>If not, then whats that defining difference? In a typical/expected sex worker transaction, the worker performs a sexual act and then goes about their day with

>If not, then whats that defining difference? In a typical/expected sex worker transaction, the worker performs a sexual act and then goes about their day without any lasting issues (other than perhaps minor symptoms like soreness). In a typical/expected gladiator duel, the person doesn't go about their day because they die. I'm not sure how you can compare those at all. When done safely and with precautions, sex work isn't very dangerous. See: Australian sex workers, after it was legalized there.