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Engaging in sexual relations in exchange for payment
Prostitution is a type of sex work that involves engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment. The definition of "sexual activity" varies, and is
Prostitution
Act or practice of men providing sexual services in return for payment
Male prostitution is a form of sex work consisting of the act or practice of men providing sexual services in return for payment. Although clients can
Male_prostitution
Facilitation or provision of a prostitute
business where prostitution occurs; transporting a prostitute to the location of their arrangement; and deriving financial gain from the prostitution of another
Procuring_(prostitution)
The legality of prostitution in Europe varies by country. Some countries outlaw the act of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for money, while others
Prostitution_in_Europe
Place of prostitution
other description. Sex work in a brothel is considered safer than street prostitution. On 2 December 1949, the United Nations General Assembly approved the
Brothel
Prostitution in Ireland is legal. However, since March 2017, it has been an offence to buy sex. All forms of third party involvement (such as operating
Prostitution in the Republic of Ireland
Prostitution_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Prostitution in Poland is legal, but operating brothels or other forms of pimping or coercive prostitution and prostitution of minors are prohibited.
Prostitution_in_Poland
Form of child sexual exploitation
Child prostitution is prostitution involving a child, and it is a form of commercial sexual exploitation of children. The term normally refers to prostitution
Child_prostitution
Prostitution in Japan has existed throughout the country's history. While the Prostitution Prevention Law of 1956 states that "No person may either do
Prostitution_in_Japan
Legality of prostitution
Prostitution laws varies widely from country to country, and between jurisdictions within a country. At one extreme, prostitution or sex work is legal
Prostitution_law
Prostitution is illegal in every US state except Nevada, where licensed brothels are permitted in some counties, and Maine, where selling sex is decriminalized
Prostitution in the United States
Prostitution_in_the_United_States
Prostitution is legal in India, but a number of related activities including soliciting, kerb crawling, owning or managing a brothel, prostitution in a
Prostitution_in_India
Sexual rite performed in the context of religious worship
Sacred prostitution, temple prostitution, cult prostitution, and religious prostitution are purported rites consisting of paid intercourse performed in
Sacred_prostitution
Prostitution in Finland (the exchange of sexual acts for money) is legal, but soliciting in a public place and organised prostitution (operating a brothel
Prostitution_in_Finland
Prostitution that takes place as a result of coercion by a third party
Forced prostitution, also known as involuntary prostitution or compulsory prostitution, is prostitution or sexual slavery that takes place as a result
Forced_prostitution
Prostitution in Algeria is illegal under Article 343 (Ordinance of 17 June 1975) of the Algerian Penal Code. This article also prohibits the use of prostitution
Prostitution_in_Algeria
Prostitution in Thailand is not itself illegal, but public solicitation for prostitution is prohibited if it is carried out "openly and shamelessly" or
Prostitution_in_Thailand
Prostitution in Australia is governed by state and territory laws, which vary considerably, although none ban the selling of sex itself. Tasmania, Western
Prostitution_in_Australia
Prostitution in Greece is legal and regulated at the age of 18. It is estimated that fewer than 1,000 women are legally employed as prostitutes and approximately
Prostitution_in_Greece
Soliciting prostitution from a public place
Street prostitution is a form of prostitution in which a prostitute solicits customers from a public place, most commonly a street, while waiting at street
Street_prostitution
Prostitution is illegal in Egypt. The Egyptian National Police officially combats prostitution but, like almost all other countries, prostitution exists
Prostitution_in_Egypt
Prostitution in Cyprus is not illegal, but operating brothels, organising prostitution rings, living off the profits of prostitution, encouraging prostitution
Prostitution_in_Cyprus
Prostitution in Peru is legal and regulated. UNAIDS estimate there to be 67,000 prostitutes in the country. Prostitution between adults is legal for women
Prostitution_in_Peru
Legality of prostitution in the Americas varies by country. Most countries only legalized prostitution, with the act of exchanging money for sexual services
Prostitution_in_the_Americas
Prostitution in Albania is illegal. Prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, prostitution in Albania was virtually unknown. Migration
Prostitution_in_Albania
The legal status of prostitution in Africa varies widely. It is frequently common in practice, partially driven by the widespread poverty in many sub-Saharan
Prostitution_in_Africa
Country in East Africa
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 53.3 million as of mid-2025, it
Kenya
Prostitution in Colombia is legal, regulated and limited to brothels in designated "tolerance zones". Sex workers are required to have regular health checks
Prostitution_in_Colombia
Officially, prostitution is illegal in mainland China. The government of China has vacillated, however, in its legal treatment of prostitutes, treating
Prostitution_in_China
Prostitution in Germany is legal, as are other aspects of the sex industry, including brothels, advertisement, and job offers through HR companies. Full-service
Prostitution_in_Germany
Prostitution in Tanzania is illegal but widespread. UNAIDS estimate there to be 155,450 prostitutes in the country. Many women and young girls are forced
Prostitution_in_Tanzania
Prostitution in Taiwan was made illegal under a 1991 law. However, legislation was introduced in 2011 to allow local governments in Taiwan to set up "special
Prostitution_in_Taiwan
Nevada is the only U.S. state where prostitution is legally permitted in some form. Prostitution is legal in 10 of Nevada's 17 counties, although only
Prostitution_in_Nevada
Prostitution in France (the exchange of sexual acts for money) was legal until April 2016, but several surrounding activities were illegal, like operating
Prostitution_in_France
Prostitution in Uzbekistan is illegal, but prostitution has increased within the country since the collapse of the Soviet Union. UNAIDS estimated there
Prostitution_in_Uzbekistan
Prostitution is illegal in Nepal. The Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2064, Act Number 5 of the Year 2064 (2008), criminalises prostitution
Prostitution_in_Nepal
Prostitution is legal in Macau unlike in mainland China, because the city is a special administrative region of the country. However, operating a brothel
Prostitution_in_Macau
Prostitution in Kazakhstan is itself legal, but acts facilitating prostitution, such as operating a brothel or prostitution ring, are illegal. Forced
Prostitution_in_Kazakhstan
Prostitution in Bulgaria is itself legal, but organised prostitution brothels, prostitution rings, or other forms of prostitution procuring are prohibited
Prostitution_in_Bulgaria
Prostitution has been practiced throughout ancient and modern cultures. Prostitution has been described as "the world's oldest profession", though this
History_of_prostitution
Prostitution in Denmark was partly decriminalised in 1999, based partly on the premise that it was easier to police a legal trade than an illegal one.
Prostitution_in_Denmark
prostitution was tolerated. The attitude of worldly and religious authorities towards prostitution was pragmatic. Many cities tolerated prostitution to
Prostitution in the Netherlands
Prostitution_in_the_Netherlands
trafficking and prostitution has changed dramatically in Israel over the last two decades. In the early 2000s, both non-trafficked prostitution and sex trafficking
Prostitution_in_Israel
Prostitution in Latvia is legal and regulated. The country is a destination for sex tourism. Sex trafficking, child prostitution, and HIV are all problems
Prostitution_in_Latvia
Prostitution, as defined under modern Japanese law, is the illegal practice of sexual intercourse with an 'unspecified' (unacquainted) person in exchange
Types of prostitution in modern Japan
Types_of_prostitution_in_modern_Japan
of prostitution in Asia varies by country. There is often a significant difference in Asia between prostitution laws and the practice of prostitution. In
Prostitution_in_Asia
Statute of Japan
The Prostitution Prevention Law (売春防止法, Baishun bōshi hō) (Law no. 118, May 24, 1956) is a law in Japan that aims to prevent prostitution, punish third
Prostitution_Prevention_Law
Prostitution in Nigeria is illegal in all Northern States that uses the penal code and sharia law also known as Islamic law. In Southern Nigeria, the activities
Prostitution_in_Nigeria
Prostitution in Kyrgyzstan has been legal since 1998, but the operation of brothels, pimping, and recruiting persons into prostitution are illegal, with
Prostitution_in_Kyrgyzstan
Prostitution in Turkey is legal and regulated. The secularization of Turkish society allowed prostitution to achieve legal status during the early 20th
Prostitution_in_Turkey
This is an overview of prostitution by region. Prostitution is illegal in the majority of African countries. HIV/AIDS infection rates are particularly
Prostitution_by_region
Prostitution in the Gambia is widespread but illegal. Most of the estimated 3,100 prostitutes in the Gambia are from Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea
Prostitution_in_the_Gambia
Prostitution is illegal in Russia. The punishment for engagement in prostitution is a fine from 1500 up to 2000 rubles. Moreover, organizing prostitution
Prostitution_in_Russia
Prostitution in Uruguay was legislated in 2002 through the sex work law (17.515). Before that, prostitution was unlegislated but it was not illegal, since
Prostitution_in_Uruguay
Prostitution in Singapore in itself is not illegal, but various prostitution-related activities are criminalized. This includes public solicitation, living
Prostitution_in_Singapore
Prostitution in Spain is not addressed by any specific law, but a number of activities related to it, such as pimping, are illegal. In 2016, UNAIDS estimated
Prostitution_in_Spain
Prostitution in Belgium is legal and was decriminalized on 1 June 2022. Human trafficking or exploiting individuals involved in prostitution is punishable
Prostitution_in_Belgium
Prostitution in Switzerland is legal and regulated; it has been legal since 1942. Trafficking, forcing people into prostitution and most forms of pimping
Prostitution_in_Switzerland
Type of sex worker
often confused with sex workers. Girlfriend experience Internet prostitution Male prostitution ("call boy") Punternet Sugar baby The Erotic Review Taylor,
Call_girl
Prostitution in Italy (Italian: prostituzione), defined as the exchange of sexual acts for money, is legal, although organized prostitution, whether indoors
Prostitution_in_Italy
Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), the act of engaging in prostitution or exchanging various sexual services for money is legal, but a number
Prostitution in the United Kingdom
Prostitution_in_the_United_Kingdom
Prostitution in Pakistan is a taboo culture of sex-trade that exists as an open secret but illegal. Prostitution is largely based in organisational setups
Prostitution_in_Pakistan
Prostitution in Kenya is widespread. The legal situation is complex. Although prostitution is not criminalised by National law, municipal by-laws may prohibit
Prostitution_in_Kenya
Prostitution in Lithuania is illegal, but it is common. Law enforcement is weak, corrupt and is reputedly connected to organised crime. It is estimated
Prostitution_in_Lithuania
Prostitution in Hungary has been legalized and regulated by the government since 1999. Under the law, prostitutes are basically professionals who engage
Prostitution_in_Hungary
Although prostitution in Morocco has been illegal since the 1970s it still exists. In 2015 the Moroccan Health Ministry estimated there were 50,000 prostitutes
Prostitution_in_Morocco
rates of prostitution. Prostitution portal Sex work portal There are a number of difficulties involved in collecting meaningful prostitution statistics
Prostitution statistics by country
Prostitution_statistics_by_country
Prostitution in Vietnam is illegal and considered a serious crime. Nonetheless, Vietnam's Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has
Prostitution_in_Vietnam
Prostitution in Monaco is legal, but organized prostitution (brothels, prostitution rings and other forms of pimping) is prohibited. Solicitation is also
Prostitution_in_Monaco
purpose of prostitution and living on the profits of prostitution. The ruling gave Parliament of Canada 12 months to rewrite the prostitution laws with
Prostitution_in_Canada
Prostitution in Austria is legal and regulated. Over the Middle Ages there existed an uneasy association between those selling sex (usually women) on the
Prostitution_in_Austria
Showcase for prostitutes
Window prostitution is a form of prostitution that is fairly common in the Netherlands and surrounding countries. The prostitute rents a window plus workspace
Window_prostitution
Prostitution in Mexico is legal under Federal Law. Each of the 31 states enacts its own prostitution laws and policies. Thirteen of the states of Mexico
Prostitution_in_Mexico
Slavery with the intention of using the slaves for sex
forced prostitution. Forced prostitution may be viewed as a kind of sexual slavery. The terms "forced prostitution" and "enforced prostitution" appear
Sexual_slavery
Prostitution in Malaysia is restricted in all states despite it being widespread in the country. Related activities such as soliciting and brothels are
Prostitution_in_Malaysia
Prostitution in Ukraine is illegal but widespread and largely ignored by the government. In recent times, Ukraine has become a popular prostitution and
Prostitution_in_Ukraine
Prostitution in the Czech Republic is in a legal grey-area, neither explicitly legal nor illegal. Organized prostitution (brothels, prostitution rings
Prostitution in the Czech Republic
Prostitution_in_the_Czech_Republic
Prostitution in Myanmar (also known as Burma) is illegal, but widespread. Prostitution is a major social issue that particularly affects women and children
Prostitution_in_Myanmar
Prostitution in Ethiopia is legal, and widespread. Procuring (operating brothels, benefiting from prostitution, etc.) is illegal according to Article 634
Prostitution_in_Ethiopia
Prostitution in Armenia is illegal under administrative law (Article 179.1). Related activities such as running a brothel and pimping are prohibited by
Prostitution_in_Armenia
Prostitution in Oman is illegal, but women from Eastern Europe, South Asia, North Africa, and China engage in prostitution in the country. Prostitution
Prostitution_in_Oman
Prostitution in Luxembourg is in itself legal, and is common, but activities associated with organised prostitution, such as profiting from (operating
Prostitution_in_Luxembourg
Prostitution in Bahrain is illegal but it has gained a reputation in the Middle East as a major destination for sex tourism. The Bahrain Youth Society
Prostitution_in_Bahrain
workers to carry identification cards and to have monthly health checkups. Prostitution is common, particularly in Caracas and in other domestic tourist destinations
Prostitution_in_Venezuela
Prostitution in Croatia is illegal but common. Forcible prostitution, any kind of brothels, or procuring are treated as a felony, while voluntary prostitution
Prostitution_in_Croatia
Prostitution in Oceania varies greatly across the region. In American Samoa, for instance, prostitution is illegal, whereas in New Zealand most aspects
Prostitution_in_Oceania
Prostitution is illegal in Saudi Arabia, and is punishable by imprisonment and fines. Flogging was also a possible punishment until April 2020 when it
Prostitution_in_Saudi_Arabia
Prostitution in Norway is illegal and a criminal act when sexual acts are purchased, but not when sold. The Norwegian law prohibiting the buying of sexual
Prostitution_in_Norway
Prostitution in Portugal is legal, but it is illegal for a third party to profit from, promote, encourage or facilitate the prostitution of another. Consequently
Prostitution_in_Portugal
Travel to engage in sexual activity
subject to the foreign prostitution laws of the destination's jurisdiction, often resulting in exploitation and abuse. Prostitution involving minors is formally
Sex_tourism
Prostitution is illegal in Iran, and incurs various punishments ranging from fines and jail terms to execution for repeat offenders. The exact number of
Prostitution_in_Iran
Prostitution in Iraq is illegal. The Iraqi penal code outlaws prostitution, with the pimp, the prostitute and the client all being liable for criminal
Prostitution_in_Iraq
Prostitution in Azerbaijan is illegal but common. Prostitution is an administrative offence and punishable by a fine. Keeping a brothel is a criminal offence
Prostitution_in_Azerbaijan
Prostitution in Tajikistan is legal, but related activities such as soliciting, procuring and brothel keeping are prohibited. Prostitution has increased
Prostitution_in_Tajikistan
Prostitution in Malta is itself legal, but certain activities connected with it, such as running a brothel and loitering, are not. Certain offences are
Prostitution_in_Malta
Prostitution in Estonia is legal in itself, but organized prostitution is illegal. Since prostitution is a sensitive indicator that develops with changes
Prostitution_in_Estonia
One of the largest sex industries in Asia
Prostitution in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is present in different forms and Kolkata's sex industry is one of the largest in Asia. Prostitution may be
Prostitution_in_Kolkata
Field of business
activities involving direct provision of sex-related services, such as prostitution, strip clubs, host and hostess clubs, and sex-related pastimes, such
Sex_industry
Urban area with a high concentration of sex-related businesses
pleasure district is a part of an urban area where a concentration of prostitution and sex-oriented businesses, such as sex shops, strip clubs, and adult
Red-light_district
Prostitution in Hong Kong is itself legal, but organised prostitution is illegal, as there are laws against keeping a vice establishment, causing or procuring
Prostitution_in_Hong_Kong
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Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
One of the Ragas of Classical Melody
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Defender; Protection; Blessing; Loved One; Soul; A Son of God
Female
Egyptian
, a daughter of Amenhotep IV.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of the Opener of the Gates of Sustenance
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
A Float; Buoyant
Boy/Male
Hindu
Ocean
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Durga; Pupil of the Eye
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Excellence of Divine Knowledge
Female
English
Latin form of German Adala, ADELA means "noble." In use by the Danish and Swedish.
Boy/Male
British, English
Advancer
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n.
The act of setting one's self to sale, or of devoting to infamous purposes what is in one's power; as, the prostitution of abilities; the prostitution of the press.
n.
A person who keeps a house of prostitution, or procures women for a lewd purpose; a procurer or procuress; a lewd person; -- usually applied to a woman.
n.
The trade or practice of prostitution; habitual or customary lewdness.
n.
A house of prostitution; a house of ill fame; a brothel.
n.
A brothel; a stew; a house of prostitution.
n.
A treatise on prostitutes, or prostitution.
v. t.
To obtain for illicit intercourse or prostitution.
n.
The quality or state of being venal, or purchasable; mercenariness; prostitution of talents, offices, or services, for money or reward; as, the venality of a corrupt court; the venality of an official.
n.
A brothel; a bawdyhouse; a house devoted to prostitution.
a.
Of or pertaining to prostitutes or prostitution; meretricious.
n.
Habitual lewdness or prostitution of a woman; harlotry.
n.
The act or practice of prostituting or offering the body to an indiscriminate intercourse with men; common lewdness of a woman.
n.
Prostitution or fornication on the part of a woman.