Written By Rob O’Sullivan

The beautiful images used in this article were taken by Sergio P and were provided courtesy of Jane Way.

Starting off on a bit of a generic question, but how & why did you get started in sex work?

I got my start in amateur porn with an ex-FWB, and it kind of evolved from there. Escorting came after, and it’s been the saving grace in my life as a queer genderfluid person living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Before sexwork, I studied pharmacology and mortuary sciences, then I was unemployed and on and off welfare. I struggled with addiction due to my chronic pain and mental health issues. Sexwork allowed me the ability to support myself and my family and friends without burning myself out. I can finally take care of myself and do a job I love. Now I’m in the works on some major pornography projects and providing companionship that’s mutually beneficial, and I couldn’t be happier.

What’s one aspect of sex work that you didn’t foresee or expect before getting into it?

If I’m being honest, I didn’t foresee being this empowered by it. Even when I was doing it for survival, which I guess I still am at this point (in terms of that if I didn’t do this work, I wouldn’t be able to support myself), I didn’t expect to stumble upon the most supportive and uplifting community of people that sexwork has afforded me, and the impact it’s had on my life and my health is priceless.

A slightly offbeat question – what do you generally find yourself doing on your days off?

On my days off? I’m working or spending time with my partner, or both. No lie. I’m either taking last minute escort bookings, working on my online presence, or working on my art. I’m a workaholic, no question about it. When I have downtime, unless I really need it, I’m restless and look for something to do.

Your name – Jane Way – is a clear nod to the ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ character of the same name. What was the inspiration behind this homage?

Since watching Voyager for the first time, Kathryn Janeway have been such strong feminine forces of nature, and I was inspired. As someone who identifies with masculinity as well as being a die-hard femme, her stern persona and ethics as a Captain were something I really related to. I met Kate Mulgrew and told her I work under the name Jane Way, and she signed me a photo that says, “One good Jane(way) deserves another” and I have it hanging on my fridge, along with my other Star Trek memorabilia littered around my condo and work space.