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Hah. The author of this article doesn't even understand what a cyborg is and clearly hasn't the faintest idea about actual sex work, or where the current arc of technology is headed. Also, why would a robot/cyborg/android/whatever be better at bonding emotionally? Sex robots aren't going to take over the industry in our lifetimes and probably not ever.

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I would literally never want to cam with someone before a session. Clear communication through email and phone, as well as screening on my end and reading my website, ads, and social media on the client's end are sufficient for gauging each other 99% of the time. These methods don't invite time wasting and don't require either of us to show our faces where they could be screenshotted and shared.

While admirable that you want to operate legally, you simply can't. PCEPA, the federal law which governs sex work, views all sex workers as victims, and all of our clients as criminals who are exploiting us. Licensing has no effect on the federal law or how it is interpreted, and under the law, the city is functionally a pimp. The City of Winnipeg license is a money grab at best, and at worst creates a higher degree of risk and exposure for you, because it requires that you identify yourself to the police as an escort in order to get your license. The license for an independent escort agency (as well as escorts, escort agencies, body rub parlour and body rub practitioner), explicitly excludes any nudity in advertisements or on the premises, or any suggestion that the services might be sexual or include "nude entertainment." If you do any of the things that most escorts do and that most clients expect, you'd be violating the terms of your license. While the Winnipeg Police are supposedly not targeting sex workers, they are still going after clients in some situations, and in the past have participated in intimidating visits to independent escorts under the guise of being a client, to "offer resources". Your premises being a known and documented place where sex work clients are coming and going seems risky for both you and your clients. There are no legal protections for sex workers when it comes to residential tenancies. If you apply for a license, they could contact your landlord, or your name and address may be part of the public record. If your landlord decides to evict you for being an escort there's likely little you could do about it, and even if you were entitled to some general protections under the residential tenancies act, I would not assume that you would receive equal protection, as sex workers regularly experience discrimination due to stigma. The city licensing scheme is a mess, and doesn't fit in with current federal law in a way that makes sense. If you're operating independently you're better off saving your $2300. If you do decide to apply for the license, make sure you've done all your research, have carefully considered the pros and cons of getting licensed, and understand the contradictory legal framework that the licensing system exists in. There is a Safe Space for Sex Workers in Winnipeg that recently had a presentation by a couple of lawyers who are working on sex work related resources. PM me if you'd like details on the meetings - I'm not sure but they may have the lawyers come in again and it would be a good opportunity to ask questions (though because PCEPA is so new, much of the law hasn't been interpreted yet.)

That article reads like an advertisement for coconut oil. Oils are definitely damaging to latex and rubber, this includes coconut oil - it says it's being debated but by who? Coconut oil is trendy - not magic.

I commend you for being conscientious and not wanting to contribute to an individual's exploitation. Being an ethical consumer is great. However, I think your criteria oversimplifies and doesn't really reflect reality. The vast, vast majority of sex workers don't have a pimp and aren't being coerced into working by an individual who is controlling their movement or taking their money. This does happen and is terrible, but rare. However, capitalism is inherently coercive, and there is a huge spectrum that falls between the extremes of being forced to work through threats or violence, and doing this work because you love it, and would choose it over other really fulfilling options. Almost every sex worker you meet will fall somewhere on this spectrum, and very, very few will be at one extreme or the other. Reality is that except for a very privileged few, we all have to work to pay the bills, have a place to live, and function in society. The social safety net is insufficient and so many people who need it can't access it. Minimum wage hasn't kept pace with inflation, and many full time jobs don't pay enough to live on. The requirement to work is inherently coercive, most sex workers decide for themselves that this type of work is the best option for them within an inherently coercive system (and this is true of most jobs, not just sex work.) I know plenty of sex workers who hate doing sex work but choose to, because all the other options are worse, and plenty who enjoy doing sex work but would quit in a heartbeat if they no longer needed the income from it. Neither group are coerced by an individual, but by the system we live in. I would encourage everyone to figure out for themselves what criteria feels comfortable and ethical and stick to those criteria for themselves, but also remember that most sex workers aren't being coerced or exploited by an individual, and still need good, respectful clients so they can continue making a living. For clients who are concerned about the welfare of sex workers, I would encourage you to be the best client you can be in individual interactions - show up, tip, respect boundaries and consent, respect the screening process. And more importantly, get involved with pushing for decriminalization, strengthening the social safety net, and ensuring that other jobs are a viable choice. Working to create a world where people who are being exploited can get help without fear of being arrested, deported, abused by police, or having their children seized, and where people who don't want to do sex work have a full range of other options readily available, is really the only way to ensure that the sex worker you're seeing freely and enthusiastically choose the work. Additional Comments: I would also add that having a manager, agency, booker, driver or other third party doesn't mean that someone is being exploited or coerced. Being independent is a lot of work and requires particular skills that not everyone has or has an interest in acquiring/using. It's totally fine to choose to only see independent sex workers, but there are many legitimate reasons why someone might choose to work with or for third parties.

A regular is someone I see often enough to feel a sense of comfort and familiarity with; there's a feeling of having a relationship rather than a one-off interaction. I don't have any set frequency or interval in my mind.

Correcting my earlier post, polyisoprene condoms are not safe to use with oils! Just avoid oil based lubes - there are so many other options out there that won't interfere with your safer sex efforts or vaginal flora.

I have a very good financial advisor who I just trust to take care of my money, and he has gotten me a consistently good return over the long term. I have no interest or intuition for complicated financial matters, so as with many things, I find it makes sense for me to pay someone who is very good at it to deal with it for me. Finding a good financial advisor is easier said than done - I certainly lost money with a number of them before I found my current one. Though given what Brexit has done to global markets, right at the moment, few investments are feeling like a good bet.

I would never post face photos in my ads, as much as I'd like to be able to do so. I like having the option to travel to the US, and with their tendency to ban people from entering the country and face recognition software, I'd rather not take the risk of being identified as a sex worker at the border (even if I'm not breaking the law at all here at home and have no intention of doing so south of the border.) Add on stigma and there are so many really legit reasons for service providers to not post face photos. I hope some day those barriers will be gone and we'll be treated like other business people.

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Yeah PayPal is a terrible idea - they commonly freeze funds and accounts of (suspected) sex workers even if the account has never been used for that purpose. Getting paid without cash is a huge challenge, due to the risk of chargebacks, payment processors requiring you to reveal your legal name, or having restrictions on the purpose of the transaction, but check out these posts for helpful info (keeping in mind that many of these payment options may be limited to transactions within the US.) http://missfreudianslit.tumblr.com/post/73352410012/part-1-sex-work-approved-payment-options http://missfreudianslit.tumblr.com/post/113375831523/part-2-sex-work-approved-payment-options I know a lot of people who use GiftRocket successfully, but proceed with caution if you do, as it's not intended to be used for anything but gifts.

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Quite possibly handcuffs. I was browsing online shops the other night and when I woke up the next morning I couldn't remember if I'd ordered any or not. I had not but I'm taking that as a sign that they're going to be a purchase in the very near future. If not that then probably candles for prettying up my space.

Aquarius is co-ed seven days a week now, but your best bet is to go when it's busy - Friday and Saturday evenings if I recall correctly. The clientele varies a lot. For the best experience, I would suggestion going with few expectations about what might happen. There will probably be lots of opportunities to watch, but no guarantees of play. I like going with friends or partners, though many people go alone. The cost varies a lot. You can get a locker for $15 or a private room from $30-110. http://aquariusbath.ca/membership-rates/ When you arrive you check in, pay for your room/locker and you get a key, towel, sheet and a couple of condoms. There are three floors. The basement is dark and feels kind of sleazy. Lots of gloryholes, spots to watch porn and out in the open places to play. The main floor is pretty basic - single rooms, the sauna and steam room, red lights. Nothing fancy feeling about it. The top floor is where the theme rooms are. It's brighter and decorated nicely and has a bit more of a hotel feel to it. There's a large open porn room and then lots of theme rooms. I've found the place to be clean, though the steam room/shower area always seems to have a bit of a smell to it. It may be an interesting space to navigate culturally, as gay male culture around communication and consent in sexual spaces like bathhouses can be pretty different from hetero cultural norms, and there's going to be a mix of cultures in the space. If you're interacting with women in the space, pay close attention to non-verbal cues and be respectful (I had one uncomfortable bathhouse experience where a guy just hovered around me and my friends, ignored all our non-verbal cues and soft rejections and had to be told quite firmly that we were not interested and to stop hovering. Don't be that guy.) Chains across a door means watching is welcome but don't join in. An open door is generally an invitation to join.

It depends entirely on the services. Paying for sexual services in Canada is illegal, however, the city of Winnipeg licenses body rub parlours and practitioners. The bylaws require everyone to be over 18, but forbid nudity and forbid signage and advertisements that suggest that sexual or nude "entertainment" might happen on the premises. So what happens during the session may or may not be illegal, depending on whether it is a "sexual" service or not. However, are you putting yourself at risk by going to a body rub parlour? Depends on a lot of factors, such as whether or not they're licensed, whether or not there are community complaints about the place, whether or not there's concerns about human trafficking or undocumented migrant labour happening at the location (obviously not the same thing but very often conflated, particularly in sexual contexts), your own behaviour (disruptive or discreet), and a variety of other factors. Odds are very good that you'll be perfectly fine. There are locations in Winnipeg that have been around for a long time and are no secret, and as you can see from this community, many people who visit on a regular basis without issue.

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I like painting, knitting, baking and have recently taken up doing small furniture restorations. Knitting in particular is great. Once you have some muscle memory, you can do it while watching TV or having conversations, and get a finished item pretty quickly. I was at a conference recently and knitted 2/3rds of a sweater while listening to presentations.

Have I mentioned how much I love medical play? If you've visited me you may have noticed (or enjoyed) my exam table with stirrups. I just love playing doctor, and I've recently added a bunch of new medical devices to my collection. I'd love to give you a very thorough physical. We'll go over you from head to toe, and make sure that everything is functioning just right. If you're suffering any ailments well, I'm sure there's something in my doctor's bag to make you feel better. Perhaps a touch of the violet wand will help to get the blood flowing (they said it could cure anything! lol) or some estim for your tight... muscles. After your exam and treatment, you'll be feeling younger and lighter, with a spring in your step. I know some men are reluctant to visit the doctor. While I value patients who are well behaved and motivated to take care of their health, if you're one that needs a bit of extra persuasion, you can request that one (or more) of my nurses joins us. She can hold your hand or help me strap you down, and give you a lollipop at the end. You'll love her bedside manner. Email [email protected] for more info on this and other kinks, and to book a session. Dr. Regent will see you now.

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Well my understanding is that they want to celebrate their relationship and commitment to each other with their family and community, but they don't want the state involved in their relationship. The people I know who have done this are also polyamorous which is a major factor, given that the state will only legally recognize one relationship regardless of how serious and committed your other relationships are. I'm sure there are other complex and personal reasons to choose this route as well.

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Totally dependent on the beliefs and views of the individuals involved. I'm also seeing more people these days living together and having a wedding but not getting legally married.

Ugh this really sucks Meaghan. Brandon is probably your best bet for a stop - there are very few other places in Manitoba without breed-specific bylaws. While the odds are good that you won't have any issues, the possible consequences of taking the risk are high.

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