Is sex work slow right now?

SinnamonFairbanks · Jan 15, 2026

Things were slow for me all December. I didnt really see a single new person, just my regs and some texting/online people.

Things have picked up, but with my regs again.
My old clients that dropped off for whatever reason are slowly coming back. If I get any explanation at all its because they weren't in a good place financially and a few had to travel for work but they're back in the area.

I picked up 3 new clients in the last 2 days though and that's pretty sweet

Ceiling Cat · Jan 15, 2026

Josephine said:
I don't understand why non sex workers are answering. It depends of the girl. It is not slow for me. Not at all. But, i am not at the hotel. I am not working more than 2 person per day home. Being at the hotel or the spa doing volume can be another reality. If you botched/ dont work to get regulars, you are probably paying the price now that the economy is wonky.

The economy is not in the best shape. We have been through a recession, the governments around the world has spent massively. Now we are going through Trump's tariffs that is causing an uncertain market. Evidence is all around us that people are spending less on luxuries, and even saving on necessities. TERB is the consumer side of SP services. If you say you are doing well, I can say I am also doing well. I can still see how retailers and consumers have adjusted their spending habits. There are less merchandise in the stores to buy as well as less consumers to buy the goods. The economy is in the crapper, it will probably be 5 or 20 years before things will return to 2019 levels.

YoYoHoward · Jan 16, 2026

Ceiling Cat said:
it will probably be 5 or 20 years before things will return to 2019 levels.

Or never. A very viable, some might say more viable, hypothesis is that the economy never returns due to a serendipitous combo of WFH and AI.

Ceiling Cat · Jan 16, 2026

YoYoHoward said:
Or never. A very viable, some might say more viable, hypothesis is that the economy never returns due to a serendipitous combo of WFH and AI.

We might degenerate into a dystopian Mad Max world of U-men and Cacklers.

kfm · Jan 16, 2026

xix said:
I am going to say this.... ( I think I might get in trouble ) ever since Timms ( franchises mainly ) ( and other food industry ) have been bought out by "foreigners" ( visitors ) the service has been slow in every restaurant. Me and other immigrants that I know say the same thing.
I even had an old black lady say to me with others... " I miss the white men / women business person."

I hear you on this!
Also, when the gov't offers to pay 1/2 the wage of the foreign worker, who do you think Tims/CanTire will hire?

Day2Day · Jan 16, 2026

YoYoHoward said:
Or never. A very viable, some might say more viable, hypothesis is that the economy never returns due to a serendipitous combo of WFH and AI.

I'm interested to hear what you feel the problem with WFH is - thanks

BiggerTitsTheBetter · Jan 16, 2026

Day2Day said:
I'm interested to hear what you feel the problem with WFH is - thanks

One problem is the ecosystem of supporting services around company offices, which take an instant hit. Leading to job losses, secondary business closures, etc. So impact to the economy as a whole. Examples: restaurants (no more business lunches - do you know how many restaurants have gone under after Covid?), real estate services (cleaning, office moves, office enablements), companies providing in-person trainings, team-building events, etc.

Nickelodeon · Jan 16, 2026

There's a lot of deep thinking going on here. I think it might just seasonal. My recent favourite is an expert in DFK as well as other delights.

But given that it's flu season and a lot of people are masking up in airports and other public spots, I might just defer things for a bit until I'm comfortable that I won't be laid up for a month with the flu.

Carpa · Jan 16, 2026

I bet the cold weather and the storm don't help either.

kirknewton · Jan 16, 2026

Shiesty88 said:
I know this one SP that keeps trying to get to come. Seems desperate for business.

Is the economy affecting this industry?

Use the Palm sisters it's free

Ceiling Cat · Jan 17, 2026

BennyhillTO said:
1 offering me a discount on a multe- hr. Things are tough for everyone and I also think guys are using agencies more and Indies less. Plus it's January

It sounds like she has more hours than clients. I know a charcuterie/patisserie store that sells hot meals to go. One hour before they close they sell the hot prepared foods at 50% off. Otherwise they will have to throw it out. When the food gets discounted, there is a small rush of people that come in for the lower priced items. So isn't it better for the SP to make some money rather than to keep the hour to herself and make no money?

OntGuy2010 · Jan 17, 2026

Day2Day said:
I'm interested to hear what you feel the problem with WFH is - thanks

If I may: the problem is, that the world is going digital, but the truth is that businesses still need it to be physical! So what they are saying to sell financial products is, that we are using AI / we are virtual / we are increasing efficiencies / we are "so-lo-mo" like the great bit from Silicon Valley. But what they are really going after are asses in seats / boots on the ground / bodies in stores / and so on!
Of course that they still HAVE to go digital just like when the engine appeared there was no going back to the horse and buggy, and part of it is WFH.

Goodoer · Jan 17, 2026

I just think it is seasonal... I try to see SPs, but they're all busy when I get to the location.

lomotil · Jan 17, 2026

Which came first, the chicken or the egg. If the economy is slow, then more people are lilkely to enter the sex trade as sex workers whether they are half hour providers all the way up to sugar babies. However in a tightening economy purchasers of sexual services may cutback on the frequency of purchases, seek cheaper service, barter and/ or resort to self satisfaction.
However, one can always buy a thrill as it has always been the case.

YoYoHoward · Jan 17, 2026

Day2Day said:
I'm interested to hear what you feel the problem with WFH is - thanks

Not the place for this discussion, but (a) new workers never get up to speed and (b) experienced workers don’t work as hard. Everyone takes Mondays and Fridays off. The argument used to be less commuting, now employees mostly talk about days they can “relax” and catch up.

A generous interpretation is that employees never worked more than 60% of the time anyway.

On the entry level, you have a combo of less work and commitment and this tempting ability to obviate the role with AI. We think in 10 years almost 10% of the population will be on UBI - free money with no fulfillment. In the US they can just join ICE. Here there won’t be anything to do.

Ceiling Cat · Jan 17, 2026

The signs of a slow economy is everywhere. Christmas shopping down, fast food sales down. retailers like the Bay going out of business. Downtown office space is 30-40% empty in many cities, the leases for many of the occupied downtown office space is coming up for renewal. Many are expected to downsize or not renew.
We get the big jolt in the economy, then people will realize the reality of the situation.

HolaMiAmor · Jan 17, 2026

We're going through the annual Holiday Hangover, things will eventually pick back up. Despite the cost of living going up, for every man that is looking to cut back on expenses, there is another who starts getting money and looks to bust a nut!

This industry can be considered an essential service (to some). Providers who play it right will always be recession-proof.

Jenesis · Jan 17, 2026

This was asked in the summer and August was higher this year then last year for me.

Looking at December 2024 compared to December 2025, income was down about 15% maybe a little less but I also worked less by 4/5 days I think which some may not think is a lot but it can cause a 5% difference so to be safe, I'm going to say it is down 10% from last year.

For me - that is not a lot as I'm still within my goals. Last December I made over quota. This December I made quota. Having said that though, for other girls, a 10% drop in income could mean bills are not being paid, etc.

this old man · Jan 17, 2026

Josephine said:
I don't understand why non sex workers are answering. It depends of the girl. It is not slow for me. Not at all. But, i am not at the hotel. I am not working more than 2 person per day home. Being at the hotel or the spa doing volume can be another reality. If you botched/ dont work to get regulars, you are probably paying the price now that the economy is wonky.

you are still busy because you provide and have always provided a very good service..the cream always rises to the top

KittyCaterina · Jan 17, 2026

I don't tour very often at all, I might visit Ottawa once per year and Mississauga twice per year, so my experience with the amount of clientele coming in is based on my work from home here in Kingston.

From home, I take a maximum 2 clients per day and about 8 per week depending on appointment length as most are one hour and longer.
After gathering regulars here for approximately 8 years now, I have no trouble filling appointment slots and making what I need to in order to live comfortably.
If I feel I need a little boost, I will put up a rare Leolist ad and gain a few more new clients.

This slow or not slow debate all depends on many factors such as an SWs work model (low volume vs. high volume), whether they are independent or not, the city they are based in or the cities they tour, where they advertise, if they focus on regulars or fly by night clients, the time length of appointments they prefer to offer, etc...

Is sex work slow right now?

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