This questionnaire is designed for independent study, and is completely confidential. None of the information will be used against the participants in any way. Your cooperation is completely voluntary. Answer only those questions you feel comfortable with.
NAME: ___________
Questionnaire
Part I
1. How long have you been in the business?
2. What is your current age, and at what age did you start?
3. How much do you typically charge for services, and does it change
with each customer, depending upon your assessment of him or her?
Full Service: ____ Oral: ____ Anal: ____
Bondage: ____ Group: ____ Other: ____
4. What is the most common service requested?
5. Are there any acts which you would refuse to engage in?
6. How often (if at all) are you screened for HIV/ STD? How often do
you use condoms?
7. Do you currently have a boyfriend/ husband/ significant other?
8. Do you have any children? If so, who is the primary care giver?
Do they know about your work?
9. Do you currently use a pimp? If so, please give a rough estimate as to the percentage he receives from each date. (any comments pertaining to pimps, pro & con, should be listed here)
10. Are you dependent upon any substances such as alcohol, cocaine, or heroin at this time?
11. When working, what sexual situations do you prefer and why?
(oral, straight lay, b&d, s&m, fetishes, "role play", anal, same
sex partners, group, etc.)
12. Do you ever reach orgasm when engaged in sex for pay? (comments)
13. Who are your favorite customers? Most frequent customers?
14. As a general rule, do you enjoy sex?
15. Do you think prostitution should be legalized?
16. Given the fact that Prostitution is currently illegal, do you think that police should actively prosecute the customer or 'John'? If so, why?
17. Briefly, what type of home life did you have?
18. When were you happiest in your life?
19. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
20. What have you learned about men from your work?
21. Do you consider yourself empowered by your work, or victimized?
Part II
Part II breaks the interview down into three sections, with more detail provided about the interviewee:
1. Your Past:
Tell us a bit about your past.
Where did you come from? Did you have a large family? Home life, history of sexual abuse, drug/ substance abuse? First sexual experience? Low self esteem? What was the lowest point in your life?
2. Your Present:
What do you enjoy most about your work? Dislike about your work?
Do you feel victimized, or empowered by your work?
What is your typical day like? Walk us through your daily routine. (where you shop, who you hang out with, where you socialize when not working)
What time to you typically begin your 'workday', and what time does it end?
Who are the best customers and why?
Do you ever run into former clients in public situations, which might create embarrassing situations for you or the client?
What is your present home life like?
Would you consider yourself wealthy? Is money the primary motivating factor for choosing your profession?
3. Your Future:
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? 10 Years from now?
Are you currently working towards a goal? Have your goals changed since your original plan? Are you presently saving up for a particular goal?
Do you worry about contracting HIV/ STD's or other diseases? Do you worry about your health and/or safety in general?
Please take a minute to add any comments or observations you think may be useful to the study.
Thank you very much for taking part and participating in our study. Please be safe out there!
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