I’m not against those who work for sex, but the idea to earn for a living doesn’t seem nice. IMO, sex should be for 2 people (or more for others who prefer polyamory) who wants to be intimate/romantic with each other. My point is money should not be the purpose.

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    Sure it’d be great if basic needs like food, shelter, healthcare and yes, sex, weren’t commoditized, but until we get Sexicaid Sexicare for All, I’m fine with people making money from sex and paying for it. Legalize and regulate it for the safety of the workers and the customers.

    ^Someone please come up with a better name than Sexicaid^

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    It’s a type of entertainment. As long as the people involved are of legal age and gave consent… I don’t see a problem with it

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    If both sides can choose who to engage with, would that sway you? It doesn’t necessarily have to have the sweetness of intimacy or romance to it, it can be a fantasy and a means to an end.

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    Yes and no. I believe that they are entitled to do whatever the hell they want for a living and are entitled therefore to workers protections and benefits. I do not however respect them at an individual level. So basically do what you want, just do it over there.

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    I have no stake in anything sex related, but I’ve known others which can be described as insatiable. If they are willing and able to do that for of work, then what’s the harm?

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    Fine. Let’s set up a time, you show me what you can do, and I’ll tell you if I approve.

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    It’s just work, and it’s just as valid as any other kind of work. I 100% approve of people who are of legal age and mental capacity that willingly do sex work.

    Sucking a dick or fucking someone for 100 bucks is no worse than someone doing construction work.

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      I don’t prefer that comparison. Sure both jobs need to be physically prepared. Even if both workers are treated equally by their clients, one of them cannot do the job in public.

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    Out of curiosity, why does sex need a purpose? Why should it be or not be for anything in particular? What makes it any different from, say, juggling?

    Sex work isn’t just prostitution, by the way. It’s anyone making a living off of sexual content. If you’re shooting porn or are a cam girl, you’re a sex worker as well.

    Prostitution is problematic in that currently, because it’s an illegal service, it’s largely being performed by people who don’t have a choice in the matter. Human trafficking is a huge problem. If prostitution were legalized and regulated, if the societal “we” changed our collective attitudes towards it, life would improve for a lot of people. I struggle to phrase this next bit in a tactful way. If you’re against improving the lives of so many people because it doesn’t align with your view of sex should be for, that’s pretty shitty of you. Not saying that’s the case, I don’t live inside your head, but that’s how I see it.

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      I’m not against it if they think it will improve their lives. As i said on my other replies, im opening my mind to this topic. I just feel bad for people who gets life ruined because of it. They are not forced to do it, but some need to go hardcore (no pun intended) because that’s their only way to survive during these hard times.

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      In places where prostitution is legal, the amount of human trafficking goes way down, because the brothels in these places are usually inspected pretty regularly. They have to follow regulations or else they will be forcefully shutdown, and the employees being there willingly is usually one of those regulations.

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    I like this answer, but he deleted. It’s still in my inbox so I’m gonna share but not mention the commentor’s name

    In germany sex Work is a normal regulated job like any other. You are insured, receive vacation days, etc. It is accepted here as completely normal work like any other. Because it is. was once in a brothel with a friend. While he was in the room with a lady, talked to the others and asked why they were doing this job. The answer was “I like dicks” and “Its fun and pays very well” To be honest, the ladies seem to enjoy their work more (and earn a lot more) than any job I’ve had in my life.

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      Germany still has a problem with sex trafficking however they have a much better system than 99.9% of other countries in the world.

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    I don’t work and I don’t have sex so idk really, I don’t feel like I’m the best person to ask about it

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    Legalize it, tax it, regulate it like any other job.

    I’d not buy any, even when single.

    I would consider selling before a lot of other jobs. Depends on the money really. Not much of a market for straight, average looking, men in their 30s however.

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    Not my business, but would hope appropriate precautions are in place for both parties involved.