20.05.2026 09:00
A woman living in Latvia, which recently came to the forefront with news of "rent-a-man" services, has warned all men visiting the country, whether married or single. The young woman said, "Latvia is not a safe country. If you're single and going to Latvia, okay, you might want to get some attention, but if you're married, you should definitely stay away from Latvia. It doesn't matter if you go there with a ring on your finger. Girls literally pounce on you like animals."
A video shared on social media by a Latvian woman quickly became a trending topic. The woman claimed that the male population in the country is insufficient, and that foreign men, in particular, receive intense interest from Latvian women. The statements she used in the video sparked debate on social media.
"A GREATER CHALLENGE IF YOU'RE MARRIED"
In her social media post, the Latvian woman said, "Latvia is not a safe country. If you're a single man and you go to Latvia, okay, maybe you want to get some attention, but if you're married, you should definitely stay away from Latvia. It doesn't matter if you go there with a ring on your finger. The girls literally pounce on you like animals. If you're a foreign man and you have a wedding ring on top of that, it becomes an even bigger challenge for them. And believe me, Latvian girls love a challenge. They're constantly in competition because there aren't enough men. Whether you're married or not, they're practically starving for men like you."
"GETTING DIVORCED WHILE ON VACATION"
Continuing her explanation, the woman claimed that some married men have affairs during vacations with friends, leading to family breakdowns, saying, "I know so many married men; they go on a guys' trip because a few single friends want to meet women, and then it's cheating, an affair... Next thing you know, the Latvian woman has a bun in the oven. Bam! The guy gets divorced just from going on vacation and starts another family. This happens all the time. Just be careful."
DEMAND ALSO RISES FOR "HUSBAND FOR HIRE" SERVICES
Meanwhile, it is noted that different business models have emerged due to the population imbalance in the country. According to information in the local press, demand is increasing for "husband for hire" services, used by women seeking support with technical and physical tasks.
In the system offered through digital platforms, short-term professional support is provided for tasks such as plumbing, carpentry, repairs, renovations, and TV mounting. It is stated that the service is provided purely for technical assistance and does not involve any dating or personal relationships.