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• Journal of Global South Studies

Sun, Sand, Sex, and Safari: The Interplay of Sex Tourism and Global Inequalities in Africa's Tourism Industry

• Sitinga Kachipande
• University Press of Florida
• Volume 40, Number 1, Spring 2023
• 10.1353/gss.2023.0007
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Despite the increasing visibility of sex in Africa's tourism industry, the continent is typically neglected in global narratives about sex tourism. The quintessential image of sex tourism is that of Global North tourists traveling to "exotic" locations in the Global South such as East Asia, Latin America, or the Caribbean. Yet, Africa has been experiencing a growth in sex tourism bolstered by an increase in globalization-led tourism development. The continent was identified as the second-fastest growing tourism region in the world in 2019—after the Asia Pacific region—with an estimated 67 million visitors annually, and some of those tourists are bound to engage in sex tourism. Literature examining the global inequalities that inform sex tourism in the African economy using the perspectives of dependency theories and postcolonial theories is sparse but warranted. Expanding on these critiques of the politics of race, class, gender, and imperialism, this article explores interactions between Global North sex tourists and Global South hosts in the sex tourism industry in Africa. The article contends that the tourist gaze on sex workers in Africa's sex tourism industry is informed by representations of Africa and African sexuality in pop culture rooted in the colonial project and by contemporary power imbalances in the global tourism industry, which organizes raced, gendered, and classed tourist experiences.

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Sun, sea and sex: a review of the sex tourism literature

• Timothy Siliang Lu 1 ,
• Andrea Holmes 1 , 2 ,
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Sex tourism is defined as travel planned specifically for the purpose of sex, generally to a country where prostitution is legal. While much of the literature on sex tourism relates to the commercial sex worker industry, sex tourism also finds expression in non-transactional sexual encounters. This narrative review explores current concepts related to travel and sex, with a focus on trans-national sex tourism.

The PubMed database was accessed to source relevant literature, using combinations of pertinent search terms. Only articles published in the English language were selected. Reference lists of published articles were also examined for relevant articles.

With regard to preferred destinations, South/Central America and the Caribbean were more likely to receive tourists looking for casual sex. Longer duration of travel, travelling alone or with friends, alcohol or drug use, being younger and being single were factors associated with higher levels of casual sex overseas. The majority of literature retrieved on sex workers focused on risk behaviours, sexually transmitted infections (STI), mobility of sex workers and how these factors affected their lives. Sex tourists require better access to effective methods of preventing HIV, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis, and better education on HIV prevention. Drugs and alcohol play a major role as risk factors for and cofactors in casual sexual behaviour while abroad.

Conclusions

Travellers need to be informed of the increased risks of STI before travel. They should be aware of the local prevalence of STIs and the risks associated with their sexual practices when they travel, including engaging with commercial sex workers, having unprotected sexual intercourse and becoming victims of sexual violence.

Prior to the current pandemic of COVID-19, international travel had reached record levels of activity, with 1.4 billion traveller arrivals recorded in 2018 [ 1 ]. Sex and travel have a long association, dating from the ancient world onwards [ 2 ], and their connection is still apparent today. Sex tourism is defined by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as “travel planned specifically for the purpose of sex, generally to a country where prostitution is legal” [ 3 ]. Domestic sex tourism implies travel within the same country, while trans-national sex tourism refers to travel across international boundaries.

While much of the literature on sex tourism relates to the commercial sex worker industry, which remains illegal in many jurisdictions, sex tourism also finds expression in non-transactional sexual encounters, typically involving a tourist from an economically developed country seeking sexual experiences in developing host destinations. In some cases, travellers may engage in sex tourism to validate their own sexual identity with greater freedom than would be allowed in their own, more conservative nations. The main source of opposition to sex tourism concerns the troubling phenomenon of child sex tourism, which will be explored later in this review.

The link between travelling and the spread of disease is undeniable, as demonstrated by the current COVID-19 pandemic. As the travel landscape changes in the aftermath of the pandemic, so will the behaviour of travellers. The subject of sex tourism has been neglected to date in the travel medicine literature and receives little attention in the pre-travel health consultation. This narrative review explores current concepts related to travel and sex, with a focus on trans-national sex tourism, while also giving an insight into specific risks and behaviours associated with this activity.

Literature search strategy

The PubMed database was accessed between June 2019 and June 2020 to source relevant literature using combinations of the following search terms: Sex, Tourism, Travel, Migration, Holiday, Abroad, Vacation, Sexually Transmitted Infection, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Prostitution, Drugs, Alcohol, Trafficking, Rape, Child, Military, Navy, Defence Forces, Business, Homosexual, Heterosexual, LGBTQ+, Transgender, Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Oceania, Africa. Only articles published in the English language were selected. Articles published within the past 5 years were prioritised. Reference lists of published articles were examined to ensure all relevant articles were included. Relevant sources of grey literature were also retrieved using Google® as a search engine. The legality of prostitution in different international jurisdictions, governmental attempts to regulate the sex tourism industry and the extraterritorial criminalisation of child sex tourism were beyond the scope of the current review.

Epidemiology of sex and travel

In the context of this review, we define casual sex as sexual relations undertaken without serious intent or emotional commitment between individuals who are not established sexual partners or do not know each other well. Men were more likely to seek out or engage in casual or risky sex behaviours (e.g., multiple partners, unprotected intercourse) while travelling [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]. As many as 1 in 10 men were recorded as having an overseas partner in a British study [ 6 ], and different categories of male sex tourist have also been proposed in the literature [ 7 ], ranging from the ‘macho lad’ asserting his dominance over foreign women to the ‘white knight’ saving women from commercial sex work. A study from the United States showed that female travellers had a greater preference for travel to European or tropical countries, and that sex was more likely to occur on group tours, sightseeing or backpacking holidays lasting fewer than 14 days [ 8 ]. Female sex tourism has also been described in Caribbean destinations such as Jamaica, with Euro-American women purchasing the services of so-called “Rent-A-Dreads”, local men who seek out relationships with tourist women for economic gain [ 9 ]. Younger women were reported to prefer expatriates and other tourists as sexual partners [ 10 ], while men of all ages and older women were reported to exercise a preference for local partners.

With regards to preferred destinations, a meta-analysis conducted in 2018 showed that South/Central America and the Caribbean were more likely to receive tourists looking for casual sex [ 5 ]. Additionally, Thailand and Cuba also have a prevalent sex tourism industry [ 7 , 11 ]. One study found that 66% of Australian tourists to Thailand were planning on having a sexual encounter while there [ 11 ], while sex tourism in Cuba has been described as “integral to the Cuban experience” [ 12 ]. Traveller subtypes who were more likely to engage in sex included backpackers, travelling businessmen, those visiting friends and relatives (VFR), and those travelling specifically to solicit commercial sex workers [ 5 ]. Factors associated with popular sex tourism destinations are described in Table  1 .

Several studies report that longer duration of travel (greater than 1 month), travelling alone or with friends, alcohol or drug use, being younger and being single were factors associated with higher levels of casual sex overseas [ 4 , 5 , 6 ]. A study conducted in Sweden reported conflicting data, showing that short term travellers (less than 5 days) were 20 times more likely to engage in casual sex [ 16 ]. While few studies offered information linking different ethnicities to sexual behaviour overseas, one British study found that non-white citizens were more likely to engage in sexual behaviour while travelling [ 6 ]. Migrants and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) community are also discussed frequently in the sex tourism literature. A summary of the characteristics associated with sexual risk behaviour is shown in Table  2 . This will be explored further in this review. Studies of travellers engaging in sex with tourism representatives [ 11 ], sex workers and fellow travellers [ 5 ] show that choice of partner while travelling is not limited to any particular demographic.

Commercial sex work and travel

Travellers may engage in planned or opportunistic interactions with commercial sex workers (CSW). The majority of literature we retrieved on sex workers focused on risk behaviours, sexually transmitted infections (STI), mobility of sex workers and how these factors affected their lives. De et al. examined the different categories of sex worker in the region of Bangui in the Central African Republic, and found that 1 in 4 of ‘Pupulenge’, the higher class sex worker more likely to cater to foreigners, had poor regular usage of condoms in the previous 3 months, but better knowledge of their HIV/AIDS risk and status [ 24 ]. There were similar findings among male sex workers in Jamaica, who regarded themselves more as long term romantic partners of female tourists, and as such had low levels of condom usage [ 13 ]. In addition, these men had reported misuse of alcohol and drugs, and were accustomed to having multiple partners.

Safe sex behaviours were also shown to be highly dependent on the travel destination. A study in Singapore showed that 87.5% of local men used condoms when engaging a sex worker in Singapore, but when travelling the rate dropped to between 44 and 77%, depending on location [ 25 ]. This finding was supported by research from Hong Kong, which also showed that heterosexual men reported lower levels of condom usage when visiting sex workers outside of their own country [ 26 ]. Hsieh et al. [ 27 ] proposed that the clients of sex workers could facilitate the spread of STIs between different nations and networks to a larger degree than sex workers, while also contributing to STI prevalence within their own communities.

An interesting area with limited research evidence is the role sex tourism websites play, with only one paper identified on this subject [ 28 ]. This article analysed various sex tourism websites and found that most displayed sex workers as commodities, to be chosen and paid for by tourists, portraying them as exotic third world women, capable of providing a “total girlfriend experience”, enjoying the company of foreigners and being completely subservient to them. This study proposed that these websites enforce the fiction behind sex tourism and, in doing so, sustain the possible misogynistic views of the sex tourist. It was also noted that any legal or health information on these websites was centred round the tourist, rather than the sex worker.

The risks faced by non-commercial partners of sex workers have also been studied. An examination of CSW in a Mexican border town with high migratory traffic found that unprotected sex was often common in their personal relationships, too [ 29 ]. The literature relating to CSW and travel showed that multiple parties are implicated in commercial sex networks, and the behaviour of any one individual in these networks has implications for many others. Table  3 below summarises these findings.

• Sexually transmitted infections

The association of sex tourism and casual sex during travel with the spread of novel STIs has long been recognised. It has been suggested that Columbus’ sailors were responsible for the epidemic of venereal syphilis in Europe in the late fifteenth century following sexual relations with local Haitian women [ 2 ], while the link between travel and the spread of novel STIs was also established in Thailand in the 1980s [ 30 ], and Trinidad and Tobago in 2012 [ 31 ]. Travellers are also thought to be implicated in the reintroduction of syphilis and lymphogranuloma venereum to parts of North America and Europe [ 25 ]. The risk factors for traveller acquisition of STIs include longer duration of stay, travel to lower income countries, being single, substance abuse, being male, repeat visits to the same area, and a previous history of multiple partners or STIs [ 32 , 33 ]. Crawford et al. identified being female, having a history of fewer sexual partners, and having received pre-travel health advice and vaccinations as being associated with a lower risk of contracting STIs among expatriates and travellers [ 32 ].

While prevalence rates for STIs among CSW vary, rates as high as 88% in Nairobi and 44% in Bangkok have been reported [ 34 ]. In addition to this, high rates of curable STI prevail worldwide, ranging from 5 to 65% in Africa, 20.9% in Brazil and 0–13.6% in Asia [ 10 ]. These findings put sex tourists at very high risk for STIs on a global scale. A diverse range of STIs has been recorded in travellers returning from tropical countries [ 35 ], from frequent detection of genital herpes in sailors returning to China [ 36 ], to the suggested “new” STI Tinea genitalis , found in several individuals with a recent travel sex history in Southeast Asia [ 37 ]. While this type of dermatophyte infection is not primarily an STI, the sudden rise in cases associated with it over a short period highlights how vulnerable travellers are to organisms transferable through intimate contact during travel.

A study examining all cases of gonorrhoea contracted by people living in Nordic nations between 2008 and 2013 showed that 25.5% of all cases were associated with travel [ 14 ]. The rates of travel-associated gonorrhoea increased from year to year and, while the majority of cases involved men, the number of affected women increased from year to year. Among the regions visited, the majority of Nordic travel-associated cases of gonorrhoea were associated with travel to Asia (between December and July) and Europe (from August to November), a third of cases were associated with travel to Thailand, and travel to Thailand, Philippines and Spain accounted for almost half of all travel-related cases. These data imply that specific regions can be considered hotspots for contraction of STIs during travel.

Another important consideration is the acquisition and spread of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) STIs. In recent years, the rise in AMR involving Haemophilus ducreyi has been documented worldwide [ 10 ]. Similarly, beta-lactamase producing strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae have been detected in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia. In isolates of N. gonorrhoeae from Africa and Southeast Asia, penicillin resistance has been reported in as many as 50% of isolates. Baker et al. also noted the worldwide spread of azithromycin-resistant shigellosis through sexual transmission, from high prevalence regions in Africa and Asia, to lower prevalence nations [ 38 ]. The documented increase in AMR STIs puts travellers engaging in sexual behaviour at high risk of treatment-resistant infection.

Current efforts to advise and change traveller behaviours have been shown to be of limited effectiveness. A study of different efforts to curtail travellers’ risk behaviour showed that providing brief interventions on sexual health during consults for travellers proved minimally more effective than just distributing condoms or not providing additional advice [ 39 ]. This trial showed that the methods employed still resulted in low levels of condom usage. In a study by Croughs et al., extensive motivational training was shown to reduce sexual risk behaviour, and it was also found that written materials on STIs were more effective than having travel health practitioners discuss STI prevention with travellers [ 40 ]. A change in strategy appears necessary to combat the risk-taking behaviours of travellers, especially given the reported difficulty of reaching target audiences [ 41 ].

This is an important area that warrants further research, given poor recorded levels of condom usage in travellers. A meta-analysis of literature on this subject found that the pooled prevalence of unprotected intercourse among travellers who had sex overseas was 49.4% [ 42 ]. Similar results have been shown among sexually active backpackers visiting Ko Tao and Ko Phangan in Thailand, with a third of subjects reporting inconsistent condom use. An online cross-sectional study of travellers was conducted in 2014 [ 15 ], and among the sexually active population 59.7% reported inconsistent condom use. A study of condom usage among Swedish travellers revealed flawed reasoning for decisions around condom usage, such as length of familiarity with partner, the country visited, and asking if their partner had an STI [ 43 ]. This same study also revealed that some travellers succumbed to peer pressure, were more willing to let their partner make the decision, and had a fear of being seen as promiscuous (among heterosexual women) or a fear of ‘ruining the moment’ (among heterosexual men), leading to reduced condom usage. Other factors associated with reduced usage were the belief that foreign condoms were of poorer quality [ 34 ], spontaneous sexual encounters or embarrassment at purchasing condoms [ 43 ], substance use [ 15 , 32 , 43 ], and travel to Latin America or the Caribbean [ 15 ]. An examination of male sex tourists to Thailand also revealed that unprotected sex was seen as more masculine and enjoyable, and there was a general misconception among male sex tourists that unprotected heterosexual intercourse was a low risk activity [ 44 ]. This same study also showed that male heterosexual sex tourists were aware of risks, but due to their own personal or peer experiences being at variance with the warnings they received regarding risky sexual behaviour, they were more likely to engage in unprotected sex with CSW. The low rates of condom usage put sexually active travellers at an obvious risk for contraction of STIs.

It is accepted that contracting an STI increases the risk of HIV transmission, and vice versa [ 45 ]. A Geosentinel analysis from 2013 indicated that, out of a sample of 64,335 travellers, 117 returned home with acute symptoms of HIV transmission [ 46 ]. In addition, links between clusters of HIV acquisition in Belize, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras have been found. This finding highlighted the role migration and travel play in the transmission of HIV within Central America. This study also found half of Honduran woman sampled with HIV belonged to viral clusters that were linked to international clusters. Memish and Osoba also noted in their paper on STIs and travel that travellers to Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and India were most likely to acquire HIV from unprotected sexual encounters [ 2 ]. The voluminous literature relating to STIs and travel indicates that this is an area of key importance to the travel medicine practitioner. While the effectiveness to date of interventions in altering risk behaviours in travellers has been questionable, it is clear that travellers require better access to effective methods of preventing HIV, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and better education on HIV prevention.

The LGBTQ+ community and travel sex behaviour

A meta-analysis published in 2018 revealed that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) travellers were 3 times more likely to have casual sex while travelling [ 5 ]. Travel or migration may allow members of the LGBTQ+ community to escape from societal pressures they face in their home countries and explore their sexuality [ 17 ]. MSM are also more likely than heterosexual men to have multiple partners during their travels. MSM have also shown to be at least twice as likely to pay for sex compared to heterosexual men [ 10 ]. A report on MSM travellers in the United States also found that 19.4% of those surveyed reported that having sex with a new partner was one of their main goals while on vacation [ 18 ]. Further studies in the US on MSM travellers to Key West, a popular destination for LGBTQ+ travellers in Florida, found that of the sexually active participants, 34% had new partners, and 59% had unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) [ 19 ]. Among Swedish MSM travellers, 13.5% reported UAI during their overseas travels, the majority of whom met a new partner abroad [ 20 ]. Additional studies in China involving MSM found that 5% identified as sex tourists, a third of this group identified the purchase of sex as a primary reason for travel, and another third had UAI while travelling [ 21 ].

While limited research exists on other categories of travellers within the LGBTQ+ community, one paper on transgender women in Bangladesh revealed that those who crossed international borders had a greater number of transactional sex partners and reduced use of condoms [ 22 ]. Across all of these studies, regular associations between travel and drug and alcohol use, transactional sex, group sex, a history of STIs and a greater number of past partners were reported [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ].

Another interesting area of development in LGBTQ+ international travel trends is the resurgence of circuit parties [ 47 ]. These parties involve weekend-long social activities and dance events. Party-goers were found more likely to have a greater number of partners in the previous 6 months, greater use of recreational drugs, more likely to seek transactional sex, and more likely to report a personal history of STI and UAI. A common finding with these parties was attendees travelling from low HIV prevalence countries to high prevalence countries. This finding was replicated among Chinese MSM travellers [ 21 ]. These social events are commonly associated with the use of drugs which heighten sexual arousal, an activity referred to as ‘chemsex’.

Networks of MSM travellers have also been described around the world. A group of MSM referred to as “Geoflexibles” was identified by Gesink et al. in 2018 [ 48 ]. The authors described a group of men who were willing to travel for sex, and who were less particular about where they had sex. Gesink proposed that these travellers could act as a bridge between MSM in Toronto and, although his study did not specifically mention international travel, it is certainly applicable in the travel context. Networks of MSM implicated in the transmission of STIs and HIV have been suggested in the literature. Persson et al. suggested the presence of a network in Sweden with a high prevalence of STI/HIV [ 20 ], and an examination of HIV clusters in Central America found that half of the people living with HIV were MSM, with serotypes closely related to international clusters [ 49 ]. The suggestion of international MSM networks and travel playing a role in the dispersion of STI/HIV was reinforced by Takebe et al. in 2014 [ 50 ]. Their research revealed the worldwide dispersal of the JP.MSM.B1 subtype of HIV, and confirmed the interactions of HIV epidemics between Japan, China and the rest of the world. These networks have also been implicated in Shigella transmission in San Francisco [ 51 ], in addition to an outbreak of Hepatitis A in Northern Italy [ 52 ].

These findings have implications for LGBTQ+ travellers who engage in sexual behaviour while abroad. Mathematical modelling of LGBTQ+ tourists to Key West estimated that 1 in 196.5 MSM who engage in risk behaviour will acquire HIV [ 19 ], roughly equating to 200 new infections per 100,000 tourists, a number which could drop to as low as 45 with consistent condom use. In 77% of sexual interactions in this study, HIV serostatus was not discussed. Studies about MSM travellers in San Francisco showed that, among those who engaged in casual sex, there was a decreased probability of HIV serodisclosure when communication was an issue owing to language barriers [ 53 ]. A follow up study was conducted on the health-seeking behaviour of MSM travellers, revealing that a quarter of those surveyed had not received the Hepatitis B virus vaccine, and of the men living with HIV, a third had not been vaccinated [ 54 ].

Another facet of the intersection between sex tourism and HIV transmission that warrants attention is the relatively new phenomenon of “holiday pre-exposure prophylaxis” (PrEP) for HIV. With PrEP being a relatively new phenomenon, limited literature exists on the subject in relation to travel, but interviews conducted by Underhill et al. suggest that MSM travellers regard themselves as at greater risk for HIV while travelling and are more willing to take PrEP [ 55 ]. However, travel has also been associated with disruption in PrEP regimens due to inconvenience [ 56 , 57 ], so the role it plays in sex tourism warrants further research.

Travel for the purposes of sexual exploration and casual sex among MSM presents a challenge to travel medicine practitioners. Analysis of Swedish MSM travellers in 2015 revealed that there was little HIV or STI prevention information received in Sweden or abroad [ 58 ]. In addition, only 3% of the surveyed population sought out this information before travelling. A further investigation of the knowledge, attitudes and practices of MSM travellers is required to plan successful interventions in this population of international travellers. More research on how sex tourism is experienced by women and gender diverse people within the LGBTQ+ community is also warranted.

The effects of alcohol and drugs on sex tourism

Drugs and alcohol play a major role as risk factors for and cofactors in casual sexual behaviour while abroad. A study of British summer workers in Ibiza found that almost all those surveyed drank alcohol, while 85.3% used drugs during their stay, a high proportion of whom used drugs that they had never tried before [ 59 ]. This study found that the odds of having sex increased with the use of amphetamines or higher frequency of drinking, while the odds of having multiple partners increased with greater frequency of drinking. Unprotected sex was also found to be more likely when alcohol was involved.

Extensive analysis of American students on Spring Break has also been conducted to analyse the role alcohol plays in high risk behaviour during this period. Patrick et al. found that a greater proportion of students drank alcohol before having sex or making risky sexual decisions [ 60 ]. This finding was particularly prevalent among students who travelled abroad. Another study of Spring Break students found that risky behaviours such as unprotected sex or multiple partners were cumulative [ 61 ], such that engaging in one activity increased risk for the other. Almost half of the students in this study reported binge drinking before sex. The role alcohol and drugs play in exposing travellers to risky sexual behaviour is clear, but this appears to be poorly appreciated by the traveller. Travel health practitioners must emphasise the risks travellers expose themselves to when misusing alcohol and drugs.

Sexual assault and violence in travellers

A cross-sectional survey on travellers returning from Mediterranean resorts reported that 1.5% were subject to non-consensual sex during their travels, with gay and bisexual males reporting higher levels [ 62 ]. In this same report, 8.6% of respondents experienced some form of sexual harassment, with females and gay/bisexual males more frequently reporting this. Another finding was that being a gay/bisexual male, using marijuana, and patronising bars where there were opportunities for sex were factors associated with being subject to non-consensual sex. A similar study on the harassment of tourists in Barbados found between 7 and 12% of tourists reported sexual harassment, depending on their country of origin [ 63 ]. Kennedy and Flaherty also asserted that up to 4% of Irish citizens reporting sexual violence experience it while travelling [ 64 ]. A review from Canada of all reported sexual assault cases associated with mass gathering events found a significant association between being overseas and being sexually assaulted at such an event [ 65 ]. Table  4 outlines the pre-travel health advice which should be available to travellers who may engage in sex tourism.

Child sex tourism

Klain described two main types of child sex tourist, the “elective sex tourist” who travels for leisure or business and makes unplanned use of child sex workers when given the opportunity, and the “core sex tourist”, the purpose of whose trip is solely to engage in sexual contact with a child [ 66 ]. A study of German tourists conducted in 2017 found that 0.4% reported being child sex tourists [ 67 ]. This same study found that these individuals usually had personal experiences of abuse, paedophilic and antisocial behaviours. With an estimated 1.2 million children trafficked worldwide annually [ 67 ], more research is urgently needed on this topic.

The effects of wealth and mobility on sex tourism

Aggleton et al. describe in their paper a specific group of travellers, “mobile men with money” [ 68 ]. These men come from diverse backgrounds and various employments, but share two common features, high spending power and high mobility. In the paper, these men were said to frequently use their high spending power and resources to engage in casual and transactional sex encounters. This group of men was found to be at high risk for HIV. The paper proposed that these men lacked social support and were frequently influenced by the behaviour of their peers. While further literature on this sub-group is lacking, travel to lower income countries and the resulting increase in spending power for the traveller have been documented as risk factors for acquisition of STI/HIV [ 32 ]. This would suggest that wealth inequality may have a role in influencing risk behaviours in certain individuals.

Impact of sex tourism on host communities

While a detailed consideration of the impact of sex tourists on sex tourism destinations is beyond the scope of the current work, some key issues are worthy of discussion. Local cultural attitudes towards sex tourism are complex and are influenced by harsh economic conditions, where impoverished families may find themselves with few options for survival and have to resort to sending their children to urban centres visited by sex tourists. There may be an expectation in some cultures that children will share the family’s financial burden. Remittances from a family member engaged in the sex tourism industry may be vital to enable families to improve their quality of life.

Child sex tourism produces a detrimental impact on the children’s capacity to achieve their goals within the education system. Sex tourism may reinforce traditional colonial attitudes towards race and gender, which serve to deepen existing socioeconomic inequalities. Local communities are often reluctant to intervene in cases of child sexual exploitation, given the complex underlying economic precipitants and the greater level of public acceptability of prostitution in some countries. Such attitudes render children far more vulnerable to being absorbed by the adult sex trade and becoming sexually exploited by sex tourists, who may use the anonymity afforded by the dark web as a global networking tool to share information with other sex tourists.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to school closures and a higher risk of contact between children and online sexual predators. It has isolated victims of child trafficking and sex tourism from available support structures and jeopardised their usual escape routes. The reported 30% increase in consumption of online child pornography during recent periods of pandemic lockdown in Europe, for example, have further increased the demand for child exploitation [ 69 ]. The current restrictions on international travel will undoubtedly influence sex tourism patterns worldwide, leading to greater degrees of domestic child abuse and online sexual exploitation. Further research may shed a light on this and other COVID-related secondary effects on the sex tourism industry.

Future considerations in sex tourism

While the world prepares for a cautious return to routine international travel in a future post-COVID era [ 70 ], we may ponder what constitutes a traveller or a tourist in the modern era. Opperman proposed the idea of a ‘cyberspace tourist’ in his paper on sex tourism [ 71 ]. While we have not found any further literature on this subject, is a person who sits at a computer in his/her home and pays for a voyeuristic virtual reality experience involving a foreigner thousands of miles away a cyber-sex tourist? With the rapid advancements in technology in recent years, we may contemplate whether people even need to leave their home to “travel”. It is conceivable that future sexual experiences will mirror these changes in travel patterns. With PrEP being a recent development, the role it plays in protecting travellers exposed to HIV overseas remains to be seen. This is a potential area of research activity as it becomes established as a mainstay preventive option. Possible areas of unmet need in sex tourism research are presented in Table  5 .

Limitations of current review

Strengths of our review include its multidisciplinary authorship, its broad coverage of diverse facets of sex tourism, and the focus on the most recent literature on the subject. Limitations of our approach include its restriction to articles published in the English language and the use of a single medical literature database. Accessing literature on sex tourism from Latin America and the Caribbean, using the Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature virtual library, for example, may have provided deeper insights into the impact of sex tourism on host communities. It is reasonable to assume that relevant literature on sex tourism resides in the social sciences literature such as the Social Sciences Citation Index of the Web of Science. Future reviews on this topic should also consult an appropriate social sciences database and refer to relevant material from the anthropological literature.

In our review of the literature associated with sex and travel, it was clear that the same set of risk behaviours and consequences applied to diverse groups. We recommend that more research be conducted into novel and effective interventions for modifying these high-risk behaviours. Travellers should be informed of the increased risks of STI before they travel. They should be aware of the prevalence of STIs in the area they plan to visit, and the risks associated with their sexual practices when they travel, including engaging with commercial sex workers, practising chemsex, engaging in unprotected sexual intercourse, and becoming the victim of sexual violence. They should also be informed about how to access appropriate medical care overseas and as returned travellers, should they require it.

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What Country Has The Most Prostitution: A Comprehensive Analysis

Prostitution is an age-old practice often dubbed the “world’s oldest profession.” It has persisted throughout history in various forms across the world’s diverse cultures, societies, and geographic locations. Despite moral and legal differences among countries, the phenomenon remains an inescapable reality. A notable question arises: which country has the highest rate of prostitution?

To answer this question, one must first consider the various factors that contribute to the prevalence of prostitution. These can include socioeconomic conditions, legal standing, and cultural norms. In addition, accurate data on this controversial subject is hard to come by, as it often relies on estimates and research on the underground trade. However, it is possible to identify countries with notably high rates of prostitution based on available information.

It is important to remember that a few countries are known for having significant sex industries due to tourism, local demand, or economic necessity. Countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and parts of Germany (where prostitution is legal and regulated) are often mentioned in discussions about the sex industry. However, it’s worth noting that having a visible sex industry doesn’t necessarily mean that these countries have the “most” prostitution; it’s just more visible and regulated.

Key Takeaways

• Determining the country with the most prostitution requires considering socio-economic, legal, and cultural factors.
• Accurate data is difficult to obtain due to the underground nature of the trade.
• High rates of prostitution are observed in various regions, such as South and Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa.

Understanding Prostitution

Prostitution, often called the “world’s oldest profession,” involves exchanging sexual services for money or goods. It is practiced globally, and the individuals involved in this profession, known as sex workers, can be both men and women. The reasons for people entering into sex work are diverse, ranging from financial necessities to personal choices or circumstances.

In many countries, prostitution is illegal and considered a criminal offense, leading to risky underground operations. However, some countries adopt a more open-minded approach and have various levels of legalization or regulation. Decriminalization is another model implemented to reduce the vulnerability and stigmatization of sex workers; it is achieved by treating sex work as a legitimate profession without criminalizing the workers or clients.

There are several ways in which prostitution is practiced, the most common being street prostitution, brothels, and escort services . In street prostitution, sex workers solicit clients in public spaces, often in areas known for such activities. Brothels are usually establishments where sex workers provide services managed by third parties such as pimps or madams. Escort services involve sex workers providing companionship or sexual services to clients at a location of their choice, often hotels or private residences.

When determining which country has the most prostitution, many factors need to be considered. These include the legal status of prostitution, the accessibility of services for sex workers and clients, and the overall demand for paid sexual services. Some estimates suggest that the number of sex workers worldwide is in the millions, but obtaining definitive figures is challenging due to the clandestine nature of the industry and the varying legal status across different countries.

In conclusion, understanding prostitution requires examining the various models, practices, and factors contributing to its prevalence across countries. There is no clear answer to which country has the most prostitution. However, recognizing the industry’s complexities will provide a better understanding of its implications for society and the individuals involved.

Countries with High Rates of Prostitution

Prostitution is a global phenomenon , with some countries having higher rates than others. This section highlights the countries where prostitution is most prevalent.

Germany is known for its legalized prostitution , leading to an increase in sex workers and brothels. In Thailand , sex tourism is a significant part of the economy, attracting tourists worldwide. Brazil  also experiences a high rate of sex tourism, particularly during the Carnival season. In  China , prostitution is technically illegal, but it remains widespread, especially in urban centers.

Colombia  has a large prostitution market, fueled mainly by drug-related violence and poverty. Similarly,  India  and the  Philippines face high rates of prostitution due to poverty and a lack of employment opportunities for women. Prostitution continues to be a pressing issue in  Spain , where it is neither fully legalized nor penalized.

In  Australia ,  Finland ,  Bolivia , and the  Netherlands , sex work is somewhat regulated, leading to tolerance toward the industry. While illegal in France  and  Denmark , prostitution still occurs in these countries, partly due to their attractiveness to tourists.

In  Mexico , the  United States ,  Argentina ,  Canada , and  Nevada (where it is legal), prostitution levels are considerable, with authorities striving to regulate or combat the industry. In Asian countries like  Japan ,  South Korea , and  New Zealand , prostitution remains a significant issue despite efforts to combat the trade.

In some European countries, such as  Lithuania ,  Austria ,  Latvia ,  Croatia ,  Czech Republic ,  Turkey ,  Belgium ,  Italy , and  Slovenia , prostitution remains a contentious issue, with varying degrees of regulation or penalties in place. Finally, even in countries like  Zimbabwe,  where prostitution is illegal, it remains prevalent as an underground business.

The factors driving high rates of prostitution in these nations include poverty, unemployment, drug addiction, and global demand for sex services. It is essential to consider these factors when discussing prostitution in a given country.

Trafficking and Prostitution

Human trafficking, including sex trafficking, is a global problem that affects millions of people each year. Exploitation in the form of prostitution is prevalent in countries with high rates of trafficking victims. This section will discuss the connection between trafficking and prostitution, focusing on the country with the most prostitution.

Many sources have ranked Venezuela with the highest number of prostitutes per capita. The country’s worsening socio-economic and political situation has forced numerous women into prostitution, often involving trafficking and exploitation. The traffickers commonly target vulnerable individuals, luring them into sex trafficking with false promises of better lives and opportunities.

In addition to Venezuela, other countries such as Thailand, Nigeria, and Brazil have been recognized for their high rates of human trafficking and prostitution. Most victims in these situations endure physical and psychological abuse, forced labor, and restriction of their freedom.

Traffickers employ various methods to control and exploit their victims, such as debt bondage, threats of violence, and manipulation of personal documents. The victims are often marginalized individuals, including migrants, refugees, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. This makes it challenging for them to escape their dire circumstances and regain control of their lives.

International and local organizations work tirelessly to combat trafficking and prostitution through preventive measures, awareness campaigns, and law enforcement. A holistic approach is required to tackle the root causes of these issues, such as poverty, lack of education, and gender inequality.

In conclusion, the close connection between trafficking and prostitution is evident across many countries, with Venezuela currently holding the title for the highest rates of prostitution. Efforts to reduce these issues continue, and it remains crucial for governments and organizations to recognize and address the underlying factors that enable trafficking and exploitation to thrive.

Child Prostitution and Exploitation

Child prostitution and exploitation is a global issue affecting millions of minors worldwide. The trade thrives in various countries due to poverty, lack of education, and weak law enforcement. However, certain nations report higher instances of child prostitution and exploitation than others.

In some Asian countries, child prostitution is a significant problem, with minors being trafficked and exploited within their borders or across international borders.  Thailand  and  Cambodia are two countries in the region where child prostitution has been historically prevalent. In these nations, organized crime networks and impoverished families contribute to minors’ recruitment, sale, and exploitation.

• Thailand: This country has been long associated with child prostitution, particularly due to its thriving commercial sex industry. Children from poor families in rural areas are often trafficked to urban centers or tourist destinations and forced into prostitution.
• Cambodia:  Like Thailand, child prostitution in Cambodia stems from poverty and increasing demand from tourists, expatriates, and even locals. Children in Cambodia are often lured by promises of better lives, only to find themselves trapped in a life of exploitation.

In  Africa , countries like  Nigeria  and  South Africa  grapple with widespread child prostitution, as well. Economic hardship and limited education opportunities push many vulnerable minors into the sex industry.

• Nigeria:  Nigeria experiences high rates of internal and cross-border trafficking. Many girls and young women are coerced into prostitution, often in neighboring countries or even as far as Europe.
• South Africa: Despite strong legal frameworks, child prostitution remains a problem in South Africa. Factors such as income inequality, increased migration, and widespread sexual abuse contribute to the exploitation of minors in the country.

Latin America  is another region where child prostitution is a critical issue. Countries like  Brazil  and  Colombia  have received increased attention for their struggles to combat the exploitation of minors.

• Brazil:  Brazil is a known destination for child sex tourism, with minors exploited in tourist-heavy regions like the Northeast coast. The country has taken steps to address the problem, but limited resources and social acceptance of the sex industry contribute to its continued prevalence.
• Colombia: Colombia deals with both domestic and international trafficking of children for sexual exploitation. Organized crime networks play a significant role in these operations, capitalizing on unstable socioeconomic conditions to prey on vulnerable minors.

While comparisons or attempts to rank countries would be inappropriate, it is crucial to recognize that child prostitution and exploitation are pervasive issues affecting many nations. Efforts to address and combat this reprehensible practice must continue, focusing on providing access to education, reducing poverty, and strengthening legal protections for minors.

Legal Status and Regulations

In various countries, the legal status and regulations regarding prostitution differ significantly. Some countries have chosen to legalize and regulate prostitution, while others have opted for decriminalization or a strict prohibitionist approach.

In countries where prostitution is legal and regulated, such as Germany and the Netherlands, sex work is considered legitimate. Professional sex workers must register with the authorities and adhere to specific regulations. However, some have criticized this approach as it may increase the demand for sex services and potentially exacerbate human trafficking issues.

On the other hand, countries like New Zealand and some parts of Australia have chosen to decriminalize prostitution. These countries do not treat sex work as a criminal act but instead regulate the industry to protect sex workers’ rights and minimize harm. Decriminalization has been praised for promoting a safer work environment for sex workers while maintaining some control over the industry.

Some countries like Sweden, Norway, and France follow abolitionist or neo-abolitionist policies. These countries criminalize the purchase of sexual services but not the sale, effectively targeting clients of sex workers rather than the workers themselves. The approach aims to reduce the demand for prostitution services while supporting sex workers in leaving the industry.

Prohibitionist policies are adopted by countries where engaging in or soliciting prostitution is considered criminal under federal law. In these nations, both sex workers and clients face legal penalties . Examples of countries with prohibitionist policies are the United States (except for some counties in Nevada) and some parts of Asia.

It is essential to note that the legal status and regulations surrounding prostitution directly impact the prevalence of sex work within each respective country. While it is difficult to determine which approach is most effective in curbing the industry’s prevalence, understanding the various legal models can provide insight into the complexities of regulating prostitution.

Prostitution Establishments

Regarding the number of prostitution establishments, it is commonly acknowledged that Germany and the Netherlands have the most arranged systems for such facilities. Both countries have legalized and regulated prostitution, which has led to the establishment of numerous brothels, red-light districts, and prostitution rings.

In Germany, brothels are legal and widespread across the country. These establishments range from the luxurious and world-famous “Pascha” in Cologne, one of Europe’s largest brothels, to smaller, less luxurious facilities in various cities. Brothels in Germany generally have specific regulations and are obliged to follow strict health and safety guidelines.

The Netherlands is another country where prostitution establishments are legalized and regulated. Amsterdam’s red-light district, “De Wallen,” is one of the world’s most renowned and notorious areas where sex workers operate legally. The red-light district consists of a network of alleys, streets, and canals where sex workers display themselves in window parlors, attracting tourists and locals. Dutch establishments like German brothels must follow strict health and safety regulations to protect sex workers and clients.

Other countries with legalized or regulated prostitution, such as Switzerland, Austria, and some regions in Nevada, USA, have also seen an increase in prostitution establishments. These countries or regions have licensed brothels and red-light districts that offer varying levels of luxury and affordability.

In conclusion, certain nations with legalized and regulated prostitution systems, such as Germany and the Netherlands, have numerous prostitution establishments, including brothels and red-light districts. Strict regulations and health guidelines ensure that these establishments maintain a safe environment for workers and clients, contributing to the prevalence and acceptance of these types of establishments in those countries.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Prostitution is a global phenomenon that can be associated with the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. The prevalence of STIs varies greatly from country to country, but some general trends can be identified.

In countries where prostitution is widespread, the rate of STIs among sex workers and their clients may be higher than in the general population. This is mainly due to the lack of comprehensive campaigns promoting condom use and regular testing and the social stigma associated with these practices. The proper use of condoms is crucial in minimizing the risk of STIs, including HIV.

In some countries where prostitution is legal and regulated, STI rates tend to be lower. This is usually the result of government intervention, ensuring that sex workers have access to healthcare services and receive regular health check-ups, often including screening for STIs. Additionally, regulations in these countries often require mandatory condom use during sexual encounters, greatly reducing the spread of infections.

It is important to note that STI rates are subject to multiple factors, such as general public health policy measures, access to healthcare, and cultural norms around sexual behavior. Therefore, it can be difficult to draw direct conclusions from the data on prostitution and STI prevalence.

The global fight against HIV has significantly improved prevention, testing, and treatment services. However, sex workers, particularly in countries where prostitution is illegal or unregulated, still face a higher risk of contracting HIV. It is essential to continue pushing for comprehensive, evidence-based prevention strategies for all populations, including sex workers, to curb the spread of STIs and maintain public health.

Gender and Prostitution

Prostitution is a complex and multifaceted issue, with gender playing a significant role in its prevalence and dynamics. In most countries, women make up most of those involved in prostitution, although there are also cases of male and transgender sex workers. This section explores the gender dimension of prostitution, focusing on the various factors that influence the involvement of men, women, and transgender individuals in the sex trade.

Women are generally more vulnerable to exploitation in prostitution due to a variety of factors. Societal norms and expectations often place greater pressure on women to conform to traditional gender roles, leading to limited economic opportunities and increased dependence on male providers. Additionally, women may face greater social stigma and discrimination when trying to exit prostitution, further complicating their situation.

Men, although a minority within the context of prostitution, face their unique challenges. Often, male sex workers cater to a predominantly male clientele and, as a result, may experience both homophobia and misogyny. While male prostitutes are less common in some countries, they still exist in many parts of the world, often catering to niche markets or working in locations such as public spaces or online platforms.

Transgender individuals, particularly transgender women, are also disproportionately represented in prostitution. This can be attributed to the multiple layers of discrimination and marginalization they face in society. Like cisgender women, transgender sex workers may be particularly vulnerable to violence, harassment, and exploitation due to their marginalized status.

In addressing the issue of prostitution, it is crucial to recognize and consider the various gender-related factors that contribute to the involvement of men, women, and transgender individuals in the sex trade. By understanding these factors, policymakers and stakeholders can develop more effective strategies to tackle the root causes of prostitution and ensure the protection and empowerment of all those affected, regardless of their gender identity.

Cultural Aspects of Prostitution

In many cultures worldwide, prostitution has been accepted as a part of society. In the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, the attitudes toward prostitution vary significantly depending on the region and cultural background.

Caribbean: In some countries, prostitution is tolerated or even legal, such as in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. The cultural attitude in these nations is less severe toward sex work, and tourists often contribute to the demand for the industry. However, this does not mean that there aren’t negative consequences for those involved in prostitution, such as social stigma and vulnerability to violence, disease, or exploitation.

Central America: In Central American countries like Costa Rica, prostitution is legal and regulated, with sex workers required to register and undergo regular health checks. Despite these regulations, the cultural perception of sex work is still largely negative, and prostitutes are often looked down upon. In contrast, countries like Nicaragua have completely outlawed prostitution, and cultural attitudes toward sex work are much more conservative.

South America:  In South America, the cultural aspects of prostitution differ significantly between countries. For example, Argentina and Colombia allow legal prostitution , while sex work is illegal in Venezuela and Suriname. The cultural acceptance of prostitution may also differ within these countries based on regional differences and socioeconomic factors.

The influence of religion, such as Catholicism and other Christian denominations, can contribute to the cultural attitudes towards prostitution. In heavily religious areas, sex work may be more stigmatized and face societal disapproval due to teachings around sex and morality.

While some locations might have a more lenient attitude towards prostitution, it is essential to recognize that sex workers often face significant risks, including violence, abuse, and social exclusion. As cultural attitudes and legal regulations continue to evolve, a more nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding prostitution worldwide is necessary for addressing the concerns and well-being of sex workers in various societies.

Sex Tourism

Sex tourism is a multi-billion-dollar global industry that often involves exchanging sexual services for money or other rewards. Prostitution laws vary greatly from country to country, leading some to have a higher prevalence of sex tourism. In countries where prostitution is legal or tolerated, sex tourism can be a significant industry.

Thailand is one of the most well-known destinations for sex tourism, with its thriving red-light districts that attract thousands of tourists annually. Legalizing prostitution has allowed for a regulated industry with designated areas for sex work. In contrast, in other countries like  Brazil , where prostitution is also legal but still heavily associated with human trafficking, the industry is more clandestine.

The  Netherlands  is another famous destination for sex tourism due to its legalization of prostitution. The city of Amsterdam has an iconic red-light district where sex work is regulated and monitored by the government, providing a safe and controlled environment for both tourists and workers.

Another important aspect of sex tourism is the demand for specific demographics of sex workers, such as minors or people from certain countries or ethnic backgrounds. This demand contributes to the trafficking and exploitation of these vulnerable populations. For example, Cambodia has been a major destination for child sex tourism, although concerted government and international organizations’ efforts have decreased its prevalence in recent years.

In some instances, sex tourism occurs in countries with harsh anti-prostitution laws. The  Dominican Republic is an example of a popular tourist destination with strict laws against prostitution, yet the industry continues to thrive. In these cases, lacking regulation and enforcement often leads to more dangerous working conditions and a higher likelihood of exploitation.

In conclusion, the prevalence of sex tourism is tied to various factors, such as the legality and regulation of prostitution, cultural attitudes toward sex work, and the demand for specific demographics of sex workers. Countries that have legalized and regulated prostitution often experience a higher prevalence of sex tourism, enabling better monitoring and control to protect workers and tourists.

Prostitution in Unique Regions

Prostitution is a global issue that varies in prevalence and legality. Unique regions such as Greenland and territories worldwide shed light on the complexity of this social issue.

In Greenland, prostitution is not explicitly illegal, but it is considered a part of “anti-social behavior,” which local authorities discourage. The remote nature of the territory contributes to the lack of resources to combat prostitution. Limited law enforcement, difficulty accessing healthcare, and cultural factors influence the landscape of prostitution in Greenland.

In territories worldwide, prostitution laws and practices differ significantly. For example:

• Puerto Rico , a territory of the United States, maintains a strict policy against prostitution. Relying on the US federal legislation, it prosecutes those involved in sex work as criminals.
• In the  French Territories , such as Martinique and Guadeloupe, prostitution follows the legal framework of France. It is legal for individuals to engage in sex work, but activities surrounding the trade, such as brothels and pimping, are prohibited.
• In the  Australian Territories of Norfolk Island and Christmas Island, local laws dictate the legality of sex work. While Australian federal law allows sex work, individual territories have the power to establish their laws.

Geographic location, governance, healthcare, and cultural context influence prostitution in unique regions. Examining these areas shows that addressing this global issue requires an in-depth understanding of these complexities.

Contrasting Practices

In some countries,  prostitution is legal and regulated; in others, it is illegal and often associated with criminal activities, such as procuring ,  selling , and  pimping . This variation in legislation and social attitudes leads to contrasting practices in the global context.

Sex workers operate differently across regions, with some countries having legalized and regulated workforces. Examples include Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, where licensed brothels and red-light districts provide a safer and regulated environment. This system allows sex workers to obtain regular health checks, benefit from labor laws, and gain protection from potentially abusive clients.

In contrast, in countries where prostitution is illegal, such as the majority of the United States (excluding Nevada), or where it is allowed but associated services like brothels and pimping are forbidden, like in the United Kingdom – the landscape is much different. Sex workers often operate underground, making workers and clients vulnerable to violence, disease, and exploitation. In these cases, sex workers may have no legal recourse or support when faced with an abusive client or employer.

• Procuring : Outlawed in many nations, procuring includes a range of activities such as operating a brothel, recruiting sex workers for employment, or otherwise facilitating the work of a sex worker for financial gain. The consequences of procuring differ depending on the jurisdiction, but it is typically criminalized to reduce harm to sex workers and prevent associated criminal activity.
• Pimping : The act of profiting from a sex worker’s activity, usually by managing or leading the worker. Pimping is frowned upon in societies that condemn exploitation and is often illegal, though not always. It may become problematic in jurisdictions where it remains legal, as it potentially fosters exploitation and could encourage trafficking.

Efforts to curb exploitation and maintain safety in the sex industry vary between countries. In places where prostitution is legalized and regulated, prostitution rates may be higher than in places where it is prohibited. However, it does not provide a definitive answer as to which country experiences the highest level of prostitution, as accurate data on this topic is often unavailable or inconsistent due to the clandestine nature of the subject matter.

Prostitution in South and Central American Countries

In  Mexico , prostitution is decriminalized, but procuring and pimping are illegal. Prostitution occurs in various forms, from street sex workers to brothels and even online. However, human trafficking is a significant issue in Mexico, and many sex workers fall victim to this crime.

Brazil  has legalized prostitution, but brothels and pimping are against the law. Despite this, illegal prostitution venues exist in larger urban centers. Brazil’s legal system also aims to protect the rights of sex workers, offering some social benefits to those registered as professionals in this field.

In  Argentina , prostitution is allowed, but brothels and promoting prostitution are prohibited. Sex workers often work independently or in discreet venues. Due to economic instability in some regions, sex tourism has become increasingly popular but remains controversial.

Costa Rica  maintains a similar legal framework, permitting prostitution but forbidding pimping and brothels. The country is largely acknowledged as a popular destination for sex tourism. In  Peru , prostitution is legal but only in licensed brothels, with illegal prostitution venues still operating.

Venezuela  faces great economic and political challenges. Prostitution is technically illegal, but it has become more common due to the worsening crisis. Poverty and lack of opportunities have pushed many people into sex work, often with dangerous consequences.

In  Cuba , prostitution is not explicitly illegal, but it is not regulated either, leading to an ambiguous legal situation.  The Dominican Republic  also experiences widespread prostitution, though it remains illegal. Poverty and sex tourism remain driving factors in such circumstances.

Ecuador ,  Guatemala ,  Honduras , and  Nicaragua  all have illegal prostitution as well. In these countries, poor economic conditions, violence, and a lack of social support compel many people to engage in sex work. In  Panama , prostitution is legal and regulated; however, organized activities such as brothels and pimping are prohibited.

Paraguay ,  Uruguay , and  Jamaica  legalized prostitution but continue to face problems like human trafficking, underage prostitution, and the prevalence of illegal establishments. Effective law enforcement and monitoring are essential to improve the situation for sex workers and mitigate related risks.

Despite varying legal statuses among South and Central American countries, prostitution remains a complex societal issue intertwined with economic hardship, poverty, and inadequate social programs.

Prostitution in the Caribbean

The Caribbean region, known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture, also has a dark side when it comes to  prostitution . Across several countries, including Belize, Jamaica, and various other islands, the prevalence of sex work remains a significant concern.

In  Belize , prostitution is technically legal, but associated activities such as operating brothels or soliciting sex are not. Unfortunately, these legal distinctions have done little to curb the widespread practice, which often takes place in clandestine establishments. Poverty, inequality, and limited job opportunities are some factors that contribute to individuals turning to sex work as a means of survival in Belize.

Jamaica faces a similar situation, with sex work being a prevalent issue. Like Belize, Jamaica’s economy also struggles with poverty and unemployment, leading some individuals to prostitution. Despite being illegal, the practice of prostitution continues to thrive. This is often due to a lack of enforcement of anti-prostitution laws and a thriving tourism industry that attracts foreigners seeking sexual activities.

In smaller Caribbean countries such as the Dominican Republic, prostitution is legal and more regulated. However, sex trafficking remains a pressing issue in certain parts of the region, as there is a demand for commercial sex services.

• Poverty and unemployment: Major drivers of prostitution in the region
• Legal status: Varies across countries, from fully illegal to regulated
• Impact on broader society: Increase in sexually transmitted infections and human trafficking prevalent in the region

The Caribbean struggles with the impacts of widespread prostitution, as it not only affects the individuals directly involved but also contributes to broader social issues, such as human rights abuses and public health problems.

Prostitution in Asia

Asia is home to various cultures, religions, and societies, which have different perspectives on sex work. The prevalence of prostitution in countries such as China, Thailand, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, and South Korea can be attributed to various factors such as socio-economic conditions, political conditions, and historical factors.

China has a large population, and the demand for sex work has grown rapidly. Prostitution is illegal in China but remains widespread, particularly in cities and tourist regions. In recent years, the Chinese government has increased its efforts to combat human trafficking and illegal sex trade, but the industry continues to thrive underground. The rise in prostitution can be attributed to rapid urbanization, migration, and economic pressures.

Thailand is known for its booming sex industry, partially driven by tourism. Although prostitution is technically illegal, it is widely tolerated, and many red-light districts cater to locals and foreigners. The country’s economic difficulties and cultural acceptance of sex work have contributed to the prevalence of prostitution in Thailand. While the government has initiated crackdowns on illicit sex trade in recent years, these measures have had limited success.

India has a complex relationship with prostitution, where it is legal to practice sex work but illegal to solicit or operate a brothel. The country has a large population, and poverty is a significant driver of prostitution. The caste system, gender inequality, and lack of education further contribute to the problem. Despite efforts by NGOs and the government to support sex workers, India still has a high prevalence of prostitution.

In the  Philippines , prostitution is illegal, but it remains a widespread issue. Economic factors like poverty, lack of job opportunities, and low wages drive individuals into sex work. The country’s tourism industry also contributes to the demand for prostitution. Efforts by government agencies and international organizations have been made to curb sex trafficking and improve the welfare of sex workers, but the industry remains active.

Malaysia has strict prostitution laws, but the reality is that the sex industry continues to boom. The country attracts foreign sex workers due to its relatively stable economy and proximity to more impoverished Southeast Asian countries. The demand is fueled by local and foreign clientele, and although the government has periodically launched crackdowns, prostitution remains a complex issue in Malaysia.

South Korea  has long battled issues related to prostitution. Prostitution is illegal in the country, but it takes place discreetly in various forms, such as massage parlors, KTV bars, and karaoke rooms. There have been efforts by the government to enforce stricter regulations on the sex industry, but it remains a significant latent problem. Social stigma is a major barrier to addressing the issue.

Prostitution in Africa

In Africa, the issue of prostitution varies from country to country, with some nations exhibiting higher rates than others. Two such countries are Kenya and Zimbabwe.

In  Kenya , prostitution is a widespread phenomenon driven by poverty, unemployment, and lack of education. The Kenyan government has tried to address the issue, but progress has been slow due to limited resources and socio-cultural constraints. Kenyan prostitutes, both male, and female, offer their services in various settings, including street corners, bars, and brothels. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS among sex workers in Kenya is a major concern, as these individuals are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe has experienced increased prostitution, primarily due to its troubled economic situation. The country’s hyperinflation, high unemployment, and political instability have driven many citizens to turn to prostitution for survival. Though aware of the issue, the Zimbabwean government has not been able to effectively address it or provide adequate support to those who have become involved in the industry.

In both countries, sex workers often face significant stigma and discrimination, further accentuating the issue. Additionally, the lack of proper legislation and enforcement around prostitution has allowed human trafficking and exploitation to flourish in these regions.

It is clear that tackling the problem of prostitution in Africa, specifically in countries like Kenya and Zimbabwe, requires comprehensive and sustained efforts. This includes addressing the root causes, improving access to education and healthcare, and implementing effective policies that protect the welfare and rights of sex workers.

Israel’s Shift in Prostitution Laws: Protecting Sex Workers and Criminalizing Buyers

In a landmark move, Israel undertook a progressive shift in its approach to prostitution. Historically, the country had a stance where it was illegal for sex workers to offer services, yet paradoxically, those paying for such services were not subject to any legal repercussions. This placed the onus and risk predominantly on the sex workers, exposing them to potential legal and personal hazards.

Recognizing the inherent vulnerabilities and dangers faced by sex workers, Israel’s legislative framework underwent a transformative change. To safeguard the rights and safety of these individuals, the country decriminalized the act of offering sexual services. Instead, the legal spotlight was shifted onto the buyers of these services, criminalizing the act of purchasing sex.

This legislative pivot reflects the “Nordic Model” or “Swedish Model,” which focuses on the belief that criminalizing buyers can reduce demand for prostitution, indirectly curbing the industry and offering protection to sex workers. Through this approach, Israel seeks to strike a balance between acknowledging the realities of sex work while striving to reduce its prevalence and the exploitations associated with it.

The Dark Underbelly: Trafficking, Exploitation, and Coercion in Sex Work

While it’s essential to discuss and analyze the legal aspects of prostitution, we cannot turn a blind eye to the grim realities that many sex workers face. Behind the industry’s veil lies many stories of pain, manipulation, and entrapment.

Many sex workers worldwide are victims of human trafficking, forcibly transported across borders and trapped in a life they never chose. Vulnerable populations, like runaways, often find themselves ensnared in this trade, looking for a means of survival but ending up in the clutches of exploiters.

Additionally, there’s a distressing trend where women are compelled into the profession by those they trust – boyfriends, acquaintances, or even family members. They’re often lured with promises of a better life, only to be entrapped in a cycle of debt they’re told they owe and must work off through sex work.

The narrative of women being tricked into needing to “work off” debts is a classic modus operandi used by traffickers and pimps to maintain control over their victims. This debt bondage ties the individual to their trafficker, creating a seemingly inescapable cycle of exploitation.

It’s imperative to approach sex work with sensitivity and nuance, understanding that while some enter the industry by choice, others are caught in a web of deceit, manipulation, and force. This underscores the importance of robust legal systems and social support networks to protect the rights and well-being of sex workers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has the highest rate of prostitution.

It is difficult to determine the country with the highest rate of prostitution due to varying legal statuses and under-reporting. However, some studies suggest that countries with high poverty rates and limited economic opportunities, such as Venezuela and some African nations, might have a higher prevalence of prostitution.

In which countries is prostitution legal?

Prostitution is legal in several countries, including Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and some parts of Nevada in the United States. Laws regarding sex work vary widely across the globe, with some countries regulating the industry while others criminalize all forms of sex work.

What are the most known places for prostitution?

Famous red-light districts known for prostitution include the Reeperbahn in Hamburg, Germany; De Wallen in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Kabukicho in Tokyo, Japan; and Soi Cowboy in Bangkok, Thailand. These areas attract tourists and offer a variety of adult entertainment, including sex work.

What are the worldwide statistics on prostitution?

Global statistics on prostitution are difficult to obtain due to differences in legal status and under-reporting. However, it is estimated that there are around 42 million sex workers worldwide, most female. In some countries, sex work accounts for a significant percentage of the GDP, such as in Thailand, estimated at around 10%.

Where do prostitutes make the most money?

Prostitutes can potentially make the most money in countries where the sex industry is legal and well-regulated, such as Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. In these countries, sex workers have access to health care, regular check-ups, and legal protection, which allows them to charge higher fees for their services.

What is the biggest red light area in the world?

The biggest red light area in the world is believed to be the Sonagachi district in Kolkata, India. It is estimated that around 10,000 to 12,000 sex workers are active in this area and reside in multi-storied brothels. This location is characterized by extreme poverty and difficult living conditions for its inhabitants.

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Sex Tourism

Sex tourism is travel for the specific purpose of having sex, typically with commercial sex workers. It is different from having casual sex during travel with fellow travelers or locals.

Condoms Help Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections

Both sex tourism and casual sex can lead to the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), because these infections may be common among sex workers.

Some common STIs, such as gonorrhea, have become resistant to medications for treatment in some parts of the world. International travelers having sex with new partners while abroad are exposed to different “sexual networks” than at home, which may lead to the importation of drug-resistant STIs.

Always use a condom when having sex.

Things to Know Before Traveling for Sex Tourism

In some countries, commercial sex work is legal and culturally acceptable. In some countries sex tourism supports sex trafficking, one of the largest criminal industries in the world.

Although commercial sex work may be legal in some parts of the world, sex trafficking, sex with a minor, and child pornography are ALWAYS criminal activities according to US laws.

Someone who engages in these activities in a foreign country can be prosecuted under that country’s law while abroad and under US law after returning to the United States.

Having Sex with Minors is a Crime

Millions of children around the world are victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Children abused by sex tourists suffer not only sexual abuse but also physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, as well as poverty and homelessness. They also often suffer health problems including physical injury, STIs, other infections and illnesses, addiction, and malnourishment.

Although the age at which someone is considered a minor may vary by country, federal law makes it a crime for US residents to engage in sexual or pornographic activities with a child younger than 18 years anywhere in the world . It is also illegal to travel abroad for the purpose of having sex with a minor.

How to Prevent Human Trafficking

To combat human trafficking and child sexual abuse, some international hotels and other tourism services have voluntarily adopted a code of conduct that includes training and reporting of suspicious activities. Tourist establishments supporting this initiative to protect children from sex tourism are  listed online .

Providers and travelers who suspect child sexual exploitation or other trafficking activities occurring overseas can report tips anonymously by:

• Using the Operation Predator smartphone app .
• Calling the Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line (866-347-2423).
• Completing an ICE submission online
• The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children

In the United States, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline collects reports of child prostitution and other crimes against children (toll-free at 800-843-5678).

Additional human trafficking resources include:

• HHS National Human Trafficking Hotline ,
• ACF National Human Trafficking Hotline
• Department of State: “ 20 Ways You Can Help Fight Human Trafficking ”

Since 2003, when Congress passed the PROTECT Act, at least 8,000 Americans have been arrested – for child sex tourism and exploitation. The PROTECT Act strengthens the US government’s ability to prosecute and punish crimes related to sex tourism, including incarceration of up to 30 years for acts committed at home or abroad. Cooperation of the host country is required to open an investigation of criminal activity.

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When you return from your trip, make an appointment with a healthcare provider to get a medical checkup. This should include STI testing, including an HIV test.

If you become ill after travel, see a healthcare provider immediately and tell them about your recent travel and sexual activities.

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Sex tourism in East Africa, expectations and reality

Sex tourism? You may think it is strange but … it is not just a “men’s business”. More and more women, especially unsuspected over-50 ladies, book their trip to Africa looking only for “sex and fun” with some nice, young locals. Probably the myth of the “black macho man”, or the dream of living a personal “adventure” in a real wild paradise drive many European and American ladies to book their special trips to Africa. To East Africa , especially . In fact, Kenya is the most popular destination for this kind of vacations!

Sex tourism is often illegal , because – especially as for men – tourists look for very young partners. If you are an adult looking for other adults, you might be sure you will not break any law. But, depending on the situation, you could become a partner in crime for exploitation of prostitution, which is definitely a very bad thing. So, the suggestion is NOT to plan any of such “sex tours” and just go to Africa to enjoy landscape and nature. Also because … there is a marked difference between “what tourists expect” and “real world”.

Sex tourism, fantasy and real world

Men book their trips to sex tourism destinations with the idea of spending some special nights with beautiful exotic girls . They want to experience new things, being sure no one at home will never know. Women looking for sex tourism, usually, do not want to betray their partners … they just want the “sexy tale” with the wild macho man! They are single ladies, or girls looking for exotic adventures and go on trip dreaming of fantasy worlds.

When they get to East Africa – one of the new destinations for world’s sex tourism – they find a very different real world, instead. The “girls” men are looking for can be just children, very poor ones, sold by their parents to foreigners for just one night. As for women, they might find themselves in the hand of local criminals and live very bad experiences! Sex tourism in East Africa is often run by mafia people, and exploites poor kids which makes it cruel and illegal.

Women and sex tourism in Africa

The increasing number of white women looking for sex tourism in East Africa is feeding a secret and suspect business connected to some particular “travel agencies”. These agencies never speak clearly of “sex tourism” but will let the ladies understand they can live a wonderful adventure, here and there. They shall organize “ safaris ” that include young men , or parties where local men work as gigolo . Internet web sites also promote such tourism in Africa. Some of these men are only looking for a rich lady to marry, so to escape their situation of extreme poverty. This means it will not be just the adventure of one night but … a problem for the next months/years in the life of those women.

Be careful of …

You better go to Africa just to admire … Africa , and not young Africans! Enjoy a vacation and do not be a partner in any crime. So be careful of the agencies you are booking with, and learn how to understand the “special codes” they use for sex tourism. Tourist plans such as “ Romance Trip “, or “ personal assistant “, or “ sugar mommas pub ” indicate that your holiday is going to be turned into a sex tour. And you might never know the dangers connected to it.

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National Child Protection Week kicked off on Friday May 27 and, also taking into account the looming winter holiday season, this enlightening report on the work of Plettenberg Bay-based social worker DR KAREN SPURRIER should not be ignored. Find sales opportunities in your market INCREASING tourism numbers in third world countries, like South Africa, affect their economies and certain aspects of their society positively; however, there are concomitant negative effects that expose the dark side of the tourism industry. One of these is the escalating Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism (CSECTT) – particularly child prostitution (CP) in the context of tourism, a phenomenon known as child sex tourism (CST). Although tourism plays an important role in creating the perfect storm of poverty-stricken or drug-addicted children colliding with wealthy tourists, it is not solely responsible for this phenomenon. A lack of research available in South Africa prompted Dr Karen Spurrier, a local social worker in private practice, to research this phenomenon on the Garden Route and in Cape Town. Dr Spurrier researched the subject interviewing local social workers, psychologists, NGO and welfare staff, adult survivors of sexual exploitation by tourists, the police services, and the hospitality industry. Dr Spurrier’s research showed that factors such as drug abuse, poverty, and family dysfunction pushed children of all races to the street, and as a means to survive they engage in sex work, enabling tourists (i.e. local – out of towners) and foreigners (mainly men, but also women of varied sexual orientation) to commercially sexually exploit both boys and girls, from as young as nine years of age, leaving them with physical and psychological scars. The results of Dr Spurrier’s research have been confirmed by similar findings through research conducted by Fair Trade Tourism, in conjunction with world authority on child sex tourism, ECPAT (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Child Trafficking). Titled ‘The Global Study on Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism – Country Specific: South Africa 2015 Report’, it was launched in Stellenbosch on May 12. According to this report, ECPAT International’s African network considers South Africa as one of the countries most affected by child exploitation in travel and tourism. In Dr Spurrier’s study, the accounts and recollections of adult survivors in relation to their commercial sexual exploitation in childhood showed that: • The adult survivors arrived on the street at a very young age, mostly due to poor circumstances at their homes. • They were sexually assaulted, raped or exploited at between nine and 11 years of age – very shortly after their arrival on the street. • Children of all races were commercially sexually exploited and the adult survivors specifically mentioned black, white, and coloured children. • Both male and female children were commercially sexually exploited. • The effects of the CSEC include feelings of depression, sadness, confusion, guilt, shame and embarrassment, along with feeling responsible for the exploitation. • The adult survivors as children were paid between R50 and R1,500, with additional ‘gifts’ sometimes totalling more than R3,000. • The adult survivors as children entered the sex ‘industry’ for various reasons, including poverty and a lack of other means to survive, which led to so-called ‘survival sex’, addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, the presence of naiveté and lack of knowledge that comes with the natural immaturity of young children. Child sex tourists or exploiters can be anyone, but have been described by adult survivors and NGOs as mainly, but not only, white ‘executive type’ wealthy males, of varying sexual orientation. The adult survivors described their exploiters as locals and foreigners, as well as long-stay visitors often described as ‘swallows’. Local perpetrators were from areas other than those they perpetrated in, and foreigners were mentioned as being from the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, France, Nigeria, and Somalia. Nigerians were specifically mentioned as intermediaries and pimps. German men were singled out as ‘end users’ – those who had sex with the children – and sometimes acted as intermediaries. The exploiters engaged sexually with the children at various localities including streets, both upmarket and low-end hotels, apartments and private homes. Perpetrators used various substances such as drugs or alcohol when interacting with the children and often encouraged the children to do the same (i.e. utilise drugs or alcohol) either prior to or during sex. They were sometimes violent or threatened violence towards the children they used for sexual encounters. Violence included being thrown out of a moving vehicle or being threatened with a firearm. Generally perceived to be aged between 50 and 70, perpetrators sometimes required the children to perform unusual sexual acts, exposed children to pornography, or involved them in the production of pornography. Significantly, perpetrators were more prolific during special events attracting tourists to cities or towns, with the Knysna Oyster Festival mentioned specifically. Another area of concern that became apparent through the research results highlighted the emergence of ‘volun-tourism’, which refers to short-term volunteer experiences that travellers often combine with travel for work, study or leisure. While volunteers are hugely beneficial to understaffed and underfunded local organisations, this is also seen as a loophole for exploiters. The country-specific South African report by Fair Trade Tourism states: “The involvement of volun-tourists in activities that bring them into direct contact with children creates opportunities for preferential and situational offenders to gain access to potential victims. This is the case at schools, refugee or IDP camps, shelters, orphanages, etc. “Interviews with travelling child sex offenders (TCSOs) noted that they often served as professionals (e.g. teachers) or volunteers to facilitate their abuse of the children in their care – a finding consistent with other, larger-scale studies.” “All volunteers and staff that work with children should be police checked as a matter of course and if they hail from outside South Africa, an Interpol check should be done,” says Dr Spurrier. She urges guesthouses, hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation establishments as well as restaurants to be on the lookout for suspicious behaviour, to report their suspicions and to keep a copy of their reports for follow-up purposes. “The onus is on these establishments to report any behaviour deemed suspicious to the authorities, or to risk being complicit in the abuse,” Dr Spurrier cautions. “Often when guests book in without prior arrangements and want to pay cash, one should be on the alert. Sometimes they leave their ‘daughter’ or ‘son’ in the car while they check in late at night. This is cause for suspicion and should not be ignored. “Don’t look away – report what you see!” Earn valuable CPD credits Redeem your 50% discount How to use product life cycle analysis to your advantage. (David Baggs) Source: cxpress

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Sex tourism in Africa: European women that pay for sex with locals

Recently, a buddy, upon the woman return from a holiday in Zanzibar, explained that men also known as ‘beach men’ frequented the local coastlines attempting to sell hand made trinkets and Dhow travels to close countries to travelers walking along side coastline. However they are identified to offer gender, virtually specifically to middle-aged white women that go right to the isle exclusively for that reason.

With “sex” not becoming not being a checkable alternative under ‘reason for vacation’ on the customs cards upon arrival in another country, this amazing kind tourist has now virtually come to be traditional.

Boys desire gender tourism are a much-publicised occurrence. Predominantly white European and united states men going to bad nations like Thailand, Cambodia and Kenya utilizing the main objective of obtaining sex with local people have already been branded as predators consistently.

Perhaps not within the range of prostitution, sexual tourism can be regarded as social trade, versus a specific sex-for-money trade. it is frowned upon by local forums and authorities, however it’s perhaps not theoretically unlawful. Mainly because it’s extremely difficult to authorities.

Now, ladies are progressively inserting themselves into the world. Flipping this trade on its head, these are typically not any longer merely figures are ordered, but rather the people traveling across continents having sex using the local males. Location: Africa.

Selecting isle ‘romances’ or ‘sexcapades’ with these guys, this form of female-driven sex tourist is still very much veiled.

In a 2012 Reuters post on this topic, Jake Grieves-Cook, president for the Kenya Tourist Board saidthat female gender tourism just isn’t considered an evil, but so it’s definitely disheartened because of the local community. And also in a country like Kenya, with more than 7per cent HIV/AIDS frequency, and condoms usually not being element of these women’s intercourse dreams, sex tourist is becoming an ever more harmful athletics.

Old girls, mostly from Europe and the united states, constant African and Caribbean Basin destinations during the hopes of love, company and intimate experiences. The people they engage aren’t under-aged (usually the case with boys seeking intimate tourist), and so are often consensual intimate connections using knowing that merchandise and cash are going to be traded.

The email Online notes that these women either take a trip alone or even in sets of company. They are generally separated and now have practiced some sort of heartbreak in previous affairs, claims Reuters. These ladies are thought to be rich. Yet The post on line notes these European women are not necessarily affluent. Compared, yes, but many hold-down low-paying management tasks back home.

In a brilliant 2012 movies, Austrian movie director Ulrich Seidl offered you a very candid check out the world of gender tourism as he followed a 50-year-old Austrian woman’s intercourse tourist quest to Kenya in haven: admiration. The protagonist, Teresa, are fat. On white sandy coastlines of Mombasa she’s known as a Sugar Mama. She’s there to locate things. Definitely not love, but anything among lust and adore. But throughout we come across that for several of these girls the sex just isn’t totally isolated.

We come across the woman do informal sex, taking place “dates” with buff young guys and seeing them home, spending-money kept, proper and middle. Typically on a member of family whom instantly comes down with sort of disorder. The reports are elaborate.

Ultimately you’re kept thinking, who’s exploiting whom?

Quickly Teresa realised that intercourse is but a business. No strings is actually ever actually connected while the gender furfling reviews are, inevitably, vacant.

But they are these women intercourse eager cougars preying on younger, impoverished regional males or become these collectively beneficial cash-for-services-rendered swaps between consenting people?

Old females definitely participating in gender tourist, aspiring to satisfy a necessity that simply shouldn’t be pleased home may be considered predatory by some, although some simply treat this as sad.

Reuters argues that “experts state some thrive on social status and economic power which comes from getting much poorer, young enthusiasts. It’s this that comes to tourists enterprises — a type of return to a colonial history, where white ladies are served, maintained, and pampered by black minions,” says Nottinghan University’s Davidson.

While Transnational legislation website concerns this plan, stating:

“Oh! That really must be it! These earlier, rich white ladies wish slaves! I Found Myself way-off in thinking that these were wanting some company or that they might be lonely, and I really missed the tag when I planning many of these cougars just want some really good, hot sex.”

Feminine sex tourism has actuallyn’t gotten the maximum amount of interest into the mass media as male intercourse tourist, probably since it’s seen as safe. The ladies have actually small monetary electricity, but are perhaps not regarded as players with lots of company. They’re old, often overweight, conventionally unsightly and so are penalized in a way that guys, regardless her appearance or economic condition, have never skilled.

By perhaps not discovering these relationships, as they are female-driven exchanges, again reiterates the notion that ladies aren’t intimate catalysts in a position to choose how they engage sexually.

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Planning To Visit Africa? Here Are The Best 10 Countries

Are your planning your next vacation and wondering what are the best countries to visit Africa? Then keep reading!

Camilla Amadi • May 8, 2024

Are you planning your next vacation and wondering what are the best countries to visit in Africa? Africa, the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent, is a land of captivating contrasts, rich history, and breathtaking beauty. From the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, Africa offers a unique and unforgettable travel experience for every kind of adventurer.

What Are The 10 Best Countries To Visit In Africa?

Whether you’re seeking a thrilling safari adventure, a relaxing beach vacation, or a cultural immersion experience, Africa has something for everyone. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 countries to visit in Africa, offering a taste of the diverse experiences this magnificent continent has to offer:

South Africa

Best Time to Visit : May to September for dry weather and prime safari season; whale watching along the coast is best from June to December.

Things to Do: Embark on a thrilling safari in Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife reserves. Go wine tasting in the Stellenbosch Winelands. Explore Cape Town , a vibrant city boasting stunning scenery, Robben Island, and Table Mountain. Learn about the country’s complex history at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg.

Where to Eat: Savor Cape Malay cuisine in Cape Town, a fusion of Malay, Dutch, and indigenous African flavors. Sample South African wines, some of the finest in the world. Enjoy a traditional South African braai (barbecue) with friends or family.

Where to Stay: Choose from luxurious safari lodges in Kruger National Park, boutique hotels in Cape Town, or charming guesthouses in the winelands.

Best Time to Visit: June to October for the Great Migration; December to February for warm weather on the coast.

Things to Do: Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration in the Masai Mara National Reserve, where millions of wildebeest and zebra embark on an annual journey. Go on a thrilling hot air balloon ride over the savanna for breathtaking views. Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about their unique culture. Relax on the pristine beaches of Mombasa or Diani Beach.

Where to Eat: Sample Kenyan street food like mandazi (fried dough) or chapati (flatbread). Enjoy fresh seafood dishes on the coast. Savor a traditional Kenyan meal of ugali (cornmeal porridge) and sukuma wiki (collard greens).

Where to Stay: Luxurious tented camps in the Masai Mara offer an immersive safari experience. Beachfront resorts in Mombasa and Diani Beach cater to those seeking relaxation. Budget-friendly lodges and guesthouses are also available.

Best Time to Visit: March to May and September to November for pleasant weather. Avoid the scorching heat of the summer months.

Things to Do: Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Marrakech, a labyrinthine city with bustling souks, historical palaces, and delicious street food. Hike or ride camels through the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes in the Sahara Desert. Explore the ancient city of Fes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historic medina and leather tanneries.

Where to Eat: Sample traditional Moroccan dishes like tagine (stew) and couscous in a riad (traditional Moroccan house turned hotel). Enjoy fresh mint tea, a staple beverage in Morocco. Indulge in sweet pastries like baklava for dessert.

Where to Stay: Stay in a riad for a truly authentic Moroccan experience. Luxury desert camps offer a unique way to experience the Sahara Desert . Modern hotels are also available in major cities.

Best Time to Visit: June to October for the Great Migration in the Serengeti National Park; December to February for warm weather on the coast. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is best attempted during the dry season (December to February or June to September).

Things to Do: Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration in the Serengeti National Park, a spectacle that has to be seen to be believed. Challenge yourself by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa (not for the faint of heart!). Relax on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, an island paradise with a rich history. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a diverse range of wildlife.

Where to Eat: Savor fresh seafood dishes like grilled octopus or coconut curry on the beaches of Zanzibar. Sample Tanzanian staples like ugali (cornmeal porridge) and mchicha (spinach) with meat or fish stew. Enjoy a cup of strong Tanzanian coffee, a popular way to start the day.

Where to Stay: Luxurious tented camps in the Serengeti offer an unforgettable safari experience. Beachfront resorts in Zanzibar cater to those seeking relaxation. Budget-friendly lodges and guesthouses are also available in most areas.

Best Time to Visit: May to September for dry weather and prime safari season; the Okavango Delta is best experienced from March to May when the floodwaters are at their peak.

Things to Do: Embark on a luxurious safari in the world-renowned Okavango Delta, a unique ecosystem teeming with wildlife. Go mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) rides through the waterways for a unique perspective. Explore the Chobe National Park, famous for its large elephant herds. Witness the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World (shared with Zambia).

Where to Eat: Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by top chefs at luxurious safari lodges. Sample Botswanan cuisine like seswaa (pounded salted meat) or pap (cornmeal porridge) at local restaurants.

Where to Stay: Luxurious safari lodges in the Okavango Delta offer unparalleled service and stunning views. Budget-friendly options like guesthouses and campsites are also available in some areas.

Best Time to Visit: April to October for dry weather and pleasant temperatures; the Skeleton Coast is best explored from December to March.

Things to Do: Explore the otherworldly Namib Desert, a landscape of towering sand dunes, dramatic canyons, and unique wildlife. Witness the Sossusvlei, a stark desert landscape with iconic red sand dunes. Drive along the Skeleton Coast, a shipwreck graveyard with a fascinating history. Go stargazing in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of the darkest places on Earth.

Where to Eat: Sample Namibian cuisine like oshiwambo (millet porridge) or mopane worms (a local delicacy) at local restaurants. Enjoy fresh seafood dishes like oysters or lobster along the coast.

Where to Stay: Choose from luxurious desert lodges with stunning views, comfortable guesthouses in towns, or campsites for a more adventurous experience.

Best Time to Visit: June to August and December to February for dry weather with comfortable temperatures for gorilla trekking.

Things to Do: Embark on a life-changing experience by trekking to see mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Explore the vibrant capital city of Kigali, a hub of art, culture, and history. Visit a traditional Rwandan village and learn about the country’s unique culture. Go on a chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe National Park.

Where to Eat: Savor Rwandan staples like matoke (steamed green bananas) and brochettes (skewers of grilled meat or fish). Sample local Rwandan coffee, known for its rich flavor. Enjoy fresh juices made from tropical fruits.

Where to Stay: Choose from comfortable lodges and guesthouses near Volcanoes National Park, boutique hotels in Kigali, or eco-lodges offering a sustainable travel experience.

Best Time to Visit: September to May for pleasant weather; avoid the rainy season from June to August.

Things to Do : Explore the ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hike the Simien Mountains, a breathtaking mountain range with stunning scenery and unique wildlife. Visit the historical city of Gondar, once the capital of the Ethiopian Empire. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Addis Ababa, the capital city.

Where to Eat: Sample Ethiopian cuisine like injera (sourdough flatbread) served with stews of vegetables, lentils, or meat. Enjoy a cup of Ethiopian coffee, brewed in a traditional jebena (clay pot). Indulge in sweet pastries like baklava for dessert.

Where to Stay: Choose from historic hotels in cities like Gondar, comfortable lodges near the Simien Mountains , or modern hotels in Addis Ababa. Budget-friendly guesthouses are also available in most areas.

Best Time to Visit: May to November for dry weather and calm seas; December to April can be hot and humid with occasional rain showers.

Things to Do: Relax on the pristine beaches of Mahé, the largest island, or explore the secluded beaches of other islands like Praslin and La Digue. Go snorkeling or scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters teeming with colorful marine life. Hike through lush rainforests and explore hidden waterfalls on some islands. Go island hopping and discover the unique beauty of each island in the Seychelles archipelago.

Where to Eat: Savor fresh seafood dishes like grilled fish or lobster curries. Sample Seychellois cuisine with Creole influences, featuring tropical fruits, spices, and fresh ingredients. Enjoy tropical cocktails made with local rum and fresh juices.

Where to Stay: Choose from luxurious beachfront resorts offering all-inclusive packages, charming guesthouses on smaller islands, or self-catering villas for a more independent experience.

Best Time to Visit: May to September for dry weather and the best views of Victoria Falls; October to April can be wet with the falls at their most powerful.

Things to Do: Witness the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, from the Zambian side. Embark on a thrilling safari adventure in South Luangwa National Park, known for its abundance of wildlife, including lions, leopards, and elephants. Go white-water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River for an adrenaline rush. Explore the cultural heritage of Livingstone, a town named after the famous explorer.

Where to Eat: Savor Zambian cuisine like nshima (cornmeal porridge) with relish (stewed vegetables or meat). Sample fresh fish dishes from Lake Kariba. Enjoy a Zambian beer or a refreshing cup of local coffee.

Where to Stay: Choose from luxurious lodges with stunning views of Victoria Falls, comfortable safari camps in South Luangwa National Park, or guesthouses in Livingstone offering a budget-friendly option.

Safe Travels

This list just scratches the surface of the best countries to visit in Africa and the incredible experiences Africa has to offer. From the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife to the rich cultures and warm hospitality, Africa is a continent that will leave a lasting impression on any traveler. So, start planning your African adventure today and discover the magic for yourself!

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