Stripping and adult films are doing well in this economy.

Women who were struggling to make around $2,000 dollars a week are making that much in a good night dancing at a strip club.  Many of these are educated women who are qualified to do other jobs – so much for saying they are working the pole to pay for college.

With the job market what it is, many women are looking at dancing as a way get by in tough times; many dancers are making $100,000-$300,000 dollars per year.  When you think about the fact that many of these women were “forced” to the industry as a way to make ends meet I would say their mission is complete: those ends are meeting nicely.

As can be expected, nerves probably play a part in dancing for the first time.  Some women use alcohol as a way to calm their nerves while others use techniques often applied to other nervous situations.  “It is like giving a speech, but instead of imagining everyone naked, you’re the one who’s naked,” said one woman new to the industry.  Yeah, whatever.

On one hand you (may) have morals concerning the industry while on the other hand you have 5 times more income.  I could see where that could be a tough decision, but once a woman is on the pole there is no turning back.  But stripping still isn’t the worst thing they could be doing.

Once a woman dances, those who saw her naked will have that image in their minds forever, but adult films is another story.  Once a film is made, that tape, disc or file can be played over and over again.  Years from now, that decision to have sex on film will still exist for anyone to see.  It is a serious decision to make with immediate rewards.  But what is the real price these women (and men) pay?

These industries have been called recession-proof and maybe it is true.  However, while there is nothing illegal about stripping or working in the adult film industry, those decisions stick similarly to a criminal’s record.  Is it really worth it?