Sex in Italy

Italy might conjure images of romance and passion – Latin lovers under the Tuscan sun – but when it comes to outright sexual liberalism, il bel paese lands somewhere in the middle of the pack.

This nation of ~60 million (plus nearly 50 million annual tourists) offers plenty of adult fun, but it’s nothing like the rampant adult industries in Germany or the Netherlands. Still… we’ve seen worse. Much worse.

In this guide, we’ll break down Italy’s adult scene – including its prostitution laws, various facets of the sex industry (escorts, brothels, massage parlors, clubs, red-light zones), cultural attitudes toward sex, porn consumption trends (and famous Italian performers), the LGBTQ scene, swinging culture, and the top hookup sites/classifieds to help you, well… do as the Romans do.

Prostitution Laws In Italy

Prostitution in Italy is legal for individuals, but organized prostitution (and third-party profiteering) is strictly prohibited by law.

What that means is that adults can sell sex, but pimping, running a brothel, or otherwise living off the proceeds of someone else’s sexual services is a crime.

This has been the case since the landmark Merlin Law of 1958, which shut down Italy’s brothels and attempted to wipe out the regulation of sex work. The result today is a semi-abolitionist model: selling sex = okay; operating a “house of ill repute” or acting as an escort agency/pimp = not okay.

What does that mean in practice?

Well, enforcement is a bit more nuanced. While no legal brothels exist, Italy tolerates a large underground sex market. By various estimates there are between 70,000 to 100,000 prostitutes working in Italy​ today.

Street prostitution is common (one 2008 study said ~65% of sex workers operated on the streets versus 35% indoors​ (we’d imagine the number has changed a lot since then). The authorities tend to turn a blind eye unless public order or trafficking issues capture a shitstorm of negative press.

Migrant sex workers make up a significant portion of the workforce (reports suggest a majority are foreign-born​, although legally they’re supposed to have residence or work permits to operate. Every now and then we see local governments float ideas of tolerance zones – e.g. Rome’s mayor once tried to designate an official red-light area in 2015 – but these plans often fizzle amid political and church opposition.

Escort Industry

With brothels banned, independent escorts and pop-up agencies fill the gap.

Since the law forbids others from “exploiting” prostitution, any escort agencies have to tread very carefully here.

In Italy, you’ll find agencies advertising “introductions” or “companionship” services – basically acting as a matchmaking middleman, while insisting the financial transaction for sex is strictly between the john and the escort.

It’s a legal fig leaf; as long as they don’t explicitly take a cut for the sex act, they try to stay in the clear. It happens all across Europe and Italy is no exception.

Most of Italy’s escorts are effectively freelancers.

You can find countless independent escorts on classified websites, directories, or even Elon Musk’s X.

Italy has its own review and listing platforms (one notable site is Escort Advisor, a sort of Italian TripAdvisor for escorts, full of punter reviews).

Rates vary widely by city and caliber: a mid-range independent in Milan or Rome might run €150–€250/hour, whereas elite models or porn-star escorts (yes, some Italian porn celebs offer paid meets) charge significantly more.

Smaller towns have cheaper rates… but a much smaller selection of working girls. And the touring escorts mostly pass through Milan, Rome or Naples.

Best to do your research on local punter forums or review sites – language can be a barrier, but Google Translate goes a long way.

Brothels

Officially, brothels are illegal in Italy, but that hasn’t wiped them out. It’s just driven them underground.

There are “casa chiusa”-style setups (ironically “closed houses” in Italian) which work as informal apartment brothels.

These can be as straightforward as a shared flat where several sex workers take on clients at different times, or the more organized hidden clubs in industrial areas. These venues are ussually unmarked and arranged by word-of-mouth, online classifieds, or one of the Italian directories.

As a client, you might encounter them by responding to an ad for an “appartamento” with multiple girls available. It goes without saying, such places exist in a legal gray area – raids do happen, especially if neighbors complain or if underage/trafficking is suspected. You definitely don’t want to get involved with these.

In the absence of legal brothels, Italy’s sex clubs and bars sometimes fill a similar role (more on those in a moment). Also common are ad-hoc “micro-brothels”: for example, in some cities small massage parlours or beauty centers covertly offer full service in a backroom; or certain strip clubs allow take-out or private extra services on premises after hours.

The Italian police tends to crack down if these operations become too obvious, but many survive by staying low-key and keeping bribes… ahem, relationships… with local officials. The bottom line: if you’re looking for a brothel experience in Italy, you won’t see neon-lit windows or Laufhaus corridors.

Massage Parlours

Where do brothels end and massage parlours begin?

Sometimes it’s hard to say!

Italy’s massage parlours exist in that dodgy space where legitimate therapy blurs into erotic services.

Legit massage shops are plentiful (Italians bloody love a good spa treatment), and officially none are allowed to sell sex. That said, happy endings and more can be found, particularly in the many Asian-run massage parlors across Italian cities.

Walk through almost any city center and you’ll see signs for “Massaggio Cinese” (Chinese massage) or “Thai Massage”. A number of these have a reputation for offering extra relief under the table. Don’t believe us? The punter reviews on Reddit don’t lie.

The going rate for a basic massage with happy ending might be ~€50–€100. Some may even have a lineup of girls and a back room setup reminiscent of a mini-brothel, despite the “massage” front. Police do raid parlours sporadically, so the scene shifts frequently and the number of ownership changes at these venues boggles the mind.

For a more upscale experience, you’ll find a few legit spas or hotels in major cities quietly allow their masseuses to freelance intimate services to VIP clients (with all parties denying it, of course). As always – don’t assume every masseuse in Italy is secretly for sale (most will rightly be offended).

Sex Clubs

Italy’s take on “sex clubs” mostly falls into two categories: strip clubs (lap dance bars) and private “hostess” clubs. Overt brothel-like sex clubs (à la FKK saunas in Germany) are not legally allowed, so what you get instead are venues that skirt the line.

Strip clubs, often just called “lap dance” in Italy, can be found in most big cities and tourist areas.

They function like your typical strip joints found practically everywhere across Europe – you pay a cover and for overpriced drinks, and the girls dance or do private laps. Overt prostitution on-site is not legal, but it’s an open secret that some strippers will arrange take-aways or “privato” sessions off-premises once their shift ends.

Also, Italy being Italy, some clubs have “Champagne rooms” where for a hefty fee, more than just a lap dance might wet your pickle.

Then there are the hostess clubs (sometimes just called night clubs in Italy). These are relics of an older system: you go, sit with attractive hostesses who chat the breeze and drink with you (on your tab lol), and if you strike a deal, you can pay an exit fee to take the lady out.

The club technically sells only her time in the venue; anything after is between you two. Many of these places are essentially semi-hidden brothels with extra steps (and extra costs). They are mostly popular with locals, twisted corporate executives, or travelers “in the know,”… and they can be very pricey (lots of pressure to buy expensive drinks).

Lastly, we’ve seen taly also has some fetish and BDSM clubs in major cities. These are usually social events or play parties, not commercial sex venues. And the truly swinging-oriented clubs we’ll discuss later – they’re more for couples recreation than prostitution.

Our Italian city guides cover the individual clubs.

Notable Red Light Districts

Italy has no officially sanctioned red-light district. Prostitution here is more dispersed and often pushed to the margins (literally, the outskirts of towns or along highways).

Street walkers (nicknamed “lucciole”, or fireflies, for their habit of glowing under streetlights at night) are a common sight on the fringes of cities after dark.

If you drive outside Rome, Milan, Turin, etc., you’re probably going to notice scantily clad figures on certain roads – those are the unofficial strolls.

Some known hotspots include parts of EUR (a district in Rome) at night, areas around Marghera in Venice’s mainland, and various industrial or peripheral roads in Milan (like near viale Fulvio Testi or around Parco Lambro) and Florence (out by Osmannoro).

In Southern Italy, street action can be found outside cities like Naples and Bari on highways and lorry stops. We can’t imagine many readers will be heading there. These areas aren’t exactly tourist-friendly strolls; and they are usually full of foreign sex workers (from Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America), speaking very little English, and catering to local clients or truck drivers.

Not a good idea, at all.

Historically, places like the San Berillo quarter in Catania, Sicily were infamous red-light areas; today San Berillo still hosts street sex workers in a gritty, tumbledown setting, despite periodic police sweeps.

In Venice, the term “Carampane” refers to its long-defunct brothel district near the Rialto (Ponte delle Tette, or “Bridge of Tits,” is where courtesans once flashed goods to attract clients). Now it’s just a historical footnote – you definitely won’t be finding window girls in Venice these days.

City Guides

Euro Sex Scene has coverage of the local sex scene in four Italian cities:

Attitudes Towards Sex

A famously Catholic country, Italy has long balanced a conservative exterior with an undercurrent of sexual deviance. We all know it’s there… but it’s certainly not out in the open.

Publicly, many Italians espouse traditional values (faith, family, propriety), but privately… well, let’s just say La Dolce Vita had its orgiastic moments.

The generational and regional divide is strong here: older and rural Italians tend to disapprove of things like casual sex, while younger folks in Milan, Rome or Bologna are increasingly open-minded. A pattern that repeats itself across Europe.

Still, even among Western European nations, Italians are a bit more reserved about openly discussing or pursuing sex outside of committed relationships. For instance, only about 27% of Italians admit to having had a one-night stand, one of the lowest rates in Europe (compare that to nearly 50% in more liberal Nordic countries)​.

Open conversations about kinks or swinging are likely to raise some serious eyebrows… except in very familiar company.

On the other hand, Italy doesn’t have its head in the sand entirely. Extramarital affairs are common enough (roughly 1 in 4 Italians confess to being unfaithful at least once, around the European average​.

The culture often treats male infidelity with a certain shrug (“boys will be boys”), while expecting women to be more chaste – a double standard that is slowly fading but still present.

Porn consumption and use of sexual aids are actually lower than in many countries: a survey found Italy had the lowest proportion of people watching porn (just 39%) and one of the lowest for sex toy usage​. Whether Italians under-report out of discretion or truly indulge less is up for debate. The old joke is that Italians like to present a virtuous image… then meet their mistress in the afternoon.

Unfair?

Maybe, but the reputation has stuck.

When it comes to prostitution, public opinion is mixed and mildly hypocritical.

Many Italians tut-tut about it in principle, yet the clientele clearly exists (the millions of monthly visits to adult sites and the presence of street girls nationwide attest to that).

We haven’t oberseved a particularly strong abolitionist movement to criminalize paying for sex (as seen in some other countries); instead, the prevailing attitude is “NIMBY” – tolerate it as an unfortunate reality, but keep it out of sight and not too close to respectable neighbourhoods.

Various attempts to legalize/regulate brothels get periodic attention, usually driven by pragmatism (tax revenue, health checks) and equally vehemently opposed by the Church and certain politicians. So far, no dice.

If you’re visiting Italy for adult fun, the key is discretion.

The Italian style is to keep sexual exploits private or within trusted circles. Bragging loudly about hiring an escort or hitting a strip club will brand you as tamarro (vulgar).

By all means enjoy yourself, but observe the local finesse: a gentleman (or lady) doesn’t kiss and tell – and certainly doesn’t do so in the town square. Centuries of Catholic influence have instilled an ingrained sense of “facciata” – maintaining a decent facade.

Play along with that, and you’ll fit right in.

Porn Viewing Trends

Italians’ porn tastes are an interesting blend of homegrown appetite and the usual hodgepodge of global trends.

Italy consistently ranks among the top porn-consuming countries (often in the top 10 worldwide by traffic). Pornhub’s analytics have Italy as the 9th-largest source of traffic to their site in recent years​.

What do Italians look for when watching porn?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, a lot of “Italian”.

In one year’s stats, the most common search term on Pornhub from Italy was literally “Italian” – Italians like to watch their own in action. Searches for phrases like “porno italiano” and “amatoriale italiano” (Italian amateur) abound​.

Italy also has its quirks.

A few years back, data showed some oddly specific fetish trends gaining traction – for example, “footjob” was a highly ranked search term in Italy (they do have a well-documented national foot fetish thing, considering the love of shoes). Even “giantess” porn (yes, as in giant woman fetish) saw a spike in Italian searches in the mid-2010s​.

Generally, though, popular categories tend to mirror mainstream tastes: MILFs, teens (18+ teens, of course), hentai (surprisingly, Japan’s animated exports have fans in Italy too), and good old “mom/step-mom” scenarios all appear in top searches​.

There’s also a notable love for amateur content from specific regions – e.g. “Napoli amatoriale” once trended, suggesting Neapolitan amateurs have a following​.

In terms of domestic porn production, we’re dealing with scraps in 2025.

Italy has a storied but diminished porn industry. In the golden age of the 1970s-90s, the country was responsible for some famous erotic films and pornstars who became household names. These days, commercial production has slowed and much of it has shifted abroad (many Italian performers work in Los Angeles or Eastern Europe where the industry is bigger).

Top Italian Porn Sites

To summarize the top platforms Italians frequent for adult content (by traffic):

• Pornhub – The go-to tube; ranked around the 27th most visited site in Italy​. Free, endless content, and popular globally – no shock Italians are on board.
• LiveJasmin – Hugely popular cam site; at one point the 18th overall site in Italy​. The love for LiveJasmin is real (perhaps because it’s based next door in Hungary and features many European cam models).
• BongaCams – Another live cam platform, nearly as popular as LJ, once 19th in site rankings. Plenty of Italian-speaking cam girls and guys lure in the local crowd.
• XHamster – A major tube site; ranked top 30 or so in Italy​. Known for a vast library and a bit more of a social network vibe for users.
• XVideos – One of the world’s largest free porn sites; also extremely popular in Italy (top 40 site)​. It likely edges out Pornhub for older Italian users who have used XVideos for ages.
• TXXX – A popular free porn tube that has climbed into Italy’s top 50 sites​. (It’s basically a front-end for the large XVideos catalog).
• Amaporn – This one is interesting: Amaporn is a porn aggregator site with a name seemingly playing on “love” (amar) + porn, or maybe “amo porn” (I love porn) in Italian. It showed up in traffic stats as a notable site (top 35)​.

We have a separate guide to the smaller specialist Italian porn sites that get decent traction. Spoiler: there’s a ton of them.

Notable Adult Stars From Italy

Italy has produced a number of seriously famous pornstars, some of whom have achieved international fame (or infamy).

A few of these names need no introduction:

• Rocco Siffredi – Arguably Italy’s most famous porn export and a living legend in the industry. Dubbed the “Italian Stallion,” Rocco has starred in over 1,300 adult films and later turned director/producer. His rough, passionate style made him a superstar of European porn in the ‘90s and 2000s, and he remains a cultural icon (he even offered to teach sex ed in Italian schools – only half-jokingly)​. If there’s one Italian name in porn everyone knows, it’s Rocco.
• Ilona Staller (Cicciolina) – While born in Hungary, Cicciolina became an Italian porn star in the 1980s and notably got elected to Italy’s Parliament in 1987. She’s famous for bringing porn to politics, flashing her tits during campaign rallies and advocating sexual freedom. Her legacy in Italy is more as a pop culture phenomenon – the porn star turned lawmaker.
• Moana Pozzi – Arguably Italy’s most beloved female porn star (and contemporary of Cicciolina). Moana was a top star in the ‘80s and early ‘90s, known for her beauty and charisma. She crossed over into mainstream Italian media with TV appearances and even an attempted political movement (the “Love Party”). Moana’s untimely death in 1994 is still subject to rumors and she achieved a mythic status in Italy.
• Valentina Nappi – A current generation starlet who has gained international fame. Valentina, from near Naples, entered porn in the 2010s and quickly became one of the most recognizable Italian performers abroad, working with major studios and cultivating a strong social media presence. She’s known for being outspoken, even penning articles about sociology and sexuality – a porn star with a brain, as it were.

Overall, Italy’s adult industry output today is relatively small when you compare it to the legacy of their biggest stars – many Italian porn actors either work overseas or produce amateur content for platforms like OnlyFans.

The country’s strict laws on indecency (and a historically finicky censorship board) kept a damper on domestic porn production. Still, the legacy of icons like Rocco and Moana means Italians hold a special pride for their porn all-stars.

Popular Cam Sites In Italy

As hinted earlier, camming is huge in Italy.

In fact, at one point the most visited adult platform in Italy wasn’t Pornhub or XVideos but LiveJasmin, a cam site​ known for its private 1-to-1 chats.

LiveJasmin, being a European-based platform, hosts many models who can speak Italian or at least flirt in basic phrases. BongaCams similarly hosts a lot of European cam models, and spent several years as the most visited cam site in Italy (before Covid).

Other major cam platforms also get Italian traffic: the infamous Chaturbate is widely used (especially by the younger crowd who favour its token-based tipping and free voyeuristic format). 

Cam4 has historically had a strong Italian community as well. Including, notably, a large number of male models.

If you venture into these sites, you’ll even find a decent number of Italian cam models broadcasting – though many cam performers in Italy either list themselves under other countries or use studios elsewhere due to legal ambiguity around operating a cam business from home. Or simply to avoid their fellow Italians.

CamsRank suggests an average of 168 Italian models online during peak hours, slightly less than France, Spain and Poland.

(Fun fact: The cam craze isn’t entirely new – Italy was an early adopter of premium SMS chat and late-night TV sex line shows in the 90s/2000s, so consider this the modern internet version of that tradition!)

Want to see some Italian girls in action?

Below are some live shows from Italian-speaking cam girls broadcasting right now:

LGBTQ Scene

taly’s relationship with LGBTQ issues has evolved from the shadows into… a slowly brightening rainbow?

Homosexual acts were never explicitly outlawed in modern Italy (when the penal code was unified in 1890, they simply omitted any mention of same-sex relations, effectively making it legal by silence). However, the Catholic Church’s influence meant that for much of the 20th century, LGBTQ people were socially stigmatized and largely invisible.

During Mussolini’s fascist era, there wasn’t a legal purge like in Nazi Germany, but there was plenty of unofficial persecution and pressure – it was considered a “moral deviance” to be swept under the rug.

Fast forward to the 21st century: Italy was a bit late to the equality party compared to some neighbours, but it’s catching up… slowly. Same-sex civil unions were finally legalized in 2016, granting gay couples many of the legal protections of marriage (minus the name “marriage” and some adoption rights)​.

Full marriage is still not legal for same-sex couples, which rankles activists especially since public surveys show a majority of Italians now support marriage equality​

Transgender individuals can legally change gender (and have been able to for decades), although Italy doesn’t have comprehensive anti-discrimination laws for gender identity – the main protections are in employment law (you can’t be fired for being gay, for example)​.

Inn general, the legal landscape has improved a lot in the last 10–15 years, aligning Italy more with Western European norms, though some clear gaps remain (no nationwide law against anti-LGBTQ hate speech or discrimination in services).

Socially, Italy can be a paradox. On one hand, urban centers like Rome, Milan, Bologna and even traditionally conservative Naples have huge LGBTQ communities and annual Pride events that draw huge crowds.

Rome’s Pride parade is a colorful, well-attended affair (tens of thousands march past the Colosseum, as seen in the image below)​. 

“Gay Street” in Rome (near the Coliseum on Via di San Giovanni) is a small strip of gay bars that’s become an unofficial queer hangout.

Milan boasts a lively gay scene with clubs like Plastic, Rocket, and the rainbow district around via Lecco. There are gay beaches (e.g. Lecciona near Viareggio in Tuscany is a famous nude gay beach). 

Bologna is known for being progressive and hosts one of the oldest LGBTQ film festivals. Overall, major cities and many younger Italians are quite open and accepting.

On the other hand, more conservative pockets persist especially in rural areas and the South. Public displays of queerness might still raise a few eyebrows or comments in small towns. The Catholic backdrop means some Italians have a “respect but don’t flaunt it” attitude toward LGBTQ folks.

Notably, Italy had (and still has) prominent politicians who openly opposed LGBTQ rights, often citing religion. But with each passing year, attitudes are liberalizing – a 2020 Eurobarometer study found Italian acceptance of LGBTQ individuals rising, and certainly the visibility of gay and trans people in media has increased (there are gay TV personalities, drag queens on Italy’s Drag Race adaptation, etc.).

From a sex industry perspective, Italy has a fair share of gay-oriented offerings. There are gay cruising bars and saunas in big cities (Rome has a couple of saunas like Apollion and Europa Multiclub, and cruising clubs; Milan has its cruising joints and backrooms at certain bars). Transgender sex workers are quite visible in street prostitution (trans “lucciole” often work alongside female ones on certain strips, and attract clients seeking trans women).

There are also LGBTQ escorts advertising online, though again, it’s all informal as there’s no legal brothel or agency framework.

One thing to mention: the Vatican’s presence in Rome adds an interesting twist. While the Church officially disapproves of homosexual acts, Vatican City is rumored to have a not-insignificant gay community within its clergy (*insert scandalized gasp here*). Rome’s gay nightlife has long noted the occasional furtive visitor who happens to work behind the Holy See’s walls.

Make of that what you will…

We’ll say no more! 😅

Swinging Scene

When it comes to swinging (scambio di coppia), Italy might not be Europe’s swinging capital, but it has a quietly thriving community of its own, much of which we detailed in this guide.

We also have a huge directory of over 100 Italian swinger clubs.

Culturally, Italians can be private about sex, so it tracks that swinging here tends to happen behind closed doors in exclusive settings rather than huge publicly advertised clubs.

Nonetheless, there are dozens of “Club Privè” (private swingers’ clubs) across the country catering to adventurous couples and select singles.

Major cities and the wealthier north have the most action.

Milan and its environs host several well-known swingers’ spots – e.g. Harem Club Privè and Capriccio (billed as exclusive) in the Milan area get a lot of mentions on swinging forums and Reddit.

These clubs usually require membership or at least a couple entry; single men are either not allowed or only admitted on specific nights and usually charged high fees. Rome likewise has a couple of clubs and various private party groups. In tourist hotspots like Rimini or along the Adriatic coast, you’ll find seasonal swingers parties (sometimes tied in with naturist resorts or beach clubs that turn erotic at night).

The format of Italian swingers clubs is typically: an annual membership fee (required by law for these “cultural associations”), plus an entry fee each visit. What’s consistent is the emphasis on discretion and respect – Italian swingers value privacy, and many prefer meeting the same trusted circle rather than random gang bangs or orgies with large crowds. Makes sense, right?!

Interestingly, Italy’s proximity to swinging meccas like France and Switzerland means there’s a bit of cross-border action.

Northern Italians will sometimes pop over to French Riviera clubs or Swiss party nights for a more uninhibited experience. At the same time, some foreign swingers travel to Italy for a spicy holiday but might find the scene more subdued unless they’ve made contacts. And that’s where you really need to do your homework to make the most of the scene.

Online, Italians use international sites like SDC (Swinging Date Club) and FetLife to network, as well as Italy-specific swinger forums or even Facebook groups (often private/hidden). There’s also an Italian site/app called Scambisti (literally “swappers”) which is like a kind of classifide directory for couples seeking couples.

Regionally, the north (Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna) is the most swing-friendly. The south has fewer formal clubs. Sicily has at least one privè club in Catania, and Naples has had a scene (Naples being a big city with a anything-goes side).

Hookup Dating and Classifieds

Not looking to pay for play?

Italy, like everywhere, has embraced modern dating apps. If your goal is a casual hookup or finding a fling the old-fashioned way (meeting, flirting, and seeing what happens), you have an array of apps and sites at your disposal.

You’re probably already familiar with most of them:

• Tinder – The reigning king of hookup apps in Italy as in most places. In major cities, Tinder is extremely active. You’ll find plenty of locals swiping away, though note: Italian users often favor a bit more conversation before meeting. The “DTF on first chat” approach might not fly as often here.
• Badoo – It’s a bit of a mixed bag (it’s used for both dating and friendly chats), and the user base skews slightly younger and more working-class than Tinder.
• Grindr – We’d be remiss not to mention that for MSM (men-seeking-men), Grindr is as popular in Italy as anywhere. Fire it up in any city and you’ll see plenty of nearby profiles. Similarly, PlanetRomeo (popular in Europe) has a user base in Italy, and apps like SCRUFF cater to specific subcultures (e.g. bears, daddies). Lesbians have apps like HER, but the lesbian scene in Italy is a bit more underground.
• Bumble & OkCupid – These more “relationship-y” apps exist in Italy but have a smaller presence. Bumble, where women message first, isn’t as widely used for casual stuff. OkCupid has an even smaller niche – often international folks or Italians with good English skills looking for cosmopolitan connections. Not your top choice for a quick hookup.
• Meetic/Match.com – Meetic (the European arm of Match) is a long-serving dating site in Italy. Use if you must, but there are easier avenues.
• “Casual Encounter” Sites – There are a few European platforms marketed for discreet affairs and hookups. C-Date is one that advertises in Italy as a no-strings-attached site for adults. Another is Joyclub (very popular in Germany, and it does have Italian members for casual and fetish meetups).
• Classifieds & Forums – Until a few years ago, Craigslist’s personals were a place to seek casual meetups in Italy, especially in expat circles. However, Craigslist took down the “casual encounters” section (courtesy of U.S. legislation) – it’s basically dead for hookups now​. Instead, Italians use local classified sites like Bakeca or Vivastreet for personal ads, though again, these are dominated by escort listings rather than genuine personals.

Lastly, for those seeking some guaranteed action via the classifieds, sites like Escort Advisor (mentioned earlier) list hundreds of profiles and ads, but remember… these are explicit commercial arrangements, not casual dating.

You’re probably not gonna find a wife there.

Just saying.