Sex workers forced to accept riskier clients as Covid-19 sees incomes plummet

Sex workers have seen incomes plummet by over 80% during level 5 lockdown, forcing people to accept potentially dangerous clients, Sex Workers Alliance Ireland has warned.

Sex workers have seen incomes plummet by over 80% during level 5 lockdown, forcing people to accept potentially dangerous clients, Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) has warned.

Kate McGrew, director with SWAI, said that financial necessity has forced some 50% of sex workers to meet clients throughout the pandemic, despite the escalating risks.