The Hypocrisy of Morality: Why Our View on Sex Work Needs a Revolution

How Judgment, Prejudice, and Contradiction Are Costing Lives in the Name of Morality

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One of the most intriguing aspects of human behavior is our duality when it comes to sex. Despite the massive global consumption of adult content — with over 140 million daily visits to a single streaming platform — society clings to a facade of morality. This pretense, fueled by hypocrisy, does more harm than good, putting countless lives at risk and hindering progress.

Let’s strip away the mask: condemning sex work while consuming its products isn’t just hypocritical; it’s dangerous.

Your Disdain Doesn’t Equal Moral Superiority

Why does the idea of consensual adult sex work trigger such intense opposition? For many, it’s an opportunity to position themselves as morally upright while ignoring their own contradictions.

Consider this:

• The “traditional family” man who shuns sex workers in public but frequents adult content platforms in private.
• The “respectable” woman who condemns sex work yet overlooks systemic issues like labor exploitation or unequal pay.

Meanwhile, the real victims of this hypocrisy are those on the frontlines — sex…