“…Meanwhile, most of the studies that investigate sex work, are focused on the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among sex workers and the measures taken to prevent their spread (for, e.g., see Steen and Dallabetta, 2003 ; Argento et al, 2019 ; Platteau et al, 2022 ); the issue of sex trafficking, examining its causes, effects, and potential solutions (for, e.g., see Gerassi et al, 2021 ; Cockbain et al, 2022 ; Motseki and Mofokeng, 2022 ); sexual abuse and exploitation in the sex industry, including the use of violence, coercion, and human rights violations (for, e.g., see UN Women, 2020 ; Navarrete Gil et al, 2021 ), also well-being of sex workers, including their physical and mental health ( Romans et al, 2001 ; Beattie et al, 2020 ; Armstrong, 2021 ), as well as their economic and social status, and legal and policy issues governing sex work, examining their effectiveness in protecting the rights of sex workers and preventing exploitation (for, e.g., see Graham, 2017 ; Platt et al, 2018 ). However, little is known about sex workers’ motivation to engage in sex.…”