Why do people go into prostitution?

[krisssssy01]

Prostitution, like it is generally known, is as old as the world itself and what was once a thing of shame, is now practiced in the full glare of the public.
Some women have even glamorized the trade and some see it as a very lucrative, especially those that manage to travel out of the country to engage in prostitution.

But there are reasons why some ladies take to it and most of the reasons may not just be far from the realities in the country.

Pulse List brings you top 10 reasons Nigerian women go into prostitution.

1. Poverty

The first excuse that is given for the proliferation of prostitution has to be poverty, especially if the lady comes from a poverty stricken background.
Young ladies whose parents are incapable of taking care of them and their siblings, tend to go into prostitution so as to make ends meet and take care of their families.

2. Unemployment

It is not every prostitute that is lazy or just willing to sell herself for money. Some of them go into it because there are no jobs for them to do to take care of their needs.
Some of them are well educated but with no job readily available for them to do, they decide to sell themselves for money.

3. Peer Pressure

This is another reason ladies go into the trade of prostitution. Some of the ladies involved are often pressurized into the trade because their friends are into it and they do not let them know the dangers involved in it, only the glamorous part of it.
And before they get to know the dangerous repercussions, they are neck deep into it and find it difficult to get out.

4. Laziness

Some ladies are naturally lazy and expect a man to cater for every of their needs. They want to live the high life, buy high-end clothes, travel around the world and live life to a hilt but they are not willing to work hard for the lifestyle.
So they feel the best way to enjoy both worlds is to become a prostitute.

5. Sexual Addiction

For many, this reason may not be strong enough but research has shown that some ladies go into prostitution because they have a high sexual libido and it is often very difficult for one man to satisfy them sexually.
So they feel the best thing to do is to go into prostitution where they will get an array of men every day to have sex with them.

6. Lack of Parental Care

Some parents do not care about what happens to their children, neither do they feel it is their duty to give them the right guidance as they are growing up.
Such children usually end up getting advice from friends and most times, these advice turn out to be poor.
Children who are from broken homes, with no one to lead them on the right path, are often open to such temptations and they usually fall into the wrong hands.

7. Heartbreak

Believe it or not, a lady who is heartbroken may be tempted to take vengeance on men by becoming a prostitute.
These ladies have very fragile hearts and if a man they love so much breaks their hearts, they feel the urge to take revenge by sleeping with other men, with the wrong notion that they are hurting the man who hurt them too.

8. Money

The overriding reason for women engaging in prostitution is the money they can make from the trade.
In an economy that there are so many uncertainties due to the harsh climate, sex still sells and the ladies reckon that they will always make ends meet if they sell themselves.

9. Victims of Rape and Trafficking

Some of the commercial sex workers we have in Nigeria today are victims of sex slavery, rape, child labour and trafficking.
Those who are sexually abused or raped when they are young see nothing great, divine or important about sex.
Their conceptions about sex have been derailed due to their childhood experiences. Some have low-self esteem and other sexual disorders that later lead them into prostitution.
Some young ones are forced and forced into sex slavery, pornography and prostitution.

10. Loneliness

Loneliness is another reason that can push women into prostitution, believe it or not. A woman who has been abandoned by a man can feel desolate and to prove she is wanted by men, decides to go into prostitution.

Everything said here is true...but it's better to hear some opinions from people living in 3rd world country..and this is my 10cents bout prostitution Philippines is also known for its sex tourism...many English Koreans japanese went here in our country just because of that..the primary reason why some of my countrymen engaged on those acts..is to alleviate them form poverty...second is they want easy money..and some are really bitches!

[christopher_baxu]

Prostitution, like it is generally known, is as old as the world itself and what was once a thing of shame, is now practiced in the full glare of the public.
Some women have even glamorized the trade and some see it as a very lucrative, especially those that manage to travel out of the country to engage in prostitution.

But there are reasons why some ladies take to it and most of the reasons may not just be far from the realities in the country.

Pulse List brings you top 10 reasons Nigerian women go into prostitution.

1. Poverty

The first excuse that is given for the proliferation of prostitution has to be poverty, especially if the lady comes from a poverty stricken background.
Young ladies whose parents are incapable of taking care of them and their siblings, tend to go into prostitution so as to make ends meet and take care of their families.

2. Unemployment

It is not every prostitute that is lazy or just willing to sell herself for money. Some of them go into it because there are no jobs for them to do to take care of their needs.
Some of them are well educated but with no job readily available for them to do, they decide to sell themselves for money.

3. Peer Pressure

This is another reason ladies go into the trade of prostitution. Some of the ladies involved are often pressurized into the trade because their friends are into it and they do not let them know the dangers involved in it, only the glamorous part of it.
And before they get to know the dangerous repercussions, they are neck deep into it and find it difficult to get out.

4. Laziness

Some ladies are naturally lazy and expect a man to cater for every of their needs. They want to live the high life, buy high-end clothes, travel around the world and live life to a hilt but they are not willing to work hard for the lifestyle.
So they feel the best way to enjoy both worlds is to become a prostitute.

5. Sexual Addiction

For many, this reason may not be strong enough but research has shown that some ladies go into prostitution because they have a high sexual libido and it is often very difficult for one man to satisfy them sexually.
So they feel the best thing to do is to go into prostitution where they will get an array of men every day to have sex with them.

6. Lack of Parental Care

Some parents do not care about what happens to their children, neither do they feel it is their duty to give them the right guidance as they are growing up.
Such children usually end up getting advice from friends and most times, these advice turn out to be poor.
Children who are from broken homes, with no one to lead them on the right path, are often open to such temptations and they usually fall into the wrong hands.

7. Heartbreak

Believe it or not, a lady who is heartbroken may be tempted to take vengeance on men by becoming a prostitute.
These ladies have very fragile hearts and if a man they love so much breaks their hearts, they feel the urge to take revenge by sleeping with other men, with the wrong notion that they are hurting the man who hurt them too.

8. Money

The overriding reason for women engaging in prostitution is the money they can make from the trade.
In an economy that there are so many uncertainties due to the harsh climate, sex still sells and the ladies reckon that they will always make ends meet if they sell themselves.

9. Victims of Rape and Trafficking

Some of the commercial sex workers we have in Nigeria today are victims of sex slavery, rape, child labour and trafficking.
Those who are sexually abused or raped when they are young see nothing great, divine or important about sex.
Their conceptions about sex have been derailed due to their childhood experiences. Some have low-self esteem and other sexual disorders that later lead them into prostitution.
Some young ones are forced and forced into sex slavery, pornography and prostitution.

10. Loneliness

Loneliness is another reason that can push women into prostitution, believe it or not. A woman who has been abandoned by a man can feel desolate and to prove she is wanted by men, decides to go into prostitution.

It's interesting that all of these points refer to something bad. I think it is quite a comprehensive list, but is it really impossible that a woman (or man) could just choose to be a prostitute? I'm not saying it's a good or bad thing. Don't you think though that it could be a decision that a person makes? Couldn't it be a career choice? There are other more "acceptable" professions where people use their body to provide a service for others. Massage therapists could be one example. The only point you have that could be interpreted as a little bit positive is "sex addiction", but even that sounds like an illness. What do you think?

[Calixi]

Simple they need money.

[StormFootball987]

I think it ight be caused by various reasons, mainly things like depression, poverty, greediness and low morality.

[glaszy]

The more horrifying are those who come with innocence and then are traded and used by others. yes, human trafficking. Some of those who plunged into the world of prostitution were to fulfill a luxurious lifestyle.

[RLR]

The main reason is that they are driven by high needs and prestige because their friends have luxury goods. That's my opinion.

[Antonina]

people do it because they think that they are not capable of anything anymore. And this is in vain. I'm against prostitution, these are vile people who do it

[enogheghase123]

I have been wondering the reason people go into prostitution, some people will say it is because of poverty,  well am not quoting them wrong but I think there are other things that can actually lead people to prostitution aside poverty. I have come to discover that rejection can actually lead people prostitution, some people have never felt loved accepted even by their own parents, no one have ever hug them or even clean their tears, they show love but are not loved back. This can lead them to prostitution. What do you think is the reason

i have seen cases of girls from wealthy homes going into prostitution, could poverty be the cause of this? some girls go into prostitution for the sake of greed and the willingness to belong to a social class that her current status doesnt befit, in order to measure up, she engages in prostitution. On a personal note, i dont think any reason is reasonable enough to engage in prostitution.

[Tomox]

Because they want jobs that make money quickly

[waroengstick]

I think there are so many factors that one can enter the world of prostitution such as poverty, parents who are not harmonious, the social environment, not close to God, and the most influential in my opinion is the demands of a lifestyle, because to fulfill the lifestyle of people can do whatever one of them plunged into the world of prostitution.

[kirya.crypto]

They go into prostitution for thirst of easy money and feelings. For some it's a real job, and for some part-time combined with pleasant sensations.

[cryptoladybug]

Many psychological problems can lead to prostitution. Also, people can be kidnapped and forcibly involved in it
 

[Isinya]

Sex is the sweetest natural healing. If you can't get it by conventional means, I bet paying a few dollars for it won't hurt anyone who is truly minding his own business.

[Balkirikk]

I have been wondering the reason people go into prostitution, some people will say it is because of poverty,  well am not quoting them wrong but I think there are other things that can actually lead people to prostitution aside poverty. I have come to discover that rejection can actually lead people prostitution, some people have never felt loved accepted even by their own parents, no one have ever hug them or even clean their tears, they show love but are not loved back. This can lead them to prostitution. What do you think is the reason

Prostitution is a dirty place and a place for frustrated people. I am just surprised by the parable that wants to go there.

[viarathel]

Many factors occur, I agree with you poverty is the main factor of people who go into prostitution and in my opinion there are also those people who have a high desire in sex which of course will make money on weekends.

[PadliDamaso]

Many aspects are considered on why people go into prostitution and the main factor would be money. In my opinion people engages into prostitution to earn money in a short period of time. I watched some documentary about on why people get into prostitution.

[atyyioy]

I don't visit porn sites, it's one of the easiest ways to get your computer infected with different virus and malware.

[Ladysmith]

People have always been known to do some pretty fucked up things for money. Reminds me of a business course I took at university. Professor explained that sex and power are two things that are constantly on people's subconscious. This seems pretty obvious just taking a quick look around.. Doesn't help our cause towards sustainability and peace, but it sure does feel like ecstasy when we obtain either, or both. Prostitution embodies both of these desires.

Prostitution is referred to as the "oldest profession." Politics is known as the second-oldest, and bears a very strong resemblance to the first lol. (Ronald Reagan).

[ClassyDancer]

It’s the harsh truth. It is a challenge to live in this world. With inflation, commodities are so expensive. And with overpopulation, it’s hard to compete for a decent job. Some people have no choice but resort to alternative forms of employment. It’s harder if you have a family to support too.

[ozing]

Most people go into it for money while others who have become sex addict go into it for sex