Whilst prostitution is legal in Australia, there is still some misconceptions on the safety of brothels and bordellos. This could be because the laws around these premises change from state to state, or it could be their portrayal in western media.
New South Wales has some of the most liberal prostitution laws in Australia, this has caused an influx in brothels in this state compared to other states in Australia. NSW is not only known for the number of brothels but also known for the diverse choice in girls, services, and prices. One of the main driving factors in choosing a brothel to visit is whether it’s secure and safe.
Are brothels safe?
This question has no one answer as each brothel is different. Just like you wouldn’t ask ‘are bars and clubs safe?’ expecting one answer that fits them all; some bars are safe, and some are not.
In New South Wales, sex work has been completely decriminalised since 1979, and brothels have been completely legal under the summary offences act since 1988. This means that sex workers here and their premises are safer and more secure than in other locations where they may have to front as something else and are unable to employ security or call the police if there is a safety concern.
Are brothels or private escorts safer?
Sex work is incredibly intimate and independent workers need to ensure that they are not being taken advantage of and are safe when they are at work. There can be a lot more work involved for an independent sex worker, they need to vet their clients, run their own website, take bookings, handle marketing and arrange safe meeting points. All of this stress is alleviated for sex work in brothels.
It can also be safer for clients to use a brothel rather than an independent sex worker, they are entering into a registered establishment with management, security and catalogued workers.
Are brothel clients safe?
Whether you are someone considering a career in sex work and wondering if the clients are creeps, or you are a patron wondering who you could be sat next to at a brothel, you want security knowing the clients are safe.
There is immense diversity in the clients that walk through a brothels’ doors, from respectable business professionals and lawyers to doctors and teachers. All of these professions eat into personal lives and the employees can be left with little to no time for dating. Other singles with the time to date still visit brothels, single people with Asperger’s that find it difficult to engage in social relationships and military veterans can find it a challenge to transition back into civilisation and easier to visit a brothel than navigate intimate relationships. It is not just singles that frequent brothels, middle-aged couples looking to spice up their love life can be clients.
If ever a sex worker feels uncomfortable around a client or they do not want to engage in a transaction with them, they are free to turn them down. Brothel security also ensures that clients maintain a certain level of respect for the workers, just as they would respect the workers in any other establishment. If a client gets too drunk or begins acting irresponsibly, they will be asked to leave.
Security in brothels
A condition of brothels keeping their licences is that an approved manager is always personally present in the Brothel when the brothel is open. This adds a certain level of security, but often management is accompanied by a separate security manager or team member.
Another security measure enforced by the licence is that each room within the brothel where sex work will take place must have a concealed alarm button. Failure to comply could cause the brothel licence to be removed. All rooms must also have significant amounts of lighting to enable workers to clearly see their clients.
In every brothel reception, you should find a sign prominently displayed that states ‘only safe sexual activities are practised on these premises’. This is another requirement that must be followed by brothels to maintain their licence.
Safety from diseases at brothels
Safety does not only cover immediate danger but is a term that can also be used to cover whether a premise or act is safe from disease.
Professional sex workers take their jobs very seriously and if their bodies aren’t in top condition then they cannot do their job, this includes having any diseases. Brothels enforce that all workers use a condom for every service, including condoms and dental dams for oral acts. Sex workers are not going to jeopardise their health, their partner’s health (if they have one) or their career by not using a condom and catching a disease.
Safety at Ma Belle Cheri
Ma Belle Cheri is one of the only female-run brothels in Sydney, we have years of experience in the adult industry and provide a safe and friendly brothel for both experienced Service Providers and women who are new to the industry.
Female-run brothels tend to be more inviting and friendly; this makes the ladies and clients feel more at home and protected.
Each lady will look for a different aspect of a brothel that makes her feel safe, for one lady it may be cleanliness, another may find enhanced security or flexible working hours helps them feel secure.
Here at Ma Belle Cheri, we ensure that every Service Provider not only feels safe, but welcome too.
Give us a call and find out more about our safe and secure brothel in Sydney, Ma Belle Cheri. Discover the difference an elite female-run brothel can make.
Call or text Cathy or Kerry on 0488 811 165, or email [email protected]
