RED FLAGS TO WATCH OUT FOR
How to avoid exploitative strip clubs and red flags to watch out for
As discussed many times, strippers, strip clubs and strip club owners come in a variety of outlooks, genres, levels and limitations. Locality, experience, prejudices and preference can greatly impact work. There are some super professional clubs and supportive owners in the industry. Conversely, there are, unfortunately, those that intend to exploit naive or desperate women. We, at Strip Magazine, are committed to providing an informative resource to help prospective and experienced dancers navigate the industry. Whilst some of this advice may be new to some, it never hurts to get a refresher on important red flags to look out for, so you can avoid ending up in exploitative situations.
The basics
Basics matter. Never let anybody else hold your passport. Always travel with the means to get home, be that with a return tickets, savings or a credit card for onward travel. Always leave your destination details with somebody else. Make sure you have a mobile phone or access to social media. Finally, vet and research your prospective venue before you even consider buying a ticket, or leaving.
Follow your gut
The single most important piece of advice that can be given is Follow. Your. Gut. Humans have evolved over thousands of years to survive. If your instincts are telling you something is up, listen. If somebody is making you feel uncomfortable, a situation doesn’t add up, or seems too good to be true, stay alert to your surroundings. Do not allow yourself to be gaslit if you know something isn’t right. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Especially, if you are travelling to a different country or on your own. To Continue the Story