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NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 01:53 PM

Okay - I want your opinions on this -

Prostitution. I was reading today, where a madam from D.C. got arrested. Should it be legal? This is something I have never given much thought to - so I don't know if I have a strong opinion either way. But - I know you guys have opinions on everything - so please share.

And something to think about - is sex ever free anyway? Just a thought.

NeedKarma · May 9, 2007, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by NowWhat

And something to think about - is sex ever free anyways? just a thought.

Wow, expand on that please.

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:08 PM

Well, let me think of how to say this...

If my husband is in a bad mood, we can do the deed and he's in a better mood. My price to pay for an attitude adjustment.
Or if I am not in the mood, but he is - we do the deed and I have a happy husband. Again, My price for a happy husband.

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:19 PM

Or here's one - a guy takes a girl he's been dating for a month, out for a really expensive dinner. At the end of the dinner he expects a pay off sex.

Isn't there a comedian that has a line in his act that goes something like this -

"She wanted foreplay - I say, I bought you pizza, you knew I wanted to F. ya"

RubyPitbull · May 9, 2007, 02:20 PM

I don't think I have ever thought about describing sex as "the deed." Anywhose, I don't think I want to touch that whole price thing you just described.

Regarding prostitution, it seems to work pretty well in Nevada and in other countries where it is legal and regulated. So, my feeling is, why not? I think it should be legalized.

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:23 PM

I was trying to be nice by saying "the deed". :)
Does that make me a prude?

NeedKarma · May 9, 2007, 02:23 PM

Yea, I don't think all women or men view sex as a reward for something. That said it is certain that some women use it as a means to an end and that's not right. Of course men fall for it so it's a vicious cycle.

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:24 PM

And you have never heard the AC/DC song Dirty Deeds?

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:26 PM

If you have two consenting adults - one of which will be getting paid - what is the difference?
And some women feel that they have no other option than to strip or become a hooker to make ends meet.

RubyPitbull · May 9, 2007, 02:27 PM

LOL NK.

No, NW, it doesn't make you a prude, it's just that there are a lot of words that come into my mind regarding sex before the word "deed" would find it's way in there. Kind of has a negative connotation to it to me, and I have never thought of it is a "deed." But, I guess you could build a case for it.

RubyPitbull · May 9, 2007, 02:29 PM

Prostitution is considered the oldest profession in the world.

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:30 PM

I never thought of it as negative - huh - you really think it sounds negative?

Plus, I can have a conversation with him on the phone with my kid in earshot and say "deed" and he knows what I mean - but she doesn't.

Synnen · May 9, 2007, 02:30 PM

I think what she's saying is that while we may not always pay for sex in monetary ways, we all pay for sex one way or another :P

Like... sometimes I have to COOK! And make STEAK! And then I have to wear slinky clothing! All just to get sex! It's outrageous!

I realize that it's part of the give and take of married life, but in a way it IS coin in a marriage. How many relationships fail due to one person or another feeling that they are not "paid" enough with sexual relations of some sort? Or feel like they're being overcharged for it?

It's an interesting question, honestly.

NeedKarma · May 9, 2007, 02:31 PM

Oops, I was talking in the context of a marriage. I guess I didn't make that clear at all.

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:32 PM

Thank you, synnen, I was beginning to think I was the only one that thought this way!
Or the only one that "pays" for sex in marriage!

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:34 PM

Well, yeah, in marriage - or relationships - sex is used to manipulate a situation. Not every marriage - but I have heard where someone will withhold sex in order to get their way.
And women aren't the only ones that are guilty of that.

RubyPitbull · May 9, 2007, 02:37 PM

Okay, Synn. I guess I know where you stand. LOL. I never really thought of it that way.

NW, I know what you are saying. It does make sense to use that word on the phone with your husband in front of your daughter. I guess using it as a regular part of your vocabulary, prompted you to say that here.

For me, whenever I hear "the deed" it always sounds like it is a chore. I am not sure why I make that connection. I have never viewed sex as a chore.

magprob · May 9, 2007, 02:37 PM

Does begging count as paying for it?

RubyPitbull · May 9, 2007, 02:39 PM

magprob, only if you actually get it.

NowWhat · May 9, 2007, 02:40 PM

I think begging counts.
As does buying roses, box of chocolates, fancy jewlery, etc. etc..