Digital technologies, namely the Internet, have played a significant role in facilitating the growth of sexual commerce. The Internet now shapes not only the sex industry itself but laws governing it and global public perception. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries had to adhere to strict regulations,
Throughout history, human beings have always had a key interest in physical pleasure. The more we explored our bodies, the deeper we sought sexual pleasure. Prostitution is one of our earliest professions invented solely for this pursuit. From it came other forms of sex work, like pornography and phone sex
Conforme o Código Penal, a prostituição em Portugal não é uma atividade considerada ilegal. O ato de vender ou de comprar quaisquer serviços sexuais não são criminalizados no país. Contudo, é de ter em atenção que é criminalizado o proxenetismo, isto é, quando existe alguém que lucre, promova, encoraje ou
The sex work industry remains highly controversial and taboo. Bringing together concerns about child safety, human trafficking, morality, and public health makes it profoundly difficult to address the existence and legal structure of one of the world's oldest trades. To navigate this complex legislative framework and the ongoing
Contrary to outdated stereotypes, sex workers in the UK have a proactive approach to sexual health. Both independent and agency sex workers use a combination of safe sex practices, preventative vaccines, routine screening, and a supportive network to minimise risks because staying healthy is pivotal to their work and well
Sex work is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of sexual acts performed in exchange for payment. These include prostitution, webcamming, erotic massages, fetish work, escorting, and sugaring. Therefore, all prostitution is sex work, but not all sex work is prostitution. A prostitute or escort is legally
