what is prostitute?
For other uses, see Prostitute (disambiguation), Whore (disambiguation), and Harlot (disambiguation). Prostitution is the business or practice of engaging in sexual relations or sex acts in exchange for payment or some other benefit. Prostitution is sometimes described as commercial sex or hooking. Depending on the jurisdiction, prostitution can be legal or illegal. A person who works in this field is called a prostitute, and is a kind of sex worker.