Prostitutes Austin

Current Street Activity and Enforcement

Street prostitutes in Austin, Texas, typically charge $20-$30 for a hand job, $20-$50 for oral sex, and $40-$60 for intercourse. Police conduct regular sting operations, like one in North Austin that recently led to 14 arrests. Another multi-day operation in Kerr County netted 20 arrests. Downtown areas, particularly Sixth Street, are known for activity but are heavily patrolled. Some residents report problems becoming severe in certain neighborhoods, making parents reluctant to let children play outside. Police recently arrested 21 men in a two-night sting on South Congress.

Historical Brothels and Demographics

Historically, Austin had a notorious “Whorehouse District” downtown. In the 1880s-1890s, over half the city’s prostitutes were white U.S.-born women, about 40% were Black. Brothels operated south of the city in places like Caldwell County.

Online Platforms and Adult Venues

Online, numerous sites list Austin escorts and adult services. Users browse directories with hundreds of verified profiles, searchable by price, age, and location. Platforms like SkipTheGames and Bedpage function as Backpage alternatives. Organizations like SWEET (Sex Workers Educating and Empowering Texans), led by transgender sex workers of color, advocate locally. Popular venues mentioned include The Doll House, Perfect 10 Men’s Club, Dreamers, and the Yellow Rose Cabaret strip club. Colette Austin is a private swingers club. Support groups like Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) and S.L.A.A. hold meetings in the area.

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