Even if the Dhorn have closed down the brothels and seek to enforce the laws against prostitution the best they can, the sexual needs of the men in Betancuria have not diminished, and not all of them have wives or girlfriends. Some, like the randy sailors, the rowdy crowd in harbor taverns or the customers of expensive pimps seek the illegal pleasures, while others are content with catcalling and other playing around when opportunities arise.