Dating when you're autistic is basically a nightmare. I've tried the apps. Swipe, match, awkward chat, ghosting. Repeat. It's exhausting.
With escorts, everything is clear. There's no guessing about intentions. No performative small talk. No wondering if I'm reading social cues wrong. I book time, we both know what we want, and there's zero ambiguity.
Belfast isn't exactly progressive about sex work. Lots of judgment. But for someone like me who struggles with social expectations, these encounters are actually simpler than traditional dating. I know exactly what's happening. I can prepare. I can manage my sensory stuff without feeling like I'm disappointing someone.
Last month I saw Sarah. She understood immediately when I mentioned I might need breaks or get overstimulated. No drama. Just practical accommodation. Try getting that on Tinder.
This isn't just about sex. It's about human connection that doesn't drain me completely. Safe. Predictable. Consensual.