Although the set up may be different, basically the end result is the same! The established businesses still refer to themselves Massage Parlours. The more recent smaller places, often run from private houses, sometimes refer to themselves as Escort Agencies. The old fashioned term, which has been used throughout the ages, is Brothel. The first reported mention of the term prostitute was mentioned in Sumerian records years BC and was a brothel operated by Sumerian priests in the city of Uruk.
Brothels are called a number of names across the world including bordello, cathouse, house of ill repute, house of prostitution, strippy, knocking shop, pleasure house, strumpet house, sporting house, or whorehouse.
Under English law, a brothel is commonly referred to as a "disorderly house". Further reading on the history of brothels can be found here. Auckland Brothel is that the political correct term anymore? Brothel, Massage Parlour or Escort Agency? What is the difference? History of Brothels The first reported mention of the term prostitute was mentioned in Sumerian records years BC and was a brothel operated by Sumerian priests in the city of Uruk.
Brothel legal status. The image below shows the counties in green that have legalised prostitution. This website contains adult themes and is intended for adults aged 18 and over.
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