'Euphoria' made sex work go viral. Real sex workers are still getting censored.

You've likely seen the viral clips: Sydney Sweeney's Cassie, in dog ears and a heart-shaped dog nose, saying "woof woof" as Jacob Elordi's Nate pulls her leash. Or maybe you've seen the clip of Cassie dressed as a baby to shoot content for her OnlyFans — though HBO has apparently already altered it after intense backlash. This is Season 3 of HBO's Euphoria, which Mashable's entertainment reporter Belen Edwards rightfully called gross rather than great. Euphoria seems to proudly showcase the salaciousness of sex work to gain viewers and viral moments, all while real sex workers struggle to maintain a voice online amidst censoring legislation. Mainstream portrayals of sex work are far from new, especially on HBO (See: The Deuce, Minx, and earlier seasons of Euphoria). But writer, director, actor, and OnlyFans performer Megan Prescott told Mashable she hasn't seen a good portrayal of sex work or online sex work on TV so far. AdultFriendFinder — readers’ pick for casual connections Hinge — popular choice for regular meetups "I think there is such a snobbery in the world in general around sex work," said Prescott, who is also chair of National Ugly Mugs, a UK-based charity dedicated to