As a sex worker, the risk of acquiring HIV and other STIs is significantly greater by engaging in unsafe sexual activity, having multiple sexual partners, and/or substance use. The rates of STIs are from 5 to 60 times higher among sex workers than in general populations.(11) In addition to higher rates of STIs, sex workers are often unaware of their infection status, further endangering their own health risks and increasing the risk of infecting others with HIV and other STIs. Surveys of female sex workers showed that 35 to 55 percent of them had engaged in unprotected commercial sex, and 10 to 35 percent never use condoms while engaging in commercial sex.(12) Alarmingly, studies have shown that only 47% of female prostitutes are aware of their HIV status, less than 50% of these women had a health screening in the previous year, and on average had 17 sex partners per week.(13)
Originally Posted by Tiny
This study seems to focus on reckless high volume escorts. Don't think you can apply this to all escorts.
sex workers are often unaware of their infection status
you could also say that about civies
Surveys of female sex workers showed that 35 to 55 percent of them had engaged in unprotected commercial sex, and 10 to 35 percent never use condoms while engaging in commercial sex.
You think civie gals are much different when it comes to having protected sex? I doubt it. Look at all the unplanned pregnancies out there. Most single moms aren't escorts. Again, this study seems to focus on the most reckless end of the spectrum.
Alarmingly, studies have shown that only 47% of female prostitutes are aware of their HIV status
I doubt civie gals with HIV are any more aware of their status
and on average had 17 sex partners per week
Not all escorts are banging out 17 guys a week. Find one that doesn't have a revolving door.
I'm not saying there isn't concerns with hobby sex. There certainly are. But studies like this seem to suggest if you avoid the sex industry you're much less likely to get a STD. I wouldn't bet my life on that. Maybe that's true. Some escorts more than others. Not all escorts are the same.
I haven't seen stats to back this up but I'll say the largest breeding ground for STD's are college campuses.