Miss Jessica Lee

bumping this because we seem to be going in circles here... let's keep it positive.

Berlin said it, but you said I was 'finding things' to be offended at... I didn't have to look very hard. Being told that my feelings "don't fucking matter" is out of line and offensive. No question about it. I refuse to allow this thread to deteriorate in the way you obviously intend. Nobody is forcing you to view the thread, but if you do view and post please leave your negativity at the door.

agree ... in the kayak I can go for hours, pack some snacks and bevvy's in the dry hatch, I take my spray skirt in case it gets rough and I could be out all day. I can't see doing that on a SUP... but one major advantage to standing....at least my ass is getting a tan!

I would like to respectfully request that this thread maintain a positive vibe ...there is huge support for this movement ..... as indicated on the controversial original post ... this thread was nominated and thanked many many times!! please take a moment to read the new letters recently added to the site from both happy hobbyists and providers. They describe real life situations in which ladies have found their success and happiness through sex work, and gents have found companionship and intimacy they may not have otherwise enjoyed.

Wow I'm a kayaker too but this I found to be much more strenuous activity. Every muscle from my calves to my arms worked! But mostly my abs!

I don't see anywhere I was rude or disrespectful or offensive, or defensive in fact if you read the thread again you will see that most often many of you were complaining because I allegedly "ignored" you..... I do see some seriously catty posts from others. Like this one for example... As I'm a sex worker, my feelings about sex work DO matter, but I refused to be baited and I think that frustrated people. Most recently I was politely responding to a comment by another member. It wasn't directed to you or any other poster. As clearly indicated by my quoting her specific comments. Please don't respond for her. If the preamble satisfies you then I'm not puzzled as to why you chose to keep bringing up a conflict that has been resolved.

I'm sorry, maybe you missed it, but in the above post Jean specifically asks for the site to be taken down. That was after the changes had been made. My post is clearly a response to her, nobody else. The last sentence is a direct response to her post claiming to work for ALL sex workers. All due respect, cause I'm not sure what your problem is, but I wish you'd just leave this thread alone if you continue to have nothing positive to add.

so I rented one for the weekend and I must have one! sorry the pics are so small my sister was taking them lol Anyone tried it? what a workout . my abs feel like I've been laughing for days :D

Thanks for your post. I should maybe clarify our position again. As stated on the site, a happy hooker is a safe hooker. Safety is a top priority in order to maintain our happiness. It does matter to us that we are happy and enjoying our jobs. It matters to many of those who enjoy our services too. I'm not sure why you feel otherwise. The website is not coming down. If you really supported all sex workers you would support our right to speak and tell our stories.

Thank you for dealing with the issue respectfully. This is about consenting adults staying safe. A happy hooker is a safe hooker. Join the movement!! Submit your story http://www.happyhookersofcanada.com !

some really fabulous letter submissions on the site from both ladies and gents ... keep 'em coming! http://www.happyhookersofcanada.com/category/hobby_letters/ http://www.happyhookersofcanada.com/category/letters/ Additional Comments: Some changes have been made to the preamble to clearly state we represent CONSENSUAL sex workers whatever their circumstances. Hope that helps to clarify our message and our movement.

here's the issue right here. I never said I was YOUR representative. I asked those who were likeminded to jump on board. Believe it or not, I don't agree with many of the other groups and what they stand for. Do I insist they shut down? shut up? change their names? Why isn't my voice and that of the hundreds of supporters of this movement as important as yours? Did you happen to notice the number of thanks and nominations this thread received? I'm suggesting that indicates a great deal of support. Just sayin'

its clear that there are hundreds of 'save the hooker' movements .... I did plenty of research and found nothing current regarding happy consensual sex workers, especially not in Canada. I'd love the links of any existing movements so we can collaborate ... maybe you're better at research and can provide them? Ladies there was never any intention to alienate or upset any sex workers. I'm not engaging in a battle here but I also don't want to be bitched out and lied about by the ladies with some strong opinions. I just wanted you to know that trouble was far from my intention. Looks like I've created a bit of a stir.... I wish the energy was focused on the real enemy though! Again thanks for the support in nominating my post looks like it was a winner!!

You can have your voice heard in the happy hobbyist section of this website http://www.happyhookersofcanada.com there are already some touching stories and site is only days old. We would love to hear your story! If you'd like we will submit it to the senate with our letters. Much love and respect ... We care deeply about you gentlemen xo

I'm the only worker who's ever spoken out? MEOW ladies. Not sure where I said any of that crap. Grow up already. Plenty of lies and insults, not really worth bothering with a response to any of that negativity. There is so much positivity resulting from this movement and that's where my focus will remain.

Just thought we all needed to read this again. Some really good points made here. Thanks again for the overwhelming support xo

As far as I know the forms submission function is now working on the website ... so get typing! Thanks again for all the support!

[url]http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/07/11/sex-workers-could-be-forced-to-risk-their-lives-if-prostitution-bill-passes-escort-service-owner-says/[/url] TORONTO â?? If you work for Jillian Hollander, she says, you will be eligible for educational bursaries, RRSP matching, and discounts on plastic surgery if you need a confidence boost. But working for Ms. Hollander would mean becoming a sex worker. She owns and runs Cupidâ??s Escorts, Torontoâ??s biggest, employing 40 prostitutes. In laymanâ??s terms sheâ??s a pimp; Ms. Hollander describes herself as a madame. The prostitution industry described by the Conservative government and supporters of its Bill C-36 during parliamentary hearings this week, she says, is not the prostitution industry she works in. â??I run a high-end introduction service,â? says Ms. Hollander (and no, thatâ??s not her real name). â??I screen the clients and set up dates. I encourage the women to pursue their education by providing bursary programs. I encourage them to think about their futures by doing RRSP matching, and I have plastic surgery discounts for those that want to feel a bit better about themselves. I ensure their security, I take care of their marketing, and make sure theyâ??re treated with the respect that they deserve.â? If Bill C-36, the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, is passed, Ms. Hollanderâ??s company will be in violation of the law for selling sexual services and advertising those services on the Internet. â??My headâ??s been spinning for the past two weeks as I come to the realization of how this will affect me,â? says Ms. Hollander. â??I find it ridiculous that the Conservatives want to create laws for us without even consulting us and how we feel.â? The Supreme Court struck down Canadaâ??s old prostitution law last December, saying it exposed sex workers to undue risks that constituted a violation of their basic Charter right to security of the person. The Conservatives responded with a new bill that creates new offences for clients and pimps, but does not generally criminalize prostitutes themselves â?? except if they communicate to sell their services in a public place where children might be. During this weekâ??s hearings in Ottawa, witnesses were deeply divided by those who see sex workers as victims, and those who see them as women in charge of their own destiny. The Harper government, though, revealed no ambiguity. Mary Ann Dewey-Plante, spokesman for Justice Minister Peter MacKay, said this week Bill C-36 â??â??will protect vulnerable Canadians and our communities from this inherently dangerous activity.â? â??No one takes the time to delve deep and understand,â? says Leigh, one of the escorts working for Ms. Hollander. â??The Tories have only talked to the people that support them. They havenâ??t talked to us.â? Ms. Hollander bought Cupidâ??s Escorts when she was 26. She started researching the escort industry after she discovered her boyfriend used one, found an agency for sale, and then decided to buy Cupidâ??s â??â??for about the price of a mid-range car.â??â?? â??The majority of people donâ??t understand what sex work is all about,â? she says. â??People tend to think that most of us are abused and come from bad families. I came from an upper-middle class family in the suburbs of Toronto. I was given every privilege imaginable.â? â??If Bill C-36 is introduced as law, Iâ??m out of a job. My employees will all be out of a job. Theyâ??ll have to find black market agencies to work for and theyâ??ll risk their lives if the clients are criminalized. Our society will become more repressed. Screening makes women safe. Screening stops women from meeting another Robert Pickton.â? Leigh says she sees couples and even single women, but mostly she sees people in need of not only sex but understanding. â??Half the time Iâ??m a therapist. They talk about their jobs, their lives, their kids. Theyâ??re looking for a companion. We donâ??t always have sex the first time and it progresses from there. If this stuff were more well known then it wouldnâ??t be scary.â? She got into the industry when her partner, Jay, lost his job, their debt was over $30,000, and they needed income. â??I knew someone in the industry and spoke to her for six months until I understood the industry, then I started interviewing with agencies,â? she says. â??Weâ??re swingers, so itâ??s an easier transition. Most men wouldnâ??t be comfortable with this.â? Jay now works at Cupidâ??s as a driver, chauffeuring escorts between appointments. â??The word I hear people use the most often is empowerment,â? Jay says of how the women he drives describe their experiences working in the sex industry. â??If people could walk a mile in my shoes and see how liberating this can be,â? says Leigh. â??I used to be so stressed about money. This changed our lives. I feel more confident since Iâ??ve started in this business. Iâ??m not a victim. Itâ??s my choice and now the government is telling me I canâ??t have my choice.â? Jessica Lee, who works for herself in the Muskoka region north of Toronto, said sheâ??s never felt like a victim. She takes care of all her own marketing, styling, and date arrangements. She has worked in the industry for six years. â??Itâ??s kind of a funny story,â? Ms. Lee says about her introduction to escorting. â??I was a client before I was a provider. I was seeing this guy, and we had a pretty open relationship. One day, for his birthday, I hired an escort for a threesome. When we broke up, I got in touch with her [the escort] and asked about the industry.â? â??They think weâ??re all abused, and pimped out, and Iâ??m a victim that needs rescuing. Iâ??m not, Iâ??m very happyâ?? Ms. Lee said she has a dedicated client base, and Bill C-36 wonâ??t affect her business. â??â??Because Iâ??m established, Iâ??m not worried. Iâ??m not going to stop being a sex worker. Itâ??s like the gun thing â?? if youâ??re going to outlaw guns whoâ??s going to carry them? Outlaws! The men who are more risk averse will stop and weâ??ll be left with the dregs of society. I feel bad for the girls on the street because thatâ??s what theyâ??re left with.â? Ms. Lee says she can gross between $80,000 and $130,000, depending on the year, and pays her taxes dutifully. She used to be a struggling, single parent who received assistance from the Salvation Army at Christmas. Now sheâ??s the one doing the donating. Ms. Hollander wonâ??t reveal her income as a madame, but says her job affords her a very comfortable upper-middle class lifestyle. She lives in a beautiful, 2,500-square-foot home in a decent neighbourhood, and travels widely and often. â??They think weâ??re all abused, and pimped out, and Iâ??m a victim that needs rescuing,â??â?? says Ms. Lee. â??â??Iâ??m not, Iâ??m very happy.â?

ugh .. the plug in that was purchased to enable form submission is not cooperating and there is a call in to tech support ... if you're trying to submit a letter and are unsuccessful please try again tomorrow ... I'm getting it fixed as fast as I can. Thanks again for all the support it's been crazy overwhelming :D I did an interview for the National Post last week ... wish the HHC movement had been 'moving' last week as I would have mentioned it, it was published it todays edition ...here's the link for anyone interested ... good story! http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/07/11/sex-workers-could-be-forced-to-risk-their-lives-if-prostitution-bill-passes-escort-service-owner-says/ Also been asked to do a radio talk show this week ... if it is a go I will post the radio station it will be Tuesday at 8am :D I never stfu ..... it's a blessing and a curse lol

good grief. well first thank you for all your comments, they are appreciated. However this is a movement of LIKE MINDED INDIVIDUALS and if you're not like minded nobody is forcing you to be a part of it. There are many groups and movements and there is likely one out there that better suits your position. It's frustrating to hear so many rain on a parade when they're doing sweet fuck all themselves. Anyways.... back to being a happy hooker....I have been simply overwhelmed by responses to this movement to my work email address and I simply can't keep up! This is a very good thing!!! So in order to maintain momentum and bring this movement to the forefront I have invested some time and money... There is a seal you may place on your website to declare you are a willing, consensual sex worker. I'd like it to be recognizable across the country as the symbol of free will sex work in Canada. There is now a website: http://www.happyhookersofcanada.com a twitter handle: @happyhookersCAN an email address: [email protected] for those of you who would like to participate please visit the site. I will be asking the ladies who have already written me to please submit their letters via the website so they can specify if they would like the letter posted on the site (anonymously if they choose) and if they would like to add website and work info. Some ladies want to remain nameless and others don't. Keep an eye out for the "happy hobbyists" section coming soon!! Happy Hooking everyone!!

join date can't be a typo. I noticed that too.

there is a clear and present difference between survival sex work and happy, voluntary, consensual sex work. If you choose to ignore it that's your prerogative. At NO POINT did I say that all street workers were survival sex workers, or that indoor workers don't have survival issues ... please DO NOT put words in my mouth.

thank you!! got it and it's fantastic :) c'mon ladies ... get typing!! I want to send 100 letters next week!!

hell YES! Called Bell Customer Retention and Loyalty department today. Got a nice $130 credit on my account, and a big fat sloppy apology :D Consider the other freebies I got in store and they almost paid for my time too :p

Would it make a difference if I told you it was Bell World? When I called Bell Customer Service they said to go back tomorrow and demand the lower price from the store manager. But as far as I know, Bell World is not run by Bell. Anyone know?