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Sex workers’ narratives about clients with disabilities: can training improve sexual health in Portugal?
Título Revista
Saúde e Sociedade
Ano (publicação definitiva)
2020
Língua
Inglês
País
Brasil
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(Português) Narrativas de trabalhadores(as) do sexo sobre clientes com diversidade funcional: poderá a formação melhorar a saúde sexual em Portugal?
Abstract/Resumo
People with disabilities face barriers that limit their sexual lives. In Portugal, some individuals with physical impairments have shown interest in resorting to sexual assistance provided by trained professionals, according to the client’s preferences and needs. However, in Portugal, sex workers lacking any formal training represent the only way to access commercial sex services. Thus, this study analyzes the experiences of sex workers that provide services for disabled clients. The interviews of thirteen sex workers were analyzed using the thematic analysis method proposed by Braun and Clarke. The key findings show that men seek out sexual and emotional satisfaction from sex work. Additionally, specificities inherent to the lack of training and the relationships established tend to embarrass professionals. Finally, we conclude that training coupled with sexual education and popular awareness about gender differences in the pursuit of sex is fundamental to improve the sexual health of those who choose sex services as a way of sexual expression.
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Palavras-chave
Sexuality,Disability,Sex work,Sexual assistance,Sexual health,Portugal
Classificação Fields of Science and Technology
- Psicologia - Ciências Sociais
- Outras Ciências Sociais - Ciências Sociais