Whenever political convention come to a town the sex workers get busy.

Gotta love that Charlotte was "already rampant" so no increase was notable.

But once again , the linking of all sex workers to trafficking is bothersome.
Absolutely support targeting traffickers . Go get em !
But using that tragedy as a big blanket to cover the waste of LE's time and resources to target consenting adults is troubling.
The use of language is important. Blurring the definition of those in the biz by their own determination and those who are forced is dangerous

STP's post is right on, but it's more than "bothersome" to equate honest providing with coercive and worse "trafficking." which STP wisely did not do but others on this web do sometimes.  Of my "three score years and ten" (and more) I have some experience, although it has been sporadic.  If you do due diligence, you will find wonderful women who know what they're doing and have a specific business model.  While they are in the business they will provide memorable experiences that are appreciated by those with the wits to choose widely.  For the younger guys, know what you seek going in, and then find the right fit.  It's not rocket science, at least in the major cities.  As for traffickers, they are scum and those of us who might come across them should, with discretion, help to put them out of business and help out, with discretion and judgment, when they encounter blameless providers who are being abused.

It is well known in preachers circuits to hit the city before the church organization convention starts. The church hoes and preachers show up early to have fun on the side.