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Adultwork.com is one of the leading escort websites in the United Kingdom, widely used in London and other major British cities.

Even though paying for sexual services is legal (excluding Northern Ireland), solicitation is prohibited and the status of sex workers remains highly stigmatized. Because this status is looked down upon, it leads to a lack of regulation in the industry, making it a risky activity for both sex workers and clients.

This article isn't about addressing the regulatory aspects of legalizing prostitution, but rather discussing the precautions to take given the current situation and potential alternatives.

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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When discussing STIs, most people immediately think of AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), but there are many other STIs of varying severity.

There are currently 30 known different bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause STIs, including 4 incurable viruses. Once infected, you carry the disease for life and can infect others. Here is a brief overview of the 4 incurable viruses:

HIV

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that causes AIDS, typically within 7 to 10 years after infection, is transmitted through oral or sexual contact. While less likely to be transmitted orally, such as during fellatio (not through simple kissing), there is a simple way to protect yourself: using a condom.

Note that you can get tested 3 months after a potential exposure.

Unfortunately, AIDS is fatal, as your immune system becomes deficient, even a common cold can be deadly. There are treatments to live with HIV and delay the onset of immunodeficiency, but there is no vaccine currently available.

In the United Kingdom, AIDS is not prevalent and 98% of people living with diagnosed HIV (with a reported viral load) were virally suppressed, meaning they could not transmit the virus to sexual partners. However, you have a higher chance of contracting it by engaging with foreign escorts from countries where it is more common.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

The most common infection, it's estimated that 80% of people will be infected with HPV at least once in their lifetime, especially if they have had many different partners.

Not all HPV strains are critical, but they can cause discomfort for those infected, such as genital warts.

HPV infections often go undetected because they may not cause any apparent consequences for several years. Therefore, it's important to get tested regularly if you have frequent sexual encounters with different partners.

Depending on the strain of the infection, the virus can develop into cancer (which can be fatal) within 10 to 30 years after infection in about 2/3 of women (cervical cancer) and 1/3 of men.

One of the best ways to protect against most HPV strains is vaccination, preferably before the age of 26. Condoms do not provide full protection against HPV since the virus can be present on skin not covered by the condom.

Hepatitis B

Attacks the liver and can cause acute (severe and short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection.

Hepatitis B can lead to death through liver cancer or cirrhosis and is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids such as blood, saliva, vaginal secretions, or semen.

In the UK, hepatitis B infection is quite under control and is estimated to affect 0.3% of the population. The majority (over 95%) of people with new chronic hepatitis B infections are migrants who acquired their infection in their country of birth during early childhood.

Liver diseases are often symptomless and very difficult to detect until critical stages. Therefore, it is essential to get tested regularly if you have multiple sexual partners.

The best prevention against Hepatitis B is vaccination before the age of 25. In the UK, the hepatitis B vaccine is given to babies as part of the 6-in-1 vaccine.

Herpes Simplex

Highly spread, with up to 23% of the population (or 36 million adults) people are carrying the virus in the UK. Herpes is a benign infection but can cause physical and psychological discomfort.

Herpes can cause skin infections in the oral or genital areas. Some people with the virus may not develop symptoms until years after contracting it, making the spread of the virus more likely.

Using condoms and avoiding contact with areas of the skin affected by herpes are the best means of protection..

Human Trafficking

When discussing prostitution, one inevitably encounters forced prostitution, whether these individuals are from England or foreign countries.

A person commits an offense (maximum sentence: life imprisonment) if they arrange or facilitate the victim's travel by recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring, or receiving them, with the intention of the victim being exploited anywhere in the world.

Human trafficking is a major problem in the UK. The U.S. State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons placed the country in 'Tier 1' in both 2017 and 2023. It is estimated to be at least 100,000 victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.

By engaging in roadside prostitution, you are much more likely to be supporting trafficking operations that force women to sell their bodies, primarily to fund their pimps.