theclient know that you will be missed and have been witnessed leaving with him / her. Talking into your cell phone, even if it’ s not operating, can lend to the impression that you are‘ connected’. If working from a regular spot, make sure someone sees you both go in, so they can make sure you both come out. o Share information with your co-workers. If you have had a bad experience with a client pass their details on to co-workers. Describe the car, how he or she looks, his or her rap, anything that will help others avoid going off with him or her. o Consider reporting the incident to the police. Some police are sympathetic and will do all they can to help get this person off the streets and prevent them from harming someone else. Remember: an assault is an assault, whether you live in the White House or you don’ t even have a house.
Health
o Try to use a latex / polyurethane condom for each sexual act, to prevent STIs and HIV. For oral sex try a non-lubricated or flavoured condom. o For vaginal / anal sex, use a lubricated condom and as much lube as possible( remember, don’ t use oil or sugar-based lubes with latex condoms), to reduce“ trauma and abrasions”, which means harm to your vagina or anus. It’ s especially important to protect yourself from secondary / re-infection with HIV if you are immune compromised from HIV or hepatitis C. Obviously, condoms also prevent pregnancy! o If you are really high or really sick, you may find yourself agreeing to do things you normally wouldn’ t when you negotiate terms with a client. Try to get straight before your date. o Wear shoes you can run in.
Dress for success
o Avoid wearing necklaces, scarves, key chains, anything around the neck, as it can be used to strangle or drag you. o Maintain hygiene. If at all possible, try to wash between dates. If water is not available, non-alcohol towelettes are good. o Get yourself checked as often as possible( at least every six months). If you need help accessing HIV / STI care or gynaecological care, contact your local community centre or