Canberra’s adult shops are known for their professionalism, privacy, and inclusive environments. These establishments often feature:​

• Wide Product Ranges: From luxury vibrators and lingerie to BDSM accessories and educational materials.
• Knowledgeable Staff: Trained professionals ready to assist with product information and recommendations.
• Inclusive Atmosphere: Spaces that welcome individuals of all orientations and identities.​

Notable Adult Stores in Canberra

Hello Sexy
Fyshwick, ACT
A well-known adult store offering a wide range of products including lingerie, toys, and accessories. 

Everything Adult
Fyshwick, ACT
Offers a diverse selection of adult products, from novelties to lingerie and more. 

Adult Emporium
Fyshwick, ACT
Provides a variety of adult toys, DVDs, and other products in a discreet environment. 

While specific store details may vary, Canberra hosts several reputable adult shops known for their quality offerings and customer service. These stores typically provide:​

• Discreet Shopping Experiences: Ensuring customer privacy and comfort.
• Online Shopping Options: For those who prefer to browse and purchase from home.
• Regular Promotions: Special deals and events to engage the community.​

Tips for First-Time Visitors

• Research Ahead: Many stores have websites detailing their product ranges and services.
• Ask Questions: Staff are there to help; don’t hesitate to seek advice.
• Respect Store Policies: Be mindful of any guidelines to ensure a comfortable environment for all patrons.​

Online Alternatives

For those who prefer shopping from the comfort of their home, numerous Australian-based online adult retailers offer discreet shipping and a vast selection of products. These platforms often provide detailed product descriptions and customer reviews to assist in your selection.​

Canberra’s adult shops contribute to a sex-positive community by providing safe, respectful, and informative environments. Whether visiting in person or online, these stores support individuals in exploring and enhancing their personal experiences.

If you choose to offer outcalls to clients homes or hotel rooms or social dates like dinner or coffee, you will need to choose suitable outfits for going out. There are plenty of factors that play a part in finding the perfect outfit for outcalls. Here are the top 3.

The Weather

While wet T-shirts are a classic suggestive look, the rain can turn a sophisticated look into a sopping mess if you aren’t prepared. Consider investing in a stylish splashproof jacket or a mini umbrella if you are working in wet weather. Conversely, in hot weather, choose lighter clothing so you can keep cool and avoid sweating through your dress. 

The Destination

A sparkly cocktail dress may suit the glitz and glam of high-class hotels but for home visits, something less glamorous is less likely to catch the eye of snooping neighbours. If you are meeting the client for an activity before heading to the bedroom, then make sure your outfit is appropriate for whatever it is you have planned. No matter where you are headed, swapping the stilettos for something like pumps or kitten heels is a safer choice.

Your Service

While fetishwear is no longer practical, there are still plenty of ways to subtly hint at what’s in store! For dominatrices, there are plenty of black leather (or fake leather) jackets that match the kinky vibes of fetishwear. If your service is based more on companionship and connection than freaky sex, then consider a blend of casual & sexy.

Offering outcalls and social dates with clients can boost your earning potential and expand your skill set. Choosing a practical outfit goes a long way to setting up a seamless outcall experience. If in doubt, you can ask fellow escorts or staff at your establishment for their input. The perfect outfit will work with the weather, the destination and your plans for the bookings, plus make you look and feel fabulous!

Photo shoots don’t have to break the bank! While a professional shoot can be a great investment, it can be pricey especially if you are just starting out. Here are some tips for getting quality photos alone.

Equipment

Having a quality camera, tripod and lighting set-up would be ideal but they aren’t compulsory in order to achieve quality images! Any new-ish smartphone has a camera capable of good-quality images. Where possible, opt for the back camera, they are better in quality and don’t distort images as much.

For a tripod, I have had success using chairs, windowsills, countertops, a carefully arranged tower of books and even holding my phone between my feet while I’m on my back! Solo photos are tricky but get creative if you are after a specific angle!

For lighting, sometimes natural lighting by a big window is perfect (but be considerate of the neighbour’s view). If you need other lighting, standard ceiling lights can work but lamps give you more control over brightness and position. Coloured lights like LED strips or lava lamps can create unique colour themes that might help make your photos stand out!

Timing

The next issue to tackle is how to take the photo when you are in position. Here are some solutions:

• The inbuilt timer button (usually a choice of 5 or 10 second countdown)
• Headphones (the ones with cords); you can click the volume button to take a photo
• Commercial products designed exactly for this problem

But by far my favourite method is to set my phone to video, go pose and then come back to take screenshots of the video. It works like a champ!

Whether you are just getting started in the industry or looking to update your gallery, doing it solo is definitely possible! Give it a shot and see what works for you.

Happy snapping!

Despite getting caught in your lipgloss mid-kiss, your hair deserves a few precautions to keep it at its healthiest. From products to techniques, there are several ways to protect your hair before and during bookings. 

Heat damage from styling tools

One of the biggest risks to your hair happens before you ever meet a client! The heat from styling tools like curlers and straighteners can mess with dye-jobs and make hair prone to breakage. There are heat-free alternatives like leave-in curlers but if you can’t give up the curler, consider investing in a heat protectant spray to help preserve your luscious locks.

Hair Pulling

Hair pulling is an iconic part of many men’s fantasies so it can be a great way to make a little extra in a booking, if it’s something you want to offer. Like any contact between partners, there are preferred techniques to keep from causing pain (or losing hair). Like tweezing, pulling just a few hairs will cause pain and breakage, so it’s best to grab a decent ponytails worth. I suppose there’s a reason why Harley Quinn’s iconic pigtails get called ‘handle bars.’

It’s also a good idea to check his hands and wrists for rings and bracelets that risk snagging. Chainlink bracelets are especially painful!

Miscellaneous Causes Of Damage

If you are in the kink scene, there are additional things to look out for. For example, flames and wax from candles. For impact play with whips or floggers, consider sweeping your hair up into a quick ponytail to minimise tangles. If you enjoy greased-up body slides, then consider an up-do to keep it out of the lotion or oil.

Whether you’re a classic ponytail gal or a master of the perfectly imperfect messy bun, your hair is probably a key part of your work persona. If you are looking for a workplace-appropriate way to keep your hair out of your face, then pick up a Harlots scrunchie on your next tour with us!

Like every aspect of your appearance, a good face of make-up can set you up for success! Whether you a full-glam girly or keep things simple with just some foundation, mascara and lipgloss, make-up is an important skill and tool for any escort. When it comes to the intensity of Porn Star Experiences, there are a few additional things to consider.

Blowjob-Proof Lipstick

If your PSE includes a messy, sloppy or enthusiastic BJ, then opting for a smear-proof lipstick is a great choice. Using a lip liner can also help prevent smudging. If you know you tend to go all out when giving head, then maybe the bold colours are still likely to end up smudged; a nude tone or lip stain might be a better pick.

Sweat-Proof Products

Given how PSE bookings can be quite high-energy, its a good idea to look into sweat-proof products or invest in a quality setting spray. Keep in mind that touch-ups may work better with some products than others so if you tend to touch-up between bookings, check that your products mix well.

Mascara

When it comes to mascara, most people opt for a waterproof mascara to make sure that it stays in place throughout the booking. However, depending on the kind of experience you offer (and what your client is interested in) sometimes choosing a less waterproof option is a good call. In the heat of the wet-n-wild moment, the messy appeal of mascara running while you’re tearing up during deepthroat can really bring the fantasy together.

Body Butters & Lotions

If you like to lather up with lotions, it’s a good idea to stay away from anything likely to be an allergen or irritant to your clients. Sexy body slides are great but not when they end in hives. For any products that are likely to come in contact with condoms or dams, stick with water-based rather than oil-based ones to prevent damaging your protection.

Regardless of your personal make-up style, there are a few common guidelines to help you make the most of your beauty products while working. With some strategically long-lasting (or not!) products and considerations about their ingredients, you can make sure your go-bag is equipped with everything you need for putting on a great face and on-the-go touch ups!

The wonders of technology have made finding and booking escort services easier than ever, but not without their downsides! Here are a few common typos, autocorrections and misspellings that make me chuckle.

Hey Abby

This one has nothing to do with an escort named Abby! Every so often ‘Hey baby’ turns into an awkward explanation of ‘Yeah, I actually didn’t mean to call you Abby.’ The less entertaining version of this is “abbe” instead of “babe.”

Escorts & Baby

Sometimes the ad platforms suffer from typos, like “escorts and baby” or “akkoka” instead of their proper names. It’s easy enough to figure out what you meant but I still think “locanot” sounds like a magic spell.

Sexcorts & Escrow

Even though it’s one of the most popular terms in this industry, ‘escort’ is far from immune! Whether it’s part of a text message, ad or in a search query, ‘escort’ sees its fair share of errors. “Excort” sounds like a description of service providers who have left the industry whereas “Sexcorts” gets right to the point! “Escrow” always makes me chuckle since it’s such a formal finance term.

What The Duck?

This list would be incomplete without mentioning the champion of all autocorrection fails; duck. “Duck” steals the show from both ‘fuck’ like in “I want to duck” and ‘dick’ when giving instructions like “suck my duck,” making it a remarkably versatile typo.

Autocorrections and typos are part of essentially all digital communication so it’s no surprise to find those mistakes in the adult industry. We keep in touch with so many people in this line of work so things would get pretty boring if we couldn’t have a giggle at the hiccups. We will leave all talk of escrow to the finance sector, but if you’re interested in some gorgeous escorts, you can check them out here!

Photographs are one of the biggest parts of advertising in the sex industry. From the obvious appeal to clients to the more technological advantages, having a good selection of photos is crucial in effective advertising.

The Obvious

The most obvious reason why photographs are so valuable is that clients want to know what they are getting! While written descriptions and stats provide a good baseline, photographs are the easiest way to accurately depict your figure and style and even capture some of your personality. Choose photos that show off your best physical features; like great tits in a lacy bralette or stilettos to show off your legs. You can also use photos to show off what you offer; if intimate GFE’s are your thing, then maybe a sun dress and a rose can set the mood but if your specialty is BDSM, pose with some toys to remind clients what’s on offer.

Advertising Platforms

When uploading photos to various platforms, many have a minimum number of photos required for publication. Having a variety means your profile can appear on as many platforms as possible, and therefore reach more potential clients! Some platforms also prefer to display ads with more photos first, so even if you look stunning in your one photo, your ad might be the last one displayed. 

Online Performance

When it comes to digital performance metrics like SEO or clickthrough rates, there are two basic principles to help give your ads a boost; regular content and unique content. This means that copy-and-paste is not the best way to go. Try to mix up your content, with both text and images. If you can, have a few different blurbs about yourself written and a gallery of photos in a variety of formats/sizes to make sure you can maximise you online advertiisign performance.

Bonus

The technical know-how is great and all, but for most people there is an unexpected confidence boost that comes with new photos too! That goes for all-out professional shoots and #feltcute selfies alike. There’s nothing wrong with taking a moment to appreciate yourself!

It may seem obvious, but a selection of quality photos can make a huge difference in your advertising. From helping appear first in the gallery to showcasing what it is you do best, photos are a great investment to get started or give your existing profile a boost! 

Happy snapping!

Sure, many brothels have a fancy VIP or Deluxe suite and some might even have a Dungeon for getting kinky, but how many brothels do you know that have a Gamers’ Lounge?

It’s light-hearted and quirky but don’t be mistaken, it’s been the preferred destination for many a booking. Here are some of the top reasons why!

Turn On The Console Before Getting Turned On

Especially for first-time clients, the nerves of making a booking can get the better of you! Video games are a great icebreaker; they give you something to do while you get to know each other. Many clients are looking for company more than actual sex, so there’s no shame in enjoying a laugh before getting frisky! 

X-Rated Twists To Classic Games

Just like turning poker into a barely-clothed event, there are plenty of ways to spice up classic console games. Maybe it’s stripping a piece of clothing each time you lose, or the winner gets to decide what position is up next. Maybe you can cash in-game points for real-world pleasures. 

Fantasy Fulfillment

There is something so hot about a gorgeous babe lying on the bed with a controller in her hands. The temptation to interrupt her concentration with another kind of joystick is just too strong. Let us make that dream a reality; you can enjoy watching her play games while you can play with her. 

On the other hand, maybe you can challenge yourself to keep levelling up while she tries to distract you in increasingly naughty ways. Let the sexual tension build until you finally give in and give her your full attention.

There are countless reasons you might be looking for company so if you are interested in something a little more fun, maybe the Gamers’ Lounge is for you! Before diving into round one, establish the costs and ground rules so you can enjoy round after round of gaming and bedroom pleasure! Check out the babes working at Harlots Canberra here.

Girl Friend Experiences are known for their cozy and intimate vibe but that’s no excuse to let your presentation standards drop. Having a few quality products on hand can make getting ready for a romantic dinner date or movie night a breeze. 

Kiss Me Lipstick

If kissing is in your GFE repertoire, then choosing a smudge-proof lipstick is probably a wise idea. This is especially true if you are going to his place; leaving kiss marks on a napkin is a cute memento but on his pillow cases is just inconvenient. You could also keep things simple with a lip gloss.

Shower Scenes & Pillowtalk

Some people find that a full face makes them feel confident & sexy, others find it difficult to maintain. Regardless of what you prefer, if your GFE features lots of cuddling, then it’s a good idea to find products that wont transfer to his clothes or linen. If you offer showering together, look into water-proof products or setting sprays. Its also a good idea to have your main products in a travel case for quick touch-ups.

Colour Palette & Style

Girl Friend Experiences are often softer, more romantic and intimate, so your make-up choice might reflect that too. You could swap your statement black wings for a softer brown eyeliner with warm eyeshadow. If you’re a glam fan, you could trade your chunky glitter cut-crease for a softer half cut-crease with a shimmery eyeshadow. However, your unique style is probably what caught your client’s attention so don’t feel the need to dress it down! If your signature look is 2000s punk-scene eyeliner, then don’t let the romance of a GFE change it!

When deciding what products to include in your go-bag, you should choose things that make you feel confident and sexy. Services that include lots of face contact might require an extra strength setting spray or some additional touch-ups throughout your shift.

Sometimes the decision to seek out some adult company is an impulsive, heat-of-the-moment desire, but for some people that decision is part of a well-thought-out schedule. Here are a few points to consider next time you’re thinking about finding a partner-in-fantasy.

Your Schedule

For some people, the 9-5 office job means that all their adult entertainment has to happen out of hours, but for others, a quick fling is the perfect lunchtime stress relief! We have done plenty of outcalls to people making the most of their ‘working from home’ arrangements too! If you have other responsibilities, then maybe sticking to weekends or late nights is the most convenient.

Escort Availability

Some independent escorts are available 24/7 provided you give enough notice and/or pay a deposit, but others may work within quite rigid hours. If you are looking for a specific private escort, then you will have to consider their schedule as well. The more flexible option would be establishments that work with local and touring escorts during their opening hours to give you a selection of service providers to choose from. Some establishments are open 24/7 with a varying number of escorts on shifts at any given time. At Harlots, we believe that providing quality service means making sure the escorts we work with have enough time to rest and rejuvenate between shifts. So while we aren’t open 24/7, you know that when our doors open we are ready and able to go above and beyond when it comes to making your dreams come true. 

Specific Requests

This is the niche section that most people don’t have to consider but if you do have very specific requests for your service provider, it might be worth a read! For things that are exceptionally physically demanding (like intense BDSM scenes), require preparation (like golden-, brown, or roman showers) or require significant cleaning (like either of the aforementioned examples), then giving your service provider a heads-up would be greatly appreciated. There may be a preferred time, day or location for those bookings.

Whether you decide to start your day with a bang or finish your night with one, Harlots are happy to be part of your next adult adventure. We appreciate your busy schedule and can introduce you to service providers who are passionate about passion too! Let us know if you have any specific requests that might impact your booking time, and let us make your dream come true!