The present research aims to approach and provoke the debate on one of the oldest professions in the world, prostitution. Initially, in a brief introduction, it seeks to clarify and define some necessary concepts to a more objective understanding of the subject, and then starting with its most controversial points, drawing interesting parallels between prostitution and other professions in a try to demystify some unfounded discourses and arguments fully of preconceptions, especially when imposed by the moral, social and religious bias. It also brings some examples of countries where the practice was legalized and the benefits that such legalization brought for them. Finally, it concludes by discussing the needing for the decriminalization of this practice as well as its legalization in order to assure professional rights and guarantees.
