An explanation of what the Nordic model is and why it does not work. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/f…

I have an idea, let's keep jailing people for wanting to fuck for money! That's progressive!

You're right. We should totally make a decision that hurts disadvantaged, scared women just to spite the MRAs. That'll show 'em!

there are people who will sleep with strangers no matter the risks, paid for or not. It's not prostitution that's the problem here! It's education! My 'friend' in the sexual health clinic explained that the sex workers took care of themselves far better than people who were beered off their faces.

But, but- what do you mean that sex workers aren't all ignorant victims crying out to be saved by white knights with a saviour complex? Impossible, surely!

Yep. Gotta love a circle jerk of concern trolling from white middle class women with zero experience in the sex industry. I don't even bother engaging them anymore- I mean listen to the actual lived experience of a former sex worker (one who worked in a legalised and regulated industry, no less)? Never! They'd…

I see anti sex work and anti sex workers rights people are out in full force.

Dr. Diane Harper raised concerns in 2009 that:

Well, neither does criminalization.

I've always wanted to do that too! The problem I have with the people commenting here is that there are lots of people who want to do sex work. I've done a fair share, and I loved every minute of it, and you can bet your ass I'm no victim. Human trafficking, rape, and kidnapping are crimes already, who make people who…

Decriminalizing it would promote the health of sex workers and their children. Married men are bringing that shit home because their is no regulation. With legalization would come regulation.

Dude, we know condoms prevent STI transmission. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV specifically. They provide some protection from HPV and Herpes. And internal/female condoms are thought to provide even better protection from the ones that can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.

Sex Workers in New Zealand, where sex work is completely decriminalized, have significantly lower STI rates than the general population. The hubs is significantly likelier to bring home a bug from that girl he met at the bar and and had sex with for free.

I long for the day when we pull our heads out of our hypocritical, Puritan asses and realize that legalized prostitution is the way to go.

Actually, the vaccine is not "pointless" if you've already been exposed to or had an HPV related infection. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/hea…

I publicly shamed a 19-year-old nursing student in front of her peers.

It's preventable to an extent. As a HIV clinic nurse, I know far too many people who contracted it through their husband/wife or long term partner. So unless you use condoms every time you have sex with the person you're married to/ in a long term relationship with, it is not 100% preventable. Oh yeah, and accidental…

But being born with it is usually preventable. Most cases are due to inability to deliver treatment (developing areas) or irresponsibility by a parent (often due to mental instability).

I think she would actually be the American equivalent of a state governor. I believe American senators represent federally.

Ummm, nothing from Toronto? We're hosting World Pride this year! Should also add that we have one of the biggest Pride parades in the world.