Brothels and sex workers helped forge the old west. When mining towns erupted with almost completely male populations and settlers battled loneliness as much as they did survival, sex workers have been there, not just to take care of pressing human needs, but to help cultivate the west. Empowered women helped push the success of westward expansionism and entrepreneurialism, and in an age where women couldn’t pursue careers like medicine or banking, sex workers quickly amassed the money and social influence that made the Old West possible.
In modern Nevada, these unique social dynamics continue. It’s one of the few non-native lands where casinos operate, it’s driven by an incredibly diverse industry of tourism and self-exploration, and like in the Old West, brothels are not only alive and well, but thriving.
So what does visiting a modern brothel look like? Brothels still serve the needs of humanity, but they have evolved. Brothels provide a place to feel free to express yourself sexually, for couples to explore inviting a third person into their bedroom safely, for people with disabilities or trauma to process that trauma and heal, and provide an outlet for those who may not have time for a traditional relationship but recognize that human intimacy, connection, is a need we all share.
However, since sex work is currently only legal in one state in the union, there are a lot of misconceptions about the legal industry, mostly from cultural exposure to the illegal industry in countless other states. It’s colored the cultural perception of what would otherwise be a very healthy human outlet.
So, if most of what you think what you know about brothels ISN’T the truth, what IS the truth?
One, the ladies want to be here. Every lady is licensed, tested, and here of her own volition as an independent contractor. No one is being trafficked or deprived of their consent here. Women who feel empowered by their sexuality and comfortable using that power to help others can do it safely and legally here.
Two, no one here is looking to steal anyone’s partner. Whether visiting as a couple or an individual, you set the boundaries for your interaction and consent with the person you work with. You explore those boundaries together and then once they’re communicated get to focus on what you need. Guilt free.
Three, we’re able to leave the property. The license of many of the northern houses allow booking on site and then you can leave together to see all that Nevada has to offer. You can go to dinner, back to your hotel, or on an adventure in Las Vegas. The only limitation is you may not leave the state.
Four, there is no ‘type’ of person who works at a brothel. Many of the ladies working at any given time are college graduates, some have advanced degrees. The desire to help heal others and explore personal sexuality isn’t limited to a kind of person or a person who does a certain profession. When not on tour, a lady you spend time with at a brothel may be a teacher, a nurse, a homemaker, an academic, or even a police officer! This means that there IS probably a person at the brothel who is just like YOU!
Want long evenings full of intellectual conversations? Want a sexy partner to go rent a machine gun with? Want an adrenaline junkie who will jump out of a plane with you? Are you interested in classic cars? Do you attend comic book conventions? There is something and someone for everyone here, and you’ll be surprised!
Fifth, and last, you can make a real connection. Ever become friends with your massage therapist? Your mechanic? As long as you respect the individual boundaries of someone you see here, many of the incredible people who work in this industry are open to your genuine friendship, and really care about treating you like a person, not a paycheck. Human connection is the industry, and we’re passionate about it.
Want to have your first visit? You don’t have to have sex! It’s okay to come to the property, pick out a lady or set an appointment, get a tour, and get comfortable. Get a t-shirt, ask for a tour of the property, learn about the history of legal sex work in Nevada and how the Old West was founded.
When you’re done, you may be ready to embark on your own adventure of self-exploration, and enjoy someone on your arm while you do it.
Have questions about your first visit? I’d love to answer them. Email me hannahfoxx@bunnyranch.com