The Conversation Africa·62d ago
According to The Conversation Africa, transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sexual relations for money, food, or favors, is prevalent among young people in Africa. Studies indicate that approximately 10% of individuals aged 15-24 in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria, and 25% in Uganda engage in this behavior. This practice has been linked to negative outcomes such as unwanted pregnancies, sexual violence, and HIV infections.