VedaSloan

Some potted flowers for the balcony. And now to see how long they last before I manage to kill them.

I had the exact opposite reaction to both of those books. I loved Michelle Tea's graphic novel of her time doing sex work. I thought it was honest and interesting. Diablo Cody's work felt more...I'm not sure. Sex-work tourist? She only stripped for a year. I'm not trying to say she didn't know what she was talking about, but it felt more like someone who got into stripping so they could write a book about it. The best sex work memoirs are the stories published by Prose and Lore, IMO. http://redumbrellaproject.org/create/proseandlore/

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I'm going to be blunt and I'm sure quite a few of you will get your jockeys in a bunch, but it needs to be said. 1. No one cares who you are. The majority of you are not high-profile enough to matter. 2. The paranoia around us getting hacked or your info leaked because we lost our phone or some other ridiculous scenario you come up with to avoid taking responsibility for your own actions (eg. contacting s ex workers) is so entitled to me. Has an escort ever been hacked in the history of the internet? NOPE. 3. You can't have it both ways; you can't expect us to provide high level customer service like remembering little details about your life, interests, etc and not expect us to keep info. 4. If you think we're going to extort you or some other malicious action, you need to seriously re-evaluate how you think about s ex workers and your participation in this industry. 5. Your privacy, your personal life, your marriage--none of that trumps my safety. My life is on the line when I invite men into my space. It is not my responsibility to make sure that your wife doesn't find out, or your children or your boss or whoever. 6. It is in my best interests to keep your info private and secure, my reputation and business is on the line. All of which is to say, give us the info we ask for, or move along, but quit whining about it. *drops mic*

No but having your real name does give us some recourse if we need to report you to the police should you assault or rape us, for example.

I really don't get what all the fuss is about. You give your name out to dozens of companies (for example, I just signed up for a gym membership and they wanted to see my driver's license) but you balk when one of us asks for it? Let's be straight here, this isn't about your privacy, it's about a stereotype that s ex workers are dishonest and untrustworthy. And if I'm being honest (and I always am, to a fault), if you think that lowly of me, you can go yank yourself off.

Licensing is problematic for a few reasons. 1. As Kyra stated above, not every sex worker wants a permanent record of their involvement in the sex industry. 2. Creates a criminalized sector of sex workers who cannot access licensing (eg. because they are undocumented or don't have enough money to pay the cost).

I'm Berlin, a luscious libertine with a body made for sin. I adore mutual exploration with both our pleasure in mind, but am just as happy to focus all my attention on you. I'm a friendly, easy-going companion and I love the little things in life: a warm breeze, the smell of clean laundry, popping packing bubbles, good hot chocolate, a fascinating book. I smile easily and am quick to laugh. My skills in private are unparalleled and you won't be disappointed. Join me in a provocative encounter you won't soon forget. Rates 1 hour $250 2 hours $450 3 hours $650 4 hours $850 Availability 7 days a week between noon and 11pm I prefer having 24 hours notice, but I can accommodate same-day bookings with an hours notice. Contact 416-460-2958 I do not answer blocked numbers. Thanks for understanding. http://www.justberlin.net

In my experience, guys who want nu des are tire kickers, collectors or otherwise a complete waste of time. So if you ask for nu des, that is the impression I get. It's not a good first impression to make.

Bessie Smith.

I haven't watched since I was a kid and I stopped watching regularly around the time that the Undertaker first came on the scene. I always really liked Macho Man Randy Savage.

When guys send me dick pics, I just keep replying with random pics of Justin Bieber. One thing I will say though, if you're going to take a picture of your junk, at least be arty about it. Nothing looks worse than seeing your limp dick draped over your thigh like a dirty sock.

new gym shoes!

Yes to add to what Meaghan has said--when I worked for an agency, I got almost zero information about who I was going to see or what they were looking for. Sometimes, I didn't even have a name. You are going into the appointment totally blind. If you're not good on the fly, things can be awkward at first. As an indy, I am the one handling all emails and calls. I know who is coming to see me and what they're looking for in terms of service and look. We've often chatted prior to meeting, so there is no awkward initial conversation about what is going to happen. I mean, when I would do agency calls, I had a little speech prepared at the beginning about what I was willing to do and my restrictions because I had no idea what the agency may or may not have told the client. There was too much pressure on me to do everything and be everything because I didn't want to disappoint anyone. I find being an indy much more relaxed for that reason. I attract the clients I want to see who want the services I offer and things are less up in the air.

Public client recos are kinda redundant: 1. We already have a bad-date section. 2. There is also the note feature. Also, it feels weird to me to reco a client. I mean, as far as I'm concerned, as long as you did nothing to warrant being black-listed, and your hygiene is good, you're ok by me.

Personally, I'd let your chosen SP know when booking that that's something you're looking for. If you spring it on her during, she may be caught off guard and be unprepared. Most of us try to stay in control of the appointment anyway, but subtly so. If you're looking for something more dominatrix-y, then you should look for someone who offers professional BDSM services. You don't have to go into too much detail--what you've written here is enough. It gives the escort an idea of what you like but you haven't sat down and written out a schedule or play by play so it won't feel staged during. You have a few options here. You can do a search of the forums for the word "duos." There was a thread awhile back where everyone announced who they were comfortable doing duos with. You can ask your chosen SP if she has a friend she can bring along or who she works with. Some advertise on their websites who they do duos with. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking here. Are you asking what is the biggest hurdle to being an independent, or are you asking why there are so many indy escorts vs agency girls? I'm confused.

True story: A gent once gave me an envelope and when I counted it, there was $100 too much. I told him so and he took it back. Now if I notice extra money in the envelope, I just say thank you. The only time I ever wished clients tipped more was when I worked for an agency and I wasn't keeping the entire fee.

I've been in this biz for eight years now and there have definitely been small changes over the years--mainly my hairstyle. I started out with a short pixie style cut and over the years I've grown it out quite long, but only on one side-the other side is shaved. For a a little while it was purple as well. My regulars kept coming back--I don't think they were seeing me based on my hairstyle anyway.

I'm Berlin. I'm a 32 year old companion based in Toronto. I am happy to host at my private, discreet incall located in the West End on the Bloor-Danforth subway line or if you prefer, I can come to your downtown Toronto hotel. Clients of all races, abilities and gender orientations welcome. I'm a voluptuous, pale, tattooed vixen with multiple degrees and a contagious smile. I adore meeting new people and finding out what makes you tick. A meeting with me is about mutual pleasure, reciprocity and exploration. I love to try new things and I enjoy introducing people to things they've never tried before. My reviews describe me as genuine, open-minded, and up for just about anything (within reason and with safety in mind). Whether you need an experienced professional to take care of all your needs or you enjoy taking a dominant role with a delightful submissive woman, I can satisfy your desires. Rates 1 hour $250 2 hours $450 3 hours $650 4 hours $850 Availability Daily noon-11pm Contact 416-460-2958 I do not answer blocked/private numbers. Thank you for understanding. Please be prepared to share the following information: -your full name -the preferred date/duration of the appointment -a little about yourself and what you're looking for Until we meet, Berlin

I agree the OP's post could have been worded better, but can we please avoid the subtle disparaging of street-based workers? The w*horearchy is really distasteful.

Wish I still lived in Ottawa :) But if you're ever in Toronto...;)

I'm not your therapist; what you do when not with me doesn't concern me.

use a sponge.

Spank me please!

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