The mediatization of sex markets and the configuration of mediated erotic experience

Abstract

This paper aims to outline the process of mediatization of sex markets and the consequent changes in the services offered. A resumption of the development of different activities within the sex trade is made, focusing on the changes occurred since the advent of a diversity of media devices. Four distinctive features of the metaprocess are also pointed out: a) proliferation of new commercial erotic branches; b) the appearance of other forms of pimping; c) increase of transit between the various activities; d) the development of new strategies to distinguish the work.