The Whores with the Golden Heart existed in ancient cultures. Approximately 10% of the Sacred Whores were men. They lived in temples and were highly respected. People came to the temple to be enlightened and to experience the joys of life. Some people just wanted to be simply touched. Others wanted to talk about personal sexual problems and the Sacred Whores would listen and facilitate. Other people came to make love. Intimacy with him was considered to be a sacred, enlightening, and erotic experience.