When considering using adult services for women, many women may feel anxious before they feel excited.

Fear about being alone with a man you do not know. Concern that your family or acquaintances might find out. Uncertainty about whether you might regret meeting him in person.

Yet a vague feeling that it “seems dangerous” does not tell you what you should look out for. To begin with, what does “safety” mean in the context of adult services?

Here, we consider safety in the following three areas.

1. Physical risks
2. Identity exposure and privacy
3. Dissatisfaction or regret after using the service

Safety does not mean that every possible risk has been completely eliminated. It means understanding where caution is needed and what you can check to avoid those risks, so that you are able to make your own informed choice.