30th Sexual Freedom Awards Finalists, 2026
These are the current Finalists for the 30th Sexual Freedom Awards. More to come so check back!
The Sexual Freedom Awards - honouring practitioners, performers and activists who promote sexually positive attitudes – will be held in London, U.K. on Sunday 10th May, 2026. These are uniquely independent and inclusive international Awards – with their famous, hand-carved, ' golden flying cock' trophy. Performer and Stripper finalists showcase their acts during the Awards ceremony.
A long-list for each Award category is compiled from nominations from the public and a short-list, usually of 3 Finalists per category, is selected by a panel of expert judges who announce winners on the night. We salute all nominees & Finalists!
The Finalists remain featured here as a tribute their outstanding contributions to the myriad worlds of sexual freedom and expression.
Activist of the Year
Laura Baillie
Laura Baillie is the Political Officer for Scotland for Decrim, a grassroots organisation dedicated to fighting for the full decriminalisation of sex work in Scotland. A force to be reckoned with and a true advocate for sex workers, she led the fight against Ash Regan’s Nordic Model Bill - a law that would criminalise the purchase of sex and harm sex workers. In February of this year it was announced that the Bill was defeated.
Despite countless attacks by the opposition, Laura’s focus has always remained on the sex workers she advocates and deeply cares for. As well as this, she is a board member for National Ugly Mugs, and will soon commence her PhD at the University of Glasgow.
When she isn’t the busiest woman alive, she can be found attending the gigs of various pop divas, wild swimming, and she has never found a walking tour she didn’t like.
🌐 Insta @laurabaillie92 : : @scotland4decrim
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Ally of the Year
Beth Jackson
Beth is co-owner of SW Friendly Accountants, or rather Sex Worker Friendly Accountants if censorship wasn't what it is. They do what the name says - they are accountants who help every small business regardless of the industry. Sex workers face regular discrimination and get blocked from professional services constantly; banks, I’m looking at you. As someone with a personal knowledge of sex work it felt like a no-brainer to provide a safe space for sex workers to support them running their small businesses and taking care of the boring and sometimes scary world of tax.
2 Sisters Accounting has been running over 8 years helping small businesses and that has given Beth the freedom to launch the sister brand SW Friendly Accountants, providing accounting support to Sex Workers without judgement. It has meant she can provide free webinars, workshops and sponsor events in the community making knowledge to support the small business side of Sex Work accessible to as many people as possible.
🌐 swfriendlyaccountants.co.uk : : Insta @swfriendaccountant
Charlotte Heti
Charlotte Heti is best known as a key member of the Torture Garden team, having been part of the community for over 25 years and serving as a Director for the past seven. She is a recognised figure within the London and international fetish and alternative nightlife scene, known for creating vibrant, inclusive spaces where creativity, expression and community thrive.
As a Director of Torture Garden and co-founder of Le Boutique Bazaar and The Sunday Slick, Charlotte creates environments where people can safely explore their sexuality and express themselves freely. Her events are rooted in respect, consent and non-judgement, encouraging empowerment and connection. She understands these spaces can be both an entry point for newcomers and a home for long-time community members, and works to evolve them to support both. She also employs a wide range of performers, DJs and staff, championing diverse talent and fair pay.
Charlotte is passionate about curating high-quality events that foster community, celebrate identity and create safe, welcoming spaces for people to be themselves.
🌐 Insta @charlotteheti : : X @charlotteheti : : torturegarden.com
Mathilde Friis
Mathilde Friis is an independent curator and PhD candidate whose work sits at the intersection of art, gender studies, and anthropology. She has curated exhibitions and public programmes at Somerset House, HEK, and the ICA, alongside independent galleries.
Mathilde's practice-led PhD in curatorial practice at Northumbria University, Newcastle, focuses on the artistic and creative practices of sex working communities. Recent projects include Working Girls! at Gallery 46 and Purity & Danger at Guts Gallery (2024). Positioning curating itself as a research methodology, her project draws on situated, embodied, and relational approaches that foreground care, activism, and collaboration.
Rooted in broader interests in gender and sexualities within visual culture, Mathilde's work makes a case for institutional recognition and support of sex workers as active shapers of their own stories and futures. Her practice bridges academic research and public-facing curatorial work, bringing critical and community-centred perspectives to cultural institutions and independent spaces.
Creator of the Year
Lucy Huxley
Lucy Huxley is an escort, content creator, and podcast host living in Berlin, Germany.
Her online work strikes a balance between sharing juicy stories from her 10 years in the sex industry, and sharing educational and activist content advocating for sex worker rights.
She hosts a podcast, “The Whore’s Bedroom”, where she dives deeper into her personal experiences and also interviews guests from different areas of the sex industry.
Instagram: @lucyhuxleyx TikTok: @lucyhuxleyxxx
Poppy Scarlett
Poppy Scarlett is a professional over-sharer and multi-hyphenate-sex-person. She is a sex worker and a certified Sex and Relationships Coach, along with creating content about non-monogamy under the name @polyampoppy. On social media she bares all to help others shed shame and embrace pleasure.
Through her playful workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions, Poppy educates on sex, non-monogamy, kink and intimacy and regularly appears as a guest expert on podcasts and panels.
A proudly kinky, queer, and polyamorous woman, Poppy also runs the much-loved non-monogamous board game social, NON-MONOPOLY in London.
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Event of the Year
House of ERIKALUST
House of ERIKALUST is Erika Lust's first-ever immersive experience that revolutionises the world of eroticism and self-discovery. Collaborating with Layers of Reality, House of ERIKALUST, and founder Erika continues to challenge conventions and redefine the perception of sexuality. The experience aligns with the company’s mission to offer an artistic, inclusive, and respectful approach to eroticism. Erika wanted to go beyond the screen and create a space where people could explore their desires in a way that is free from stigma and open to diversity.
ERIKALUST is a global adult entertainment, lifestyle and technology company with a sex-positive vision. Its team produces and creates sex-positive adult films portraying characters that audiences can identify with, beyond stereotypes or fetishizations. Layers of Reality is the audiovisual content creation studio that redefines the way we perceive and interact with the world. Pioneers in the creation of extended reality (XR) content: memorable, meaningful and transformative experiences.
houseoferikalust.com : : Insta @HouseofErikaLust : : X @house_erikalust : : erikalust.com : : X @erikalust : : LinkedIn @company/erikalust
PURR
PURR is a pole showcase like no other that platforms alternative pole performers, particularly highlighting sex workers, BIPOC and queer artists. PURR is the first pole showcase of its kind in Brighton, mixing the format of a gritty cabaret show with a dazzling pole showcase that features a lineup of artists from Brighton and beyond.
PURR was founded and is co-produced by Emily Meow (a queer femme Events Producer and DJ) and Sabrina Jane (pansexual poly pole master and 2022 Stripper of the Year) who teamed up with the intent to create a community space that makes the art of pole more accessible for those who can't make it to nightlife events or strip clubs, as well as giving the dancers themselves a space to perform with no boundaries or expectations. PURR's last three events have been a sell out success, so far welcoming a dozen pole dancers to the stage, hosted by Sabrina themselves. From blood pours at Halloween to raining petals at their Valentine's Day party, PURR's journey has only just begun yet has already solidified itself in Brighton's pole history as well as cultivated its own cult community following.
Insta @purr.bbz
Photograph by @whoretographer
Riot Party - WINNER
Riot Party is a POC and Sex Worker Led queer intersectional sex positive rave that centres and celebrates marginalised communities. Founded as a response to a lack of diversity in kink spaces, they create intentional spaces for anyone who exists beyond the margins. Blending activism with hedonism, they curate spaces for exploration, education, and discovery.
In 2024, they launched the world's first Sex Worker Pride Festival in collaboration with One Night Parties. The festival served as a platform for numerous grassroots sex worker collectives, showcasing the remarkable impact of their work on a larger scale.
In addition, Riot hosted a dedicated UK Black Pride event featuring an exclusively Black lineup of multi-genre DJs and performers. This landmark celebration served as a powerful intervention and reclamation of kink spaces which have long been dominated by Eurocentric narratives.
Riot Party has become a staple of the sex positive scene, and creates regular paid work for marginalised creatives and community members across multiple cities. Predominantly working with queer artists of colour, and those with lived experience of sex work; their events are a protected space that are crucial in the current climate amid relentless funding cuts.
riotparty.co.uk : : Insta @riotpartyuk
Performer of the Year
Kitty Von Crypt
Kitty Von Crypt is a sideshow, fire and gorelesque performer from North Wales, UK. Known for her weird and wonderful talents like swallowing balloons, regurgitating razor blades, walking on broken glass and even breathing fire - Kitty’s shows are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Kitty incorporates fetish themes, attitude and sex appeal into her performances whilst also shocking audiences and showing just how far the human body can be pushed! Also a trained body piercer, Kitty uses this knowledge to her advantage and often uses needle play in her routines.
Kitty has been on the scene for several years, performing all over the country at tattoo conventions, fetish clubs, festivals and other events and has been nominated for two “Performer Of The Year” awards this year - one of which is here at the Sexual Freedom Awards.
Insta @kittyvoncrypt : : Facebook @kittyvoncryptcircusperformer
Photo: Veronika Marx
Mx Cyanide
Mx Cyanide is a captivating transgender burlesque and sideshow artist known for pushing the boundaries of performance art while celebrating gender diversity and body positivity.
With a background in dance, circus arts, and performance activism, Mx Cyanide has performed for over 8 years at major venues and festivals, earning a reputation as a dynamic and trailblazing artist in the burlesque scene. They continue to use their art to dismantle stereotypes, offering audiences an unapologetic and authentic celebration of queer joy.
A proud advocate for transgender visibility, Mx Cyanide uses their platform to challenge societal norms, embracing both the feminine and masculine aspects of their identity in every act. Their performances are a striking mix of classical tease, gender-bending humour, and jaw-dropping stunts, including feats like fire-eating and performing on a bed of nails. Each act is meticulously crafted to empower and celebrate the beauty of transformation, self-expression, and the art of seduction.
Whether commanding the stage with sultry choreography or leaving the crowd gasping with a daring stunt, Mx Cyanide creates a truly unforgettable experience that embodies strength, resilience, and the freedom to be boldly, authentically oneself.
Insta @mxcyanideifyourenasty : : Facebook @mxcyanideburlesque
TMC Top Monster Cock - WINNER
Top Monster Cock is a pansexual porn creator, social media sensation, and creative force in the adult industry, celebrated for his bold, original content. He burst onto the scene during the Covid lockdowns, with original content that quickly catapulted him to fame. In a life-changing moment, he made the best decision ever: quit his corporate job! He is now one of the biggest creators in the UK and haven’t looked back since then.
Renowned for his approach to dominant-submissive sex, TMC’s videos explore diverse scenarios—from friends on a summer trip to farmers on break and football teammates in the locker room. His productions, crafted with minimal resources but maximum creativity and joy for sex, have earned him a devoted following.
His drive for innovation led him to collaborate with acclaimed queer DJ KDA, producing music that samples sounds from his porn videos—a daring fusion of art and erotica. Beyond the screen, TMC is a leader within the porn community. He founded The Circle, a network for creators to share insights, experiences, and support.
A dedicated queer activist for over 13 years, he organised the first Pride marches in his hometown and has given numerous workshops on sexual attraction. X @TopMonsterCock : : BlueSky: @topmonstercock.bsky.social : : OnlyFans: @topmonstercock : : JustForFans: @topmonstercock : : PornHub @model/top-monster-cock
Podcast of the Year
BiQueeriosity
BiQueeriosity is a bi-weekly podcast that celebrates the vibrant spectrum of bisexuality with humour, authenticity, and a commitment to erasing stigma. Hosted by Dee and Ell, two queer Black women, the show dives into raw and sensitive topics while maintaining a lighthearted and comedic tone.
Dee and Ell are also the co-founders of Société Noir, an inclusive online community for queer women (including trans women) and non-binary people of colour. Through their podcast and community work, they create spaces for marginalised voices to share stories, celebrate individuality and foster belonging.
BiQueeriosity covers diverse topics like navigating bisexual stereotypes, body positivity, queer flirting and sexual exploration. It also tackles deeper issues such as biphobia and mental health impacts within intersectional identities. Whether unpacking myths about bisexuality or sharing personal anecdotes, Dee and Ell bring humour and heart to every conversation.
This podcast not only entertains but also empowers its audience to embrace their unique journeys with pride. BiQueeriosity is more than a podcast—it’s a celebration of identity and resilience.
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Come Curious - WINNER
No holes barred, the worlds most uncensored conversations around sex and relationships: ComeCurious was one of the first ground breaking sex education platforms, formed over 10 years ago by founders Florence Bark and Reed Amber. They are now multi award winning and nominated content creators who have brought conversations on sex into the mainstream with their youtube, podcast and social media presence. Creating educational porn films to having conversations with therapists, sex workers, celebrities and more. Between them both they have spanned all medias from international selling books to global TV to break through the stigma surrounding pleasure, sex, relationships and sex work. Today Come Curious isn't just a podcast, it's a community and movement towards a happier and healthier relationship with our bodies, sex and partners.
YouTube youtube.com/@comecurious : : Insta @comecurious : : Patreon @comecurious : : X @comecurious
Sex Advice for Seniors
Suzanne Noble is the creator and host of the "Sex Advice for Seniors" podcast, designed to empower older adults to embrace a healthy and fulfilling sex life. With over sixty years of life experience, Suzanne brings her personal insights, wit, and open-minded perspective to discussions about intimacy in later years.
As a woman in her sixties, Suzanne offers a refreshing and relatable voice, blending her own experiences with expert advice. The podcast features dynamic interviews with a range of professionals, including sexologists, intimacy coaches, tantric practitioners, and dating and relationship coaches, to name a few. These conversations provide valuable insights, practical tips, and fresh perspectives on navigating the complexities of intimacy and relationships as we age.
The series is dedicated to breaking down taboos and fostering an open, empowering dialogue around sexuality in later life. Suzanne’s passion for helping others shines through as she encourages older adults to find joy and connection, whether starting a new relationship or deepening an existing one.
Through her engaging and optimistic approach, Suzanne has created a space for older adults to feel seen, heard, and inspired. The "Sex Advice for Seniors" podcast is a testament that it’s never too late to explore life’s pleasures and embrace personal growth.
Product of the Year
Image Angel
Image Angel is a revolutionary technology that looks to deter intimate image abuse and create accountability for perpetrators. Intimate image abuse, previously referred to as revenge porn, can so often be an anonymous crime. The technology works by embedding an invisible digital fingerprint into the image so that if that image is then shared without consent, Image Angel can trace the image back to the individual who leaked it. Image Angel also provides resources, guidance, and practical support for survivors of intimate image abuse to help them take action and regain control. Created by sex worker Madelaine Thomas, Image Angel was borne out of lived experience as a preventative solution to the endemic issue of intimate image abuse.
imageangel.co.uk : : X @imageangel_ : : Insta @imageangel_ : : Bluesky: @imageangel.bsky.social : : TikTok @imageangel_ : : LinkedIn: @image-angel
The Maw Grinder by Undercover Creations - WINNER
Most sex toys feel like they rolled off a soulless assembly line, mass-produced with no thought for individuality. Uncover Creations was founded to change that.
Created by four friends with a passion for personalisation, Uncover Creations believes intimate moments deserve more than generic, off-the-shelf plastic. Every toy is made-to-order, ensuring a perfect fit for each customer’s unique desires. From custom colors to adjustable firmness and special design touches, every detail is crafted with care.
This isn’t just a toy—it’s a fully personalised experience, made for those who refuse to settle for the ordinary.
uncovercreations.com : : Insta @uncovercreations : : X @UncoverCreation : : TikTok @uncovercreations : : Threads @uncovercreations
Svibe EVO
Svibe is redefining pleasure with cutting-edge technology and innovative designs that enhance sexual well-being. Our EVO masturbator is an advanced male pleasure device designed for ultimate stimulation, featuring dual-motor technology, an open-top design, and a waterproof, whisper-quiet build. EVO s perfect for both solo play and couples, blending functionality with discretion.
At SVibe, we are committed to removing taboos around sexual wellness, making pleasure accessible, and designing products that cater to all bodies. We believe in embracing individuality, fostering self-exploration, and ensuring our devices deliver powerful, pleasurable, and body-first experiences.
svibe.com : : Instagram @svibe_official : : X @svibe_official : : Facebook @svibe
Sex Worker of the Year
MrsG
MrsG is a passionate advocate for normalizing sex work, using her social media & events to break barriers and create a more open, accepting space. Through her content, she offers a genuine behind-the-scenes look. MrsG hosts empowering events, and remains refreshingly honest in all she does. Her work is a beacon of safety and positivity, guiding both newcomers and seasoned members of the community toward a welcoming and supportive environment. With unwavering dedication, she showcases the joy, connection, and excitement within the industry, helping to dissolve taboos and foster understanding. A true staple in the community, she balances her deep commitment with an infectious energy—proving that passion and fun can go hand in hand!
Pamela Blonde - WINNER
Miss Pamela Blonde is a professional Dominatrix, performer, and activist from Edinburgh who has been a full-time sex worker for the past five years.
As a visual artist, Pamela has transformed self-promotion as a sex worker into an art form, cultivating a dedicated online audience through her self-shot creations. She has also worked with various artists, photographers and fetish wear designers on several collaborations.
Throughout her career, she has continuously mentored fellow workers, bridging the gap between in-person and online work by sharing her expertise. In 2024, she created a guide for “Baby Dommes,” offering invaluable advice on marketing, safety, and client retention - things she wished she knew at the start of her career. She has also held workshops on “Domme Confidence” for people who are new to femdom and power dynamics.
In recent years, Pamela has turned to activism, working with Scotland 4 Decrim to oppose the introduction of the Nordic Model in Scotland and after hearing of an attack on a fellow worker, she founded a sex worker-led and sex worker-only self-defense class in Edinburgh, soon expanding to London.
Pamela’s mission is to uplift sex workers from all backgrounds, shine a light on sex workers rights, and be a positive and powerful voice for the community. https://pamelablonde.com : : Insta @servepamela
Somatic Sexologist of the Year
Aisha Paris Smith
Aisha Paris Smith is a certified somatic sexologist, transformational coach, and speaker who empowers individuals of all genders and orientation to embrace their bodies, desires, and untapped potential. Known for her conscious and compassionate approach, Aisha blends trauma-informed, hands-on methods with playful exploration to spark transformation in and beyond the bedroom.
Aisha’s work has been featured by The Sunday Times and her private retreats in the Financial Times HTSI. Her clients range from CEOs to professional athletes and long-term couples, as well as erotically inexperienced young people, all drawn to her ability to demystify intimacy and connection.
Shaped by her own journey of unexpected healing of chronic depression and an eating disorder through conscious sexuality, Aisha creates safe, judgment-free spaces that celebrate choice, curiosity, and growth. She is an advisory board member to The Vavengers, a charity committed to ending FGM and other forms of violence against women and girls.
@aishaparissmith : : YouTube @aishaparissmith : : aishaparissmith.com
Gigi Engle
Gigi Engle, CST, COSRT-reg., GSRD-accred., is an award-winning certified sex therapist and writer. As a therapist, she specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and all folx who practice relationship diversity and kink.
Her writing is often featured in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elle, Teen Vogue, Glamour and Women’s Health. Her articles have been read with huge success, shared over 50 million times, with her more popular posts hitting over 150 million shares.
Gigi is one of the original members of The Women of Sex Tech and was awarded Journalist of The Year in 2019 for the Sexual Freedom Awards. She was nominated for Sexologist of the Year for the AVN Awards in 2024.
Photo Kali McMillan
Valentine Bordet - WINNER
Valentine Bordet (she/they), is a somatic sexologist, intimacy coordinator, pleasure workshop facilitator, feminist activist, performer and artist. Through her work, she invites people to question and transcend the concepts of hetero-mono-normativity in intimacy, relationships, and sexuality.
As the founder of Collective of Pleasure (formerly Self-Pleasure Club), Valentine recognized the lack of spaces and resources to talk about sexuality for marginalised groups and the many stigmas that still surround it.
Collective of Pleasure is a creative and activist collective that encourages individuals to authentically explore their personal pleasure while collectively shaping a blueprint for diverse expressions of pleasure.
Valentine works with individuals, couples, and groups, advocating for pleasure as a fundamental right. She is dedicated to building an inclusive community where people can connect with their needs, share resources, and dismantle societal taboos surrounding sexuality and pleasure.
Over the past two years, she has hosted 60+ workshops and events in London and beyond, welcoming over 800 participants. Through partnerships with organizations like the Barbican Imagine Fund and London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, she has made somatic sexology more accessible—offering free workshops that bring this vital work to diverse communities.
collectiveofpleasure.com : : Insta @valentine.somaticsexologist : : @self.pleasure.club
Stripper of the Year
Enya Torres
Enya is a Stripper veteran and pole dancer, who has been in the industry for a decade. She spends her time running Rude Girl Studio in Liverpool, a pole studio committed to preserving the Stripper roots of pole dancing.
The studio is based in the same building as Rude, the UK’s largest strip club, and fosters a majority current and ex-SWer staff base. The studio also commits its resources to providing a safe training space for SWers to learn pole, alongside supporting and sponsoring a multitude of other Sex Worker run events around the UK.
She also spends time performing, teaching and taking her clothes off. She has been featured on ITV’s “Getting Filthy Rich” and is an advocate of all things stripper centric. She never ever stops and has so much ADHD that it will *literally* never let her
rudegirlstudio.com : : Insta @enyatorres : : @rudegirlstudio
Nova Storm
Powerful seductress, Nova Storm, is an internationally recognised Queer Performer, Burlesque Artist, Pole Dancer and Proud Stripper. Their erotic movement and foundation in storytelling fuses a unique blend of artistic expression that draws audiences in and always leaves the crowd wanting more. Their work is not just something to watch; they are truly an experience to be felt.
As a pole teacher, Nova seeks to facilitate others on their journey of authenticity that doesn’t shy away from the raw nature of stripper style. Nova is a member of House of Pantha, graduate of The Black Burlesque School and a 2024 Blackstage Pole alumni. Currently they work with, The Scarlett Letters, a sex worker led radical bookshop that platforms marginalised writers and artists.
Credits includes: ‘Audience Choice’ award winner at The Great British Striptease, Pride London, UK Black Pride, Mighty Hoopla, Sexquisite and The Sex Worker Festival for The Queer Amsterdam Season. Alongside venues such as The Phoenix Arts Club, The Clapham Grand and The Crazy Coqs.
Insta @novastormm
Quinn MX - WINNER
Quinn is a non-binary stripper, instructor, artist, and events organizer based in Brighton. Beginning their stripping career in 2023, they quickly became known as the ADHD high-energy emo stripper, dedicated to uplifting queer strippers across the UK.
As a Fine Art student, Quinn integrates pole and stripping into their artistic practice, currently surprising tutors by bringing an X-POLE into their final exhibition. They also volunteer teach at Sussex University Pole Society and work at Gemini Pole Studio, a queer, sex worker, and neurodivergent-owned space promoting accessible pole learning through affordable classes for students and ensuring the roots of pole are everywhere.
Quinn founded TOX!C, a queer strip night showcasing a diverse roster of dancers and creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ strippers and custies. From a stripper mindset they implement what the dancer wants; no house fees, equal pay from ticket sales, tipping dollars, no percentage taken from dances and dancer autonomy. Most importantly, they prioritize trans and POC strippers as resident dancers by cultivating a night that is safe to work.
Proud to be a stripper, Quinn is committed to supporting the stripper community, especially when it comes to trans and non-binary dancers. Their motto: LET THE QUEERS STRIP!
Insta @spinthatquinn : : @thetoxicstrip
Writer of the Year
Carmen Yau
Carmen Yau is a Lecturer in Social Work at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is a multi-award winner - Disability Power 100 (2024), UN Women’s Rise and Raise Other Award nominee (2021), Tatler’s Hot List of “Sixteen Women Fighting for Fairness in Asia” (2020). Her work includes disability-affirmative sex education, restorative justice in domestic and sexual violence, sex volunteering services, “crip” experience in kink and fetish, and radical professional practices. Her current study on “AI-powered PhotoVoice in Erotica” spotlight her bold and revolutionary approach to research and advocacy in sexuality.
Carmen is a prolific and trailblazing erotica writer who is the first author to coin the term "Crip Slut" in Asian literature that unapologetically centers disabled bodies in erotic storytelling. Carmen has pioneered the "Crip Slut" genre as a revolutionary act of defiance, reclaiming both words—“crip” as a proud, politicized identity within the disability justice movement, and “slut” as a rejection of sexual shame and control. Carmen’s evocative prose is an Asian cultural force to dismantle the ableist and Eurocentric narratives. She has inspired a new wave of "Crip Slut" that all bodies are celebrated, all pleasures are valid, and no one is left in the margins of desire.
Facebook @carmenyauhk : : LinkedIn @dr-carmen-yau-she-her-hers-557067a1
CJ De Barra
CJ Debarra is a non binary, queer, disabled author and journalist. They are the author of Neuroqueer: A Neurodivergent Guide to Love, Sex, and Everything in Between. As a neurodivergent individual, CJ uses their personal experiences to challenge societal norms and create inclusive, empowering spaces for those with ADHD, non-binary, and trans identities. They wrote the book after they realised there was nothing out there for ADHD women, nonbinary and transgender people around sex, sex toys or sexual health.
Through their book tour, CJ has provided a platform for meaningful connection, offering workshops and discussions that foster radical ADHD acceptance. Their work creates safe spaces where neurodivergent individuals can explore topics around love, relationships, and intimacy. By providing both practical advice and emotional support, CJ's tour has been a vital resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of neurodivergence in a world that often overlooks them.
Insta @cjdebarra : : TikTok @cjdebarra
Topher Taylor - WINNER
Topher Taylor is a self-proclaimed ‘Tart with a Heart’ - a working-class South Londoner who has been making noise in the adult industry since 2009, mainly through the written word, adult retail, and content creation.
A prolific journalist, columnist, and storyteller, he has contributed to Cosmopolitan UK, Marie Claire, Numan, NetDoctor, COMPLEX, MEL, Mashable, InsideHook, and countless queer publications over the years. His work tackles everything from sex toys and pleasure to LGBTQ+ issues, surviving right-wing attacks on queerness, and sexual health - all with his no-nonsense and honest sex-positivity.
Topher has held popular monthly columns in QX Men Magazine (reviewing sex toys monthly for years), Erotic Trade Only Magazine (ETO), and is currently a monthly columnist for Gay London Life, covering sex toys, relationships, and queer culture with a provocative and ‘learn from my mistakes’ tone. He is known for his deeply personal guides, including the widely shared “Getting into ANAL for Beginners” and “How I Got into the Adult Industry,” which eventually got published by GMFA (the gay men’s health charity).
Topher has helped countless adult, sexual health, and wellness brands write content for their websites, product packaging, how-to guides, and press releases. Beyond writing, Topher’s work has landed him on TV, radio, hosting and co-hosting award-winning podcasts, going viral on social media, and even the cover of FS Magazine.
Insta @tophertaylor : : X @helloiamtopher : : Bluesky @helloiamtopher.bsky.social : : TikTok @tophertaylor : : Substack @tophertaylor
Outsiders Volunteer of the Year
Bella (they/them) has been volunteering with Outsiders for just under a year and has become very involved with multiple aspects of the charity, most recently becoming an admin of the 'sex chat' on Facebook and has set up fortnightly online meets for the members to engage with.
In their personal life, they are a psychology student and are working towards specialising in psychosexual therapy. They are a support worker, supporting disabled adults with complex communication needs in their everyday life. They are a professional dominant with years of kink and BDSM experience under their belt, specialising in shibari based bondage for people with physical limitations. They have also spoken at conferences about the importance of understanding BDSM in healthcare settings, and how many vanilla relationships could benefit from more BDSM centred practices.
Bella says 'I apologise for not attending the ceremony, I wish I could be there. I am so grateful I have been nominated and I am honoured to be involved in such an incredible charity. I hope that everyone there has a wonderful time and I'm rooting for my fellow nominees'.
Lifetime Achievement award
Deborah Sim aka The Keeper of the Museum of Sex Objects
Deborah Sim is an award-winning designer, art director, artist and the Keeper of The Museum of Sex Objects.
Deborah created The Museum in 2016 to bring history’s sexual blind spots into the light. As The Keeper, in her red cloak and ‘Wand of Prostitution,’ she guides you through her collection of unique artefacts, telling tales of risks taken, laws broken, and victories won along the path to sexual freedom. In this custodial role, she is determined to protect these stories of sexual identity we are in danger of forgetting. Deborah’s activism is not confined to illuminating the pioneers of the past. She also collaborates with and advocates for sexual heroes in the here and now, working with academics, artists, sex workers and thought leaders in the field of sexuality and culture.
Deborah was co-founder and creative director of the erotic emporium Coco de Mer. She also holds an M.A in Visual Culture and Gender Studies (Birkbeck), where she studied under seminal philosopher Slavoj Žižek. More recently, her work has penetrated the annals of the British Museum, which has acquired a piece for its permanent collection. Deborah is a devout historian and passionate storyteller who finds libraries the most sensual of public spaces.
museumofsexobjects.co.uk : : Insta @museumofsexobjects
Previous Lifetime Achievement awardees have included:
Derek Jarman – Anthony Grey (leading English lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights activist) – Deborah Ryder (writer of erotic fiction representing female masochism) – Kathy Acker (author) – Berth Milton (photographer & founder of Private in 1965) – Charles Gatewood (photographer) – Betty Dodson (author, artist & educator) – William Levy (founder of Suck & International Times) – Irena Ionesco (photographer) – Derek Cohen (founder of SM Gays in 1981) – Jo King (founder of the London School of Stripping) – Sir Guy of The Tawsingham Community and The Other Pony Club – William Margold (porn actor, director and activist) – Dian Hanson (publisher) – Dolores French (author of Working: My Life as a Prostitute) – Empress Stah (Aerial Artist, Cabaret Theatre Performer, Show Producer) – Barbara Carrellas (author of the the world’s first LGBTQ and kink inclusive Tantric sex book, Urban Tantra) – Joseph Kramer (pioneering founder of The Body Electric School, EroSpirit & Sexological Bodywork) – Kenneth Ray Stubbs (quadriplegic sexual shaman & originator of modern tantric massage) – Crossbones (John Constable) – Dominic Davies (Pink Therapy) - 50th anniversary of the first U.K. Gay Pride March in 1972 (collected by Andrew Lumsden and Nettie Pollard for the GLF)