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The Strange History of Escort Advertising, From Newspaper Classifieds to Websites

Escort advertising has existed for centuries, changing with each new communication medium. Printed classifieds relied on coded language, limited space, and discretion. Websites later allowed photographs, biographies, rates, physical descriptions, and detailed profiles. Advertising also shaped how escorts presented personality, appearance, companionship, and sexuality. Moving online expanded control over self-presentation …

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