Sugar baby, sugar daddy, sugaring and sugar relationships– these are all terms that have many singles scratching their heads. As a premier destination for these types of connections, we get a lot of questions about this topic, like: Is a sugar baby (SB) a prostitute? Are sugar daddies (SDs) only skeezy old rich dudes with no game? And the most common question of all, is being a sugar baby illegal?

The answers to these questions are no, no, and a resounding no! Sugaring relationships are just like any other consensual relationship these days: two people enjoying each other’s company and the benefits therein. For a sugar daddy, it means the fun of a fresh, sexy young companion, and for a sugar baby, the adventure and exploration that comes with a relationship with a generous and affluent gentleman.

Still confused about what it means to be in a sugar relationship? Read on.

 

Is being a sugar baby illegal?

The short answer is no– although prostitution is illegal, being a sugar baby is NOT prostitution and NOT illegal! A couple whose relationship is mutually beneficial, with one enjoying the benefits that financial freedom allows, and the other enjoying the company of a vivacious and attentive companion. Need more assurance that a SD/SB relationships are legally a-ok? Just ask Ronald Weitzer, a George Washington professor who studies the sex industry, who says “the only illegal aspect would be if [an] individual receives some kind of direct payment or material compensation for sex.” As we discuss below, there are no transactions in exchange for sex in sugar relationships, though a sugar daddy or sugar mama may help their sugar baby financially.

Is a sugar baby a prostitute?

Again, not at all! The differences between sugar babies and prostitutes are stark: Being a sugar baby is legal, prostitution is not. While escorts or prostitutes only have physical relationships with their “clients”, sugar babies and daddies (or babies and mamas!) are friends and lovers, with the added benefit of luxurious nights out, exciting getaways, and thoughtful gifts. And while prostitutes are often exposed to dangers like abuse and sexually transmitted infections, the close yet casual relationship between an SB and her SD makes these unfortunate circumstances far less common.

Finally, prostitution is a job, if not a legal one. Sugar babies are not selling sex– they’re often hard-working members of society, with day jobs in classrooms, restaurants, banks, and offices. In their spare time, they enjoy rewarding sugar relationships that allow them to see the world on the arm of an equally hard-working companion.

 

What is a sugar daddy?

Busy and driven, sugar daddies are affluent gentlemen who often don’t have time to manage the complications of traditional relationships. When a sugar daddy has free time, he wants to spend it with a fun, adventurous young woman who understands the casual nature of their relationship, and isn’t desperately seeking to “settle down”… (although some sugar daddies and sugar babies do end up married!).

By the way, despite the appearance in pop culture, sugar daddies aren’t all senior gentlemen… though they are financially prosperous, there’s no required age difference; sugar daddies are often young, handsome guys with disposable income who just don’t have the time or desire for a traditional relationship.

 

What is a sugar mama?

Think all sugaring relationships are between an older man and younger woman? Not so! While not as common as sugar daddies, sugar mamas are powerful, affluent women looking for a sexy younger guy with the stamina to enjoy the pleasures of life with her. She’s busy and has no time for drama or games, so she finds a fun, exciting young suitor that’s wants to grab life by the horns.

 

What is a sugar baby?

So, if a sugar baby is not a prostitute, then what are they? They’re smart, sexy, adventurous men and women who enjoy the finer things but may not be able to afford them on their own. They’re outgoing, passionate, and open-minded, and are happy to accompany someone not necessarily in their own social circle for fun nights out and luxurious trips. These traits make them the ideal companions for older, more financially free singles looking for a (totally legal) partner-in-crime.

 

What should I look for in a sugar relationship?

Like any modern relationship, you want to do your due diligence, especially in the beginning stages of a sugar relationship. As a sugar baby, your safety is paramount, so meet a potential mate in a public place first and make sure someone you know is aware of your plans. And as a sugar daddy or sugar mama, you’ll want to make sure the younger guy or gal you meet isn’t in fact a prostitute, because though being a sugar baby is legal, prostitution is not.

 

Now you know that being a sugar baby is not illegal– sugar relationships are perfectly legal and are usually happy, healthy companionships between two people receiving benefits from each other– so click over to our Sugar Daddy Dating page, where you can start browsing singles near you looking for sugar daddies and babies. Happy sugaring!