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Oh, fun thread! Put me down as well to hang out with the characters from Firefly. But don't worry MightyPen, you can have Inara...I'll be asking Kaylee out on a date! Anyone mind if I really geek out and stretch this concept to computer games? If so, bring me the characters from the Mass Effect series. Hmm,even if I couldn't spend time with them personally, politically I wouldn't mind if all the characters from the West Wing showed up in time for the next American election. Finally, I'd leave my current job if I could go into business investigating crimes either with Richard and Beckett from Castle or Shawn and Gus from Psych.

I think this is an appropriate thread to share this on... Now, I enjoy looking at pictures of women as much as the next person (as anyone who follows the various image threads probably knows!) but it's good every so often to have a reminder about what is sometimes taking place with those images, especially in popular media. A lot of us have probably seen similar stories, but this 1 minute video really drives home the manipulation happening to showcase a particular (and near unattainable) idealized view of the female body, and the importance of reminding oneself of the variety of real beauty out there. http://www.upworthy.com/see-why-we-have-an-absolutely-ridiculous-standard-of-beauty-in-just-37-seconds

I love the idea for this series! These princesses can rescue themselves, I'm thinking :)

Watched the horror "Mama" the other day. Had some nice twists for the genre and if you like that kind of thriller I'd suggest it. Also, came across this movie guide which gave me a laugh. Figured people on this thread would appreciate it:

A thoughtful post JoyfulC and one I've been considering, but I think I'd like to disagree, at least in part. I'm certainly not in a position to suggest I know your business more than you do, but would it not be more fair to say that it is discretion which offers the protection you speak of, not stigma? And while discretion can protect a person from being stigmatized, the stigma does not I think help with discretion. After all, stigma or no, you should indeed be able to walk around unbothered and keep private what is private--but should also be able to do so without fear of judgement. Doing away with the stigma doesn't mean a person has to announce they are a professional companion or gent who sees one. What happens between consenting adults is their own private business (be they a married couple or a hobbyist/service provider). The stigma doesn't provide discretion so much as it just means that the stress and consequences of not being discrete are more serious. I would agree with you that it is important and comforting that at least those of us in this community know the stigmas are wrong. But to answer the question you pose I don't think that this is enough. In part it is because we are directly affected by the views of society at large, whatever we ourselves know to be true. Society working under misguided ideas is what can lead to unfair laws and persecution; how often does society actually increase the risk for the very people it claims it is protecting because of its misguided notions? I also agree it is good to have the self confidence to know for yourself who you are and not be affected by the judgement of others, but it is not so easy for everyone, and either way it takes energy that could be better spent elsewhere. Consider other groups that have often been stigmatized by society or considered perverts for their behaviour. Sometimes these groups can take comfort in knowing the truth, but how often does a person internalize--maybe unconsciously--some guilt or fear? In the long run is it not always healthier for them as well as society at large when it is realized that, at the end of the day if no one is being hurt, we're all just people?

Hi badkirby, there was a flurry of recent discussion on this topic actually, so you might not get too many responses here. But take a look here for starters: http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=154415 The only thing I'll add is that if it turns you you need more time finishing, then the same guidelines apply as with any other time allotment: You either ask the lady if you're able to offer an additional donation to increase your time (and abide by her answer--you may want to ask ahead of time if this would be an option) or you leave after your agreed upon time with the knowledge that you should book longer for the next encounter.

Found this as a suggested fix: Sticky keys might be turned on. Hit Windows Key (the flag symbol) + X This opens the mobility center - close it and your enter key function should be restored. If that doesn't do it you might want to try plugging in a separate keyboard and seeing if the problem continues. That would at least let you know if the issue is with the keyboard or the system. Good luck!

Well, if we're going to use eating out as a metaphor, I would instead suggest that when I go to a restaurant seeing delicious plates of food walking past from the kitchen and hearing other diners enjoying their own meals can have the effect to whet my own appetite and make my own meal taste that much better. If it didn't work that way more people would request a table in a corner facing the wall so they could better focus on their food. :) Just about everything about sex can "seem silly" when it's not something that works for you.

Sounds fun to me. It's not something I feel so strongly about that I'd ask for it, but if a lady had it playing I'd probably find it a thrill, especially if I knew it was a turn on for her (CristyCurves' post on the topic a while back comes to mind!) I think it especially can be fun as part of a prelude to the main action, at which point it just becomes background. I can't say I've ever had problems getting distracted or being unable to focus on the lady in the room. Hell, in the middle of an encounter I'm not sure I'd notice if the building caught fire! There's also this poll that had some interesting responses (though it's a bit older so will be interesting what new things people may have to say here):

See, these threads are all too limited in their scope. Why restrict yourself to only offering time periods in minutes? How about a rate that says you can stay for 100 breaths? Just think how much fun it would be watching the gent try to hold each breath for as long as possible! Or maybe a rate for the "I have a pet in the room and you can stay until it comes to the foot of the bed and stares at us awkwardly" time frame. Or perhaps a rate for having the news on in the background and your time is up the first time someone is compared to Hitler. Let's think outside the box here people! Er...on the other hand perhaps we should just assume that each Lady has thought about what rates and time frames work for her and her business and accept that as it is. Because I think however we discuss it (and I can see why it's an interesting discussion) that's probably always what it's going to come down to. Cheers.

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For me I have to say it depends on my mood. I find the night lends itself to more sensual, languid romance. Soft light in the night is a useful atmosphere for a certain kind of intimacy. I do find I'm horniest in the mornings, but those encounters also tend to be the quickest. Of course, sometimes a burst of spontaneous passion is all you want, and it sure gets the day off to a good start. Generally though I most prefer the afternoons. I still have the energy of the morning, but am alert and controlled enough to really enjoy the fun, feel unrushed, and play the day away.

Oh, The Back to the Future ones are a good suggestion! Which series I'd be tempted to grab depends on what I'm in the mood for: Some fun action - Indiana Jones! (actually, there's never a wrong time for Indy). Silly humour - break out some Austin Powers Witty dialogue - throw on a few Quentin Tarantino flicks. Classic action - How about either the Lethal Weapon series or The Man With No Name (I can't say I'm much of a fan of either Mel Gibson or Clint Eastwood as people, but damn if they aren't fun actors to watch!) Horror - Paranormal Activity or Evil Dead Fantasy - Gotta pick Lord of the Rings for a series, but I'd be more likely to just grab a combo of classics: Princess Bride, Willow, Labyrinth, etc. I can't say I actually marathon movies very much through. Rarely have the time for more than one. I do find I've been playing catch-up on a lot of television series, and will binge watch my way through a season to catch up.

For some reason I can't help but picture this: But yeah, no judgement on others, to me it sounds more stressful than fun. If I'm going to get to enjoy an encounter, I want to it to be a real experience. Hard to do that when you've given yourself less time than the previews last at a movie.

Well I think 15 minute sessions are great...so great in fact that I always book at least 4 of them back to back! :icon_wink:

Nice one, Peachy! ......

The short answer blues34ca is "by whatever means she requests". Many ladies will advertise in their ads or on their websites if they prefer contact by email, text, or by phone (usually from an unblocked number). As for feeling safe, keep in mind it is usually the lady who has more need to feel safe than the client. The ladies aren't in the habit of posting your contact info to the web and (unless you request a call back) you can generally assume that they won't randomly call you back more than a few minutes after leaving a message (if you're truly worried about that, just don't leave a message). Some people around here mention they use a separate cell phone just for hobbying to help ensure their discretion. If anything, the ladies do a better job keeping the gents discretion and privacy protected than the other way around! So do your research, pick a reputable lady, contact her in whatever manner she advertises, and enjoy!