Has the global financial crisis affected prostitution?

I mean, paying for sex is a luxury, right? And people are cutting back on luxuries, so does that include paying hookers? Or is sex a necessity, to make guys feel better about being broke?

I'm asking because I live on a street in Melbourne Australia that usually has prostitutes on every corner, but now.... they've almost all gone. Do you think its because of the credit crunch? Or what?Has the global financial crisis affected prostitution?Maybe they are targeting different areas now.....eg they have moved in closer towards the cash in the city.Has the global financial crisis affected prostitution?very interesting! id like to know too!