Dear Dr. Skye: I’ve got a bar bet riding on your answer.  Does a bad economy help or hurt the sex trade? — Gerald H., Tampa, FL

A: It depends what part of the sex industry you are talking about.  Internet porn seems to do well no matter what, but recently the strippers in NY clubs complained about a lack of business due to the stock market fluctuations.  The New York Post reported that strip clubs were seeing fewer customers and a major drop in lap dances.  Exotic dancers are feeling the squeeze these days, and it isn’t from a frisky patron!