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Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind!
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Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind! @swintimacies.bsky.social · Jul 28
Thank you SO much to all who have reached out and participated, thus far! Due to an incredible amount of interest, the recruitment of companions has been paused & a waiting list started should a spot open up.

✨There are still a number of spots open for client participants✨
swintimacies.bsky.social Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind! @swintimacies.bsky.social · Jul 13
Are you an indy companion/escort who finds your work and the services you provide valuable or meaningful OR a client whose life is enriched by SPs? If so, you're invited to participate in a sex worker led arts-based research project studying (paid) intimacy. No art skills req!
A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a hand reaching towards condoms/bottle of lube/adult toy; two men and a women lying in bed relaxed and chatting; a couple in robes enjoying breakfast in bed. Below these small images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You are a current or retired independent FSSW who enjoys/enjoyed their work What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University A small cartoon of a couple dining is at the bottom. A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a do not disturb hotel door sign; clothes scattered on a bedroom floor; an open drawer of adult toys. Below these images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You have seen a companion/escort at least TWICE before What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University Midway through on the sides are photos of: two pairs of feet sticking out of sheets; someone dangling a bra in front of a man reclined in bed. A small cartoon white envelope is at the bottom.
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swintimacies.bsky.social
Thank you SO much to all who have reached out and participated, thus far! Due to an incredible amount of interest, the recruitment of companions has been paused & a waiting list started should a spot open up.

✨There are still a number of spots open for client participants✨
swintimacies.bsky.social Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind! @swintimacies.bsky.social · Jul 13
Are you an indy companion/escort who finds your work and the services you provide valuable or meaningful OR a client whose life is enriched by SPs? If so, you're invited to participate in a sex worker led arts-based research project studying (paid) intimacy. No art skills req!
A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a hand reaching towards condoms/bottle of lube/adult toy; two men and a women lying in bed relaxed and chatting; a couple in robes enjoying breakfast in bed. Below these small images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You are a current or retired independent FSSW who enjoys/enjoyed their work What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University A small cartoon of a couple dining is at the bottom. A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a do not disturb hotel door sign; clothes scattered on a bedroom floor; an open drawer of adult toys. Below these images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You have seen a companion/escort at least TWICE before What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University Midway through on the sides are photos of: two pairs of feet sticking out of sheets; someone dangling a bra in front of a man reclined in bed. A small cartoon white envelope is at the bottom.
July 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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A sweet and short, to the point synopsis!

#sexwork #sexworkresearch
swintimacies.bsky.social Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind! @swintimacies.bsky.social · Jul 13
The Briefest of Background

Although over 30 years old, The Regulation of Prostitution: Avoiding the Morality Traps (Shaver, 1994) remains relevant in its explanation of how Victorian moralism and radical feminism have influenced & cont to influence Canadian prostitution laws.
August 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
swintimacies.bsky.social
A sweet and short, to the point synopsis!

#sexwork #sexworkresearch
swintimacies.bsky.social Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind! @swintimacies.bsky.social · Jul 13
The Briefest of Background

Although over 30 years old, The Regulation of Prostitution: Avoiding the Morality Traps (Shaver, 1994) remains relevant in its explanation of how Victorian moralism and radical feminism have influenced & cont to influence Canadian prostitution laws.
August 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
swintimacies.bsky.social
Thank you SO much to all who have reached out and participated, thus far! Due to an incredible amount of interest, the recruitment of companions has been paused & a waiting list started should a spot open up.

✨There are still a number of spots open for client participants✨
swintimacies.bsky.social Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind! @swintimacies.bsky.social · Jul 13
Are you an indy companion/escort who finds your work and the services you provide valuable or meaningful OR a client whose life is enriched by SPs? If so, you're invited to participate in a sex worker led arts-based research project studying (paid) intimacy. No art skills req!
A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a hand reaching towards condoms/bottle of lube/adult toy; two men and a women lying in bed relaxed and chatting; a couple in robes enjoying breakfast in bed. Below these small images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You are a current or retired independent FSSW who enjoys/enjoyed their work What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University A small cartoon of a couple dining is at the bottom. A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a do not disturb hotel door sign; clothes scattered on a bedroom floor; an open drawer of adult toys. Below these images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You have seen a companion/escort at least TWICE before What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University Midway through on the sides are photos of: two pairs of feet sticking out of sheets; someone dangling a bra in front of a man reclined in bed. A small cartoon white envelope is at the bottom.
July 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Reposted by Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind!
swintimacies.bsky.social
Are you an indy companion/escort who finds your work and the services you provide valuable or meaningful OR a client whose life is enriched by SPs? If so, you're invited to participate in a sex worker led arts-based research project studying (paid) intimacy. No art skills req!
A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a hand reaching towards condoms/bottle of lube/adult toy; two men and a women lying in bed relaxed and chatting; a couple in robes enjoying breakfast in bed. Below these small images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You are a current or retired independent FSSW who enjoys/enjoyed their work What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University A small cartoon of a couple dining is at the bottom. A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a do not disturb hotel door sign; clothes scattered on a bedroom floor; an open drawer of adult toys. Below these images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You have seen a companion/escort at least TWICE before What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University Midway through on the sides are photos of: two pairs of feet sticking out of sheets; someone dangling a bra in front of a man reclined in bed. A small cartoon white envelope is at the bottom.
July 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reposted by Bounded and Embodied: A Study the First of its Kind!
swintimacies.bsky.social
Thank you SO much to all who have reached out and participated, thus far! Due to an incredible amount of interest, the recruitment of companions has been paused and a waiting list started should a spot open up!

✨There are still a number of spots open for client participants✨
July 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
swintimacies.bsky.social
Thank you SO much to all who have reached out and participated, thus far! Due to an incredible amount of interest, the recruitment of companions has been paused and a waiting list started should a spot open up!

✨There are still a number of spots open for client participants✨
July 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
swintimacies.bsky.social
Are you an indy companion/escort who finds your work and the services you provide valuable or meaningful OR a client whose life is enriched by SPs? If so, you're invited to participate in a sex worker led arts-based research project studying (paid) intimacy. No art skills req!
A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a hand reaching towards condoms/bottle of lube/adult toy; two men and a women lying in bed relaxed and chatting; a couple in robes enjoying breakfast in bed. Below these small images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You are a current or retired independent FSSW who enjoys/enjoyed their work What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University A small cartoon of a couple dining is at the bottom. A research recruitment poster At the top are three photos of: a do not disturb hotel door sign; clothes scattered on a bedroom floor; an open drawer of adult toys. Below these images, reads the following: To Participate as a Companion: You have seen a companion/escort at least TWICE before What’s involved? A guided artistic, life-size rendering of your embodied experiences through the process of body mapping + interview (audio recorded for transcription purposes) 2-4 hours of your time that you’ll receive a honorarium for ALL genders & sexualities are welcome! Based in Toronto Discretion assured. Participate in confidence. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS STUDY, PLEASE EMAIL BOUNDEDANDEMBODIED@UWO.CA Principal Investigator of Study: Dr. Helen Fielding, Western University Midway through on the sides are photos of: two pairs of feet sticking out of sheets; someone dangling a bra in front of a man reclined in bed. A small cartoon white envelope is at the bottom.
July 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
swintimacies.bsky.social
The Briefest of Background

Although over 30 years old, The Regulation of Prostitution: Avoiding the Morality Traps (Shaver, 1994) remains relevant in its explanation of how Victorian moralism and radical feminism have influenced & cont to influence Canadian prostitution laws.
July 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
swintimacies.bsky.social
In Bed, The Kiss
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
1892
A painting of two people
July 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
swintimacies.bsky.social
An etymology of the working title "Bounded and Embodied" (Part 1/2)

➡️'Bounded', derived from and informed by Elizabeth Bernstein's concept of bounded authenticity (2007), reflects the boundaried but very real intimacy full-service sex work is based upon
July 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM