• Random

    On Duolingo and Why I Might Be a Linguaphile

    Delphine is sitting in a bay window reading a book. She is wearing lingerie and knee socks.

    Now that Twitter is less avian, there’s a new bird app in town! If you follow me on social media, you have probably seen me posting about my Duolingo streak. By the time this posts, I will have a streak of over 1,000 days on the “bird app.” My friends got me a Duolingo hat and t-shirt for my birthday…

  • Photographers,  Photography BHS

    Witchy Photo Dreaminess: Amanda Valentine

    I think I first saw Amanda Valentine’s work on Instagram (RIP my old IG accounts…but I just started using it again!) through either Gina Barbara or Lucky Drive Photos. Her work had that certain “je ne sais quoi ” that made me want—no, actually, NEED—to shoot with her. I immediately booked a shoot at her Phoenix studio back in 2018.…

  • Ettiquette

    Face In or Face Out? That Is the Question

    You’ve probably seen the terms “face-in” or “face-out” floating around the world of escorting. What does it mean, and what does it mean for clients and providers? Why do some people stay face in, or elect to go face in after being face out, and vice versa? I started face-in, because it seemed like the wisest choice. However, after a…

  • Kink

    BDSM Talks: Why I Say No to “Whatever You Want, Mistress”

    Delphine is wearing a black bra and holding up nipple clamps to the camera.

    In all realms of sexuality, compatibility is extremely important. However, in the kink realm, there are often extra layers of compatibility that can make things even more complicated. It’s very common for people who are new to kink, or just exploring, or who aren’t actually into it but think it’s kind of exciting, to come to a session and say…

  • Ettiquette

    Hygiene: How to Prepare to See an Escort

    Delphine is wearing a red raincoat standing under a shower.

    I am happy to report that most of my sweethearts are very eager to please, especially when it comes to the realm of cleanliness. The majority of people hop in the shower when I suggest it, use the mouthwash provided, and in general, care about their hygiene when they know they’re about to get down and dirty. Most of these…

  • Photographers,  Photography BHS

    Making My Dreams Come True: Gina Barbara

    The first time I saw Gina Barbara’s work on Twitter back in the day, I knew I wanted to shoot with her! Her polished pin-up looks are absolutely unmistakable. She always infuses her own photographic style while still showing the subject’s essence and what they actually look like. She also doesn’t shy away from creative or complicated ideas. Working with…

  • Booking

    What Is GFE Anyways?

    Delphine in pink gingham lingerie. She is laying on a bed with her feet up in the air.

    GFE – The Girlfriend Experience. It’s the subject of much debate and a bit of mystery, even with the industry. Yet, is also quite well-known. Even people who don’t participate in sex work as a provider or a client may have heard the term. It is often used in the media – there was even a popular TV show about…

  • Date Ideas

    It Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy: 5 Casual Oakland Spots for Great Dates

    Delphine in a red dress in a public restroom. It's a mirror selfie.

    I already wrote about the intersection of hooking and luxury in a previous article about some fine-dining restaurants I’ve been wanting to try. Some people believe that escorts only want to be taken to luxuriously Michelin-starred fine dining experiences. And, it’s true. I do like that, a lot! But I also enjoy local favorites, dive bars, taco trucks, and other…