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[–] 162 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I don't see a problem with it as long as no trafficking is involved.

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  • [–] [S] 45 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    I agree with this. I have found that most women do not however. It has been a great trouble for me, to talk about, when trying to find a new partner.

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  • [–] 39 points 2 years ago* (3 children)

    This is pretty surprising to me. In my experience (as a woman myself) women are much more likely than men to be vocally supportive of treating sex work like any other service and of breaking the taboo of offering or receiving those services.

    I actually can’t think of any woman in my life who would judge someone negatively for seeing a sex worker (assuming full consent from all involved parties including partners). Most men I know would similarly have no issue with it, but a handful would read it as not being able to get laid and see that as something negative.

    My social circle isn’t representative of the general population, but I’m still surprised to hear your experience is dramatically different. I wonder if the way the conversations are going make the issue more about consent, cheating, or other non-sex-work-specific ethical questions.

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    Ok but also, I’ve dated sex workers and that’s why I’m a bit yeeshy around people who hire them until I know they’re cool. I’ve heard stories.

    Like there’s absolutely nothing wrong with hiring a sex worker. There are plenty of good reasons to do so. There are things where it’s better to hire a sex worker than to ask for from a hookup. And despite all of that, it’s not a trait that leaves one in the best company. Honestly, the best comparison I can think of is being a lawyer.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Do you make use of the sex workers while in the relationship with the new partner?

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  • [–] [S] 21 points 2 years ago (1 child)
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    Then why speak of it?

    I don’t talk about previous sexual partners with new ones.

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  • [–] [S] 34 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    For the purpose of disclosure. I just cant live with myself if I do not tell prospective partners when they ask. I know there is a difference between avoidance and lying, however, I value honesty. Not implying that you are not or should thinknas I do

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  • [–] 56 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Last year I shit myself while trying to open my door and get to the bathroom.

    I dropped my keys while I was trying to unlock the door and ended up with shit in my shoes that I had to throw away.

    I never bring that up on dates.

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  • [–] 32 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    This story made my panties wet.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    You have an over-sharing problem.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Is it typical to give a whole run-down of your sexual history when dating? Like, I've mentioned previous encounters or exes when it comes up, but rarely near the beginning of the dating process. In my experience people tend to not have those discussions. Not because it's bad but because it doesn't matter. When I meet a new woman and start seeing them, I don't need to hear about or care about their past relationships unless it's something they feel they want to share for whatever reason.

    It sounds like you don't think sex work is immoral, so I wouldn't bring it up unless it's something that would actually affect your current relationship. If sex is casual enough to commodify then it's not something that would be brought up when getting to know someone. Do you also give them a run-down of every meal you've ever bought at restaurants?

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    OP's out there on first dates asking if they have a problem with him doing it...

    I can't imagine women are bringing it up

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  • [–] [S] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Not necessarily first dates. I just answer truthfully when the topic comes up. I don't want to have it be a problem further down the line

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    I just answer truthfully when the topic comes up

    It's just really hard to believe a women asks if you've had sex with a sex worker...

    Most people don't ask for numbers, let alone details.

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  • [–] [S] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It has unfortunately come up before, hence my aprehension in approaching the topic.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago*

    Seems like you got the intended consequence. If you want to be honest and your partner can't handle that honesty, maybe it is better to keep looking. I have a very hard time maintaining lies to continue relationships, and as a result I have very few, but incredibly high-quality friends.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It’s just really hard to believe a women asks if you’ve had sex with a sex worker…

    I've been asked that question, and not just one time, so I believe OP that it can sometimes come up.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Maybe because I've never lived somewhere it's legal?

    Like if there were brothels in the area, maybe it would be asked more?

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    I ask my partners because I do not want to be with someone who pays for sex. Simply because our views on sex would be very different which leads to problems in the relationship, from my experience. Also, it would be quite dumb to lie on this because than we are both just wasting our time.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    You should definitely bring this up as often as possible. Enjoying coerced intimacy is totally well adjusted behavior.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I think the issue is the portrayal of the types of men who use such services in media. They’re usually not good people.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    They don’t want to date a man who is regularly going to sex workers?

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