Getting started as a client
Finding an escort 🔎
There are many online escort directories which you can search through, but locally to the UK, AdultWork is the most popular one by user base.
Suggested well known directories to use:
Verifying the sex worker
So there are 100s if not 1000s of profiles – how do you know which one is real? There are multiple ways to sense check their profiles;
Social media: Check if there are links to Twitter, Instagram or Reddit with recently updated accounts.
Verification 
: Many websites offer ‘verified’ status if the sex worker uploads a passport copy and a picture of themselves. Therefore verified profiles are a good place to start.
Profile content: Check if the content sounds like it was written 
by them or if it could be copied from elsewhere. Multiple photos in various different poses and a lot of custom content also makes it more likely they are real.
Reviews: Real profiles will have a lot of reviews which sound quite different, written by users with many reviews themselves. Short, generic reviews that are made by other new accounts are a red flag. 
What to watch out for
Bait and switch: A profile may be verified as one person, but the agent/pimp will give you another girl to see on arrival. Usually the girl does exist but her profile is used to attract clients and use the business for both her and other girls.
Catfish: A catfish is someone who shows photos which are not accurate to real life. Check the reviews and dates of the last posted photos on their profile or social media.
Deposit scam: If you are unsure in any way, do not send any more upfront or as a deposit.
Agents and pimps: An agent or a pimp is someone who ‘manages’ sex workers and take a cut of their income. While this may sound exploitative, some sex workers agree to this arrangement in exchange for additional security, less personal marketing and admin responsibilities. What you want to be careful of is the ones that do not disclose that they are working for an agent when they are. They may be more likely to be trafficked or in unfortunate circumstances.
You could also join an agency (see guide) but self advertising will bring more clients.
Prices 
You can find sex workers at all different price ranges but you will often get the quality you pay for. More experienced escorts or those with niche skillsets will charge higher. Sex workers with full time day jobs may also charge more, as well as well-known porn stars or other related industry workers (OnlyFans, dancers, strippers etc).
It is considered rude to haggle with a sex worker. We recommend choosing a sex worker that is well within your budget so that you do not have to have this conversation.
Be aware to read their ‘extras’ listed on their profile as this will increase the hourly rate.
Length of booking
30 mins are great if you are in a rush, or just want to ‘try out’ a sex worker before committing to a longer length of time.
Multiple hours are great if you would like to go on a date with a more talking before further activities.
Making a booking
You can either call, message or email an escort. They should have their preferred method of contact written on their profile. If unsure, try whichever you prefer but we recommend text for fastest replies. 
The most efficient way to secure a booking is a message is a format like this;
“Hi my name is ___ and I would like to see you on ___ for __ hours.” This shows that you are ready to book straight away and enables them to prioritise your message.
If you have other questions you wish to ask before booking make sure it is not already on their profile. If you have any special requests or extras you should include them in your first message so they can accept or decline.
Once they confirm they will send their postcode.
During the meet
On the day of the booking send a message to confirm you are coming and they will send you the exact address just before.
Ensure you have the cash ready and arrive on time. You shouldn’t need to bring anything else with you unless you wish to.
Upon entry hand over the cash and take a shower to freshen up if possible. What happens next is up to both of you, you may wish to take the lead or they may do so if you are unsure. It’s perfectly acceptable to go straight for a kiss once the payment has been made and you are both ready or you can chat a little to warm up first.
If you are nervous you can let them know and they should understand.
Once you are finished you can either relax and use remaining time as you like or you can leave early. Try and be midnful of the time if you are attempting a second round.
Services
Quite a few services will be extra money. For example anal, complex roleplay or fetish-play, filming, BDSM etc. Read the whole profile and decide which services you want before making a booking request.
STIs and protection
Almost all sex workers will use protection to address the risk of STIs. There is still a chance to get a STI via unprotected oral, but chances are lower than unprotective penetrative sex. For full coverage you can request covered oral as well.
We recommend getting tested regularly if you are unsure of your STI status. In the UK, there is a website called SHL which offers free, discreet home testing. However we understand this may not be suitable if you are in a relationship. In this case, you should go to an in-person clinic.
There are some sex workers that choose not to use protection and reflect that in their price. That is something only you can decide.
It is usually extremely disrespectful to ask a sex worker to not use protection if they have said on their profile that this is something they always use.
Hiding your identity 
You absolutely don’t need to share your identity if you don’t want to. Escorts understand the need for privacy and separation from your personal life. Simply give a fake name of your choosing instead of your real one.
Even if they know your real name and details, job professionalism requires that they should not do anything with this information.
If you are concerned about them messaging you in between sessions, let them know not to message you unless you reach out first.
Threesomes
Threesomes are quite popular and can be referred to as ‘duos.’ You could either find a profile that already lists that they do them, or you could hire two separate individual sex workers at the same time. Make sure you tell them your expectations of interactions between the three of you.
Incalls and outcalls 
“Incalls” refer to meetings at their own location, usually a hotel or apartment.
“Outcalls” refer to meetings at your own location of choice. This could be your home, an apartment or a hotel. Hotels usually do not have any issues with additional guests. An escorts will usually ask for you to arrange their taxi to the location as this shows them you are serious. Outcalls will also usually be slightly more expensive due to the additional time they must spend travelling.
Deposits?
If someone with few reviews and a new profile asks for a deposit you may want to think twice. Be careful of deposit scams.
If a well reputed sex worker asks for a reasonable deposit and is clear about it on their profile, then this is usually no issue.
If you are making large bookings over 3 hours or booking in advance of a few days, it will be more likely you will be asked for a deposit in order to minimise the risk of their time being wasted.