The myth of sexual purity creates the cliché of prostitution as an indelible stain that soils women.

Women engage in prostitution to pay for college, escaping abuse, supporting their children, living richly and sexual exploration.

The stereotypes of the pimp and the Madam are used to accuse prostitutes of proxenetism when they try to run their business

Sex workers do not want to be rescued through marriage or exploitative jobs.

Customers of prostitution (johns) are sexually frustrated men who cannot find partners because of low income, age or disability.