Commentators and academics often distinguish between two large, general types: indoor and outdoor or street prostitution. But both these categories come in many different shapes and sizes, and many of the indoor variety are rather ordinary looking. These images from Germany, Denmark, Switzerland and Belgium show how commercial sex sometimes looks in the daytime, without garish signs or lights. Those shown here have some discreet indication of what they’re about, but many others have none and don’t need any because they don’t rely on passing trade.

via Brothels | Europe | Sex Industry | Sex Work | Everyday Life | Border Thinking on Migration, Trafficking and Commercial Sex.

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