PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL ATTRACTION TO ESCORT WORK

[ICTJOCK]

A friend of mine who used to escort himself asked me a question.   He wanted to know if sex work was "addictive"  either physically or mentally?

Interesting question,   I do think that an active escort  had a physical adjustment to sex work  the same way ones body adjusts to exercise.   Not sure I would ever describe it as "addictive",  but I do think it might be for some.    Escort work does require a certain mental focus for sure.     I certainly invite an opinion on this topic.

[RexB]

I think if they get addicted to anything it's the fast money that they can make in a single hour, much less what they can haul in with multiple hour gigs and overnights and longer.  

[+ Jamie21]

I’m not sure it’s an addiction, but I think there is a risk of becoming reliant on it. Either because the monetary rewards can be good (although unreliable), or because one becomes accustomed to having clients validate you. It’s like being an actor who craves the audience applause. Having clients leave happy and come back regularly for me is a great boost to the self esteem! 

[+ DrownedBoy]

Don't forget that to some people,  any money-generating work is addictive.  Unfortunately work ethics are going extinct.