Did you report this guy to the police? I know it's not an easy thing to do considering your job, but this guy needs to be locked up. Thank god you got back home in one piece!

Nice piece of writing - have no idea whether this is true or not. You have a gift with words.

I'm so sorry to hear that you had to go through this. I hope that other clients have treated you with respect. Not only does this guy deserve what you gave him, but he also deserves to have the shit kicked out of him by large brutish thugs wielding heavy iron pipes.

I agree with CEOaf.... this IS a hot story! Here's hoping it's not true. But assuming it IS true... shit, Alexa, for such an ostensibly confident and experienced escort, you certainly show inordinately poor judgement in accepting this call - especially given your early and well founded doubts as to the location and type of client you could expect. Certainly you have had experiences that would have told you this was not smart -- and not in keeping with what you have written re: your typical clientele and practices. As I say, if true, this is terrible and deserves to be reported, but as fiction, it is WAY HOT. In either case, thanks for the candid writing, Alexa.

thanks for the support. i didn't report it. the initial experience was traumatic enough. anyways, it happened a couple years ago when i first tried to go independent. i was younger and dumber back then.

You had the presence of mind to do something and remove yourself from the situation before it got worse. You learned. There are always risks.

stay safe. :)

-G

alexa, I apologise for being perhaps flippant. I just can't relate to your career choices. A beautiful woman with a brain can choose any path she desires.

I'm sorry :( Saying 'you should have reported it to the police' is a common kneejerk kinda thought, but I can't imagine what kind of reception you would get from the police as a provider. The guy deserves to be taken out and gotten a lot worse than what he got. I'm glad you stuck up for yourself and got away alive. That's the most important thing.

Can't see how somebody can find the entry hot, even if it would be fiction. It is sad and sick and I don't think anybody deserves to go through shit like that.

Sorry, Alexa.

That is pretty mild if you have been escorting for two years and that is one of your scariest moments. Because there is a lot of bills out there and slapping isn’t in some of their vocabulary, it is way more abusive then that. One thing bothers me about some of your writings is you segregate prostitution into categories “High Class – Low Class – and Crack Whore” as well as you segregate the clients. There is no segregation. You can’t judge any man by the size of his wallet or where he lives or even what he looks like. Some of the worst men of all have money to spend and they treat you like shit because they know they can get away with it.

People have to realize that prostitution is seedy, disgusting and gross period. You have a hourly rate, why, because that is what most calls for sex are for the hour. It is not about dinners and moonlight walks, it is about sex, so what is there to support? Boo hoo about a bunch of bad men that slap? You’re lucky that was it. Girls just disappear in this business and end up buried in backyards or dumped on some road, or never to be found. This post hit a soft spot with me, count your blessings.

Izzy, how can the FUCK can that story be considered "hot"?

I doubt Alexa recounted this particularly dark memory for you to jerk off onto. Filthy cunt.

I also agree with CEOaf. Your gift at writing truly holds an audience.
and IZZY, while the story is told well it is NOT a hot story.
Rape is NOT sexy and it is NOT good.
Think before you type next time.
xxx

You must not have invested your money well,because if you accept a client against your better judgement because you are "hard up for cash",sounds like you need to learn how to budget your money and stop spending it on highly-expensive Prada bullshit.
I can't really feel sorry for someone who "claims" to be an escort and then gets smacked around by a client.
When you put a price tag on your body,what do you honestly expect?
Sounds like you watched "Pretty Woman" too many times.

I can't believe some of you are acting as though this is her fault, or that she should have expected this?! I don't claim to speak for Alexa, but as for myself, I think if you decide to put a “price tag” on your body then that is your choice. Just because you do, does not mean you should expect to get smacked, punched, raped, or anything of the sort. For instance…models. I’m pretty positive they aren’t paid because they can write and I'm quite sure they don't expect anything like what Alexa went through. (Maybe someone can inform me if I am wrong here.) What point does marketing your body mean that you should expect some seedy bastard to hit and rape you? My feeling is never.
I just can’t help but wonder how Alexa feels about this. Does she pass it off as nothing, then think about it deep down when she gets a call from a guy she doesn’t know? Was stopping escorting ever a thought for her? These are the things I'd like to know about Alexa. Is there anyone else out there like me? Great post Alexa. Your writing is superb as always. Keep it up.

You should have bit his cock clean off and spit it out in his face. Fucker deserves to be castrated.

and you're better than a crackwhore how?

you may not be on crack, but you're still a whore. take away the dollar figures and the drugs, you both still have sex for your ends.

i'm not saying people deserve to get raped, they never do regardless of circumstance, but why do you act like the possiblity is shocking?

you need to have some self respect you dirty piece of trash. respect is something you will never be able to buy. perhaps you think your material bullshit like prada bags and whatever jeans give you respect? think again.

you're better than food on the sidewalk how?

i really hope that you're just a fraud, for your own sake. if you are not, then you need to wake up and smell the AIDS test. if you're for real i hope some day a vice cop calls you up. he'll be doing you a favor. if you are a fraud, then you still need to show yourself some respect.

think about it: you knowingly and willingly went to a "seedy" hood just to make a buck. why put yourself in danger? that right there proves your lack of self respect.

Nothing warms my heart more than the love other women have for one another. Jessica, Why do you feel the need to judge Alexa? Have you never been with a guy only becuase he took you to nice places or bought you pretty things? That's pretty much the same thing as putting a price tag on your body. You speak of respect but here you are showing absolutly no class and totally slamming someone you don't even know.

If you don't agree with what she does for a living that's one thing. But calling her a piece of trash and a whore is childish and disrespectful of not only Alexa but of yourself as a woman. She just shared something personal with us, somehting painful that no woman should have to go through. And instead of offering your support to a fellow woman, you're using it to back up your opinion of her solely for what she does to put a roof over her head and food on her table. You should be the one ashamed of yourself, not her. We all whore ourselves out on a daily basis for a paycheck. We all swallow ourt pride day in and day out at our respective places of business. it's no different that what she does. With the exception that her business involves sex. Go take a good look in the mirror Jessica. Since you're so pure and innocent I'm sure you will love what you see.

Men can be so cruel... if not bounded by laws, u cld hav ax him...rightly and i sinned by saying this...

Damn that is some scary shit. No wonder you went back to the agency immediately.

I'm sure they do a better job screening who you're with.

Wow, what a horrible experience!
Jessica, if something upsets you, then walk away, don't comment like that. This is an area for her to write her thoughts, just because you don't agree with her lifestyle (is she hurting anyone? No!), then just leave her be. I'm guessing you are about 15 and have no life experience, or you're a conservative republican with too much religion behind you.
Don't call her a whore, you don't even know her.

hmmmm ... methinks that keegan and jessica are a tad jealous, non? why bring PRADA into it?

alexa, m'love, i've been in a situation where i couldn't fight off my rapist. i am VERY proud of you for having the foresight to clamp down on some foreskin and haul ass.

and keegan & jessica, why don't you blame the victim some more? you're lumping yourself in the same category as the people who say that african-americans were lynched because of their skin colour. victim-blame is pathetic, AND a crime is a crime.

if alexa had actually been PAID to be slapped and forcefully face-fucked, we'd have another post entirely ... and you'd still be ignorant and self-righteous.

Laura,
This is the Internet and one of countless blogs...people lie and there is no way to prove anyone is who they claim to be.For your information,I am female and HAVE been raped [something that cannot be "proven",as you don't know if I actually am female or if I actually have been raped..see my point?],so save the "stop blaming the victim" speech,alright?
I only brought up the Prada name because "Alexa" had a post regarding her love for the latest trend-setting fashions,etc...I feel no jealousy when it comes to over-priced accessories and the material goods mentality.I was not raised to be that shallow.
Regarding your "a crime is a crime" statement,last time I looked,prostitution WAS a crime in the state of New York;a crime happened to a criminal,if you want to get technical about it....and if she had been paid to be face-fucked and slapped,it would still ultimately be her choice to do so,correct?
In short,I don't think this "Alexa" person is who they claim to be...and if they are,it is their choice to do whatever profession they choose,but there are certain consequences and dangers involved if you are in the sex-for-money trade,no matter what precations you take or what "agency" [translation: pimp] you work for.

Another thing,Laura...enough with the Anglophile "I love the Brits sooo much that I have to affect their spelling and speech patterns".
Nothing more pretentious than an American spelling "colour".
Sting was good about 20 years ago,before his nosejob and tedious NewAge drivel he does now...fact is,he used to be in a REALLY good band called The Police!

If Keegan had cared to look up k's website (k is the only person who writes "colour" in this thread), he would have noticed that k lives in Vancouver, among people who (mostly) write English the way it is written in the land where English originated. Sheesh - yet another Usanian who assumes the whole world is Usanian. Beurrrk...

Anyway, Alexa, I cannot believe these ijjits who can't feel any sympathy for you. Prostitution ought to be protected by special laws.

Anacreon,
I was speaking to Laura,not "K"....the name of the poster is at the bottom of the post.Who's the "ijit"?
And if you would have read my post that states I am FEMALE,you wouldn't refer to me as "he".
I did not say I didn't feel sympathy,but common sense dictates that if you choose a certain profession that is high-risk,don't be surprised if something happens and I AGREE that it should be legalized,much like certain controlled substances.
But if you go to a shit neighborhood against your own better judgement,try not to fool yourself into thinking you are above any harm.
As I said before,I feel that this is a bogus site,anyhow.

http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/39832.htm

Sometimes I don't know which is more interesting - or disturbing - your blog or your guests' comments...

Sounds like you had a harrowing experience, one of those things that's filed under "something to always remember." I thank you for sharing it, though, just to get a better understanding of what's going on in this world of ours. ;)

ROFLMAO

"Prostitution ought to be protected by special laws."

you're saying that crime should be protected by special laws?

"is she hurting anyone? no!"

condoms are not 100% effective. lets say she contracted an STD and didn't find out right away - she could pass it on. not to mention that alot of her "clients" (i use that word loosely) are married. i won't even begin to count the sins in that one.

as far as material references go - she whores around to make money and is open about the fact that she spends her slutmoney on high-priced bullshit. she seems to think that her material possessions are justification for the wrong she does. and no, i'm not jealous. i have a decent legit job, i do community service EVERY WEEK OF THE YEAR (and by c.s. i mean real, legit, community-benefitting c.s., not the "community service" "alexa" does) and I have nice things of my own. the only difference is, i can point to something and say, "look, this is something i worked hard to pay for, and i'm proud of my dedication to being a valuable member of society because i earn my money on my ass in a chair instead of on my back, or knees."

victim blame? as far as i'm concerned, when she's out whoring about, the only victims are the kids and wives at home, the people she's giving diseases to, the people THOSE guys are giving HER diseases, to, etc. now, i stated in my post that i do not think ANYONE deserves to be raped. if she's being truthful, my heart goes out to her on that one, but alexa, come on girlie, were you really that surprised? i agree with the poster who said that you shouldn't have been surprised if you went to a bad hood against your better judgement (perhaps you have none?) and wound up getting raped. you're a prostitue. you're a whore. you're no different than the hoes i see walking down Harry Hines Boulevard in Love Field (look it up, google is your friend). do you have sympathy for them when they get raped?? do you think they have sympathy for you?

"Nothing warms my heart more than the love other women have for one another. Jessica, Why do you feel the need to judge Alexa? Have you never been with a guy only becuase he took you to nice places or bought you pretty things? That's pretty much the same thing as putting a price tag on your body. You speak of respect but here you are showing absolutly no class and totally slamming someone you don't even know."

no, quit assuming. i do NOT go out with someone because of what they spend or what they buy. i dont come from money, so i'm not hung up on material bullshit. i go out with someone because we're into the same stuff. he makes me laugh. he's caring, honest, gentlel, sweet. my body has no price, for it is priceless. as far as judgement goes, again, is it shocking? she puts this b.s. (although it's an interesting, possible bit of fiction, the lot of it) on the web for us all to read. if she doesnt want to be judged (the material is SURE to draw judgement) then she should either 1. keep it private or 2. put a big fucking banner up on the site saying "THE ONLY OPINION THAT COUNTS IS MY OWN. I CARE NOT THAT YOU THINK I'M TRASH" - she'll still get judged. we're on the outside looking in, and what we see isn't pretty.

"don't call her a whore, you don't even know her"

ok, let's ask webster
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=whore

and fyi, i'm 26, i live in dallas, and i do billing for a freight company, and i work about 50 hours a week. i do volunteer work for a nonprofit organization EVERY WEEKEND without fail and i enjoy every minute of it. she's a menace to society, and i'm working to make society a better place.

put that in your pan and fry it.

Alexa, your readers' posts have become more interesting than your blog. Sad, but true. Get back to your essence, girl. I used to love reading your blog, and I still check in every few days. You've always written well, but there's something lackluster in your recent posts. I wish I could put my finger on it exactly. If I do, I'll let you know. Of late, it kind of feels you've bought into your own hype. You've got a pretty big presence in the blog world now--is it going to your head? Don't get lazy on us, Alexa. We need you.

hey, keegan, i grew up in CANADA. been there? they have british spelling there, too. oh, and thanks for pointing out that i'm pretentious ... i AM, but not because i use british english in my spelling. why bring sting into it? why not sean bean, too, and attack him?

if you think alexa's site is bogus, THEN WHY ARE YOU READING AND POSTING? what is it to you if she's real or not?

if you have something to say about me or my site, troll me THERE. don't bother alexa.

(i apoloGISE to you, alexa, for responding here with items that are not related to your site ... bisous!)

Though I'm not sure I share Jessica's vehemence, I have to kind of respect her posts. This blog really does glorify the world of prostitution. So much so that I found myself thinking "hmmm...maybe that'd be a good way to make a quick buck!" Until I came to my senses and realized how much the thought grossed me out, how it just isn't for me. Anyway, I think it's a great blog, real or not, it's definitely engrossing. But Jessica is right - this kind of story is likely more the norm than the exception and Alexa is "lucky" if this is the worst that has happened. She's lucky that she chose this career and enjoys it, when so many other girls and women are forced into it, or hate themselves for it. But it is so irresponsible to portray it as a glamorous life. So maybe there should be more posts like this one.

OMG, that's really fucked up shit..... I dunno what I'd have done.

While I don't condone Alexa's choice of profession nor do I consider it glamorous, this is still her blog and as guests, we should show some respect when we comment on her posts. She just shared a very personal story with us. To call her names and blame her for what happened to her isn't very respectful.

I'm going to say the same thing to people who get offended about certain things they see on TV- you have the option to change the channel. In this case, don't come here. There are millions of other blogs out there that are more suitable to your taste. I don't like pet blogs, but I don't visit them and bitch to people who write about their dog.

Screen screen screen. Don't you screen?
That is what The erotic review.com is for. That iswhat datecheck.com is for. that is what big doggie.com is for.

Please start screening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just found your site and I really enjoy it. I was a little skeptical when I saw that it was the blog of a prostitute, because I'm not really interested in all the gritty details of that world. After reading your posts I was relieved to discover that sex is not what this blog is all about, but only pops up occasionally and you handle it so delicately. I find that you are very eloquent and have a knack for writing. I will definitely be keeping up-to-date with this blog.

I am so sorry that you had to go through this. Don't let all these people telling you that you somehow deserved this or should have expected this because you are a prostitute get to you. Nobody deserves this. And besides, that asshole never paid you, which makes it rape anyway you look at it.

I don't understand why prostitution is still illegal. When you think about it, it's the only "crime" that not only doesn't hurt anyone, but actually offers pleasure to all parties involved. The fact that it's still illegal shows how ineffective the "separation of church and state" really was. If the government legalized it, it would not only prove to be a new source of income for the government (women would be more likely to claim the money on their taxes and there could even be a license requirement initiated) but there could also be better control on disease detection (make drug tests a requirement for licensing).

I really have no business posting on this blog (I have never been a prostitute) but I do work in the adult industry…. Alexa sent me this link blind…

As for the story: Kudos Alexa, your writing style is crisp, clean and reminiscent of Grace Paley’s honesty and Max Fisch’s cool detachment.

As for Matt’s comments, his [mis]understanding of the nature of the sex industry, as well as his blatant hostility towards the women who choose is nothing less than a warning sign on the road to stay as far away from his type as humanly possible. Only an idiot &/or a sex-worker-hater could make comments as flippant; belittle the immensity of such an attack.

Please keep me abreast of your blog – and contact me. Unfortunately, due to the present laws in this state, I must decline a banner exchange.

I hope that one day soon your profession will be legalized. Maybe then, you could have easily called the cops.

I’m ready to sign a petition – any other takers?

Sincerely,

Maxim Editrix

Its interesting watching those on a moral high ground cast down judgment upon those who they feel is inferior to them. Im not going to name names but what gets me is that these people are coming back to read this blog time and time again. Why? Because its entertaining. It gives them the excuse to kick off against someone whithout the fear of recrimination. I ave a strng feeling that if you were to confront such persons in the street then the vigour with which they critisize your profession would all but disappear. Is this cowardice? No, simply a one of annonimity that the internet affords us.

There is a world of difference between a high class call girl and a crack whore. Not in profession but in life styles and attitude. The former has the luxury of doing what she does through choice and has the option of moving on whenever she chooses. The latter is condemed to a lifetime of misery and depravation from which there is often little hope of escape.

So which is the more reprehensible? Neither. Prostituion has been with us since the dawn of time. And not just in the guise of some 'pretty woman' street walker. Attractive women have always married wealthy men, far older than they, simply for the money and life style that come with them. Atleast people like Alexa are more honest (if this blog is legite) about who and what they are.

Where is the sin, exactly?

I'm sick of hearing everybody who has a god of some form or other in their life telling everyone else how to live their lives. Are there such things as "sins"? I don't believe there are. There are things that are morally wrong (rape, murder, theft, etc.). There are things that are wrong in society around us (crime). But what Alexa does is only wrong to those who feel the need to judge her. Professional athletes and models sell their bodies. Doctors and lawyers sell their brains. Everybody sells what they have to offer.

In reading this blog, it is clear Alexa has far more to offer than her body. But it isn't my choice, or yours, or anyone but hers to make. Maybe she just likes sex. Maybe she makes far more money. Her reasons are hers and hers alone, and not only are they not for us to judge, we cannot even understand them properly - they aren't ours.

She isn't hurting anybody, and is actually helping some people. Yes, perhaps even the married men, who might otherwise abandon their wives and children. And the shy men who perhaps would never be able to approach a woman in any other social setting.

Don't preach morals when you yourself are being morally irresponsible, by trying to take away the ability of others to think and act as they wish, if it is in a responsible manner. Nobody is perfect, and Alexa comes a lot closer to being real than any Bible-thumping moron (Jessica) who insists they know what is right and wrong for the rest of the world around them, while being completely ignorant of their own transgressions.

Jessica wrote: "victim blame? as far as i'm concerned, when she's out whoring about, the only victims are the kids and wives at home, the people she's giving diseases to, the people THOSE guys are giving HER diseases, to, etc."

Um, prostitutes are not the only people who have diseases. And where do you think they catch them from (if they even have them)? That's right, those poor married men.

HPV is so prevalent that if you've ever had sex (even with condoms) you're more likely to have multiple strains of it than not. Herpes is found in 25% of the population, most of whom don't know they have it.

Alexa, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Rape is never acceptable, should never be "expected." The men (people?) who commit it need to be kept out of society.

Glad to hear you got back to your apartment in one piece. Its a good thing you went to go and get tested for AIDS. If I were put in your
situation I would have done the same thing. Also good job for sticking up for yourself.

I for one, am DISGUSTED. not at Alexa, but at the imbecilic assholes (ESEPCIALLY KATRINBIRD, or
whatever she calls herself, who seem to think that since she was selling her body, or "should have known better", or "can do so much more with her life", or "becuase she is an escort", somehow makes this rape story any different than had the victim been your sister, or neighbor..it is good to know that people think the severity of rape , has conditions on it.."If she is a whore, it is not so bad-she put herself there" ..i dont care if the girl BGEGGED you to put your undersize little wee wee inside of her, and then CHANGED HER MIND at the 7th feeble little stroke, you are supposed to STOP....and shame on you for reading filth like this...how dare you read about prostitution and then claim to be better than??you are SMUT and amoral people for READING a blog about escorts...it is ok to READ one, but not BE one? you get some vicarious thrill off of it, or you wouldnt read it..and hey, i have a newsflash for you "NORMAL, MORAL people(lol) dont sit around reading blogs about prostitution!!! And those of you who do like this site, hopefully undrestand the point I am trying to make..BTW, in reference to Katirnes dismay at the "classism" among escorting..ever notice the ones who get upset about that type of stuff, usually are the ones who are upset that THEY cannot charge what "upper class escorts" charge?lol

all i have to say is that i'm proud of you for biting his dick and crushing his nuts. i've never been in a rape situation, but i always figured i'd find a way to hurt the mutherfucker--dick biting, eye gouging, whatever the hell i could do. as i was reading i was thinking bite his dick! oh, and nevermind all the people thinking you are either hot or a piece of trash. imho you are neither, just a person like the rest of us.

Alexa, Don't let anything these freaks say upset you. Sometimes you do what you have to do. It's McDonald's or gourmet. You decide. Nonetheless, I wonder how someone who spends 50 hours a week working plus hours for charity has time to sit and read your blog and bitch about how you earn your money. I work 32 hours a week at night and I have a family and I don't have time to do shit. It doesn't add up. If If it pisses you off, Don't fucking read it!

I read this post, and all I have to say is,

FUCK YEAH.

Bastard got what he deserved. This is the same thing that I would hope to do in a situation like that. It's awesome that you had the presence of mind to do it. (by the way, your writing is awesome! Not to dampen the horrible mood of the story, but I love your writing style!)

To the rest of you:

Who the fuck gives a shit if its real or not? Who cares if someone preferes prada or walmart?
You don't like someone's life choices? Then bugger off and don't read the blog. I don't see why you wouldn't if it's so offensive. My point? Stop bitching.

The guy went about it the wrong way. You are a money-grubbing, self-serving, manipulative whore. That's all you are. You are, every day, playing guys out of their money. So now YOU got played. Well, you deserve whatever you get, cunt! Fuck you. Too bad you didn't wind up dead and dismembered in a ditch. I hope you do. You are a lamprey of humanity. You do not deserve to be alive.

Maybe next time you'll get yours. You truly deserve it, you lowlife, self-serving whore.

Hopefully, your next trick will beat you to death. Believe me, you will not be much of a loss.

I'm so glad you hurt this guy and escaped. Escape is what really counts but a little payback is nice.
Almost as scary as the story itself is the judgemental vindictive response of some of these readers. There are some serious mental health issues when people self-righteously vent their worst anti-social impulses as if speaking from a higher moral plateau. It's like they're not even listening to their mean ungenerous selves.
I've never been to a pro and don't intend to. I hope no one ever tries to hurt you like that again. Go with your instincts. Never dismiss them as paranoia. Good luck and I hope you find some love and affection along your way

Hmmmm...
Sorry I'm a little late, only just found your site, Alexa. Oh and I've only read this one post, and subsequent commentary from all and sundry.

Alexa, you write well. If you're ever in Sydney give me call.

Everyone else (well, those who got all worked up anyways) stop taking yourself so seriously. Allow other people to have a different opinion. If you don't agree, express your own PoV in a constructive, enlightening & hopefully entertaining way. Unless of course, you are HOPING to provide total strangers with a reason to call you a wanker/schmuck/arse (choose your culturally specific idiom here!!). Very little on the 'Net makes people fall about laughing more than when a blog-commentary turns into a bitch-slap about the spelling of 'colour' and a few counter-posts that, when stripped back, equate to "You're a poo !" & "Yeah, well you're a really brown poo !!"
cheers - crash :~)
- (Sydney Australia)

Wow, this is scary. I'm sure you usually take good precautions. I'm glad you got through (physically) unharmed.

Any advice for people on the other side? Meaning how does one pick an escort?

There are a lot of guys out there who need the services that women in Alexa's profession offer - a "no-strings" girlfriend, usually because they are too busy to give enough to a "strings" girlfriend and some of us (like me) do pull a little tight on those strings. These men don't want to admit what they need and what would fit in their lives because of some pre-Cro-Magnon set of ideas, the result is that the women they lie to get hurt. Then you have the men like the ones who posted above who are ashamed of themselves and their needs and come out with crap that they should get their own dicks bitten off for because to speak like they do you know they don't have any close relationships with women and their moms think they suck. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for religion, I say ban religion.

All I can say is - you go, girl!

men and their damn doublestandards - women are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

might as well get what you can while the gettins good. That's how most men think anyways.

1) If I had a prostitute-blog that I wanted to attract traffic to, I'd write this story. Keegan's right that on the 'net, it's hard to discern fact from fiction.

2) The idea that prostitution is a high risk activity and therefore this was either unavoidable or to be expected is skanky logic to me. Policework and soldiering are also high-risk activities, and few people point out to wounded cops or marines that they should have expected it.

3) At another level though, this post is pure fact. Even if it didn't happen to this particular writer, it's happened to plenty of other rape victims prostitutes or not. Johns should think about that. How many guys are "in the hobby", cry out "oh baby, oh god" when they come, but make no more than token gestures -- if that -- towards reforming the business?

4) I recommend pepper spray, taking classes to learn how to deploy it, mugger-simulations to get over that moment of frozen-terror, and Brazillian-Jiu-Jitsu. The latter is not only great fun and a great workout, but you'll wrestle guys in every class, and learn to choke them out, break their arm, or at least get away safely, all from the guard position: you on your back, them on top of you, your legs spread around their hips. Yeah, the unsuspecting rapist's position of choice just happens to be one that BJJ specializes in.

Seriously. If you're in the business, put the Prada on hold for a month, and save up for a year's worth of quality, realistic, self-defense training (the kind where guys don motorcycle helmets and mock-rape you and you have to stop them with pepper spray, a taser, or your bare-hands). The agency may or may not be able to protect you from harm, but another layer of protection can't hurt.