Every window is blacked out by grills and the space is eerily quiet. Aside from two flat screen TVs playing Sky Movies previews either side of a stage with two poles, the pub looks like part of The Great Gatsby film set: all art deco mirrors and plush seats. The audience is made up of three lone middle-aged men, nursing pints and deliberating over where to sit before deciding to leave one or two seats between them and the stage. Not Buying It denied the allegations when asked for comment by Dazed. I spoke to a number of other dancers about what these pressures mean for them on the day-to-day, from dealing with house fees and tips to private dances. Chloe started working at strip clubs in her native Australia, taking it on as a second job alongside managing a bar, to pay off credit card debts when she was in her twenties. Chloe found the transition to dancing in England the hardest of all.

Also, does anyone recommend Zumanity? I guess you can tell I'm looking for a naughty weekend. I liked Zumanity.

Around 10 most nights, Nikeisah Newton hops into her car for a minute drive into downtown Portland, Ore. Newton said. Newton, whose ex-girlfriend is a former stripper, has joined a wave of dancers and their allies across the nation who are fighting to reform labor practices; put an end to sexual harassment and discrimination in their workplaces; and stifle the stigma around what they believe is as legitimate a profession as any. Members of this movement are sharing their experiences with the public through podcasts, books and visual arts; using technology to spread information about their industry; and protesting injustices in the streets.