A Courtesan?
July 1, 2008
In a previous post, I made a comment about explaining to someone what I did for a living. Personally, I have been ambivalent about describing it, but on this blog and in some other places, I’ve listed “courtesan” as my “job.” Someone unfamiliar with the term, though, asked me a couple of days ago in a message, “What is a courtesan? What does a courtesan do”
That is a good question, actually; most people are unfamiliar with it. Wikipedia has a bit of background, albeit a bit lacking and superficial. Their version of the role courtesans have played throughout history is, to put it gently, somewhat lacking in substance. But does provide a hint into the nature of the role. And to be honest, I am not aware of a book or a web site that actually offers a true glimpse into the role these women have played throughout history.
In my eyes, a courtesan is a paid companion who caters to every need of her client, including those of a sexual nature. A courtesan is a companion to share in travels and experiences with you; someone who will care for you and treat you as a friend and lover.
The modern day courtesan is dynamic, unforgettable, more than the average pretty, intelligent companion. She is a confident, prudent and sensual woman who understands she has a lot to give, and derives tremendous pleasure from giving. She is an inherently passionate being, and derives unique pleasure from knowing she has made a positive difference in her client’s life. The fee she receives is simply icing on the cake; she is not so much concerned with the money as she is the mutual joy and quality of pleasure that can be achieved between two souls.
She strives to make her appearance match the beauty within, rather than the other way around. She is careful to speak beautifully, both enunciating well and addressing subjects tactfully, articulately expressing herself with a wide vocabulary. She is an equal to her client, though she may assume a submissive nature if the role requires it. And, as with her mind, the body of the courtesan is a well tuned instrument that she uses with exquisite skill. But her greatest talent is to offer her body to her client in complete safety and acceptance.
She becomes your mistress, your safe love affair. She will be the very person who will truly be there and care for your heart’s needs while you are together, and when you part the connection you’ve shared will linger in your fondest memories.
When I first decided to get into this line of work, I adopted and used the word escort to define what I would be doing. Today, however, because of media sensationalism, most people equate the term escort with prostitute. Historically, escorts have been more than just prostitutes, however. They were paid to escort, or accompany someone for a period of time. That usually involved sex, though not necessarily. A client might hire an escort, for example, to accompany him/her to a movie premier, a fine restaurant, or a symphony concert, generally with the expectation that there’d be a sexual encounter at the end of the appointment.
Recently, however, the term has been co-opted by the media, and by women (and, to a lesser extent, men) advertising sex for sale on Craigslist and the like, promoting themselves as “escorts.” And, similarly, a huge number of outcall prostitution operations have sprung up promoting themselves as “escort services.” With the exception of the truly high end services, though, the standard fare is still, for all intents and purposes, prostitution - sex for money. There is no “escorting,” per se, just a meeting for sex. There’s nothing wrong with that at all, but I am uncomfortable associating what I do specifically with that term at this point because it is no longer used in its historically accurate context.
My services are going to be a bit different, and in my estimation fit more into the role that which was characteristic of the true courtesan as history understands it. In fact, my rate structure is such that it discourages the purely physical liaisons that are the bailiwick of the typical prostitute . For example, I have a minimum appointment booking of two hours, at a rate of $1,000.00 for single male clients (slightly less for females). Very few people looking for a straight sexual encounter are going to want to fork out that kind of coin for just sex.
No, my intent is to offer myself as someone who will enrapture my clients, entertain them, beguile them with my charms, and then, if they’re so-inclined, provide them with a sexual experience they’re not likely to forget any time soon. Hopefully, this will lead them to want to spend more time with me in the future, thereby ensuring my ability to earn a living. In other words, I see myself as akin to a true courtesan, adapted to a modern day form.
Nina refers to me as a professional slut, and I can certainly play that role (I actually relish playing that role, in fact). But I can also play a prude if that’s what you want. I will mold myself to your expectations. You’re paying for my time and attention, and I will be what you want me to be. I can be so much more than just arm candy or a sex toy, and that is where I feel that I will excel at this line of work. I am quite gregarious and can be genuinely engaging, and I’d like to hope that you’re looking for someone who is more than just someone to have sex with.
I can speak three languages, and I can read/write three others. I graduated magna cum laude from a prestigious, private university, with a degree in Psychology. I am well versed on the issues of the day, including politics, history, human rights, and a wide variety of other issues. I like a wide range of music, from rap to classical. I enjoy life, I enjoy being me, I enjoy bringing happiness to other people. And, perhaps most importantly, to me anyway, I enjoy opening peoples’ eyes about their own sexuality. In other words, I consider myself an intelligent, sensual, well-rounded, emotionally deep young woman.
I know my way around the human body, the human psyche, and the sexual spirit. I know how to make love, and I know how to fuck. I can be your girlfriend, or I can be your porn star. I am equally skilled going down on a nice, thick cock, as well as the succulent cunt of a woman who craves that first experience with another woman. I enjoy learning about sex, and finding out what makes other people tingle sexually, so my time with you will be one of mutual excitement and exploration.
So, I believe you can see that my reasoning behind the use of the term courtesan to describe myself is rooted in at least some semblance of the historical construct of the term. I trust you’ll feel the same way after our encounter.
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I think the term, the word, and the description fits you perfectly my sweetest!
xoxo,
nina
“But I can also play a prude if that’s what you want.”
I don’t believe it! No one is that good an actress!
I agree with Nina, though, it does fit you perfectly. A courtesan is like… the cameleon of all companions. The smart (and the luckiest) ones however, will be those who wish to see your true colours.
I still don’t think you could pull the”prude” thing off, though.. for longer than 5 minutes, anyway..
Anyone who’s seen the movie Dangerous Beauty (1998) knows what a courtesan is. check it out. BTW - Catherine McCormack has nothing on you in the looks department. And yet I had a huge, er, thing
for her in that movie. So much so, it turned my wife on for a change, instead of making her jealous! win-win for all, indeed…
That movie will also make you fall in love with Venice too. Must get back to that magical place someday….
Courtesan suits you well now that I know what it means although professional slut makes me grin lol
“I consider myself an intelligent, sensual, well-rounded, emotionally deep young woman.”
I think we would all agree with that statement. <3
“I am equally skilled going down on a nice, thick cock”
The way you say that makes me wish for a slight second that I had one.
I agree with Keeley on the whole “Courtesan suits you… although professional slut makes me grin”
<3
I agree that Courtesan best describes what you’re doing nowadays. I’m happy to read that you’ve found a suitable job title. <3
Though I have found one link where a girl claimed I wasn’t a true courtesan (I was offended!) I don’t tend to talk much about that side of my business because it seems kinda boring to talk about…. who knows maybe should switch it up..
Glad someone pointed this definition out and that you found a title!
Thanks everyone for the comments. And Las Vegas Courtesan, thanks for stopping by!
Gracefully and well said, with a fun, surprising, dirty twist at the end. Very nice.
I’m sure that it was said in jest originally, but I hope that nobody seriously considers you a “professional slut”. That would suggest that you are a woman of loose character and morals, and I don’t believe that a woman’s level of sexual activity necessarily reflects those qualities. I’m only beginning to know you, but you don’t strike me as “slutty”. There is nothing dirty in taking pleasure and providing service…or providing pleasure as a service. ; )