randygurl

It wasn't initially important information for the topic until it was assumed that I had simply found my job 'too hard' and was looking for an easy way to make more money. I have a great job and make decent money but because of recent circumstances (none of which I'm going to go into right now) I need to make some extra cash right now. Hence the proposed plan. I am not lazy and did not come about this situation easily, please do not assume that is the case.

Wunderbar

nevermind.

abaya

Have you considered giving plasma? I hear that pays pretty well.

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Sultana

You have to have "big veins" for that, not hard for guys, usually not possible with ladies.

Ask me how I know.

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DaElf

This topic is very interesting. I have never walked in mid process while someone decides whether or not they are going to be a prostitute.

I would not do it. In my opinion it would only degrade your self worth and lead to further emotional problems and like your teeth you only have one set of adult emotions. Plus I've heard that it's hard to enjoy sex after you do that kind of stuff. I'm interested in how you came to option and for some reason what you look like.

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randygurl

Well I haven't gone down this particular avenue yet but I think I can understand why it might be hard to enjoy sex after you've taken this step. The only reason I even started thinking about this was that my roommate was approached on the bus for this very service and through subseqent discussions, we thought this might be a profitable idea. I think we've both since decided that its not for us...

mixedmedia

Glad to hear it, randygurl. I think ya'll made the right decision.

And, DaElf, you brought up a couple of very salient points. Food for thought.

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Ourcrazymodern?

I "pity the fool" who gives money for sex, but not nearly as much as I do the one who takes it. Be careful, your life is, y'know, all you have for sure.

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ruggerp11

I think of it this way. If there is something you can live with doing, then a person whom you want to be with would have to accept that.

If I was comfortable enough to do what you were solicited to do then my SO would have to be comfortable with it as well, or else she wouldn't be the kind of person I'm looking for.

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Xenu

Perhaps it is just the brutal honesty of the sex for money situation that makes such automatic condemnation of it justifiable. As has been said, this does happen often enough with anyone going home with a stranger from a bar. You can't tell me that an emotionally healthy man or woman has not gone out with the specific intention to have sex with an unknown person. Perhaps it is just as self-destructive an option as when money changes hands to make it happen. But would you lecture them to look in the mirror each morning and call him or herself a whore? You should see Tucker Max. :/
There is a reason that prostitution is the oldest profession. There are many, many persons (let's face it, mainly women) who are coerced or otherwise driven by circumstance to exchange sexual favours for money. But what is going too far? What if the 'service' went no further than just fooling around with the girl and giving a BJ to the guy? Would penetration be the ultimate psychological trauma and seed of regret? There are some people who choose to fuck for money, whether they be porn stars, hookers or gold diggers. Porn stars get fans, gold diggers get E! reality shows, hookers are morally corrupt scum. (to go to extreme lengths of hyperbole)
Obviously this situation is resolved, and I wouldn't have suggested prostitution as the ultimate resolution. But it's an option she is free to choose.

As for telling it all to a partner... this kind of scenario is on par with fucking around in any situation (though a bit variable depending on the clientèle). Anything that may bring risk to a sexual partner should be in the open. A former romantic interest of mine keeps getting check-ups regularly, even when not sexually active, mainly due to past... risky activities.

Meh, my mind is failing. Just remember, harlots need love too.

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Sharon

Those of you who have read my previous posts may know that in a time of financial desperation I faced a similar dilemma. I quote:

Now I realise that there are some girls who manage to participate in this industry and live healthy lives, seemingly unaffected by it. I'm not one of them, and I wish to God that I could undo it... it's not the only thing I've done that's messed me up, but it certainly broke a few boundaries and is a big part of it.

jerseyboy

Sounds like you made the right choice. The fact that your roommate was approached on a bus would turn me off to the idea of that. Any "reputable" escort agency would probably have nicer recruiting methods.