What happened to the escort industry?

[King K]

I'm not sure about you guys, but I've noticed the whole scene has dried up! I remember before COVID, there was a constant wave of new Hungarian Milfs and Gilfs on AW throughout the year. It's the same ones working now, and I presume they live in England now. American Pornstars would also constantly tour Britain! All of that has stopped.

Any thoughts on what happened?

[Maak]

BREXIT ,immigration changes, COVID-19, rise of OnlyFans content, cost of living crisis, changes in UK laws on adult content etc.

All these have affected the industry over the years. There are still some good WGs on the scene, but it seems you have to travel more for better quality depending on your location.

Not many new girls are entering the scene as before.

[pantywetter]

I’d agree with this and I don’t think it’s just rose tinted specs.  There doesn’t seem to be much coming through at all.  AW is a bit of a wasteland, and Diva and to a lesser extent the other agencies have more Brazilians which arent great from a service perspective.
As someone who punts 99% Eastern European girls it’s bad times

[hunkybc]

I genuinely believe it’s easier and less effort to to make money via Only Fans and social media!

[Massage Bloke]

I'm sure Brexit is the the reason that the Hungarians and Poles have gone back to their homelands. Many were here on a semi-permanent basis, which they could do with EU free movement. And, of course, they can still move around other EU countries to work. Poland and Hungary are okay places to live these days, it's different for the Roms and Russians.

The Brazillians seem to come here on a student visa, then go back home when the visa runs out, then get another student visa. And so it goes on. And with a population of well over 200 million, there are always more cropping on.

Also, with the old EE SPs that were here, Covid must have played a part, along with Brexit. I think many simply came to the conclusion that it was time to go back home.

[paul_tall_]

The Brazillians seem to come here on a student visa, then go back home when the visa runs out, then get another student visa. And so it goes on. And with a population of well over 200 million, there are always more cropping on.

Do you know that for certain ?
My understanding is that student visas are checked quite rigorously these days and the route via language schools is way more controlled. Besides if Brazilians were able to do that then so could over nationalities.
My suspicion would be that they are coming over on Tourist visas with 3rd parties aiding them for being able to provide evidence of accommodation etc. Lets face it if you asked any of them and that applies to any nationality they wont tell you the truthful answer.

[Thriceweekly]

I first punted in 2017. I used to use the Manchester and Leeds escort agencies (mainly Angel Companions and McKenzies I seem to remember), and every week I could choose a twenty something British girl. Probably students a lot of them. It was fantastic! 

Then I got an illness  

When I restarted punting in 2024 there was nothing like that at all. So things have changed to such an extent in such a short space of time. Now I mainly punt Thais.

[sparkus]

I’d agree with this and I don’t think it’s just rose tinted specs.  There doesn’t seem to be much coming through at all.  AW is a bit of a wasteland, and Diva and to a lesser extent the other agencies have more Brazilians which arent great from a service perspective.
As someone who punts 99% Eastern European girls it’s bad times

You might just want to go on holiday there then.

I was in Manor Park the other week and walked past the old sauna.  You'd go in and for 10+40 quid there'd be six or seven EE lovelies to choose from.  Sometimes like a size 10 34FF Rom who actually smiled and showed you a few tricks.

As I mentioned elsewhere today, Polish place in Stepney, 25 quid to hump a late 20s girl with big chebs and a tan who tasted of bubblegum.

[Massage Bloke]

Do you know that for certain ?
My understanding is that student visas are checked quite rigorously these days and the route via language schools is way more controlled. Besides if Brazilians were able to do that then so could over nationalities.
My suspicion would be that they are coming over on Tourist visas with 3rd parties aiding them for being able to provide evidence of accommodation etc. Lets face it if you asked any of them and that applies to any nationality they wont tell you the truthful answer.

Okay then, but my point still stands. There is a revolving door of Brazillians, who have zero commitment to tne UK, where as OP was wondering where all the EE MILFS and GILFS had gone. Many were here on a semi permanent basis and had more or less made the UK their home. But with Brexit, they were basically told to Fuck Off.  There was a window of time for them to apply to stay.  Some did, many didn't.  Covid must have helped many to make up their minds that it was time to return to Poland and Hungary.

[Trex]

Not this topic again  I discuss this topic before couple of years ago and last year. I bet we get this topic again next year too.

[Mr Sinister]

Okay then, but my point still stands. There is a revolving door of Brazillians, who have zero commitment to tne UK, where as OP was wondering where all the EE MILFS and GILFS had gone. Many were here on a semi permanent basis and had more or less made the UK their home. But with Brexit, they were basically told to Fuck Off.  There was a window of time for them to apply to stay.  Some did, many didn't.  Covid must have helped many to make up their minds that it was time to return to Poland and Hungary.

The story the other week of 40K Roms returning home since Brexit confirms things are drying up on the EE front, same thing happened with the Poles who used to dominate the game pre-Brexit they all went home or to Germany/Netherlands because QoL here is expensive and shit. Even speaking to a reg Hungarian of mine she is also thinking of packing it up and returning home since it's too expensive and she's not young anymore.

I observed in my own experiences (no data) it just seems quality EE wg numbers are dwindling, it's kinda why I've moved onto Latinas and TBF my experiences with them have been good and the quality very very good can't complain.

Also OF, social media and the likes of secret means girls don't have to dive head first into escorting now, they can make money on the side without having to fully expose themselves into escorting. Prostitution is one of the oldest professions so will never truly go away, with the Ai apocalypse on the horizon for jobs expect many women to fall into it

As a punter as well you just have to adapt to the new environment it will never go back to how it was 15 years ago

[Massage Bloke]

Not this topic again  I discuss this topic before couple of years ago and last year. I bet we get this topic again next year too.

Okay, I'll change the subject.

Sparkus mentioned that he was in Manor Park the other week, and walked past the old sauna.

In the very early 1970s I went to Dersingham Avenue Infants (as it was then)...What a small world it is...!

[shagmore]

Fully agree, the punting pickings are getting very slim, AW listings are much smaller - could be with the new Internet laws, same with VS. Its a sad time to say the least

[paul_tall_]

Okay then, but my point still stands. There is a revolving door of Brazillians, who have zero commitment to tne UK, where as OP was wondering where all the EE MILFS and GILFS had gone. Many were here on a semi permanent basis and had more or less made the UK their home. But with Brexit, they were basically told to Fuck Off.  There was a window of time for them to apply to stay.  Some did, many didn't.  Covid must have helped many to make up their minds that it was time to return to Poland and Hungary.

Brexit/Visa Rule changes as a reason is probably the more likely reason as its far harder for someone to come here officially and work , cost of living, harder to obtain bank accounts etc etc My understanding was a number used to come over via adverts in their local social media and were not necessarily independent anyway.
I never really search on AW by registered date, more by who has logged in in the last week and there is still a mix of nationalities but many have been members for a while and there are still groups of european girls ie hungarians/odd polish girl that have been here since pre covid.
You are right though that Brazilians (and the other Central/South American nationalities) definitely dominate the new arrivals closely followed by Romanians. Maybe thats just a pattern in my area or they start out in Surrey/North Hants area before being moved on.
Whether AW is a good guide who knows as for example the Chinese type dubious profile brigade have decamped to Vivastreet

[southcoastpunter]

Fully agree, the punting pickings are getting very slim, AW listings are much smaller - could be with the new Internet laws, same with VS. Its a sad time to say the least

is it?

i suppose we shouldn't be too surprised - because of the age profile of UKP (older), we seem to often refer back to "the good old days of this or that" or the price was better then. well there is hardly anything that isn't as good as it used to b or cheaper now.. but we all live in the"now" not the past so if you think all the hungarians or polish escorts have gone home, then go live (or holiday) in Hungry or poland or wherever. we have to make the "now" work for us and for most people it can albeit maybe with a bit more work. Just look at all the positive reviews we have!

And in other threads, how often do we hear about having a plan B, C and even a plan D. how does that work if there are so few good SP's. And, an example in the thread below this one (about paying a deposit) just one example:

Why oh why oh why would anyone pay a deposit when there are thousands of SP's to choose from that don't require one??

and yes , this topic keeps coming up again and again. maybe we need better search facilities so guys can see it was done last year and the year before etc!

[sparkus]

Okay, I'll change the subject.

Sparkus mentioned that he was in Manor Park the other week, and walked past the old sauna.

In the very early 1970s I went to Dersingham Avenue Infants (as it was then)...What a small world it is...!

Lizzie line broke so we had to get off it and get a bus, what a fucking shithole it is now.  London's cheapest rent apparently.

[DastardlyDick]

The eco likes of most o£ Eastern Europe has improved a lot since the fall of Communism and it's immediate aftermath which means sex workers from those Countries can now earn decent wages in "normal" jobs add on the effects of Brexit...

[WelshClipper]

Sorry to be controversial but I really haven’t noticed any drop off in availability.

To be fair, I only need one wg.

So if there are twelve available and I choose one. It’s the same as only six available and I choose one.

So the reasons given may be correct but so far not impacted 

[Massage Bloke]

Lizzie line broke so we had to get off it and get a bus, what a fucking shithole it is now.  London's cheapest rent apparently.

Punting Story:

The 1970s blocks of flats on the Romford Road by the North Circular replaced a few streets of what were genuine slums, and a cinema.  I remember when it was bulit, we called it "The New Estate"... in fact we stlll called it that many years after it was bulit! The builders left a huge pile of sand behind, in which us kids used to play.

The cinema that was demolished was very old. There were boxes under the circle which had free standing dining room type chairs. Each box had a curtain for privacy.  Can you see where I'm going with this anecdote? 

Courting couples used to book the boxes alnong with local sex workers who would sometimes take a punter there.  The usherettes would now and again pull the curtains back and shine their torch, to make sure there was no funny business going on. But often they could be bribed to leave a box alone. But even if they had taken a bribe, one or two usherettes were known to take regular peaks for their own enjoyment!

[King K]

True! A hundred guys paying £20 a month...£2000 to live off every month! And if she can constantly put out content and get more punters on a subscription thats less headache than finding a premise for meets, taking calls, dealing with physical cash...etc

I genuinely believe it’s easier and less effort to to make money via Only Fans and social media!

[RandomGuy99]

Brexit

Christmas and New Year - January is known to be a quiet time so why would you spend time on travel and accommodation when you may not cover the costs with enough bookings?

The weather

OF and content selling - why would you have sex with random people with all the accompanying risks, issues and hard work when you can sit at home taking photos and making videos in the safety and comfort of your own home?

These are all affecting the current supply of SPs.

[sparkus]

Punting Story:

The 1970s blocks of flats on the Romford Road by the North Circular replaced a few streets of what were genuine slums, and a cinema.  I remember when it was bulit, we called it "The New Estate"... in fact we stlll called it that many years after it was bulit! The builders left a huge pile of sand behind, in which us kids used to play.

The cinema that was demolished was very old. There were boxes under the circle which had free standing dining room type chairs. Each box had a curtain for privacy.  Can you see where I'm going with this anecdote? 

Courting couples used to book the boxes alnong with local sex workers who would sometimes take a punter there.  The usherettes would now and again pull the curtains back and shine their torch, to make sure there was no funny business going on. But often they could be bribed to leave a box alone. But even if they had taken a bribe, one or two usherettes were known to take regular peaks for their own enjoyment!

That's top drawer antics sir.

Sometimes you just needed a virtually empty dark cinema for a BJ from your girlfriend/date back when I was a lad.

[Trex]

I’m telling you this, it’s not going to be any better anytime soon, might take years to get good again, maybe might not improve.

I don’t think it will going to get worse, unless the government makes it Illegal, then it might be a final nail in the coffin.

[DastardlyDick]

Punting Story:

The 1970s blocks of flats on the Romford Road by the North Circular replaced a few streets of what were genuine slums, and a cinema.  I remember when it was bulit, we called it "The New Estate"... in fact we stlll called it that many years after it was bulit! The builders left a huge pile of sand behind, in which us kids used to play.

The cinema that was demolished was very old. There were boxes under the circle which had free standing dining room type chairs. Each box had a curtain for privacy.  Can you see where I'm going with this anecdote? 

Courting couples used to book the boxes alnong with local sex workers who would sometimes take a punter there.  The usherettes would now and again pull the curtains back and shine their torch, to make sure there was no funny business going on. But often they could be bribed to leave a box alone. But even if they had taken a bribe, one or two usherettes were known to take regular peaks for their own enjoyment!

Not
If you book a box at the Royal Albert Hall, they have an area at the back that can be curtailed off from the front so the rest of the audience can't see in.

[Massage Bloke]

Not
If you book a box at the Royal Albert Hall, they have an area at the back that can be curtailed off from the front so the rest of the audience can't see in.

I don't think they would let me in the front door of The Royal Albert Hall, if I was accompanied by a hugely enhanced Brazilian or a couple of moody Roms!

[paul_tall_]

I genuinely believe it’s easier and less effort to to make money via Only Fans and social media!

The first episode of Olivia Attwoods new series of Getting Filthy rich is about celebs that make money on there. Idea of the four she chatted to being celebs is debatable but there will girls seeing what’s quoted and deciding to try it.
The people were Katie Price who says she is making 80k a month off the platform and has another platform where she has created a virtual ai Jordan and thinks she will earn similar, Kerry Katona reckons she has made millions , some girl off of series one love island can’t recall what she said she said she earnt, and Lauren Goodger from Towie , supposedly charges 50usd a month has 500 subscribers and does customs, I think she said she was making 30k a month, she also sort of suggested guys are regularly asking for more.
Not sure re the love island one but the other 3 basically state they do nothing nude and spend hardly anytime a months making the content. I would be more interested in who are the guys that regularly buy the content esp the Towie one

[mh]

I'm also finding the punting scene incredibly stale. I've even wondered if there's some site or app that has taken over from AW and we're all languishing on it. Is there another significant site? For actual meets, not online content... Or are we the dinosaurs in the final punting generation and in future people are just getting their rocks off through increasingly realistic (VR/AI) online interaction? 

[jamiekinkxxx]

Many other sites but tailored to the pricier punt... Tryst and Burlington are two such sites

[Stevelondon]

I’m with WelshC on this one !!!

I find there is far too much choice nowadays. Plus it’s far easier to search.

Bring back those phone box cards. The Sport, contact mags …… that’s what I say. 😂

[Pennine Rover]

I've not punted so much recently. It might be an age thing but I just don't see girls on AW that I fancy.   
In my area of the NW we had peak numbers from about 2015  until COVID but it never really recovered. My local search used to bring 40 to 45 profiles, now it's about half that number.  About half are Brazilian or Thai. Most of the British girls are older (no a bad thing) and there have been few new faces.
I don't get the whole online chat, Only Fans thing. Why would I want to chat or watch Kety Price, who these days looks like a council estate tart?   Are guys doing this rather than actual meets?

[southcoastpunter]

I don't get the whole online chat, Only Fans thing. Why would I want to chat or watch Kety Price, who these days looks like a council estate tart?   Are guys doing this rather than actual meets?

i don't get it either - but we are all different and each to their own etc.

Your question: Are guys doing this rather than actual meets? well to the first part (Are guys doing this)  well obviously yes. But to the second part (rather than actual meets) we don't know for sure but i think , for some, it will be a "yes" but for others it will be "as well as". But either way, online / OF etc has had and is having an effect on things.

[sparkus]

"Industry"?

[sparkus]

I've not punted so much recently. It might be an age thing but I just don't see girls on AW that I fancy.   
In my area of the NW we had peak numbers from about 2015  until COVID but it never really recovered. My local search used to bring 40 to 45 profiles, now it's about half that number.  About half are Brazilian or Thai. Most of the British girls are older (no a bad thing) and there have been few new faces.
I don't get the whole online chat, Only Fans thing. Why would I want to chat or watch Kety Price, who these days looks like a council estate tart?   Are guys doing this rather than actual meets?

There were some overblown claims about OF when it first went global, that it was a safer option than punting during COVID etc., that it would kill off escorting for good etc. And yet here we are in 2026, knobbing away.

[OakTree]

There were some overblown claims about OF when it first went global, that it was a safer option than punting during COVID etc., that it would kill off escorting for good etc. And yet here we are in 2026, knobbing away.

I believe only a fraction make a reasonable living out of it. You need to have a large social media presence to really get the punters in.

As for whether the industry as it called is no where near what it used to be? I’ve been hearing that ever since I took up this pastime god knows how many years ago.

[jamiekinkxxx]

I believe only a fraction make a reasonable living out of it. You need to have a large social media presence to really get the punters in.

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[Wristspinner]

There may be many WG listed on aw but if you want to see someone that day it is not easy to see them many profiles don’t have numbers some do but arn’t then available,when mt time does allow me to try to arrange in advance contact gets ignored. Back in the 80’s and 90’s it was easy to see girls locally, local newspaper ads and shop window cards all had numbers with ladies who were available or flats with a changing rota.

[MissWolf]

There may be many WG listed on aw but if you want to see someone that day it is not easy to see them many profiles don’t have numbers some do but arn’t then available,when mt time does allow me to try to arrange in advance contact gets ignored. Back in the 80’s and 90’s it was easy to see girls locally, local newspaper ads and shop window cards all had numbers with ladies who were available or flats with a changing rota.

There is a reason why less independent girls are showing a number on AW IMO and that's because AW are now charging £12 a week or £2.10 a day to do that, add to that £6.57 for the available today feature and advertising adds up fast.
A lot of girls much like myself only display a GL and number if they have a dedicated work day, it doesn't mean they are not available when the number isn't up, just that they are taking bookings through AW or seeing regulars who already have the number and can enquire via phone.
Taking bookings via AW email also allows them to see feedback etc

[OakTree]

There may be many WG listed on aw but if you want to see someone that day it is not easy to see them many profiles don’t have numbers some do but arn’t then available,when mt time does allow me to try to arrange in advance contact gets ignored. Back in the 80’s and 90’s it was easy to see girls locally, local newspaper ads and shop window cards all had numbers with ladies who were available or flats with a changing rota.

It really does depend on how you choose or plan who you see. I book always on the day. I never book in advance. I do a search with a thirty mile radius and who’s available today. If their green light is on then they will be showing their number. Very occasionally they don’t but it is very occasionally. I then also cross reference with my hot list and I can say I pretty much every time I find a suitable meet and within two or three hours I’m knocking on their door.

[simon07]

I can only manage a narrow time window between 10am and 2pm.

I find a lot of WG do not respond in the morning, maybe they are asleep and i might get a response at 2pm or 4pm etc. Prebooking would work better for me. Call on the day is hit and miss, as many times, i get zero response to queries.

[Private Parts]

@stevelondon
"Bring back those phone box cards. The Sport, contact mags …… that’s what I say. 😂"

Oh the thrill of the chase!!!
 

[alabama1]

"Industry"?

What would you call it then 

[Private Parts]

What would you call it then 

Profession?
 

[alabama1]

Profession?
 

Members of a profession have common characteristics: discipline, specialized knowledge, skills, and training. They adhere to professional standards and follow industry-specific codes of ethics.

I don't think so   

[sparkus]

Members of a profession have common characteristics: discipline, specialized knowledge, skills, and training. They adhere to professional standards and follow industry-specific codes of ethics.

I don't think so   

I've said before that it needs some regulation of professional standards involving the use of such deeply experienced service users such as ourselves 

[signy]

Members of a profession have common characteristics: discipline, specialized knowledge, skills, and training. They adhere to professional standards and follow industry-specific codes of ethics.

I don't think so   

I would say that this applies exactly to a good femdom SP. Although probably not to your average EE tourer.

[superson78]

Seeking, Tinder and move to countries like DUBAI

[MLawro93]

I find its even better, plenty of choices, but the fees have definitely increased significantly, but that is to be expected. Its more of a case that everyone else's disposable income hasn't kept up.

I'll admit to being biased as my income has increased a fair bit from when I first started, so SPs that were out of reach financially are now available.

[GreyDave]

Dubai and other places where the so called Digital Nomads work from , 1st decent job this year was working for one of these blokes who has rentals here and several in diffrent countries not big places small flats which he Air BB s though agencies (lucky B`Stard) he was telling me of the Shopping mall s where in the evening the girls go and you pick up and transfer cash to their account .The snaps he showed me on his phone were the type ofgirl that here would be top draw and ££££`s they are stillexpensive there but he said he paid for Morning , Afternoon evening or Overnighters in the 100s to the 500 for an overnighter .

I havent that sort of cash is are there cheaper ones I asked ....yes but they want to be hired for week or so as accomadation is not cheap so they still work out expensive

I presonally have switched thought types and Nationalities and Races though the years. When i was young the main WG in london were Maltesse and big Northern Lasses then I saw 1st the German and Africn influx then Russian Hungarian and Polish now we are in the South American post Romainian stage and the Chinese are now taking (most of the cum I can produce , my contribution to the balance of trade )

I wonder whats going to happen with the effect of the war and destabilizing out there now a couple who I saw regular Hot Asian who I ve reveiwed (nice people ) deciced to go in to this AW game as they did not have to travel and work long hours decided by others many may decide to again in serch of fedoom in lifestyle.

[mhambertec]

Men paying for women to flash their boobs and beaver online.
Men paying for women to fund their Fan Site.
Men paying for women to talk dirty to them on the phone.

Basically, everything that allows women to make more money than they would by sitting in a Parlour.

There are now loads of women who are turning to this rather than doing the normal 9-5. And being an escort is no longer a lucrative option for them. 

[jamiekinkxxx]

Men paying for women to flash their boobs and beaver online.
Men paying for women to fund their Fan Site.
Men paying for women to talk dirty to them on the phone.

Basically, everything that allows women to make more money than they would by sitting in a Parlour.

There are now loads of women who are turning to this rather than doing the normal 9-5. And being an escort is no longer a lucrative option for them.

We have had this TV and phone style for years, so not sure that the two mentioned above has impacted much, if at all. There is an argument for onlyfans style sites but the income that the vast majority earn is peanuts TBH