I just saw Heather's post on the subject.I am sort of chicken when it comes to doing this. Although I am not afraid of talking to women, I am shy when asking them if they are a provider orleading the conversation towards sex.If I am wrong I might end up with a knee up my crotch or worse she might be a cop!!!!I had a friend that was busted.I usually let the girl steer the conversation towards the subject. Once I saw a girl asking for a ride and I picked her up. After a few minutes she asked me if I picked up girls frequently, I told her that I did onocassion. Then she asks if I had dated any of them. I told her that I had. She then asks if I want to date her. I said sure where would you like to go.To this she chuckles and says you do not understand I am a working girl.I said Oh! What services do you offer? She gave me the menu and we took it from there. It was good, but I have not run into her again. The other instance I met a girl in a WEB forum, we talked for a while and one day I invited her for lunch. We met at a restaurant and were chitchatting when she told me. You know you are probably going to invite me to lunch a couple more times, might buy me flowers or gifts, take me otherplaces hoping that I go to bed with you right? I told her that she might be right. She then said why don't we cut thru the chase, you give me what Iwant and I give you what I want. We came to an understanding and had a good afternoon. The only thing I did not like was that she smoked potbefore the session.There used to be lots of providers on Sunset Bl. Between Fairfax and La Cienega. There were some really pretty ones and they let you know what theywere doing. I never approached them because I was fearful of LE, but boy did my mouth water when I passed by there. To make things worse I used tolive nearby.There was a story that there were providers in the bar of Beverly Hills Hotel.  I heard that she would be in the bar with a drink and then would follow a potential client when he left the bar and strike a conversation and find out if he wanted company.  I did not verify the story.  I have also heard of Asian coffee houses that provide more than coffee.  The same for hair cutting salons.  I have never thought to ask for other kind of services.I guess I am not adventuresome in that sensePacoPaco