Comparative risk categories of types of sex work, according to location
| Direct | Indirect | |
|---|---|---|
| High risk | Street | Sex for drugs |
| Sex worker is disadvantaged and client has more control. Alcohol or drugs are often a factor. Risk enhanced by low fee for service, high number of clients, and/or absence of condoms. | Club, pub, and bar | Survival sex |
| Other all male venues | Beer girls | |
| CB radio | Street vendors and traders | |
| Door knock/hotel Ship/truck/train Escort/call girl | “Part timers” with other legitimate work “Long time” girl | |
| Medium risk | Private/call girl | Massage parlour |
| Sex worker more in control. Some security mechanisms and/ or peer support. Risk reduced if income more predictable and condoms used consistently. | Doorway Illegal brothel Ritual (“hereditary”) | Travelling entertainers Individual arrangements Femme libre |
| Lower risk Protected venue. Smaller status difference between client and sex worker and/or limited genital contact. Risk reduced if income is sufficient and incidence of penetrative sex minimised. | Legal brothel Window (associated with legal brothel) Street (masturbation only) Band D | Massage parlours (non-penetrative sex) Lap dancing |