dd.... I feel that if you are free and single, and if paying for it in this way fulfils a fantasy of yours ... then why not? No one got hurt, you say it was safe sex, and you are single ....... the only thing damaged was your bank balance... and how you chose to spend your money is up to you. It's the oldest profession in the world after all, and it wouldn't have survived without people willing to fund it .... had you been married, like your friends though, I would be making very different comments ......... however you are not and only have yourself to consider .. so good luck to you..... just hope you don't become addicted at the expense of forming a proper, monogomous relationship dd