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To a lot of people who haven't been there, Amsterdam is synonymous with coffee houses legally selling drugs and red light district. I was naively expecting an ultra-liberal society with this forwardness showing on streets. My first 5 minute walk in the Dam area didn't disappoint me - I came across more buildings with titles beginning with "sex" than I can hope to anywhere in a US. So, my first long chat with a local Amsterdammer disappointed me - I realized that she (and most Dutch people in general) have similar priorities in life than any of us, and don't even notice or think about things that grabs the attention of tourists!
The Red Light District in Amsterdam is famous for the many Amsterdam girls behind red lid windows.
These window brothels are unique for Amsterdam and many visitors look in amazement at the many beautiful girls.
Because of the tolerant attitude towards prostitution (it's legal), girls from many countries are working here.
Some girls prefer to work as a escort. And although the Red Light District is a more safe environment for the girls as well as the clients, working for an escort service offers more anonymity.
On the one hand, relating this experience seems worthwhile and valuable, like a travelogue introducing those on the home front to the adventures of a wanderer in lands infrequently visited. On the other hand, those men who haven't been to a sex worker probably have some disgust toward the idea that would prejudice them toward reading my tale with either red-faced indignancy or secret, shameful envy; and those who have been can at best be somewhat amused at the ignorant wonder of a tyro john. Women's reactions may vary more -- some may be threatened, some may be offended, some may wonder if they should ask for a raise after finding out how much these window brothel girls ask for it.There are 3 items tagged with red light girls. You can view all our tags in the Tag Cloud