UC Irvine

Sex work is an increasingly popular form of employment for many men and women around the world. Many countries have implemented punitive practices to reduce the prevalence of sex work, while others like Peru, have taken proactive steps to decriminalize sex work through government regulations and elective sexually transmitted infections (STI) prevention services. While abundant data indicate the risks associated with sex work, few data detail client narratives and insights into transactional sex. This paper provides a unique account of one man's experience in a brothel and an important perspective to better understand the intricacies and complexities of commercial sex work.