From the Jul 25 – Jul 31, 2002 issue

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BEST SEXY ADVERTISERS

An Overview

by Charles Mudede

In the 19th century, Seattle was a sexy city, with huge brothels and numerous easy streets. In the 20th century, Seattle became a repressed city, as evidenced by the oppressively long Ordinance 114225--a municipal zoning law that smothered and suffocated several adult-entertainment businesses around the city. At the start of the 21st century, however, we may be witnessing the return of sex to the city. Proof can be found in the adult-ad section of this paper, which has doubled in size during the first two years of the new millennium. There are now more adult services catering to a growing variety of sensual needs, and no ordinance, city father (or mother), or church member can repress this very impressive fact.

The adult-ad section of The Stranger is primarily made up of four categories: Adult Services, Sensual Touch, Escorts, and Fetish. Adult Services address those who are looking for work in the ever-expanding adult-entertainment industry (dancers, sex workers, and so on). Sensual Touch addresses those who want to be excited by exotic massages. Escorts are for those who need someone to accompany them to fancy dinners and operas. And Fetish is for those who want some dungeon action. For each section, we've selected the best advertiser and a number of runners-up, with awards given for the advertisers' creativity, commitment, and ambition.

Best Adult Services Advertiser
YourPartyGirls.com
This award goes to YourPartyGirls.com for two reasons: It has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and it's a dependable employer. If you are attractive and want a job that pays well, has flexible hours, and features opportunities to travel, then check out the YourPartyGirls.com website. If you are not attractive and not looking for work, the website offers other activities.

1st RUNNER-UP
MILLERSWORK
Millerswork offers an important service to our community: video production for couples--gay and straight--who want to make amateur porn. The company shoots, edits, and distributes its clients' video on its website, millerswork.com. A day can be wasted admiring the real-world couples in Millerswork's generous catalogue.

2nd RUNNER-UP
DD's VIP ESCORTS
Like YourPartyGirls.com, DD's VIP Escorts has been around forever and hires only attractive ladies. It has a reputation for being very professional and servicing high-class customers. Its website, ddsescorts.com, is also something to look at.

Best Sensual Touch Advertiser
MAN TO MAN SENSUAL TOUCH
Man to Man Sensual Touch has an impeccable record both as a client and as a service. The folks there are hard-working, they follow through on their promises, and have no complaints from their touched customers.

1st RUNNER-UP
OLIVER
This "young, discreet black college guy" was the first Sensual Touch advertiser to use a photo. According to reliable sources, the image of his slender, long-armed body doubled his business.
2nd RUNNER-UP
PROFESSIONAL BODYWORK
Though Oliver was the first to show his body, the tight white underpants on the hairless man in the Professional Bodywork advertisement are certainly sexier than the black boxers Oliver sports.

BEST ESCORT ADVERTISER
AMANDA'S SWEET HONEY'S
By and large the most popular escort service in our city, run by a madam who dominates the Seattle escort market. But her success has nothing to do with Machiavellian tactics and everything to do with the simple fact that her employees offer reliable service. Amanda's is very discreet, and a longtime favorite among locals.

1st RUNNER-UP
DOMINIQUE'S
Like Amanda's, Dominique's is reliable and professional. It also has the largest ad in the escort section.

2nd RUNNER-UP
A+ ESCORT SERVICE
Never go to an A-- escort service (or B+, for that matter). Always strive for an A+!

3rd RUNNER-UP
EBONY'S ANGELS
For those who want some soul in their service.

4th RUNNER-UP
NIKKI
The wig the model wears in the advertisement is exceptional.

5th RUNNER-UP
DON'T BE FOOLED
The voluptuous woman in the advertisement is the actual escort.

BEST FETISH ADVERTISER
MISTRESS MATISSE
Beautiful Mistress Matisse, who contributes a column to this paper (Control Tower), is regarded as the premier fetish/dominatrix expert in our city. Many have studied under her, and she often holds instructive workshops at Toys in Babeland. Her website, mistressmatisse.com, has lots of great photographs.

1st RUNNER-UP
MISTRESS KRISTIE
The mini image she uses for her advertisement is perfect.

2nd RUNNER-UP
PREGNANT HOTTIE
Indeed, Seattle has come a long way!