In the USA men who use prostitutes are called johns with a small "j". (The name John with a capital "J" is a very common name here for men. I have a son named John.) It is the men with the small "j" that I am concerned about. Why do men want or desire or need to use women and young girls and boys for sex - even if they have a wife at home? What happened to them that they have this disturbing urge to pay for sex? I have no answers really. I would like very much if you would share your ideas and insights with me. Please help me to understand these guys. Thank you, my sisters, I love an admire you all.

Northern America

Who are the johns?

Gender-based Violence

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