Controversial topic indeed. The government is thinking of legalising.

Will it reduce the stigma, psychological burden linked to the industry for those working in it?

Will be interesting. Might reduce the extortion too. What do you think?

U mean decriminalise.

Big difference.

To answer your questions.

No.

RB.

Look at the decriminalization of weed as a good case study.

Those who provide it can certainly believe and explain that it's just a job like any other and they're just a supplier.
Lot's of legit reputable providers now instead of finding seedy risky providers.
Much more small businesses and employment.
More revenue for government/country from tax.
Less harmful products, scams, and dangerous suppliers as you can get legal products in safe places.
Greater variety of products such as all the sweets, gummies, oils, butters, creams, pills, drinks etc instead of just the usual leaves or rolled blunts.
Increased abundance and availability as you can get products in retailers like Dischem and just about every mall.
Increased convenience ordering online or paying by card with a general "Dischem" transaction as part of your groceries or toiletries instead of a shady payment and unaccounted money. (Think girls openly advertising working from certain hotel or bar and charging bookings straight to the establishment).
Products and price clearly marked with what quantity and ingredients are included on packaging before purchase to make an informed decision without buying first and realizing it's half tea leaves or buying the spliff and then getting told Rizla and filter is extra etc.
Can advertise on any website pretty much and thus review on those.
Safe to report scammers and fraud at police station instead of chalking it up to school fees or getting extorted etc.

So yeah, I think it would be a great help.

JP69

JP69

Keywords:

Stigma
Psychological burden linked to the industry.
Extortion.

Now. Do take your time to explain how decriminalisation shall have a positive impact on any of the 3.


...quoting from the OP's post.

RB.

On 2025-08-29 18:16:49 Russian Bridgitte said:
JP69

Keywords:

Stigma
Psychological burden linked to the industry.
Extortion.

Now. Do take your time to explain how decriminalisation shall have a positive impact on any of the 3.


...quoting from the OP's post.

RB.

Your keywords, not mine.

You responded what you wanted to. I responded what I wanted to. Whoever wants to read what and take what they want from whatever is their business.

JP69

On 2025-08-29 18:22:55 JackParrow69 said:
On 2025-08-29 18:16:49 Russian Bridgitte said: JP69

Keywords:

Stigma
Psychological burden linked to the industry.
Extortion.

Now. Do take your time to explain how decriminalisation shall have a positive impact on any of the 3.


...quoting from the OP's post.

RB.

Your keywords, not mine.

You responded what you wanted to. I responded what I wanted to. Whoever wants to read what and take what they want from whatever is their business.

JP69

Not my keywords.

As I said...quoting OP.

Trying to find relevancy to the adult industry especially the psychological burden....AS ASKED BY THE OP.

RB

It may not address those 3 issues immediately as those are long term societal change issues, but it does assist with the journey, maybe not on the moral issues, but to some extent on the legal issues.

Decriminalization allows sex workers to work without being labeled a criminal. Moral labels will take longer to dissolve if ever. But at least you and the punter are not a criminal.

As more people do it openly the more normal it becomes. Met a few SPs who don't give a shot about what other people think, but still have to work 'under cover' because it's criminal. And even though the police doesn't police, they sometimes do, and even are the extortionist.

I follow a lot of SP's on social media, specifically Australian ones where it is pretty much legalized or decriminalized in all states.
It varies a bit but for the most part they can work freely etc

The recurring theme that I have noticed from the ladies is that yes there are some benefits, it is largely de stigmatized in a way that I can't even imagine happening here.

Physiological burden kinda goes hand in hand with the destigmatization, so it does seem to have a benefit, but it really does have more to do with each person and their issues and ability to dissociate and cope with what we do on a daily basis.

What it would mean is that we could have legitimate jobs/businesses that would make it far easier for us to sign a lease etc
Yes we would also pay taxes.

The extortion would most likely just take a different route, knowing south africa.

I would love to be able to say that it would be a significant help, and I hope that if it ever does happen (they are still redrafting the bill over 2 years later) my gut tells me that they wont make the change unless they find a loop hole that works in their favor, and that the general population wont see it any differently than they currently do.

Xxx

On 2025-08-29 18:27:23 Russian Bridgitte said:
On 2025-08-29 18:22:55 JackParrow69 said: On 2025-08-29 18:16:49 Russian Bridgitte said: JP69

Keywords:

Stigma
Psychological burden linked to the industry.
Extortion.

Now. Do take your time to explain how decriminalisation shall have a positive impact on any of the 3.


...quoting from the OP's post.

RB.

Your keywords, not mine.

You responded what you wanted to. I responded what I wanted to. Whoever wants to read what and take what they want from whatever is their business.

JP69

Not my keywords.

As I said...quoting OP.

Trying to find relevancy to the adult industry especially the psychological burden....AS ASKED BY THE OP.

RB

I'm sorry RB, but... are you under the impression that the OP intended for those three aspects to constitute an exhaustive list of what this discussion can/should consider? Cos that's a wild take.

On 2025-08-29 15:09:50 stillico said:
Controversial topic indeed. The government is thinking of legalising.

Will it reduce the stigma, psychological burden linked to the industry for those working in it?

Will be interesting. Might reduce the extortion too. What do you think?

No, not just because of changing legislation, BUT it opens the door to better research and education around the topic which typically leads to less stigma and improved standards. Comprehensiveness and efficient delivery are key in this situation.

Handled properly it would be very beneficial but if they dilly dally like they did with cannabis it'll just leave people more confused about it than before - it ends up being a gray market - which technically is what "escorting" is anyway (as opposed to prostitution).