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A simple, elegant lap dance is a great way for many men and
women to relax after a hard day of work, and the dancers
who work these jobs can earn an excellent living. Unfortunately,
more and more strip clubs are being subjected to heavy handed
local regulations designed to force them out of business. They
are also victimized by police vice squad units that seek to
entrap dancers and owners by using undercover officers posing as
customers.
 Questions and Answers
What is a strip club?
A strip club is a place of business where dancers perform on
stage either topless or nude. Private dances in the form of lap,
couch, or table dances are also offered in many strip clubs.
Hostess clubs are similar to strip clubs,
except that clients dance one on one with fully clothed dancers.
What laws do strip clubs have to obey?
Strip clubs in most American cities must obtain special permits
and follow very detailed rules designed to limit sexual
activity. Perhaps the most intrusive of these regulations is the
so called 6-foot rule, which states that a dancer may not come
within 6 feet of a client when performing a dance. Many
cities also prohibit nude strip clubs from serving alcohol in an
attempt to deprive of them of revenue.
You can't catch any diseases at a strip club, right?
Sexually transmitted diseases cannot be contracted at a strip
club because, generally speaking, there is no direct genital
contact. Any sexual stimulation is typically done
through clothing, which prevents STD's. In cases where direct
genital contact does occur, though, the rules of
prostitution and
sensual massage come into play.
Do people "get off" (reach orgasm) from lap dances?
It happens, but it is more the exception than the rule. In some
cases, the clubs themselves set rules to limit contact between
dancers and customers. In other cases, local ordinances limit
the amount of contact that is allowed.
 Why do cities and towns regulate strip clubs so heavily?
As with other laws pertaining to sexual businesses, the purpose
of these regulations is to enforce outdated notions of morality.
What needs to
be done?
Either Congress must pass a human rights law decriminalizing sexual contact in
strip clubs, or the Supreme Court needs to issue a ruling
declaring that laws banning lap dances are unconstitutional
because they violate a person's right to privacy.
Where can I find out more information on strip clubs?
Below is a list of resources with more information on strip
clubs.
Association of Club Executives -
http://www.acenational.org
Strip Club List -
http://www.stripclublist.com
Z-Bone's Strip Club Connection -
http://www.zbone.com
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