Fucking for Money, Vol. 3: Courtesans

Sex is a necessity of life. Without it, new life would never be created and the world would stop. But for many, sex is one of the world's biggest taboos. It is a topic many won't speak of in public yet those same people often times like to get their freak on between the sheets. Then there are others that freely discuss sex and have no problem having multiple partners throughout life. Then there is a whole different set of people who make a living off of sex.

Prostitutes have been around since the dawn of man. Some do it by their own free will, some do it because they're forced into it, and some do it for reasons unknown. But no matter what the reason is, prostitution is one of the few industries that is never effected by economic downturns, lay offs, or outsourcing. Where there is a prostitute there is always someone ready, willing, and able to pay for the sex offered.

In this edition of "Fucking for Money" read about the history of prostitution and its royal counterpart that comes in the form of courtesans. Also read about notable courtesans like Mary Boleyn, Jane Shore, Marie Touchet, Lucy Walter, Nell Gwyn, Louise Julie de Mailly, Sarah Bernhardt, Lillie Langtry, Lola Montez, Umrao Jaan, Grace Elliott, and several others.
Look for more editions of "Fucking for Money" to read about the sordid world of prostitution.


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