VedaSloan

Nooooooooooooo.

Ahh, the original Italian Stallion. Cato, I had no idea you were so attractive...or so prolific ;)

NO ONE, regardless of who they are, or what they've done in the past, present, etc., DESERVES to be mistreated. At a fundamental level, we are all human beings and what we deserve is to be treated with respect. An eye for an eye is hypocritical if you ask me. How can you condemn someone for something they've done by turning around and doing the exact same thing? I'd like to think I'm above that. As to the actual thread: Only once have I gone to a call where I "knew" the person. I say "knew" because I didn't know who he was right away, I just thought he looked awfully familiar, but couldn't place him. Anyway, it turns out he was a one night stand I'd had in first year. We laughed about it. I still laugh about it.

Similar--I have a vertical labret in my bottom lip and some have commented that they really enjoy the sensation, but I obviously have no frame of reference on that one. I can't tell what it feels like for someone else.

One of my lovers' tongue is pierced and it is the most delicious sensation ever. It most definitely does not hurt. And I have heard from many, many men that they really enjoy oral sex from a partner whose tongue is pierced. You should definitely try it.

I jumped in blind and learned through trial and error. There are some skills, though, which are invaluable and hard to learn/teach, such as good ol' intuition. Being able to read your clients and anticipate his needs and desires (many of which are unspoken) is a talent. My advice to new girls is to do your research. There are so many resources available to you that weren't around 10-15 years ago.

I knew her only by name and reputation and am sad to hear this. RIP and my condolences to her friends and family.

Oh dude, that's why I'm always the robot icon in chat--because it looks like a cylon.

THE BEST KIND. Can't wait :)

I totally wasn't there long enough! Next time I'm staying for the whole thing. Thanks to everyone who contributed to make this event awesome. xo

Well you have to realize, while it may be a fantasy for pay, many of us are genuine and sincere to the best of our abilities. We care about you in the sense that we want to provide you the best experience possible (within our limits and yours). But at the end of the day, that's what it is--your fantasy. We're not all dripping wet at the sight of every client who comes across our door. Reality bites.

ET! You're so naughty!

I wasn't asking to start a fight or anything. I was genuinely curious as to why people freak out when the mention of Quebec separating comes up. Reading this thread I have noticed this strange "thing" (I say thing because I'm not sure of the exact word) going on where everyone talks like if Quebec separates they are also going to pick up and move to Europe or something. They will still be there, just not officially a part of Canada. It's not like they'll disappear in a flash of light or something.

I would just like an excuse to wear one of those fancy masks like the Carnival in Venice. You know the ones with the little handle on one side and you hold it up to your face. And I will totally work the kissing booth. These lips were made for kissing!

What are these adverse affects you speak of? Canada isn't exactly the happy, multicultural melting pot you describe. And if we're going on statements of fact and history, the French and English have been fighting since we were colonies of England and France. My Canadian history is a bit rusty since I haven't actually studied it since high school, but I'm pretty sure historically there have been plenty of attempts to stamp out French culture and language. Forcing Quebec to stay when they clearly want to leave seems to be more of an act of hate than an act that brings people together. So seriously, what's the big deal if they separate? Somebody spell it out for me because I really don't see what the big fuss is about.

Honestly, if half of Quebec wants to be their own nation, go for it. I'm not particularly attached to any part of Canada. If you're determined to be a sovereign nation, by all means, do it up. I'm not going to stop you, nor do I care. I don't get this crazy nationalism--I'm looking at you SA! It's not like Canada is going to cease to exist if Quebec splits.

This is my job. I have no particular attachment to any of my clients. The other escorts aren't competition; they're colleagues. References are a way for us to be safe. Really, our biggest competition are all the women giving it away for free ;)

Haha, for a second I thought the link was for "Hobo with a gun" which IMO, would have been even funnier.

When I first started working, I dived in headfirst and did zero research. I was already seeing clients in my home before I even realized it was illegal and before I even knew escort review boards existed. And I really barely even knew about Craigslist, so I didn't even have much for comparison in the way of going rates. As a result, my first rates were super cheap and by the act, rather than the time. Then I learned very quickly that if you charge by the act, you could be there for ages because guys will take advantage of your time if there is no time limit. I posted mostly on Craigslist and was frustrated by the responses and the constant questions and back and forth emails and I eventually ended up with the Playgirls because I didn't want to deal with any of the administration stuff. From there, I found out about the various review boards and started reading up about the work and talking to other providers and so forth. By the time that I was working both independently doing incalls and for the Playgirls doing outcalls, I had a pretty good idea of what the going rates were in Ottawa and for my particular niche and since then not much as changed, except that I got into fetish work (which I charge more for, because it is more work and because I can afford to charge more--there are lots of fetish requests, but few providers). I do not think that those who charge less are degrading themselves, and these days I barely even pay attention to other SP's rates. The worst thing you can do in this business (I think) is compare yourself to others. You will always end up falling short, because you are your own worst critic. Edit: I realized this was kind of unclear, but my general point was, the only time you really need to check out others' rates is if you are new and just starting and have no idea what going rates are. Once you're settled and have a bit more experience under your belt, then it doesn't make much sense to compare yourself.

Choice is such a loaded term. Even the most poverty-ridden woman--regardless of her location--on some level makes a choice, even out of what few choices she may have. And to assume that Western women have more choices? WRONG.

Great poll, Megan! I've often wondered this myself. I tend not to answer my phone if I am booked. If they would leave a message indicating if they would like a call-back I'd be happy to call them in between, but they almost never do.

It always made me so sad when Heroin Bob died. yeah, BUFFY! I can see that. OMG puss-on?! That is the greatest thing I've heard today. Whenever I use those facial feature programs, I usually get told that my celebrity doppelganger is some Asian popstar. And people ask me if I'm part Asian all the time. Maybe I should just start telling them, why, yes, I AM part-Asian.

I was daydreaming recently about who might play me if they made a show about my life a la Secret Diary of a Call Girl. There aren't any normal-sized women in Hollywood, so for this to work, we'll just pretend I lost about 40 lbs and go with Rachel Weisz. Or Janeane Garofalo circa Reality Bites. So Cerbies, who would play you?

This post makes me happy, as I have a special place in my heart for Greek and Roman history (being a former classicist!). My favourite has always been Saturnalia. :)

Ivan Dobsky from MonkeyDust: Divorced Dad from MonkeyDust: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcnWjQSlzgc Clive's excuse from Monkey Dust: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf5UAgaSC58&feature=related Pauline from League of Gentlemen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl9QTGbuzmM&feature=related head of security from League of Gentlemen: