Prostitution
Prostitution
Prostitution (/prɒstɪˈtjuːʃən/) is the business or practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment. The individual who receives payment for sexual services is called a prostitute or sex worker, and the person who receives such services is known by a multitude of terms, including a "john" or "client".
Etymology
The term "prostitution" comes from the Latin word prostituere, which means "to expose publicly" or "to offer for sale". The word was first used in English in the 16th century.
Related Terms
- Sex worker: An individual who works in the sex industry. This term is often used as a more respectful alternative to "prostitute".
- Client (prostitution): A person who pays for sexual services.
- Pimp: A person who controls and profits from the services of a sex worker.
- Brothel: A place where people engage in sexual activity with prostitutes.
- Street prostitution: Refers to the practice of soliciting for sexual services on public streets.
- Escort agency: A company that provides escorts (often sex workers) for clients, usually for sexual services.
- Human trafficking: The illegal trade of humans for the purposes of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation.
Legal Status
Prostitution's legal status varies widely worldwide. In some jurisdictions it is legal and regulated, in others it is illegal. Some jurisdictions outlaw the act of prostitution (the exchange of sexual services for money); other countries do not prohibit prostitution itself, but ban the activities typically associated with it (soliciting in a public place, operating a brothel, pimping etc.).
Health Issues
Prostitution can pose serious health risks, particularly in areas where it is not regulated. Sex workers are at a higher risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections due to the nature of their work.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prostitution
- Wikipedia's article - Prostitution
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