Chicago Strip Clubs: Following Christ at a Porn Convention

I’m careful not to look closely at the tables, but signs above various booths advertise “Best adult entertainment,” and tables display body jewelry, sex toys, and DVDs. A lawyer’s booth encourages customers to “know the law when you set up your adult website,” and a techy booth sign reads, “How to set up your own adult website.” Obviously, the Internet plays a big role in this industry: In the U.S. alone, Internet porn generates $2.84 billion per year — and the worldwide industry is worth $4.9 billion. The whole industry is larger than the revenues of the top technology companies combined: Microsoft, Google, Amazon, eBay, Yahoo!, Apple, Netflix, and EarthLink.
The center looks relatively empty. I realize how much we, the only females who aren’t exhibitors, stand out. Women stand in front of display tables, a few already posing with customers who want a free photo op with porn stars. A few women are flanked by men, maybe bodyguards or boyfriends. In one corner we spot a van advertising a Chicago strip club named after a certain body part.

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