Frequently Asked Questions

The Cupcake Girls exists to provide confidential, nonjudgmental support, holistic resources, and trauma-informed care to those in the sex industry and those affected by domestic sex trafficking.

TCG offers services to folks of all gender presentations who self-identify as current or former sex workers, as well as folks who self-identify as trafficking survivors. People located anywhere in the United States can seek and be connected to resources through The Cupcake Girls.

Sex work can look like many things.  It is an umbrella term encompassing all kinds of erotic labor. Cammers, nude/fetish models, club dancers, escorts, “girlfriend/boyfriend experience” providers, burlesque performers, strippers, content creators (OnlyFans, Fansly, etc.), audio erotica voice actors, sext service providers, pornography performers, dominatrixes, brothel or bordello workers, and erotic massage providers can all be considered sex workers.

Human trafficking is the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. Sex trafficking, which makes up the largest percentage of human trafficking, involves the use of violence, threats, lies, debt exploitation, or other forms of control and manipulation to compel adults and/or children to engage in commercial sex acts for the profit of others.

Consent is a voluntary, informed, and ongoing agreement between parties to participate in an activity. Consent must be freely given without coercion, pressure, or intimidation, and can be withdrawn at any time.. 

Coercion is the act of compelling someone to do something they don't want to do, often through intimidation. Coercion may involve force, threats, or the abuse of legal processes.

We currently have three direct-care service programs: Referral, Advocacy, and Mentorship. Depending on the requests or  SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals identified in conversations between program participants and staff, participants will enter into one of those three programs and receive support in their journey to achieve their goals. 

In our Referral program we also offer one-off referrals to other resources and opportunities after a participant has met with one of our advocates. Those services may include: mental health support, transportation assistance (i.e., bus passes), legal help including record sealing or expunging, financial planning, tax preparation, physical well being (yoga classes, self defense classes, etc.), and more.

Due to the nature of our wraparound program models, our support requests may be temporarily closed when our staff and advocates are at capacity and unable to provide care to additional participants. In those instances, we maintain a waitlist. Even if support requests are closed, feel free to email us at admin@thecupcakegirls.org.

Decriminalizing sex work removes the legal penalties around the buying and selling of sexual services or acts. It does NOT legalize trafficking, abuse, or exploitation though opponents of decriminalization sometimes make this misleading claim. 

Research has long shown that the criminalization of sex work harms both survivors of trafficking and sex workers. Criminalization makes sex workers more susceptible to violence, and less likely to report it. Law enforcement often treats sex workers and survivors of trafficking the same, which means there are often various repercussions reporting harm or abuse. 

Oppressive measures such as deportations, evictions, arrests, or banking and housing discrimination are not compassionate or legitimate forms of ending trafficking. The Cupcake Girls acknowledges the complexities of the labor sex workers are trying to provide, and believes that policy and legislation should support safe working conditions and human rights for sex workers. 

For a more in-depth discussion of decriminalization, check out

Each month, we offer a Free Store open to folks in any part of the sex industry. (RSVP required to join.) Some of our most frequently requested items are: tampons, baby wipes, diapers, infant formula, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, household cleaning supplies (all-purpose spray cleaners, dish soap, window cleaner), personal hygiene products (hand soap, toothpaste, deodorant, brushes, bonnets), pregnancy test kits, over-the-counter pain relief, small scented candles, and insect repellent. 

Please reach out to us if you are interested in donating any of these items to one of our physical locations (Las Vegas, NV or Portland, OR). We’d also love to hear from businesses or companies interested in helping us stock our shelves.

Three main ways you can support us are: 

1. Becoming a monthly donor.

2. Sharing our information or social media posts with others who would benefit from it.

3. Volunteering with the organization.