I’m
flushing the concept of right/wrong down the toilet again and just
talking to you. And let’s use the term "sex worker" -- it has a less
judgmental ring to it. This answer for you depends on many factors:
personal attitudes, social judgments, religious/spiritual views, your
culture, what time period we’re talking about and a host of other
variables that will surely be commented on below in the comment
section. In many cultures throughout history, money or other forms of
currency have been exchanged for services that include sexual activity,
sometimes as a form of spiritual worship or prayer.
Historically, some religious institutions profited from sex. Sex work is legal in a few areas in the U.S. have and many parts of the world. Change area codes or hop on a plane and the socially constructed views are altered. In short, it really comes down to what you think and what’s right for you. That being said, I’m not encouraging you to break the law.
What are the risks? Truthfully, besides the risk of being arrested and charged where it’s not legal, the risks are quite similar those you would take on with a non-sex-work partner. Any partner can break your heart, take your money, pass along an STI, leave you, have a jealous ex, and so on. It’s not fair to attribute these risks to sex workers if they are risks we take in every partnered relationship.
George Carlin said it best: "I do not understand why prostitution is illegal. Why should prostitution be illegal? Selling is legal; f**king is legal. Why isn’t selling f**king legal? Why should it be illegal to sell something that’s perfectly legal to give away? I can’t follow the logic on that at all.” It’s kind of a brilliant statement.
And for those of you who can smell a hint of sex work support, you’ve unmasked me. There will be some who bring up sex slavery, child sex trafficking, people in dire need of money and other dark sides to sexual activity, but that’s not true sex work. That’s abuse and coercion, and very different from what I'm talking about. True sex work involves freedom and choice. True sex work is a business decision made by consenting adults. Oh, and tip your sex worker! You give tips to people who serve you a drink or drop off some food, so how about those who provide a more intimate and memorable service?
Historically, some religious institutions profited from sex. Sex work is legal in a few areas in the U.S. have and many parts of the world. Change area codes or hop on a plane and the socially constructed views are altered. In short, it really comes down to what you think and what’s right for you. That being said, I’m not encouraging you to break the law.
What are the risks? Truthfully, besides the risk of being arrested and charged where it’s not legal, the risks are quite similar those you would take on with a non-sex-work partner. Any partner can break your heart, take your money, pass along an STI, leave you, have a jealous ex, and so on. It’s not fair to attribute these risks to sex workers if they are risks we take in every partnered relationship.
George Carlin said it best: "I do not understand why prostitution is illegal. Why should prostitution be illegal? Selling is legal; f**king is legal. Why isn’t selling f**king legal? Why should it be illegal to sell something that’s perfectly legal to give away? I can’t follow the logic on that at all.” It’s kind of a brilliant statement.
And for those of you who can smell a hint of sex work support, you’ve unmasked me. There will be some who bring up sex slavery, child sex trafficking, people in dire need of money and other dark sides to sexual activity, but that’s not true sex work. That’s abuse and coercion, and very different from what I'm talking about. True sex work involves freedom and choice. True sex work is a business decision made by consenting adults. Oh, and tip your sex worker! You give tips to people who serve you a drink or drop off some food, so how about those who provide a more intimate and memorable service?
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