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Interview with a Male Sex Worker in Amsterdam
Posted on: January 1,
The Things You Always Wanted to Know From A Male Sex Worker in Amsterdam
In September , we met with Lyle Muns, who is a male sex worker in Holland&#;s capital. We met each other at De Koffieschenkerij in Amsterdam Red Light District. Lyle is 21 years elderly and does sex work part-time. The rest of the week he&#;s busy studying Political Science. It was really interesting to hear his stories and experiences to gain a better comprehending of prostitution in the Netherlands. Here&#;s what we asked him:
1 | When did you commence working as a sex worker?
Three years ago. Now I’m 21 so I started when I was
2 | Where did you live back then?
I was born in Maastricht, in the South of the Netherlands. When I started working as a sex worker, I lived in a small village in Belgium and was going to educational facility at the same time so that’s pretty contrary. I worked for a couple of months as a prostitute to spare some money and alternated with traveling in South-America. Since one year now, I live, analyze and work in A
Gay Amsterdam Guide
Gay Amsterdam travel guide: where to go, dance, beverage and shop
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Queer Nightlife in Amsterdam: Your Ultimate Guide to Gay Bars, Clubs & LGBTQ+ Hotspots
Amsterdam, the “Venice of the North,” isn’t just known for its iconic canals, charming bridges, and affluent culture—it’s also a mecca for the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re a gay traveler visiting for the first time or a seasoned local seeking same-sex connections, Amsterdam’s gay bars, nightlife, and queer-friendly venues promise unforgettable experiences. From Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District to De Pijp and Jordaan, there’s a place for everyone to dance, swig, and feel at home among same-sex communities.
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Best Gay Bars and Clubs in Amsterdam
1. PRIK – Where Cocktails & Dance Meet
Address: Spuistraat , SV Amsterdam
PRIK is one of the most famous gay bars in Amsterdam, known for its laid-back atmosphere during the morning and high-energy dance parties at night. The drink specials are unbeatable, and on weekends, the bar transforms into a mini gay club, drawing a crowd of lo
Men occupy Amsterdam brothel windows
Several men on Saturday displayed their half-naked bodies in some of the tall windows that make up Amsterdam's Red Light District.
The protest is part of a call for equal rights in Europe's most liberal tourist destination, which is mostly inhabited by female and transgender female sex workers.
Prostitutes rent a room in the De Wallen neighborhood and use one of the or so windows to advertise their services.
But despite making up 5% of the estimated 25, sex workers operating in the Netherlands, men are rarely seen.
Read more: How Amsterdam is fighting mass tourism
The so-called occupation of the Red Light District organized by the non-profit campaign group My Red Light, which rents rooms to sex workers and advocates for improved rights and labor conditions.
Vulnerable to exploitation
Campaigners insist that male sex workers also need harmless spaces to operate from, noting that many men experience violence, abuse and exploitation while carrying out their work.
Organizers said the men taking part in the pho