If you haven't read the news about Elon's generous giveaways - you got to. Here's a link. And here's the key stuff you should notice immediately:
Elon Musk said on Saturday that America Pac, the Donald Trump-allied political action committee he founded, will give $1m every day until the presidential election to someone who signs his petition that appears to be a way to incentivize Republicans in battleground states to register to vote. ....the petition appears to be designed to principally push Trump voters to register to vote in the presidential election so that they can be in the running for the $1m prize.
Recent news highlights how those with power and resources shape our world. For example, Elon Musk has pledged to give away $1 million daily to support specific political causes. This is a stark reminder of how power is wielded—through money, connections, and networks. It's time to reflect on what this means for those of us who advocate for sexual and relational wellness and to understand how we can collectively strengthen our position.
How Power Operates: Money, Networks, and Influence
The ability to influence society largely depends on having access to money, strong networks, and strategic connections. Historically, those who control wealth also shape policies, culture, and public opinion. We see this in politics, media, and even in tech, where those with deep pockets can amplify their voice and agenda while silencing others.
In the field of sexuality and relationships, many of us are fighting against censorship, misinformation, and stigma. Yet, we often operate independently, lacking the consolidated power of our opponents. To truly make a difference, we must recognize that the same elements used to exert oppressive power—money, networks, and connections—are what we need to harness for positive change.
The Role of Money: A Force for Good or Ill
Money is neither inherently good nor evil. It is a tool that reflects the values of the person who holds it. When people with good hearts and ethical intentions have more financial resources, they can channel them toward positive societal change. Think of philanthropists who support education, healthcare, or marginalized communities—these are examples of money being used to make the world a better place.
In our industry, there is a pervasive belief that being profit-driven is incompatible with our mission. This "broke mindset" perpetuates the struggle. If sexperts continue to undervalue their services or refuse to charge enough for their work, we remain financially constrained. This limits our ability to participate in advocacy, support essential infrastructure, or even take breaks to recharge. We need to break free from this mindset and embrace financial empowerment as a means to fuel our cause.
Why Unity Is Essential
The sexperts community faces significant challenges: censorship, underfunding, and societal stigma, to name a few. Individually, we can only do so much. But together, we are a powerful force capable of driving lasting change. Unity allows us to pool resources, amplify our voices, and create a network that supports and uplifts everyone. When we collaborate and support companies and organizations that share our vision, we lay the foundation for a stronger, more resilient community.
There are vital infrastructures—platforms, educational resources, advocacy groups—that fight for our right to exist and operate without censorship. Supporting these entities is not just a moral obligation; it’s a survival strategy for our industry. We need to bolster them financially, promote their work, and encourage our peers to do the same.
7 Actions Sexperts Can Take to Create the Change We Need
Donate to Causes Fighting for Our Rights: Support organizations that advocate for sexual and relational wellness, fight censorship, and provide essential resources for professionals.
Raise Awareness: Use your platform to talk about censorship and the challenges the industry faces. Write articles, make videos, or share social media posts about these issues.
Collaborate, Don’t Compete: Work with fellow sexperts to co-host events, share resources, and cross-promote each other’s services. The more unified we are, the stronger we become.
Ensure You Charge For Your Services Appropriately: Value your work enough to charge appropriately. This will help you maintain financial stability, support industry initiatives, and contribute to advocacy efforts.
Attend Networking Events and Build Connections: Join industry events, webinars, and community meetings to strengthen your network and find like-minded individuals who can support your work.
Offer Pro Bono Work Strategically - Especially For Underfunded Organisations and Companies: While it’s admirable to offer free services, make sure it’s sustainable. Balance pro bono work with paid services to ensure you don’t burn out or undervalue your expertise.
Promote and Fund Platforms That Support Sexperts: Share information about organizations fighting for your rights. Encourage others to donate, and if possible, contribute financially to these causes yourself. Here are a few worth supporting, but they're definitely not a complete list.
The Woodhull Freedom Foundation: Advocates for sexual freedom as a fundamental human right and tackles issues like censorship and sex workers' rights.
Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP): An advocacy organization supporting sex workers' rights and fighting for decriminalization.
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF): Fights for the rights of consenting adults in the BDSM, kink, and non-monogamy communities.
Center for Intimacy Justice: This organization advocates for equity in advertising policies related to sexual health and wellness, especially concerning women's intimate health. They work to address gender bias in tech companies' ad policies and support sexual health companies that face discrimination in digital marketing.
censHERship: Focused on combating censorship, this initiative highlights and challenges the silencing of women and marginalized voices in discussions about sexuality, health, and wellness, particularly on social media and digital platforms.
lifesexplicit: A censorship-free platform providing infrastructure for sexperts to connect with the public. It promotes sexual wellness experts and helps them reach audiences without the limitations imposed by mainstream platforms.
Sexperts Business Community (SBC): Dedicated to supporting sex and relationship professionals by offering resources, networking, and strategic partnerships. The SBC empowers sexperts to grow their businesses, navigate censorship, and collaborate for industry-wide progress.
More? Know others you want to raise awareness of? Comment below - give a brief and a link to the organisation/company!
Take Action: Join Our Events and Build Your Network
The Sexperts Business Community is here to help you grow, connect, and thrive. We host regular events where you can meet fellow professionals, learn from experts, and expand your network. Join us at our upcoming events to strengthen your connections, learn new strategies, and be part of a united movement working to create positive change in the world of sexual and relational wellness.
Together, we can amplify our voices, support essential infrastructures, and pave the way for a future where our work is valued and our rights are respected. Let’s take action and be the force that shapes the future of our industry.
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