It goes without saying that the financial reasons for sex work are the most important. Surprisingly, almost 40% say they enjoy this type of work. About a third of women offer sexual services for altruistic reasons, because they want to help. So, sex work obviously also serves very personal reasons; sex work can improve self-esteem, allow the person to be their own master, give a feeling of power (p. 149). In a study done by Koken (2012), the researcher approaches prostitution as a form of paid work that women can choose to engage in in circumstances ranging from luxurious to destitute. The study results showed that women expressed feelings of pride in their work, their bodies, and their ability to use sex work to help stabilize their lives financially. Sex work has also been touted as an effective way to supplement meager income from mental or physical disability; and sentiments were expressed that affirmed positive attention from customers who valued appearances and did not view customers as “disabled” or “pathological.” A 2001 research project in Canada by Benoit and Millar found that after speaking with 201 currently sexually active adults when talking about their experiences in the sex industry, all respondents said : “they struggle to resist the popular representation which presents them as simple victims. Despite past and present difficulties, they describe themselves as active agents with varying degrees of control over their work and health. More than anything else, this report aims to confirm the action of those interviewed, to give them a voice and an opportunity to be heard. »Sadly, even happy sex workers are not safe from violence and assault. Given the extent of reported violence experienced by sex workers... middle of document ......var assumes that the government should "treat adult women who engage in prostitution as adults capable of choice for themselves. lives. Stop trying to impose moral or social values ​​on us” (Procon.org, 2013). Sex workers are often afraid to go to the police, for fear of being arrested. “It's difficult to go to someone who arrested you the day before and say: listen.” , I need your help, my life is in danger. They fear being arrested themselves for soliciting if they report it” (Benoit, 2012). This is a reality for these women who must rely on themselves to protect themselves. “Police officers complain that the revolving door of arrests, punishments and returning to the same community means the problem never really arises. » (Jeffrey and McDonald, 2006); With this in mind, it is time to start finding solutions that will help both the community and sex workers..