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General Category => Blather and Babble => Topic started by: Curvesandlipstick on 18 March 2021, 05:39:22 pm
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Hi guys. I just wanted to share with you something, every GP surgery may be different!!!
I spoke to my GUM clinic the other day and explained that I may have to return to sex work on a few weeks, I haven’t worked at all since last February and do good on onlyfans but I need to go back for financial reasons but because of my anxiety I was very worried about it. they called my GP and got me in for a vaccine tomorrow. They were really good and explained that because I’m a sex worker I fall into the at risk category. So ladies please don’t risk yourselfs xxx
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Hi guys. I just wanted to share with you something, every GP surgery may be different!!!
I spoke to my GUM clinic the other day and explained that I may have to return to sex work on a few weeks, I haven’t worked at all since last February and do good on onlyfans but I need to go back for financial reasons but because of my anxiety I was very worried about it. they called my GP and got me in for a vaccine tomorrow. They were really good and explained that because I’m a sex worker I fall into the at risk category. So ladies please don’t risk yourselfs xxx
Really pleased for you, I was encouraged via other eligibility-something I do outside of sex work. At the time I was nowhere near the age groups being invited, at first I declined then another person encouraged me. Had to do a little foot work, obtained official permission then received the first dose.
Fingers crossed for the second.
I'm mostly using postal kits for testing sent by an outreach regionally as well as some privately paid. Local services in a poorly funded area really reduced during the pandemic. I consider myself fairly informed so prefer to let them get on with it, as well as minimise contact.
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Getting mine via the normal way this saturday, hoping I don;t get too many side effects ???
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I got mine a couple of weeks ago, on a Saturday. Felt awful the next day, really bad headache and couldn’t raise my arm, I was supposed to work the Tuesday but change the day to Thursday as my arm was still painful Tuesday, by Thursday it only hurt when I raised it in the air or if the part where the injection was put in was touched. My mum had the same one and was absolutely fine, suppose everyone is different
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I got mine last Friday, felt really tired and fluey the next day then was fine. Sitting at home 2 nights ago and had a sudden onset of burning in the elbow of my injection arm, it felt like my arm had been put in the fire and it was bright red!! Called the GP and was told I have "covid arm" and is quite normal and they had been getting a lot of calls about it. It is your immune system going into overdrive, and quite harmless, cold compress and paracetamol and it had gone within a few hours.
I've always thought that SP should be classed in the priority groups, a lot of workers have had to work through the pandemic as this is their only means of income and survival, i even think we should be given lateral flow kits like employers are being given.
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I had my first vaccine a week ago and apart from a slightly sore left arm for about 3 to 4 days there was nothing to worry about. So a very positive experience.
We really need to take the media with a pinch of salt and be aware it is distortion of facts.
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Just had my first jab, been feeling crap all week anyway so I'm hoping this doesn't make me feel even worse :)
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Can we please keep it sex work specific, folks? It's wandering off a bit.
As a general guide, if an identical post could have been made by somebody who is not a sex worker then it belongs on another forum somewhere rather than here :).
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I don't know if it's worth putting my vaccination status on my ads. Purely for marketing purposes really. Only had one dose so far but it might be a reassurance to the odd potential client.
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I don't know if it's worth putting my vaccination status on my ads. Purely for marketing purposes really. Only had one dose so far but it might be a reassurance to the odd potential client.
The thing about getting the vaccine is that not only it protects you from getting ill to covid but your viral load in case of transmission to a non vaccinated person is much lower. Apparently chances of transmitting covid once you're vaccinated become lower once you get vaccinated. I am thinking in mentioning my vaccine status on my website.
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The thing about getting the vaccine is that not only it protects you from getting ill to covid but your viral load in case of transmission to a non vaccinated person is much lower. Apparently chances of transmitting covid once you're vaccinated become lower once you get vaccinated. I am thinking in mentioning my vaccine status on my website.
My concern is that people may think they can be lax both outside bookings, and with things like handwashing on arrival.
Already received contact which indicates there's a feeling of safety, and that other precautions can be dropped.
I adopted handwashing on arrival (me or them) in Feb 2020, and intend to continue because I consider it good practice but have reason to believe there may now be a little resistance by a one or two.
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im 32 and a sex worker. on the nhs website when you go to book vacicine there wasnt even an option that ask if you are high risk , just if your a care worker or health care worker. if you put no its states you cannot book . ?
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I know someone who was offered the covid vaccine by the sexual health clinic because they know she is a sex worker. Could be worth enquiring.
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My concern is that people may think they can be lax both outside bookings, and with things like handwashing on arrival.
Already received contact which indicates there's a feeling of safety, and that other precautions can be dropped.
You are in charge of the situaion and if you want to continue the handwashing on arrival etc then make it clear when they come through the door.
I find that once they are inside your propery they are already being led by their dicks so a small request like washing their hands is no problem.
Be assertive but charming, I find that if the guy isn't a dick/control freak then they actually appreciate this, it makes them feel that you take your own safety and theirs seriously.
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im 32 and a sex worker. on the nhs website when you go to book vacicine there wasnt even an option that ask if you are high risk , just if your a care worker or health care worker. if you put no its states you cannot book . ?
You're only high risk if you're doing physical bookings though, i.e. not all sex workers will qualify before lockdown ends. Unless you have a pre-existing health condition that makes you more vulnerable, it will probably be a few more weeks before they get down to 30-35s (I think it's currently 50-55?)
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I was expecting to get my vaccine in the new few weeks as I'm in the 40s age group, however, instead, they're now giving second vaccines to those who have already had their first vaccine, so I it will be quite a few months until I get a vaccine, and even longer for those in their 30s.
The squabble with the EU has changed the vaccinations as there are now delays in shipments. Additionally, as I type this, am watching the news and one of the newsreaders has just reminded those over 50s who still haven't had their first jab to do so before supplies slow-down.
Am contemplating going to the GUM clinic to see if they can get me an appointment as I really need to start working again.
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Hi girls,
I got my vaccine through my main job as I'm an essential worker. I'm so glad some of you other girls have been able to also.
Definitely try your GP's and explain
Xx
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Hi girls,
I got my vaccine through my main job as I'm an essential worker. I'm so glad some of you other girls have been able to also.
Definitely try your GP's and explain
Xx
My GP surgery won't even discuss vaccination, I was pointed in another direction to gain authority but I was eligible I just wanted the reassurance that I would not he turned away.
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I was expecting to get my vaccine in the new few weeks as I'm in the 40s age group, however, instead, they're now giving second vaccines to those who have already had their first vaccine, so I it will be quite a few months until I get a vaccine, and even longer for those in their 30s.
The squabble with the EU has changed the vaccinations as there are now delays in shipments. Additionally, as I type this, am watching the news and one of the newsreaders has just reminded those over 50s who still haven't had their first jab to do so before supplies slow-down.
Am contemplating going to the GUM clinic to see if they can get me an appointment as I really need to start working again.
That's strange. I'm in my 40's and got my vaccine last week the normal way. I guess depends on what area of the country you're in? I was told my second jab is Mid June (WTF). I ask "why so late?" and was told it's because government is giving priority to giving the first shot to as many people as possible (as it's the one that most protects against the virus) rather than giving the second jab to those who already had the first. Makes a lot of sense if you think about it.
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That's strange. I'm in my 40's and got my vaccine last week the normal way. I guess depends on what area of the country you're in? I was told my second jab is Mid June (WTF). I ask "why so late?" and was told it's because government is giving priority to giving the first shot to as many people as possible (as it's the one that most protects against the virus) rather than giving the second jab to those who already had the first. Makes a lot of sense if you think about it.
Apparently they made a mistake in inviting over 40's and quickly stopped it but said they'd honour the ones who has already managed to book a jab.
I'd heard the opposite, that they are slowing down on first jabs now to concentrate on giving second jabs to stay within the 3 month window which supposedly offers the greatest immunity, especially as it looks like the supply may fall off quite a lot in the next few weeks.
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Apparently they made a mistake in inviting over 40's and quickly stopped it but said they'd honour the ones who has already managed to book a jab.
I'd heard the opposite, that they are slowing down on first jabs now to concentrate on giving second jabs to stay within the 3 month window which supposedly offers the greatest immunity, especially as it looks like the supply may fall off quite a lot in the next few weeks.
That aligns with what I heard/read.
However, as it happens, I got a text late last night inviting me for a jab today - I now have vaccine number 1 under my belt!
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That aligns with what I heard/read.
However, as it happens, I got a text late last night inviting me for a jab today - I now have vaccine number 1 under my belt!
Just goes to show how often the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing in such matters lol but pleased to hear you got yours Millie, one less thing to worry about.
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I don't know if it's worth putting my vaccination status on my ads. Purely for marketing purposes really. Only had one dose so far but it might be a reassurance to the odd potential client.
This bothers me somewhat, as if everyone starts putting they've been vaccinated, clients may be put off seeing those ladies who can't have the vaccine for medical reasons, which is discriminatory when you think about it. Not all of us can have the vax.
This is why I think it's a bad idea to intruduce vaccination passports, as there are many who simply who cannot have it, and why discriminate against those and ban them from certain places because they're exempt.
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This bothers me somewhat, as if everyone starts putting they've been vaccinated, clients may be put off seeing those ladies who can't have the vaccine for medical reasons, which is discriminatory when you think about it. Not all of us can have the vax.
This is why I think it's a bad idea to intruduce vaccination passports, as there are many who simply who cannot have it, and why discriminate against those and ban them from certain places because they're exempt.
Then people like you should get a passport stating they are exempt from the vaccine for medical reasons. I don't understand why I should stop myself from posting my vaccine status on my website and show awareness to my clients. This is a little bit like going to Tesco without the mask to show solidarity with those who can't wear masks for medical reasons.
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This bothers me somewhat, as if everyone starts putting they've been vaccinated, clients may be put off seeing those ladies who can't have the vaccine for medical reasons, which is discriminatory when you think about it. Not all of us can have the vax.
This is why I think it's a bad idea to intruduce vaccination passports, as there are many who simply who cannot have it, and why discriminate against those and ban them from certain places because they're exempt.
I see what you are saying, I feel uncomfortable with the vaccine passport notion.
However it may be reassuring to a client that can't have the vaccine. At the end of the day I can't prove I've had it to clients because my card has my real name on it. So it is more of a marketing thing to give me a potential edge over the competition. As this is business and my livelihood I'm taking advantages where I can.
It's a bit like saying it's discriminatory for me to advertise as British or caucasian, because those that aren't can't, because it's a preference for some clients. It's just a marketing thing.
But it's not black.and white because in other work contexts it would potentially be discriminatory. But in a sex work context is it different?
It's a
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This bothers me somewhat, as if everyone starts putting they've been vaccinated, clients may be put off seeing those ladies who can't have the vaccine for medical reasons, which is discriminatory when you think about it. Not all of us can have the vax.
This is why I think it's a bad idea to intruduce vaccination passports, as there are many who simply who cannot have it, and why discriminate against those and ban them from certain places because they're exempt.
I have just had my vaccine done i came into another category rather then age. I never really thought about putting up i have had the vaccine no more then STI results could be put up with how often you get checked. I would have thought if i was going to go out of my way to put up health comments i then would want to do it for STI and check clients get tested regularly.
Which to be fair i still cannot believe in 2021 men that want unprotected services don't have to provide proof they get regularly tested.
Just to point out the covid jab is to stop us getting seriously ill if we caught it, there is no evidence yet on if we catch it or pass it on how people will be so the covid jab is more about us. I got that from the.gov website
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This bothers me somewhat, as if everyone starts putting they've been vaccinated, clients may be put off seeing those ladies who can't have the vaccine for medical reasons, which is discriminatory when you think about it. Not all of us can have the vax.
I wouldn't worry. Once everybody and their dog gets the idea that it would be a good marketing tool (and as EG says, we don't plaster our other health information all over the internet so I agree it would be a bit strange) nobody will believe it anyway, any more than I would believe a punter who approached me banging on about his vaccine status.
Plus I couldn't give a toss whether they've had one or not, again for all the reasons given above.
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I've felt like utter crap for the past 24 hours and have barely been able to move. If you're booked in for a vaccine, it might be worth keeping the next day free just in case you feel dreadful.
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I did add the fact I've had a jab to my AW profile and did get a half hour booking because of it (I asked), but they're not exactly bashing my door down either way :)
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I've felt like utter crap for the past 24 hours and have barely been able to move. If you're booked in for a vaccine, it might be worth keeping the next day free just in case you feel dreadful.
I had the same thing, and ended up laying in bed for a day and a half. It came on about eighteen hours after the jab and didn't subside for another 36 hours. Affects some people more than others.
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Then people like you should get a passport stating they are exempt from the vaccine for medical reasons. I don't understand why I should stop myself from posting my vaccine status on my website and show awareness to my clients. This is a little bit like going to Tesco without the mask to show solidarity with those who can't wear masks for medical reasons.
I'm not exempt, and didn't say I was, so don't jump down my throat for standing up for those who are exempt., I mearly pointed out that there are some who are and can be discriminated against. I've seen plenty of people point the finger and be agressive to those who cannot wear masks when walking in shops etc, and it is illigal to ask someone who has a disability to prove why they are exempt or show a lanyard, just the same as it is getting a passport stating they are exempt (which by the way doesn't exist). It's discrimination. As several others have said, they wouldn't bother putting up they've had the jab, just like they wouldn't if they'd been tested regularly for an STI or ask a client if they've had the jab.
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Streetlight UK (sex worker charity) can arrange a Covid vaccine for you if you are an escort. If you are having problems arranging one yourself with your GP, you can contact them and they will do it for you.
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Streetlight UK (sex worker charity) can arrange a Covid vaccine for you if you are an escort. If you are having problems arranging one yourself with your GP, you can contact them and they will do it for you.
shame they are currently lobbying for the nordic model
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I had my first vaccine last Friday morning and felt fine straight away but progressively achy later on, arm very sore too. Couldn't sleep and felt terrible the next day but pretty much ok by that night. Not very nice and I couldn't work the day after either, it seems quite common to feel rough for a day or two afterwards. I'm fine with the Flu one too!
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I'm not going to be getting the jab and I'm honest with clients who ask me this question. Some don't want to book/re-book me because of this and that's fair enough, but others actually want to see me because we have similar thoughts on the subject. I won't be advertising my medical history on my profile/website though. If the question is brought up I'll tell them directly.
I think it's good your not being pressured into someone elses ddecision.
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My brother had it, and said he felt fluey and sick for a day, but then was fine....
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Need to ask for some guidence.
Are ladies adding covid related information on their websites about procedure and their preferences etc?
Are you having conversations on the phone or on arrival ?
Before I start escorting I want to get this bit done right first.
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Need to ask for some guidence.
Are ladies adding covid related information on their websites about procedure and their preferences etc?
Are you having conversations on the phone or on arrival ?
Before I start escorting I want to get this bit done right first.
There's no guidelines for this, it is completely up to you as an individual.
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I had my first vaccine. Very mild and mostly unnoticeable soreness from the injection and I slept like a log for the rest of the next day but otherwise fine. It's the AZ one and the 21 days have passed so it's working properly. The second vaccine is booked in. I follow the science and know the issues. For younger people it's effective with the first vaccine. If you're older you need the second for full strength. Either way it's going to help you not catch it or pass it on and if you do very likely things won't be serious. I'm still going to be careful and avoid anything like being in crowded badly ventilated buildings or around too many under 30's.
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Hey, I know some people have had luck getting vaccines in advance and/or through stating their working situation to get rushed ahead despite their age group so just wanted to query something.
I had my first one, booked via the NHS, on 30th May. My second isn't able to be scheduled any sooner than mid-august with the NHS booking system (12 weeks). Annoyingly as I had Moderna, a lot of the listed walk-in centres won't be suitable as they just have AZ, or don't actually specify what they have (I find this system of not naming the vaccines available such a shambles). Did anyone have any luck with Moderna in particular, using SW as a reason to bring forward the second dose? I know they're bringing over 40 and vulnerable categories forward to 8 weeks gap instead of 12 now.
I might try calling 119 to see if they will take my working situation into account to bring it forward, but I'm always wary of telling strangers over the phone about it, or having some swerf on the other end, so wanted to check here if anyone has had any luck first.
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I don't know if it's worth putting my vaccination status on my ads. Purely for marketing purposes really. Only had one dose so far but it might be a reassurance to the odd potential client.
I did & got many clients who also had been vaccinated were happy to come see me .
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I didn't/haven't/won't and got many punters who may or may not have been vaccinated happy to come and see me :).
I did actually have one ask over the phone this week and politely told him my medical history was none of his business, just as his was none of mine. He booked.
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I had been asked by a client and he visibly relaxed when I said I was. Most of mine are done too, it just makes everything a little bit more chill in my books.
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Had both my jabs, no after effects or issues. I've not been asked by callers or clients if I've been topped and tailed. I don't share my medical history with anyone. I have no interest in their vaccine status.
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Just curious as to how many of you are checking clients temperatures and their vaccination status on arrival? I must be honest I'm not, but wondering what the general view is on this?
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I am not because i just need to worry about myself i have been double vaccinated so thats the best i can do for myself in these times.
Most of the people i have seen have been vaccinated anyway as they told me or there older.
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I am not because i just need to worry about myself i have been double vaccinated so thats the best i can do for myself in these times.
Most of the people i have seen have been vaccinated anyway as they told me or there older.
Hi EG thank you for you reply, that's the stance I am taking also.
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I've been lead to believe elevated temperature is no longer a symptom, one of the few places I visit with strict rules has stopped using temperature checks.
I have received my two doses, I simply make sure I wash hands on arrival and if incall ask all clients to do the same. Also I used self-imposed client limits was 1 every 2 days, now 1 per day (since 3 weeks after 1st vaccine).
Also have increased post booking cleaning regime, much more extensive than pre-pandemic.
Some of this such as handwashing is something which makes a lot of sense without a pandemic, after all fingers end up in all sorts of places.
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Yes handwashing on arrival is something i insist on no matter what as it's true hands and fingers can be and do have ridiculous amount of germs on even without Covid.
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Can we please keep it sex work specific, folks? It's wandering off a bit.
As a general guide, if an identical post could have been made by somebody who is not a sex worker then it belongs on another forum somewhere rather than here :).
why?
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Because the SAAFE forum is a sex work support and advice resource for sex workers to discuss sex work, and not a general chat board. I'm surprised you hadn't noticed? There are multiple rules threads making this clear - the main one is here (https://saafe.info/main/questions-and-answers/read-this-rules-advice-and-help-for-using-the-saafe-forum/msg207337/#msg207337) :)
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Had thought I built up a new good client , he was a good payer and saw me up several times until he asked if I had the jabs which I have not as I’m wary about the trials still ongoing another 2 years , so he stop coming to me , sad twat , anyone else had it happen with clients ? Wtf are they judging when the same ones paid for pussy during lockdown ?
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I wouldn't consider anybody that thought it was even slightly OK to quiz a virtual stranger on their medical history any great loss, to be honest. I'd put money down on him trying to book again before the month is out anyway ;D ::)
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Yes I know ,
Like you say no loss , plenty more clients out there.
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I wouldn't consider anybody that thought it was even slightly OK to quiz a virtual stranger on their medical history any great loss, to be honest. I'd put money down on him trying to book again before the month is out anyway ;D ::)
Bang on Amy it’s no ones business really, people opt out for many reasons but again no one’s business...I saw someone recently and he text me afterwards asking if I’ve had the vaccine and I just blocked and ignored found it rude!
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I've put "are you vaccinated Yes I am" on my aw profile. I couldn't give a fuck whether my clients had been vaccinated, why would I?
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Had thought I built up a new good client , he was a good payer and saw me up several times until he asked if I had the jabs which I have not as I’m wary about the trials still ongoing another 2 years , so he stop coming to me , sad twat , anyone else had it happen with clients ? Wtf are they judging when the same ones paid for pussy during lockdown ?
I find this very hypocritical. If your client was booking you through lockdown especially when numbers of deaths were high per day but now suddenly won't see you because you have not been vaccinated just really 2 faced. I think i would have pulled him on that hypocrisy and then told him i don't wish to see him again anyway.
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Exactly
Wish I had done now , but deleted his number , he can take himself to someone else was hard work , let them have him .
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Wish I had done now , but deleted his number , he can take himself to someone else was hard work , let them have him .
You have had a result then if he was hard work haha
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I understand the freedom to reject/accept the vaccine as you prefer, but I also understand why there are a few clients who would be uncomfortable seeing an escort who hadn't had the vaccine. If it's something you feel strongly about either way, it's probably best to mention it in your advertising.
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Nobody should feel they have to make extremely sensitive personal information part of their advertising. If a punter is so 'uncomfortable' that they think another persons medical information should be available to them, they can take up stamp collecting instead.
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The way i look at it if a client is so uncomfortable seeing a sex worker unless she has been jabbed twice then i don't think he should be visiting sex workers and being intimate in the first place he should stay away all together with covid out there.
The whole point of the vaccine is so the ones that had it are protecting themselves from getting it very bad and dying. If someone don't want to take it they know the risks if they catch it and get it bad.
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Can I ask ladies on here. As part of your screening are you asking people if they have had their vaccination?
I understand this is personal medical information. But with the unvaccinated they could potentially carry a mutation of the virus that overcomes the vaccine we have had.
When clients have been booking in with me I have asked them if they have had the jab and so many have not, mostly Indian and black clients. The white clients I have seen have mostly all had them and proudly produce the cards in the booking.
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I've moved this here GG, not because it was off topic or wrong, but because somebody decided to start a second thread way back when and we didn't catch it soon enough to bung it in with the main one at the time :)
As an aside, having the vaccine doesn't stop you catching anything. It just makes it less likely (or in your/my/any other healthy adult woman's case even more unlikely) that you'll be hospitalised if you do. I speak as somebody with a friend who's just had to have a week off with it, despite having her vaccines months ago.
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I find this very hypocritical. If your client was booking you through lockdown especially when numbers of deaths were high per day but now suddenly won't see you because you have not been vaccinated just really 2 faced. I think i would have pulled him on that hypocrisy and then told him i don't wish to see him again anyway.
I had this. Didn't like him anyway, but bookings paid well. He's in his 80's and saw me every month last year. Now wouldn't see me until I had my 2nd jab ::) So blocked him ;D
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My cleaning regime is the same as it was pre-pandemic covid-19 but now I have window or balcony doors open at all times even in cold weather. Clients must take their shoes off and hand over the funds before accessing my bathroom. I can tell when they have not washed their hands they come out of the bathroom so fast I tell them to go back of course nicely and do it again. I do not kiss that has stopped cos of the covid. I am fully vaccinated but I don't tell them unless if they ask I proudly say yes and it's a conversation starter if the idiot brings it up.