What it's like to visit a prostitute

From today, sex workers can go back to work. Good news. Not only for sex workers. But also for their clients. But what is it really like to visit a prostitute? We talk to three experts from experience.

Why do you visit prostitutes?

Patrick (26): I always wanted to try it out of curiosity. Then we talked about it with my friends. And we decided to go to Amsterdam to try it. We liked it. Then we also went to Germany a couple of times. I wouldn't call it a "trip". But it's a great experience to live with your friends. I have never visited a prostitute alone.
Joris (25): I love sex and I experiment a lot anyway. I want to try everything at least once, and this is one of them. I liked that because normal prostitutes sometimes expect more from you. These women don't do that. You know what you're there for. And that nothing else is going to be done. I know, for example, my father did it once. So it didn't seem so unusual to me.
Samed (24 years old): I had a lot of friends who did it. So for me it was never unusual. It's interesting because you hardly hear anyone outside your own circle of friends talking about it.

Why don't you choose to have free sex with a partner or an affair?

Patrick: Yes. It varies. When I've been there, I've had some. It's easier to decide to do something like that. It may seem short-sighted, but it's also easy. You pay and you get what you want right away.
Joris: It also has to do with experience. There are people I know who would never try it. But there are also many who want to try it. I just have sex with scissors. I think it's no longer necessary to pay for sex. But I don't rule it out, maybe I will visit again next week.
Samed: I have experienced it too. But it requires more effort. It sounds stupid. But if you have needs, this option is easier. 

How is that appointment?

Patrick: You have to pay first when you go in. Of course, you don't have to take your dick out of your trousers right away, after all, they're only human. First you have a conversation, which can be about anything. Then he says you can lie down and does his thing. The client decides what position you take and for how long. I guess it takes about ten to fifteen minutes in total.
Joris: I usually ask him how much he wants before I decide. Once I'm in, it takes about fifteen minutes. It depends on what you pay. If you just get a blowjob, it takes less time than if you also want sex. If you're busy, you can say you want to swap the doggy position for a blowjob. Then he will do it. I always ask him if he minds if I pull his hair while I'm giving him a blowjob. After all, they are human and you have to treat them with respect.
Samed: I haven't been there long. Knock on the window and talk to him. That already shows that you want to come in. I don't think you can just walk in. Of course, he may turn you away if he thinks you are rude. When you go in, you pay immediately. Then he tells you that you can take off your trousers and lie down. 

How much does he usually spend?

Patrick: It depends on the location.  I've been to Amsterdam several times. You can't get anything there for less than fifty euros. I think I spent about five hundred euros on prostitutes.
Joris: Usually about fifty euros for a blowjob and about seventy or eighty euros for sex. Of course, you can always negotiate. I think I spent more than a thousand euros in total.
Samed: It depends on what you do. If I negotiated, I could get a blowjob for fifty euros. For sex you pay sixty or seventy euros. Especially in Amsterdam it's expensive. I've already spent about five hundred euros.

Do you have a favourite prostitute? 

Patrick: I don't have a favourite prostitute per se. But I have a guy. I'm also a tit lover. If someone has nice breasts, I look twice.
Joris: Before, when I went more often, sometimes I had the same prostitute. But I don't really have a favourite. I like it when the girls are sincere and nice and talk to you.
Samed: I don't have a favourite.