Sex tourism
Sex tourism is
tourism, partially or fully for the purpose of having sex, often with prostitutes.
Possible reasons for seeking sex in another country or region:
- more relaxed morality laws (for some people a lower age of consent may also be relevant)
- less rigorous enforcement of laws
- cheaper rates (typically due to traveling from a economically wealthy country to a poorer one)
- more anonymity/privacy
- finding certain ethnic groups more attractive
Common destinations for
sex tourists include
Brazil,
Thailand,
Cambodia,
Costa Rica, and
Cuba. Since the collapse of the
Iron Curtain,
Russia and the
Czech Republic have also become popular destinations for sex tourists.
While the overwhelming majority of sex tourists only engage in this activity with other adults, a very small percentage actively look for underage child prostitutes. Several countries have severe laws on the books making sex with children (see pedophilia) abroad a serious offense.
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