Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University. She has published in the areas of mental health, stress, coping, religion, spirituality, virtues (including intellectual humility, gratitude, and forgiveness), and prostitution. She currently teaches courses on psychotherapy, family therapy, advanced research methodologies, and the psychology of religion. She is licensed as a psychologist in California.

Ben Postlethwaite is Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Management at Pepperdine University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and an MSc in Health Management. His research on personality, groups and teams, and counterproductive behavior has appeared in leading psychology journals. Ben teaches courses on organizational behavior, human resources management, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. He previously held clinical and management roles in emergency medical services.

Is the first book on sex work organized around a psychological theme, providing a broad discussion of psychological motivations and mental health correlates

Offers a comprehensive synthesis of empirical research on the topic of women who sell sex

Examines important sociocultural contexts surrounding the sale of sex in terms of stress and how women cope with these circumstances

Chapter 1. The Psychology of Selling Sex: An Introduction.- Chapter 2. Motivations for Selling Sex.- Chapter 3. Contextual Factors: Sources of Stress and How Women Cope.- Chapter 4. Selling Sex and Mental Health Concerns.- Chapter 5. Alcohol and Drug Use and Abuse among Women Selling Sex.- Chapter 6. Transitioning Out of Selling Sex.- Chapter 7. Clinical Considerations for Mental Health Professionals.- Chapter 8. Putting It All Together: Themes in the Psychological Research on Women Who Sell Sex.