"Soccer Fans Shun Hookers for Art's Sake"

Hookers in South Africa we're hoping to rake in the johns and the big bucks during this past month's World Cup extravaganza. Lots of tourists, lots of them men, lots of them looking for a good time--especially after their teams win. Sounds like a perfect equation for the sex industry, no? So perfect, in fact, that extra prostitues were flown in to prepare for the influx of horny men.

But the scantily clad women fluttering about the major cities of South Africa, ready to hop in the sack and make some cash, apparently weren't the kind of post-game entertainment the 2010 World Cup fans were looking for. Instead of shacking up for a one-night-stand or two, visitors were taking in some culture at museums and art galleries, which have reported record attendance since the World Cup began.

"The World Cup has been devastating," one madam even told CNN. "...I can't wait for everyone to just go home now!"

We have to say that this is an unfortunate turn of events for sex and for sex workers, but we have to sound a vuvuzela chorus to humanity for taking the higher road and occupying themselves with culture instead of hos. Guess the World Cup fans had their fair share of balls during the games.

Speak Your Mind!

Just wanted to draw your attention to this great comment from one of our readers about our Feminism vs. Promiscuity post from a couple of weeks ago. Let us know how you feel about the topic--we love hearing what you have to say!

"finally getting around to reading this--you should have a link to this article on your homepage at all times. it's pretty much the ultimate debate/question for people like us.

i just do not see a damn thing wrong with girls having & enjoying lots of sex, under whatever circumstances they choose. as long as the girl is being safe with STDs/pregnancy and realizes that she's not going to find a boyfriend/husband in this manner, then who gives a shit? why the hell should anyone else have a say in it that counts for more than a random person's opinion? granted, she will get absolutely NO respect from most men or women (which is truly unfortunate in many cases), but as long as she continues to respect herself, why is it so wrong? why can she not just have fun and do whatever without hurting anyone or herself?

and i really don't give a crap about the double-standard aspect of this; this has nothing to do with guys as far as i'm concerned. i actually have more of a problem with the typical idea of feminism than i do with promiscuity of women or men, because i can't see the problem with a girl being slutty by choice. i can't see why a slut cannot also be a feminist.

so many feminists want to give women "power" and "equality" by stripping them of their actual femininity and sexuality. some people seem to equate being a feminist with taping down your boobs, paying for all your own stuff, and wearing pantsuits. it's ridiculous.

any woman can earn respect, regardless of what she looks like or who she is having sex with, by using her brain, showing that she's smart and hard working, showing that she deserves to be taken seriously--but to imply that these same women cannot also be fun, playful, trendy, pretty, sexy, girly, etc., is completely missing the point. having a healthy attitude about sex is a huge part of it all, of life in general--and what a real feminist would be in favor of. not that bedding down every male or female in sight is going to be "healthy" for every girl, but for those who are really, truly ok with that behavior, more power to them."

Feminism vs Promiscuity

This article presents an interesting story about feminism vs promiscuity. If girls make out and get freaky in front of a crowd, does that make them a slut or are they just being liberated?

We say liberated. If women are comfortable enough with themselves, their bodies, their self-esteem, why not let them express that? And if it gives spectators a little excitement, even better!