Launda Naach, Traditional Male Prostitution in India

Launda Naach Tradition

Art for Art Sake, Not for Harassment Sake Launda Naach is a folk art form from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The art form dates back to the 11th century. Back then, women were not allowed to perform in public ceremonies. This cloistered existence of women made men take up the roles of traditional entertainers. The … Read more

Male sex workers in society; their woes and stories of pain

Male sex workers in society; their woes and stories of pain

Ground Report | New Delhi: Male s*x workers in society; S*x workers are not only women but also identify as cisgender male and third gender/transgender. The common perception that HIV AIDS is the principal health hazard to s*x workers is often not the most pressing, self-reported health concern by them. Shady, deserted areas, empty spaces … Read more

How declaring sex work as profession by supreme court will change society?

How declaring sex work as profession by supreme court will change society?

The Supreme Court has ordered the police not to interfere in the work of adult sex workers and consensual sex. The court said that the police should not even take action against him in the criminal case. By recognizing sex work as a profession, the Supreme Court said that this profession must also be respected … Read more

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