What is(was) your professional/stage/working name?
Brooke
What city(ies) do you work in now (if you’re still working), or did you work in (if no longer working in the sex industry)?
London, UK
How old are you now?
24
At what age did you engage in your first professional sexual experience?
22
Describe your first professional sexual experience, including what happened, how you felt, what you were thinking, how you felt afterward.
It was back in my home town, shortly before I moved to London. Not a lot went on around there, and the sex industry was nowhere near as prominent as it is in the city. Locally, we had one strip club, one ‘brothel’ above a shop and a couple of independent escorts. I had always been outgoing and a very sensual person; I had poledanced in night clubs for free, and had a few one night stands to satisfy my appetite for sex. I’ve always loved dressing up and being naughty.
Anyway, the offer came from an old colleague. I was temping in an office, he was unmarried but living with another woman. We’d always flirt, and I did fancy him. When he suggested booking a hotel, I was game; we didn’t discuss payment but he was very specific about what he wanted me to wear (classic secretary fantasy) and what would be expected of me. When he left in the morning, there was £150 on the bedside table. I hadn’t specifically requested or expected it, but it didn’t surprise me. I didn’t feel guilty about taking it – I consider myself very good in bed and feel like I deserve it. I had a few more paid nights with him afterwards until I moved away.
At what age did you entertain the first (serious) thoughts of going into sex work?
Quite young, probably about 16. I had glorified ideas of a ‘Pretty Woman’ world and thought it would be a fantastic career. The only reason I didn’t start earlier is because of a lack of opportunity and sexual experience.
What made you decide to enter the line of work you’re in?
After that first time, I knew I’d feel comfortable in this profession. I relish my sexuality and wanted to make the most of it, and let other people enjoy it. Before I moved to London, I researched escort agencies on the internet and decided to go for it.
What do you enjoy most about your work?
Being adored and lavished with attention, meeting so many different interesting people
What do you like the least about your work?
Having to do it when you’re really not in the mood, or if the client is particularly creepy or repulsive. If they are unhygienic, I won’t work with them until they’ve showered.
Does your family know what you do? If so, what do they think?
No, my dad is a very strict christian. My parents split up years ago so it’s quite easy to hide from him. My mum knows I’m a bit wild but doesn’t know I accept money for sex.
How much longer do you think you’ll do what you’re doing now, and what are your plans for when you quit? If you’ve already left, what made you decide to leave and what did you decide to do for work when you left?
I haven’t thought about it much, but I’ll probably stop when I settle down and get married, hopefully when I’m around 30. I won’t want to do it once I have kids, would hate for them to get bullied at school if anyone found out or have to explain it to them.
If you had to go back and tell your younger self (mid to late teens) that you’d be doing what you’re doing now (assuming you’re still working in the sex industry), what do you think your younger self would say about it?
I don’t think a teen me would be shocked, she’d probably be quite pleased. Obviously when I was really young I didn’t know anything about sex so couldn’t wrap my head round it!
What advice would you give someone who was looking to get into your line of sex work?
Don’t let anyone push you into it, and if the idea makes you feel uncomfortable, don’t go any further. It shouldn’t be because you’re desperate for money, you should only get into this line of work if it genuinely appeals to you and you love yourself. You need to have self confidence, be prepared for knock backs and be realistic in your expectations. Not all clients look like Richard Gere!
Brooke’s Blog: Lady of the Night
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Very honest and clear. I love it when the notion of abused child or drug addict hooker is dispelled with a dose of reality. Women making adult choices and enjoying their own appetites.