Our mission is to promote sexual health, rights, and knowledge through inclusive, anti-stigma, and harm-reduction approaches. We work across a wide spectrum of sex-related issues, including sex work, STI prevention, consent, pleasure, identity, and sexual education. Our target populations include sex workers, LGBTQIA+ communities, young people, educators, and the general public, with a strong focus on empowerment, advocacy, and intersectional justice.
Sexualidades Positivas is a grassroots NGO in Portugal founded by a collective of sex activists, with initial funding entirely community-based. Today, it is led by three core members who are all SW. We have many members who who are SW and w are currently working to fund a project connecting clients with disabilities and SW
The two main challenges sex workers we work with face are lack of job security and pervasive social stigma. Without legal recognition or labor protections, sex workers are exposed to unsafe working conditions, income instability, and exploitation. Social stigma further isolates them, limiting access to healthcare, housing, and other essential services. This marginalization is deepened by the absence of state support, including the exclusion from public policies and protection mechanisms. As a result, sex workers often rely solely on peer networks and grassroots initiatives for advocacy, safety, and survival.
We develop community-led initiatives in sexual health, education, and rights, including peer-based workshops, public campaigns, and advocacy. Our work includes engaging monthly groups in conversations around consent and masculinity, promoting inclusive sexual education, and creating safe spaces for dialogue across diverse communities impacted by stigma and discrimination.