Ärisex

ärisex is a term that emerged in Estonia and refers to business transactions that involve sexual favors. This practice is illegal and considered a form of corruption. It involves individuals using their position of power or influence within a business or government setting to solicit or offer sexual acts in exchange for professional advantages, such as promotions, contracts, or preferential treatment. The term implies a quid pro quo arrangement where sexual currency is exchanged for material or professional gain.

The concept of ärisex highlights the ethical breaches and potential for exploitation that can occur when personal relationships intertwine with professional responsibilities. It can create an environment of unfairness and undermine merit-based systems. Legal frameworks in most countries, including Estonia, prohibit such activities, viewing them as bribery, abuse of power, or sexual harassment, depending on the specific circumstances and legal definitions. Investigations into such cases often focus on proving the exchange of sexual favors for tangible benefits.