Escort service for single men is a lucrative business that is available in most cities and countries. However, there are some drawbacks to this type of work.
While physical violence is rarely used, coercion is common. Many men in the industry voluntarily choose to engage in prostitution for money, but some are forced into it by brothels.
Sex Tourism
Most people associate sex tourism with prostitution but the industry is much more complex than that. It includes such activities as sex shows, the search for a mail bride and sex slavery (the latter being when someone is taken against their will to undertake particular sexual activities). Sex tourism often happens in countries where prostitution is legal. In some cases it is blatant, like in Amsterdam, where prostitutes line the streets, and in other cases it is more discreet.
Men who engage in sex tourism are usually wealthy and they travel for sexual adventure. This can be problematic because it exposes sex workers to social and economic pressure and often leads to sexually transmitted infections. Unregulated sex tourism can also lead to violence and rape. Managing sex tourism could improve health and safety, and help protect sex workers by limiting police harassment and providing counseling.
The sex tourism industry is growing, with more and more young people traveling for sexual pleasure. The internet is making it easier for more and more people to research the various options and find a destination that best suits their needs. It has led to the rise of sex tourism blogs, which provide information on everything from the latest clubs in the Dominican Republic to tips for finding a sexy hooker in Ukraine.
Sex Worker
The term sex worker refers to anyone who trades sexual services for money, including escorts; those who work in massage parlors and brothels; exotic dancers; prostitutes; and people who engage in survival sex (tradeing sex for income or other items). These sex workers face stigma both internally and from society more broadly. Survival sex workers, particularly those who work outside, have higher rates of depression and psychiatric hospitalization than other sex workers. They are also 4.5 times more likely to attempt suicide than other adults.
The internet has changed the way sex workers find clients and negotiate transactions. While physical locations like clubs, escort services, private homes, and parks still facilitate some meetings, the majority of sex worker to client interactions take place on the Internet. The Internet has also increased the number of male sex workers, who may be younger than their female counterparts and less experienced. This has impacted the market, making it more difficult for men to find a man who meets their needs.
Violence, mental and physical health risks, and marginalization are not inherent to the sex trade, nor are they a result of an individual’s sexual identity or orientation. Harm reduction efforts that focus on removing barriers to entry for sex workers and addressing intersecting oppressions are needed to help improve mental health outcomes and reduce stigma.
Social Isolation
Social isolation is a risk factor for poor health comparable to other major factors, including smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and lack of access to care. It can also lead to depression and anxiety, and it is associated with the same health outcomes as chronic disease and other types of stress. It is characterized by being away from family, friends and other acquaintances for long periods of time, having little communication with others and intentionally avoiding contact when it is possible.
Although married or committed males don’t typically seek escort services, they may use them when they feel that their partners are not meeting their needs emotionally. For these men, having someone over for just a few hours is not enough. They need a companion that can spend playtime with them, talk with them and satisfy their deepest desires. An escort is the perfect person to do all of these things.
Coercion
Coercion occurs when someone uses pressure or manipulation to make you engage in sexual activity that you don’t want to. This can take many forms, and it doesn’t always involve physical violence. But even when the coercion doesn’t involve physical force, it can still be damaging to your mental and emotional health.
While the majority of men who work as escorts do so voluntarily, there are also a number of them who are forced into the industry by brothel owners. These men are often recruited over the internet and are told that working as a male prostitute will provide them with a better future for themselves and their families. Brothel owners sometimes use methods such as seizing passports or threatening to expose the men’s families in order to coerce them into prostitution. Despite this, physical violence is rarely used. Instead, it is usually the threat of losing their jobs and being left with nothing that drives these young men to this type of work.
