The majority of them are said to be aged between 17 - 35 years of age and are functioning in prominent urban areas.

Meanwhile, it is said that there are marked contradictions between research findings of several universities.

With more tourists coming into the country, there is a trend of males coming out as sex workers, reports add.

Reports further indicate that increased numbers are seen in the areas of Haputale, Bandarawela, Ella, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Anuradhapura.