2. Philippines
Ranking 2nd in our list of the top 20 sex tourism countries in the world in 2023, is a country from southeast Asia, regarded as the “Pearl of the Orient Seas”, the Philippines. Prostitution continues to thrive in the Philippines, despite being illegal and subject to severe penalties. It is one of the top countries in Asia with sexual freedom. The majority of customers are typically business travelers from both Western and East Asian countries.
The Philippines’ sex industry has flourished due to the diverse lifestyles adopted by the country’s sex workers. Remarkably, a significant percentage, estimated at 40% to 60%, of all visitors to the Philippines are primarily motivated by sex tourism. It’s worth noting that a common ruse employed by sex workers involves disguising themselves as masseuses, where the term “massage” often implies a financial transaction for sexual services. Moreover, in the Philippines, it’s not only sex workers who are eager to fulfill your desires in bed. If you’re seeking more conventional encounters, you can easily connect with local individuals by booking a hotel in the city center and simply strolling around. Filipinos are quite open to such propositions, and you may find them approaching you with offers of companionship.