I haven’t yet visited Amsterdam. Your descriptions make it sound appealing. I also sense the dark underbelly that is there, be it in the past or still evident today, and it does raise many questions. There is a writer here on Substack who describes her reasons for becoming a sex worker in Amsterdam, which is an interesting and vulnerable read. I’ll try find her work and send it to you. ✨
I agree with what you have to say, about protection and choice and the benefits and limitations of both. I visited Amsterdam in the 90s, and the tour company I was with took us all on an evening walk, including going through the red light district where women sat and posed in a row of tiny, individual rooms with full length windows... where people window shopped for women and sex.... the look in one girl's eyes... the whole set up made me feel sick, especially since I too wondered how many were actually there with full choice. It still disturbs me when I think of it now.
Great article, Jen!
Thank you for reading!
Well written🔥wow💖the end,great wonder I hold too
Thanks Reena!
I haven’t yet visited Amsterdam. Your descriptions make it sound appealing. I also sense the dark underbelly that is there, be it in the past or still evident today, and it does raise many questions. There is a writer here on Substack who describes her reasons for becoming a sex worker in Amsterdam, which is an interesting and vulnerable read. I’ll try find her work and send it to you. ✨
I agree with what you have to say, about protection and choice and the benefits and limitations of both. I visited Amsterdam in the 90s, and the tour company I was with took us all on an evening walk, including going through the red light district where women sat and posed in a row of tiny, individual rooms with full length windows... where people window shopped for women and sex.... the look in one girl's eyes... the whole set up made me feel sick, especially since I too wondered how many were actually there with full choice. It still disturbs me when I think of it now.