<p>In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Princess Marx, along with producer AM Davies, delve into the multifaceted life of their guest, Vampiress, a featured performer, dominatrix, and former ballet dancer turned circus artist. Vampiress shares her journey from ballet training in Russia to becoming a touring performance artist known for her fiery shows. She discusses the emotional toll of her work, the critical importance of aftercare in domme sessions, and the misconceptions about the adult industry. The conversation also touches on the differences between lifestyle and professional dommes, the evolution of financial domination (findom), and the need for better representation and support for sex workers. The episode concludes with Vampiress sharing her future aspirations and a heartfelt message on the importance of community support and empathy in the industry.</p><p>00:00 The Emotional Weight of Sex Work</p><p>00:44 Welcome to YAS Podcast</p><p>01:14 Meet Our Hosts and Guest</p><p>01:48 Vampiress: A Multifaceted Performer</p><p>03:16 From Ballet to Fire Performances</p><p>04:38 A Journey Through Ballet Training</p><p>05:49 Overcoming Adversity Through Dance</p><p>08:13 Exploring the Adult Industry</p><p>08:40 The Role of Kink in Healing</p><p>11:34 Understanding the Domme-Sub Dynamic</p><p>13:09 The Importance of Aftercare</p><p>14:45 Professional vs. Lifestyle Dommes</p><p>16:49 Misconceptions About Dominatrixes</p><p>22:26 The Ethics of Findomming</p><p>25:49 Acknowledging Support and Advocacy</p><p>26:17 Power Exchange Beyond the Playroom</p><p>26:40 Everyday Life and Helping Others</p><p>27:51 Misconceptions About the Adult Industry</p><p>28:05 The Reality of Featuring and Domme Work</p><p>32:26 Explaining Featuring and Its Dynamics</p><p>39:42 Touring and Future Plans</p><p>40:12 Circus Background and Skills</p><p>45:01 Supporting the Industry and Final Thoughts</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vampiress_aeturnus/"><u>Follow Vampiress on Instagram</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/princessmarxofficial/"><u>Follow Princess Marx on Instagram</u></a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/princessmarxism"><u>Follow Princess Marx on X</u></a></p><p><a href="https://yaswork.org/donate/"><u>Donate to our work </u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yasworkorg/"><u>⁠YAS Work Instagram⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/yaswork.bsky.social"><u>⁠YAS Work BlueSky⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://x.com/YASWorkOrg"><u>⁠YAS Work Twitter⁠</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YASWorkOrg"><u>⁠YAS Work Youtube</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.yasstore.shop/"><u>YASStore.Shop</u></a></p><p><br></p>