Prostitution has existed for thousands of years. It is essentially simple: sexual services in exchange for money. However, society either considers it a moral crime or hides it as a weakness, depending on who is involved, how it happens, and how visible it is.
Why does prostitution exist?
- The fastest way to earn money: sex is motivated by primitive instincts — providing pleasure for money is very effective. No education or experience is necessary — just a deal.
- Demand is constant: as long as people want it, someone will provide it.
- Free choice: in today’s “developed” society, a large proportion of women choose this work voluntarily — independence and high income.
- Economic differences: inequality remains a significant motivation in less developed countries.
Legal or illegal deal
There are countries that regulate prostitution by law. Advantages: health checks and legal protection.
Prostitution is illegal in most countries around the world. Reasons: religion, morality, and public order. However, prohibitions mainly hide prostitution rather than eliminate it, making it more dangerous.
High-class prostitution is ignored — it is part of luxury travel, entertainment, or business events. Rich clients gain discretion, while the poor are criminalized. A perfect example of hypocrisy.
The reality
Society condemns casual sex outside of marriage, limits the number of “acceptable” partners depending on gender, and characterizes sex for money as a negative event — these are all double standards. Sex is sex. Society considers it moral or immoral, depending on the context, relationships, and wealth. Paying for sex is reprehensible. Paying for dinner and then having sex is just a “date.” Men are praised for having multiple partners, but women are condemned.
Legalization socially controls instinctive behavior. Prostitution exists and will continue to exist because it is and will be in demand. Morals and laws will not make such behavior disappear. Meanwhile, society punishes honesty and praises hypocrisy.