A WOMAN who works in a legal brothel has revealed how she knew it was her dream job.
Catherine De Noire regularly shares what it’s like working in the sex industry despite not being a sex worker herself and the behind-the-scenes that goes into running a brothel.
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She has revealed the brothel is one of the largest in Europe and recently spoke to News.com.au on how she got into the industry.
Catherine revealed she was studying psychology with plans to become a therapist.
That’s when she discovered neuropsychology, which examines the connection between thoughts and brain structures and what forms them.
“I discovered this field and it was amazing. I always had this passion for research, my father is a researcher. I thought it was my career,” she said.
Catherine stumbled into the industry after coming across a paper from a manager of a brothel. It was called They Call Me A Pimp But I Protect Women. In the paper, the business, the way women are treated and the legalities.
“It basically said how this business is the same as any other business,” she said.
“It got me thinking. I finished the article and I was like, ‘I want to do this. This is my dream job.’”
While she had no experience in sex work or management, she decided to apply for a role as a brothel manager.
Catherine tracked down the company the paper’s author worked for.
“I wrote them an email. I told them I didn’t have any experience. I was 22, had no experience managing people. I didn’t even have my degree,” she said.
“At the time, the company was only hiring managers with psychology qualifications.”
A few days later, human resources called her for an interview. She was eventually offered a job.
“It’s been eight and a half years now,” she recalled.
When Catherine first started she recalled being shocked by what working in a brothel was really like.
Are brothel’s legal in the UK?
There has been a growing debate in the UK about whether brothels should be legalised, following the emergence of pop-up brothels across the country. These temporary establishments, often set up in residential areas, have sparked concerns among local communities and law enforcement agencies. The current legal framework in the UK criminalises the operation of brothels, but individual sex work is permitted. This has led to a complex and often problematic situation for those involved in the industry.
Advocates for legalising brothels argue that regulation could improve safety and working conditions for sex workers. By bringing the industry out of the shadows, they believe that sex workers would have better access to health services and legal protection, reducing the risks of exploitation and violence. Furthermore, regulated brothels could be subject to health and safety standards, ensuring a safer environment for both workers and clients.
On the other hand, opponents of legalisation worry that it could lead to an increase in human trafficking and exploitation. They argue that normalising the sex industry might encourage more people to become involved in it, both as workers and clients. Additionally, there are concerns about the impact on local communities, with fears that legalised brothels could lead to an increase in crime and antisocial behaviour in residential areas.
As the debate continues, it is clear that there are no easy answers. Balancing the rights and safety of sex workers with the concerns of local communities and broader societal impacts remains a complex challenge. Policymakers will need to carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of legalising brothels in the UK, taking into account the experiences of other countries that have taken similar steps.
“I remember, I was standing in front of the building. I was wondering, would they be like ‘proper pimps’? Would they be wearing fake fur, these kinds of stereotypes,” she said.
“But when I walked in, everything was so normal. There was receptionists, security, HR department, IT department and a marketing department.
“I was like, this is a normal company. The owner is such a sweet guy. If you could see him, you’d say he was very lovely.
“That was the first shock.”
Catherine added it was hard to be seen as a manager because she was just 22. She said some of the women she was working with were older than her, and at times they needed a mother, a friend and a boss.
“It’s very hard to balance this,” she said.
On Instagram, Catherine recently revealed the craziest things she has seen in a brothel including a mum and daughter working together and rooms being set on fire.
