Prostitution, one of the oldest known professions in the world, conjures up a variety of opinions and concepts surrounding it. With some countries having it legalized, made illegal or being a gray area, the industry has undergone many transformations – but the basic foundation of the profession remains the same. In this blog post, I share my experience of spending a night with the famous Whores Barcelona (Putas barcelona). I was skeptical and a little apprehensive, but seeing the ladies in action made me more appreciative of their work than ever.
I visited the city of Barcelona as I had heard from a few friends that this was the place to be if you are looking for nightlife and adventure. One of the highlights, or so I heard, for most tourists visiting is the red-light district where you can find more than the normal strip of window brothels. These unique establishments are commonly known as La Rambla. There were over a hundred windows, each with a gorgeous lady on display, waiting for a potential client to come in.
I hadn’t planned on visiting a brothel before coming to Barcelona, but as I was traveling so far from home, I decided to give it a go. The Rambla district is pretty much a tourist trap, with sellers trying to lure you in with discounted rates. I noticed most of the visitors plotted their routes through the alleyways, trying to view everything. I, however, walked straight in.
What attracted me is the quietness of the area, which can be uncommon for a brothel. Most times, you expect the noise of laughter and talking women constantly. The atmosphere was inviting, relaxed, and made for a more comfortable first-time experience – something that I wouldn’t have expected.
When you enter the brothel, the first thing you notice is that every room is private. The room was comfortable, and the decoration was not what I had expected either. The room was spacious, clean and had a luxurious feel to it. As I sat there waiting for one of the ladies to come in, I kept thinking to myself that this was probably going to be a wild party experience. However, I knew that what was to come, was way more than I had imagined.
The ladies have a strict no-picture policy, which I respected. It is undoubtedly something that left me wishing I could have a picture to remember the gorgeous ladies with. However, this rule is reasonable for privacy reasons.
It wasn’t long before a young lady – beautiful and as lively as the charging bull in Pamplona – welcomed me with a smile. The business agreement between us was straight forward; I paid the money, and she and I would be spending the next hour together in what she referred to like a special party. She made me feel at ease, and there wasn’t a hint of judgment – I felt like I was just paying for a girlfriend to pass time with.
Conclusion:
In an industry full of shadows, it can be easy to judge the workers who sat on the other end. As I left the brothel, I realized it was essential to follow laws and have regulations for this industry. It is not evil, not immoral, and most certainly not exploitative as some would have us believe. My experience sheds light on the importance of separating the illegal and abusive practices of prostitution from the proper practices. Visiting Barcelona’s famous brothel might have caused a lot of mixed feelings initially, but it was truly an eye-opening experience for me. I would recommend people to have an open mind and take the time to understand what happens behind the curtains in the red-light districts of the world.
