Yes, ending a long dry spell at the end of my marriage. My experiences were generally good, one evolving into friendship.

IMO we get as intimate or more so with our therapists than with a provider.

Common wisdom is that in enlightened places where sex services are permitted and regulated, instances of STD are much lower than in the general population, because safer sex is practiced.

For a close look at the real world, check out http://theeroticreview.com/index2.asp. Read the reviews and check out the discussion groups and make up your own mind.

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