One of the many legends about Amsterdam that some people have trouble believing is that there are theaters where patrons can pay for entrance and then witness actual live couples on stage having $ex, as well as quite a few different-but-similar tricks involving bananas, pens, ribbons, vibrators, and whatnot. Just like the legend of Amsterdam’s coffee shops and the Red Light District itself, this one is absolutely true, at least as of now. (Starting in late 2007 the city began cracking down on many $ex-related businesses and closing down RLD windows as part of a 10-year plan to clean the area up, so there’s no telling how long the current hands-off situation will carry on.)
Live $ex shows are not the same as $ex clubs
The $ex shows in Amsterdam are based around a bit of audience participation, but for the most part these are spectator sports. If you are looking for a $ex club where you can enter a bar and then choose a girl to spend a private hour with, Amsterdam has got you covered. The $ex clubs are similar to the brothels, but very different in a few key ways.
There are three of these live-$ex theaters/bars in the Red Light District, and each is quite different so deciding which of the three to visit should be pretty easy for most people. And while these live-$ex clubs are “shows� they aren’t really the same as strip clubs elsewhere. These places feature things that most people never thought they’d ever see in public (or at least in a dimly-lit big city nightclub), but they aren’t too likely to get visitors worked up to the point where the only practical release is visiting one of the nearby window girls. Nope, most people describe the experience as interesting or hilarious rather than “$exy�, and the group you visit with will probably make all the difference as to whether it’s a screaming laugh or an over-hyped disappointment. If you are just really horny you might just skip this step because prostitute prices in Amsterdam are probably lower than you expect.
