Prostitutes, Good or Bad?

[Kitty22012]

Prostitute, noun: " person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment."

Prostitution is illegal in the vast majority of America, as well as many other countries worldwide. Many people believe it's wrong to promote it sense a sexual relationship should be something sacred shared between two emotionally intimate lovers. People are also worried that women who prostitute aren't thinking it through, and making a mistake they will regret in the future.

And while many of these concerns are valid and very appropriate, they do little to effect our culture today.

Based on a rough estimate approximately 69% of men have paid for a hooker at one point in their lives. (To be clear, this may not be accurate)

And I can't blame men for deciding to pay for a hookup, especially sense its so easily accessible in certain parts of America. The prices range dramatically from under $100 to over $1000, depending on the scenario, and this can obviously be very pricey, but the man gets what he wants sexually, and the woman gets paid enough to support herself.

But what are the risks?

The risks for the female prostitutes can be fatal, sense they never know who they might be picking up. Their client could be physically abusive, causing a lot of harm. The client could hit her, cut her, or even kidnap her.

Another risk is that prostitution is illegal in many places of the world, getting caught could call for a prison sentence or a large fine, as well as other complications.

Is prostitution okay?

Personally I believe that it's a personal opinion, and that there are better jobs available.

I think you should choose the safest option available, and this probably isn't the right job opportunity for you.

But what do you think? Please share your thoughts.

-Kitty

[AllThatSweetJazz]

"Based on a rough estimate approximately 69% of men have paid for a hooker at one point in their lives. "
It's legal here and the number is about 10% with disabled men being over-represented in that group.

"I can't blame men for deciding to pay for a hookup"
I wouldn't say it has anything to do with being easier per se.
Or at least it's easy relative to the challenge of finding a real partner.
Most guys who go to prostitutes don't do it for the "easy hook up." They report doing it for the chance at intimacy in absence of women that actually appreciate them.

"the man gets what he wants sexually"
I would argue he doesn't.
He gets something *approaching* what he really wants and it's enough to hold him over for a while. But it doesn't necessarily fix anything and you keep coming back for more and get in the habit of blowing your money on this stuff.

"woman gets paid enough to support herself"
Not saying I think it should be illegal, but this is part of what makes it very distasteful to me. It's bananas to be that you get money for this.

"The risks for the female prostitutes can be fatal"
Well that's what you get when you make it illegal.

"Is prostitution okay?"
Personally I find it tragic to think about the guys and I feel for them.
I don't respect the women who do it. I see them as taking advantage of a guy's basic desire for human intimacy and the excess of sexual power these women wield over men. On the one hand it's a guy's money to spend how he wants, but if you were to spend all you money on heroine I don't think anyone would call that healthy or the dealers innocent people just trying to make a living. I think at the heart of it, it's business that bleeds men who are lost and alone and don't have the discipline to live without it -- and that's not to insult them for not having discipline, I think it's genuinely hard.

[Kitty22012]

great response :) you brought out a lot of great points

[Grayout]

Soo... What if it was funded, regulated, and had safety protocols in place, so it would be more viable to be legal? Both sex workers and clients go through a health screening, revenue is taxed, birth control is enforced, business is done in the safety of a clean brothel, blah, blah, blah.
Hell If it DOES ever become legal, I'll work as one myself

[TarrAva]

I speak with mixed feelings about prostitution.

I have great respect for those ladies that are doing a great and very unrewarding job keeping adults from otherwise taking out their sexual drive onto women and minors/children.

Not only are they subjected to the daily humiliation of being considered sexual objects of lesser value, except for the money paid to them by the men. But they cannot even keep this money for themselves as the pimps take the greater share of their earnings

I don't think that there are many women that do this job freely. They are most of the time victims of a personal situation or drama and must prostitute themselves to make ends meet. To me that translates into modern day slavery, not to mention the enormous health risks associated with their profession.

How many of them worldwide never saw the daylight again after sacrificing their honor, their body and their own souls for the sole benefit of uncontrollable urges for a few seconds of masculine pleasures? They are to be counted by the thousands. Nobody pays them respect, nobody cares if one is missing. The Mafia and other ruthless people have an almost limitless pool of very young ladies, very often minors that they keep as "dick fodder"

[NapKweenNinteyFive]

I support it as long as the girls/guys check themselves out for their health every now and again. It’s a service, just like everything else in the world.

[loveArt1983]

Prostitution existed in past I guess it stay that way, what is true history we will never know, all we do know is, you have married women, Young teens who don't want think about possible slavery to "dick" in charge, But not all them were to "dick" they were to some old woman who liked money and liked being charge countless "brothel" houses as she probably called it.
Other issue is America won't ever do it because it bring global warming possibly?

It probably bring more cash to USA but they don't care about that... it also bring more jobs to laundry, sex devices like new ones, sex medicine department lot more income, but as I say this they think its payment out their husbands or boyfriends pockets so they don't like it... if brothel of tomorrow was zero house means it was no electricity needed. Lived off grid... I am overall neutral I think it would create jobs for people who can't work... and work as something useful?

Or have prostitute bots I think it would help... sperm collection versus human collecting?

[ImagineInsanity]

I'm against it. For one, I recall reading an article about how legalizing prostitution would ultimately make matters worse for prostitutes, since an increase in demand would result in a spike in human trafficking and even shittier working conditions for the girls. Secondly, I don't condone selling your body, because it's degrading--you're putting a price tag on yourself and your dignity, regardless of the fact that you consent, because people are taking advantage of you.

There's also the risk involved. Apart from the obvious physical dangers, prostitutes risk acquiring various diseases and falling into the world of drugs and addictions that tends to come with the lifestyle.

Overall, it just seems like a skeevy job--you're used and treated like an object, and the pay isn't nearly enough to account for the risks you face. Plus, it's bad enough now with men dealing with prostitutes while it's illegal--imagine if it was legalized? I can only imagine it wouldn't end well.

[DakotaNorth]

Some of us get NO human contact - not even a handshake. Oh what I'd do for a good old fashioned hug. But nobody wants to do that. Selling my body is all that's left. I'm that lonely.

[ImagineInsanity]

@DakotaNorth Love, you don't need to resort to that. Seek out genuine companionship, not the shallowness of quick and cheap sex. You can find it, I genuinely believe that. Don't let yourself believe you're worth anything less because you aren't. You deserve love and friendship, and no one has the right to tell you lies that suggest otherwise.

[strawberrysouffle]

Prostitution in itself is definitely not a bad thing, at least in my opinion. The problem is that there's often some manipulation, mental abuse, or even human trafficking involved, in which case prostituting wouldn't be a choice. That, of course, is completely immoral and should be treated as a severe crime.
I do believe that if it's a personal choice, adult women and men should be allowed to prostitute themselves. It is not up to the government to decide whether or not they would regret their decision. And that is coming from someone who believes that "big government", as I heard Americans contemptuously call it, is a good idea.
Legalizing prostitution makes room for a legal framework, in which any prostitution can be closely followed, and it is easier to act against forced prostitution. It even discourages this (at a certain level, the effect probably won't be that big), because there's a benefit in making your prostitution business legal: not having to fear being caught.

[Paris13]

There Are Far Better jobs Available Here, dear, But in making a Living the girls find it the Best from the rest.
I, Myself, Would be Deathly afraid Someone, hun, Might... MURDER ME. xxoo

[DakotaNorth]

I am not a prostitute. Yet. I'm likely far too old. But better jobs are NOT always available. It has been many years since I have been able to get a paying job.

[Tdieseler]

But aren't all women prostitutes in a sense?

[bladedshard]

Yeah the most expensive ones go by the name "wife".

[Tdieseler]

@bladedshard hahaha... i love your antics... yes... yes i agree. that title is something special. once females get that... its over.

[Tdieseler]

@Slim57 ... you get it too huh

[lilaqua]

Regulated and legal sex work is a positive thing yes

[purplepoppy]

I worked in a massage parlour for a few months. They wouldn't employ drug addicts or women with problems. Clients were veted on entry and turned away if unclean, drunk or abusive. Its the street walkers and low end brothels that give prostitutes a bad rep.

[ImHarmless]

Good, helps solve the incel problem

[letsseeoh]

id never pay a full time working girl. but i have and like to find nice one to take great offer which will add is way way more then nasty prostitute makes. i enjoy the innocent sweeter look of girl not knowing she did guy hour before me lol

[GirlfromSweden97]

Ye cus you r so special right Retard

[letsseeoh]

@GirlfromSweden97 no because i said i wouldn't... I dont get it, why so huffy with your response? Special, no but im sure more then most agree that nobody would ever knowingly be with a girl who was with few other people prior to you let alone pay for that mess.. Ill leave it at your tired because the thoughtless remark and ending with retard match nothing i typed unless fact you took personal because it something you do and dont find it gross be only reason for the hussy fit and childish name calling started to do lol

[MrMysteryMan]

I do agree that it's not the safest or I don't think the most outwardly respectful job. I've never thought that paying for sex or using sex to gain material or lucrative things is respectful or proper. But, from avenues, I've met some pros in my life and from what I've known of them, they have good hearts when you get to know them. Same with strippers, same with porn stars. They are people that have wants and dreams and desires and lives fairly similar to us that are not apart of that lifestyle. As well, a lot of them have families of their own they have to take care of and support on their own. So because of their choices in life, this is the direction it has led them to. So really, it's about the choices we make as humans that lead us into these, not so, ideal directions in life. Also, a lot of them do so just for the money and to help their regular life improve financially mostly. Or, they fall into the trap of easy money and addiction. Anyhow, from my experiences out of life, in general, I try not to pre-judge what a person's life is like and what a person's about based on outward view of how they live and look and act. I just know, usually, there's a really good reason why they are in the position they are at and that I could easily fall into that position if I zigged instead of zagged.

[sapphire3506]

I highly doubt that 69% of men have paid for prostitution. And no, I don't think it's okay. There are many risks for the men and the women are participate in prostitution. They could get diseases that could severely harm them in the future.

[Repa33]

Neither. If its legal who cares. Sometimes people are forced into it or do it to feed their kids and such

[Barrabus_the_Free]

As people, most of them are trash, at least in the US. Drug addicts looking for easy cash for a fix.

I have no issue with prostitution itself though. Whores are the only honest women. You know up front what the price is, and unlike other women she doesn't pretend to give any fucks about you in order to get your money. She fucks, she sucks, she gets paid, she fucks off. It's perfect.

[DRad123]

It seems like an unfortunate situation to me that many people (mainly guys I guess) feel they need to resort to this pay-for-pleasure model when it comes to sex. It probably speaks somewhat to our cultural and biological dynamics regarding sex and relationships.

I don't think there's necessarily any malicious intent by the female workers regarding this, but I'm sure it could be the case for some to a certain degree, maybe. It can be pretty dangerous work, too, if not regulated enough.

Ultimately, I think like with a lot of things, it should be legal. If that's what people wanna do, that's what they wanna do, and the option should be there for them. I don't think it's a "bad" thing per se, I just think the prevalence of it speaks to something deeper: with so many people in the world, why can't sex just happen without a monetary component attached to it? It seems kinda sad to some extent, and not how it should be - ideally.

Plus, it's gonna happen regardless. There's no need to make it worse for everybody by slapping on the potential for them to get arrested over it. I mean, what a turn-off.

[BrutallyHonest87]

First of all: smack some sense into yourself, and learn how to spell SINCE*

Prostitution is not illegal in America. There is no Federal prohibition. The practice is only outlawed by States. Where States haven't outlawed it, the counties/districts have.

I think we should legalize, regulate, and heavily tax it.

Legal brothels would provide safety
Regulation would require frequent STD testing
Regulation would require fair price points in order to provide service for everybody

Get creative, and the tax dollars will wipe out the national debt.

Some things to consider:

Rape would virtually end

Police would be freed up from tracking down hookers, Johns, and Rapists.

Courtrooms and prisons would be freed up of these people.

Illegal prostitution would end because those girls would want the safety of a brothel and the Johns wouldn't want to risk going to jail to save a few bucks. That's just not smart.

Here's some other funny shit that would happen:

With all these bitches out here laying false rape charges, most men will just stop dating entirely. Why take the risk? Friends provide companionship. Paying for a hooker a couple times a month scratches that itch and keeps a dude outta trouble.

When any dude can afford to fuck the hottest hookers at will and walk away with no strings attached, traditional relationships will become almost entirely obsolete 🤣😂

Dudes picking up a few extra bucks by hookin themselves out to any ugly girl with money wouldn't need a relationship at all.

I think it would be extremely entertaining to watch society change over a 10-15 year period. Hysterical even.

I'm all for prostitution in America. There's no down side at all.

Legalize it
Regulate it fairly
Tax the living fuck out of it

[_Varsit11]

Personally I have conflicting beliefs on prostitution... but, it is an individuals choice nfree will.

[Miristheiss]

Awful.

That is one of the worst things. Prostitutes and John's disgust me.

[blubblubblub]

69% of men? if that's true, wow

[Gavyn]

It’s not.

[RIVERTAY888]

Not true

[Mitch-french]

At least!

[GirlfromSweden97]

I do not support it
I think it comesfrom a place of being desperate
You can love sex, and get payed for something else you love too
I dont think a women with healthy background would engage in this

[Salmon4056]

Agree

[princessfromjupiter]

I support the ones that are doing it out of free will!
I think every prostitute who actually is a prostitute by choice makes for less girls who are forced into it which simultaneously reduces the profitability of sex trafficking, making it "less of a thing".