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Well, there are apps for that as well. After all, adult friend finder i. Furthermore, the Internet, in general, has long been an open-source supplier of porn and sexual adventuring, with websites like Craigslist and Backpage blatantly catering to the sex industry. So far it appears these apps are geared primarily toward straight men seeking sex with female prostitutes, but products designed for straight women, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, fetishists and the like will certainly be here soon.
So voila, we now have digital pimping! After all, prostitution has been around since man first discovered the joys of sexual activity. So how are we really affected by the fact that that prostitutes now hang out on smartphone apps instead of street corners? Out of sight, out of mind, it seems. As such, both prostitutes and those who hire them are much less likely to be arrested.
So I suppose all this really means, in the big scheme of things, is that prostitution has, like pretty much everything else, gone digital, resulting in a new and somewhat safer venue. Robert Weiss, Ph. Robert Weiss Ph. Love and Sex in the Digital Age. Sex Want a Ride? Use Uber. Want a Prostitute?
Key points It is now possible to use an app to find an escort. Though they may present some concerns, these apps could be a somewhat safer venue for finding an escort. About the Author. More from Robert Weiss Ph. More from Psychology Today. Back Psychology Today. Back Find a Therapist.
