> On the other hand, there are those who believe that sex work can never truly be consensual, because even if consent is given, a sex worker may have felt press

> On the other hand, there are those who believe that sex work can never truly be consensual, because even if consent is given, a sex worker may have felt pressured to seek this life because all other choices available to them to make a living and attain food and shelter were sub-par or nonexistent. This argument supposes that given a different, idealized circumstances free of such pressures, few people would choose sex work. Oh no, those poor people, the best option they have is sex work! I know, let's make their best option illegal! That will certainly improve their lives! /s