The term prostitute doesn't bother me at all, as I am selling sex that's what I am.
I've noticed though wasters or abusive idiots who texts or call you usually use the term "prostitute" in order to insult you or degrade you which makes me giggle.
I just say 10/10 for observation mate!
Everyone has their preference some may not mind prostitute, some escort, hooker, working girl etc etc.
Sheila I like Lady of the Night! Hahah.
I used to have a problem with it, until I realised I was letting what a bunch of people invested in making us feel bad for their own ends (ie. media, government, big business, assorted individuals) dictate what I thought. Historically it's been peddled as a dirty word, with dirty associations, take that away, and all it does is describe what we do.
I still won't say its my favourite, probably working girl. But I also love Lady of the Night!
Terms like escort are just sanitised media friendly terms that enable us to advertise.