Honesty is the best policy.  Besides, the market is differentiated.  Different men have different preferences.  Why would a woman risk being perceived as a bait-and-switch provider when, by being honest, she could attract men who would value her for who she really is?  For some men, age and experience is a plus.

Shaving off;
3 - 5 years is common

5 - 10 years is tacky.

10 or more is outright misrepresentation, indicative of a major character flaw and should be brought to light in their review.

 YKSY

A well reviewed provider over 40 can be a real joy to experience.

Being over 50, the ladies over 40 who keep themselves up are very attractive to me, Teri of Atlanta is dynamite as an example.  They can be a much better experience than the young girls who are not really into it with you. You know the YMMV types.  In other words, from my viewpoint as a guy that appreciates them, they should just tell the truth, I don't mind if they shave a year or two or three, but heck, they are still sexy to me.

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I recently turned 28 and thought about not updating my ad but instead, sticking to my 27-year-old age.  

Let me share that not every woman lies about her age.  I've met only a handful of gentlemen since I entered this hobby, and three of the five accused me of being older than 27/28, probably just because they are accustomed to ladies fibbing about ages.

While I am an honest girl, I think if a woman in her 40s has had an eye, forehead, etc... lift and looks hot (think Paula Abdul or Sandra Bullock), then she really should go ahead and market herself as younger, because she can pass for younger!

In the case of the twenty-somethings, however, I think this can backfire.  I appear to be 24-ish but if I were to market myself as such, men would assume I had certain immature personality traits that I don't have.

So I say, if she is 57 but can pass for 42, go for it!  But if she is 28 and can pass for 24, it's not a good idea due to personality issues.

However, I believe in being honest.  It's actually good for my business to admit my age because I easily look 10 years younger and use that to my advantage.

I preferred mature women even when I was 19.  Now, 3+ decades later, I still prefer their company.  Experience counts.

Not too long ago I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful 44 YO companion.  She made it a point in 2 emails that she was 44 not 24.  She wanted to make sure I was clear on this.  I assured her that I wanted a playmate & companion not a trainee.  We had a terrific evening BTW.

Since I seek out ladies beginning with "over 45" then work down probably most that I meet are honest about their age.  Occasionally a lady who advertises as mid-to-late '30's admits to being 40+ when she senses I value maturity.  These ladies say they think most guys are looking for women under 40.  I suspect that this is true so I can't blame them.  I just assume ladies could be older than they say (and am happy when they are!)

Market yourself as what it is. Let your skills, looks and service be the differetiator. A lot of women do, and I respect them for it. Some really great providers at all ages. I've met some 40 plus ladies that look drop dead gorgeous and I've met younger ladies that look like crap and really didn't take good care of themselves.

Perhaps I feel this way because I am still very young, but I've never felt the need to lie about my age. I've been told on many occasions that I act much more mature than other girls my age, but that I look younger (for the record, I am 21).

...favorites, and three who are at the top of my "to do" list right now.  Over-40 babes rock!