it is not funny to write about using prostitutes. As someone who has met many prostitutes, I know many of them are very unhappy people who have ended up selling themselves because of dysfunctional childhoods, e.g. childhood sexual abuse.If the mama mia article is a true story, it is shame the people who hired the women did not reflect on why these women were prepared to be sex workers.

      Hiring prostitutes is very , very often exploiting people who are very, very damaged. Just not funny,

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      • Snap!!

        I don’t think we are laughing at the prostitutes I think we are laughing about the strange situation people find themselves in and the funny way they describe it.

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        • AT

          I’m laughing at the very funny way the story is written.

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  47. em

    if you think this is “out there”, read her tweets! wow

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  48. Simone

    Fabulous and hilarious!

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  49. Jen

    Seriously, save your money and find somebody on Adult Match Maker. A regular person just like you who wants to “spice up their sex lives” and let me tell you – it’s SO fun.

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  50. simmy

    not hilarious but funny in parts and i find it totally weird that they would share it with the world, each to their own i guess… i am sure they are promoting something and a lot more than 600 quid are in place for them…

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