Well, That's an interesting set of questions. As far as sexual liberation in America and the Czech Republic. Well, All of Europe is pretty much less sexually repressed than America. Sex toys and contraception are readily available. The nightlife in Prague is crazy. It is a pretty sexual charged atomosphere. Combine that with the beautiful architechture and landscape, and you do sort of have a Paris of the East. (R always thought Paris was a dump as I am typing). I am not really sure on the AIDS epidemic. It's not like Africa, but can you honestly quote me off numbers from America about Aids? I can't remember either. There has been a syphillis(sp?) outbreak in the prostitution population. We don't really use those services(even though some of the brothels are VERY nice to get a buzz going at), so it doesn't really have much of an impact on us. I wouldn't say prostitutes are for tourists, but they are kind of. It's funny, there is a weird grey area. I think it isn't illegal or legal to be a prostitute. Pimping might be illegal, I am not sure. The bad thing about that life is that it isn't regulated like in Holland or Northern Germany. That is why Prague is the porn and prostitute capital of Europe. It's kind of like the 1880's old west. This is another thing that leads to Prague having a kinky, kinda sexyyyy/kinda dangerous feel to it. It's like russian roulette with your wang(R is laughing at that one). I hope am not painting too dark of a picture. Prague really is one of the most romantic cities in the world, but it does have its problems on it's more seedy side. Then again who doesn't. Don't even get me started on the Bible Belt. You trade in a good sex life for tax breaks. Bah. D&R