Mumbai City is a place where sex is still not openly discussed, and where celibacy before marriage is considered an inviolable virtue. However, studies reveal that especially in places where there is higher pressure of staying a virgin, a lot of sexual activity occurs and is more dangerous than in open societies where it is discussed freely.
For example, the Avishkaar clinic located in Mumbai City conducted a study in which they found that the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases among people between 18 to 30 years of age is about over 50%. In fact, most of these cases occur in the lower strata of society where there is little education about Sex in Mumbai and the safety measures one should take.
Not only do many regular people from all strata of society (numbers may be higher in lower strata and the very high class where Sex in Mumbai City is now accepted as another trend in lifestyle) indulge in frequent sex with different partners, but there is also a thriving, albiet illegal, sex market in places such as Mumbai and Kolkata.
Studies indicate that Mumbai and Kolkata have the largest prostitution industry in the whole of India with over 1,00,000 sex workers based in Mumbai alone.
The Red light area in Mumbai is very famous for low-cost prostitution. There are a number of brothels in the area that charge less than INR 40 (less than a dollar). And of course, the low cost comes with a major risk of attracting STDs and even HIV. The areas in which these brothels operate are filthy and unhygienic. Government stats shows that 70% of prostitutes in Mumbai are HIV positive and most of them come from the red light area of Mumbai. Apart from the red light areas in the cities, you’ll also find prostitutes along the highways and other secluded areas.
For the wealthy, there are many escort services available too in Mumbai, which offer more sophisticated companions who are expensive but probably safer in comparison to the ones from the red light district. In fact, there are also many college students from respectable middle class families who secretly provide these services in order to make extra money. Additionally sites such as http://swingersclub.in cater to people who want to meet couples and share sexual gratification. This is the main reason why Sex in Mumbai City has done this well.
Perhaps if the Indian society understood human instincts better and instead of shunning sexual desires, undertook a more friendly and educated approach, things could be better. Perhaps the sexual activity itself would not decrease, but we could at least teach individuals to be more responsible citizens.
