Green Witch wrote:Roxxxanne wrote:I think that's why the majority of sex workers are Lesbians as it is easier to deal with emotionally when you don't like men.
That is an incorrect statement. Lesbian populations are way too small to fill the numbers of believed sex works. The vast majority of prostitutes are abused heterosexual women who have come from tragic home situations and are now technically enslaved by a man who continues to abuse them (physically and with drugs) for financial gain.
Quote: Saw a report last night that noted 70% of prostitutes have seriously considered suicide. I find it amazing that, legal or not, some consider prostitution easy or just another job option.
I agree with this statement.
I think men do not understand how vulnerable sex makes women feel. The most dangerous thing for a human woman is human man. By inviting strange men into your life you are inviting abuse and even death. Only the most desperate woman would put herself into such a situation. A prostitute never knows if her next John will have the fantasy of strangling her to death.
And, in my rather extensive experience, it is frequently work drifted into by people (including male people) who have experienced significant trauma, especially sexual trauma.
Not that I am saying this is true of all, by any means, but I get really infuriated by people who go to the "it's just another job option", as many people who are actively trying to promote legalization and regulation try to say.
I agree strongly with their aims, but not their painting of reality for prostitutes.