The Fellatio Café, also known as the "fellatio cafe," and other names are coffee shops appearing in various countries; initially, the idea started in Thailand with local businesses offering blowjobs to patrons while they had their drinks brought to them. Later a local business in Geneva, Switzerland, gave customers the option of receiving oral sex from a sex worker while they enjoyed their coffee. The café, which opened in 2016, is the first of its kind in Europe and sparked a lot of controversy and debate while it operated.
The café operated in a legal grey area, as prostitution is legal in Switzerland but only in licensed brothels. The Fellatio Café is not a licensed brothel, but the owner argues that it is not a traditional brothel because customers do not have intercourse with the sex workers. The café also claims to have strict health and safety protocols in place to protect both the sex workers and the customers.
Critics argue that the café exploits and objectifies women and that it is not a safe or healthy environment for either the sex workers or the customers. Some argue that it is a form of trafficking, as the sex workers are mostly immigrants from Eastern Europe.
However, supporters argue that the café is a form of harm reduction, as it provides sex workers with a safe and controlled environment to work in. They also argue that it gives sex workers agency and autonomy over their bodies and their work.
The Fellatio Café has sparked a larger conversation about the decriminalization of sex work and the rights and safety of sex workers. While it may be a controversial concept, it has brought attention to the need for a more nuanced and compassionate approach to the sex industry.
The café later closed its doors in Geneva; however, the idea and concept are still alive in other countries. More and more cafes and service-type businesses are combining this concept. Perhaps it will evolve in a country near you, where you can get a blowjob while you have your cup of joe.
