VERIFIED LISTING
PROFESSIONAL CRITRIA

1. Legal and Ethical Foundations

Know and comply with local laws.

• Understand the legal framework for sensual, erotic, or somatic touch in your region.

• Operate only within what is permitted and legal.

• Consult a legal advisor or sex-worker–rights organisation if uncertain.
   

Set clear service boundaries

• Define explicitly what you do (and don't) offer.

• Provide written descriptions and discuss boundaries before each session.

• A clear service agreement prevents misunderstandings and builds trust.
   

 Practice informed and ongoing consent

• Gain explicit verbal and/or written consent for every form of touch.

• Reconfirm and check in throughout the session (“Would you like me to continue here?”).

• Establish a safe word, gesture, or signal that ends the session immediately if needed.
   

2. Professional Environment and Presentation

Space setup

• Clean, private, well-ventilated, and warmly lit environment.

• Fresh towels and linens for every client.

• Hygiene station or bathroom available for clients.

• Use high-quality, body-safe oils and products.
   

Professional presence

• Dress intentionally and hygienically, sensual yet respectful.

• Maintain impeccable personal hygiene.

• Keep distractions minimal (silenced phone, calm music, no interruptions).
   

Transparent business practices

• Use professional booking methods and digital or printed receipts.

• Provide:

  • Intake and consent forms

  • Privacy/confidentiality notice

  • Clear pricing, cancellation, and refund policies

• Have liability insurance if available for your type of work.
   

3. Safety for Both Practitioner and Client

Client screening​

• Decline clients who seem intoxicated, aggressive, or disrespectful of boundaries.

• If you sense there is any coercion then do not proceed.

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Practitioner safety

• Tell a trusted person when and where sessions occur (or use an online check-in).

• Have an emergency plan or silent alert app if working alone.

• Never work under the influence.
   

Health and cleanliness

• Disinfect surfaces and tools after each session.

• Keep a first aid kit handy.

• If sexual contact is ever included get regular health checkups.
   

4. Trauma Awareness and Emotional Safety

Trauma-informed approach

• Understand how trauma can live in the body and influence touch responses.

• Take training in trauma-informed care, consent-based touch, or somatic awareness.

• Look for signs of dissociation, freeze, or discomfort, pause and check in.

• Allow clients to process emotions without rushing or interpreting them.

• Have a documented Trauma Informed Statement
   

Emotional boundaries

• Keep the container professional and well-defined.

• Offer referrals to qualified therapists for deeper psychological healing.

• Use grounding practices before and after sessions (breathing, shaking, journaling, cleansing rituals).

5. Transparency, Trust, and Professional Growth

Independent reviews and accountability

• Encourage clients to share feedback or reviews on independent platforms.

• Public, third-party reviews build credibility and help prospective clients make informed choices.

• Never post fake reviews or pressure clients or pay for reviews, authenticity is key.
   

Continued education

• Regularly update your training: anatomy, consent, energy work, communication, trauma response.

• Join professional networks where applicable.

• Participate in peer supervision or mentorship to stay grounded and accountable.