Dossier
transactional sex
Coverage of transactional sex in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: Money, Food and Survival - What Drives Paid Sex Among Young Mums in 3 African Countries
Transactional sex, defined as exchanging sex for money, food, or favours, is prevalent among young people in Africa. Studies show 10% in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria, and 25% in Uganda have engaged in this practice, linked to unintended pregnancies, sexual violence, and HIV infections.