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In reply to the discussion: How the hell does consensual prostitution harm anyone??? [View all]panader0
(25,816 posts)104. I haven't replied to the many prostitution posts yet, but here goes.
In my opinion, 90 plus percent of women who prostitute themselves (or men for that matter) do so because of financial need, not the desire for sex or (my god) love. Consensual ONLY for that reason. I've never been with a prostitute. I admit there were times when I thought about it. But when I am with a woman, (and it's been Jeannie for 14 years) it's because there is a MUTUAL attraction, not a cash deal. Does anyone really think that prostitutes like their job? It's for money, maybe a child at home, maybe a dope habit, maybe the only choice on a dead end street. So the real key here is your word CONSENSUAL. If the sex is forced by financial hardship, would you really say that is consensual?
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Hence, the person who is unable to perform does not exist as they defy science?
LanternWaste
Aug 2014
#71
Maslow defined 'needs' rather interestingly, and I think he got that one wrong.
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Aug 2014
#85
His inclusion of sex in the physiological needs is in reference to species, not individual, survival
opiate69
Aug 2014
#88
Which scientists believes that one many not exist if sexual gratification is not present?
LanternWaste
Aug 2014
#72
Most of the prostitutes in Nevada, even in counties where it's legal, are not legal ones.
redqueen
Aug 2014
#24
Even if we were to stipulate that your hypothetical, idealized consensual form of prostitution
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
Aug 2014
#28
Wouldn't the solution be for law enforcement to focus on trafficking and child prostitution...
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2014
#33
I would think so, but I'm not one of the people looking to conflate the issue.
LostInAnomie
Aug 2014
#34
Child prostitution is a huge problem in many Asian and Eastern European nations.
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2014
#128
I'm just curious - have you spent time looking at the arguments of the feminists?
el_bryanto
Aug 2014
#41
choices are not made in a vacuum. Yes means nothing when no is not an option. n/t
Scout
Aug 2014
#52
Better than going to a loan shark who will break your knee caps if you don't pay./nt
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2014
#133
In a broad sense it can hurt the income of a family. I know, I know, get a divorce if your spouse/SO
Tikki
Aug 2014
#68
It depends on where. I used to work in a hooker hot spot. It ruins neighborhoods.
Throd
Aug 2014
#92
I see more posts conflating sex with a need than with love in this thread.
LanternWaste
Aug 2014
#98
At one point, I would have agreed with you. But the more I learn, the more my opinion changes
Hugabear
Aug 2014
#105
"Why is it anyone elses business?" Here's how it becomes someone else's business.
WillowTree
Aug 2014
#119
Please link to any post where anyone here said anything against any consensual sex act.
Squinch
Aug 2014
#134
No, because they know that doesn't play well. Instead, they just DEFINE acts they don't like
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2014
#138