Naleighna Kai's Literary Cafe Magazine November Edition | Page 28

popularity of Amsterdam’s Red Light District?
I left still unaware of the origins of the pimp.
However, I did learn quite a bit about the history
of sex overall and not just prostitution. Which,
in itself, was well worth the 5 pounds entry fee.
Amsterdam’s Sex Museum was a combination of
quirky rooms on multiple levels that provided
educational and sometimes graphically
disturbing images of the impact of sex and
societal rules associated with the act. In addition
to sights, including graphic texts (don’t be
surprised, I know some of you have a well-worn
copy of The Karma Sutra under the mattress),
exhibits included freaky pottery from Pompeii
and often robust sounds of lovemaking.
Walking through one room, I learned of the
existence of brothel coins – both as a financial
exchange and a marketing tactic. The funniest
coin read, “10 old but ambitious beautiful ladies
to serve you.” Nothing like truth in advertising,
eh?
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