[EtherC]

Whether its a sin or not depends on whether you have the intention to cause harm or if the act actually harms someone directly or indirectly. In my humble opinion; if you bring STD home and infect others, then you've sinned. If you patronized a prostitute forced either by criminal force or circumstances into receiving clients then you've sinned. If you visited the prostitute with the intention of abusing her/him then you've sinned. If the visitation causes your partner/family to be hurt emotionally/financially then you've sinned.

Hence prostitution is usually deemed sinful because all and more than the above mentioned situations are frequently encountered. However in its defense I think its like any other trade. Also it's existence provides a physical & emotional outlet for excess sexual energies/tensions. Civilization can only do so much to temper the beasts within ourselves. It's a constant struggle against lust and I salute those with enough will to muster and subdue their primal urges.

For myself I try my best at protecting myself and the WL both physically and emotionally- always using condoms. Taking regular checkups helps much and during times when I have a partner I'll abstain. As a cheongster I keep a low profile and play alone, I've set in place rules that include 1)no more RTF on signs of KC 2)no local FLs 3)never reveal my real name 4)cheong on my own terms and needs 5)do not exceed the budget 6)if the girl is suspicious eg bad smell, has red spots, looks too young, looks abused etc reject on the spot.7)stay sober when cheonging.

Mitigate the risks and you'll realize that prostitution is in fact cleaner, more efficient and less damaging than going for ONS.