Dutch prostitutes, are united in a trade union, pay tax, have access to medical care, in other words, they are ‘small businesses’.
For more info about prostitution I recommend you pay a visit to PIC, the Prostitution Information Center. All your queries about the oldest profession will be answered.
The PIC is right in the centre of the Red Light District. Everybody is welcome: prostitutes, clients, students, grandmothers, tourists.
It is run by a former prostitute. She advises prostitutes as to their rights, publishes a free newspaper for prostitutes, and conducts guided tours through the Red Light District. The PIC also sells souvenirs: T-shirts, fridge magnets, postcards, posters. There is a reconstruction of a window brothel bedroom which you can visit.
If you are male and want to show-off at home, there is a huge cardboard prostitute caricature with a cut-out face. You stand behind it and have your photo taken. A good souvenir?
Every Sunday at 11 o’clock there is a guided tour through the Red Light District. You will hear about the "work", see places where this "work" is done, and you can any question you like. You will also visit a peepshow. Booking by telephone is advised: 020 – 4207328.