Escort glossary: terms & definitions

Published by Mia Laurent on 8 July 2026, last updated on 9 July 2026

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69 (sixty-nine)

The number 69 refers to a sex position in which both partners perform oral sex on each other at the same time. The name comes from the visual arrangement of the two bodies, which together resemble the shape of the digits. It is one of the best-known forms of mutual stimulation and appears in escort bookings mainly in the context of oral services. Profiles often list it as part of a wider oral repertoire. Whether an escort includes 69 in her service portfolio is her own decision.

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Anal sex (AV)

Anal sex, abbreviated AV, refers to penetrative sexual activity involving the anus. On gingr.ch, anal sex is one of the services escorts can individually offer or exclude in their profile. Whether an escort lists AV as a service, and at what price, is her personal decision and is stated transparently in her profile. All services on the platform require mutual consent and safer sex. Anyone who wants to book AV will find the option in the service filters and can select it directly when booking.

Anonymity / discretion

Anonymity describes a state in which a person's identity is not known. Discretion describes the deliberate protection of confidential information about a person or a meeting. Both terms are central in an escort context: clients and escorts share an interest in keeping names, contact details and encounters from reaching the outside world.

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BDSM

Acronym formed from Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, Sadism & Masochism. Collective term for consensual sexual BDSM practices involving power, submission, restraint and pleasurable pain. The underlying principle is SSC: safe, sane and consensual, secured by a safeword. A broader ethical framework is RACK (Risk-aware Consensual Kink), which emphasises informed awareness of risk in more intense practices.

Bisexual (Bi)

Bisexual, abbreviated Bi, describes a sexual orientation in which romantic or sexual attraction can be directed towards more than one gender. In escort contexts the abbreviation "bi" often appears in profiles when an escort indicates that she is open to bookings with couples or with other women. How this is interpreted in practice, and what she actually offers, remains her own decision. Bisexuality is an orientation in its own right and independent of individual booking contexts.

Blindfolding

Erotic practice in which one person's sight is removed with a blindfold, a cloth or a mask in order to heighten the remaining senses. Cutting out vision increases tension, anticipation and physical sensitivity to touch, voice and sound. Blindfold scenarios are often part of soft BDSM settings or serve as a sensual addition within a GFE. Whoever wears the blindfold gives up part of the control, without the practice necessarily having a BDSM character. On gingr.ch, individual escorts offer this form of sensory reduction as a standalone service or integrate it into broader bookings.

Blowjob (BJ)

Oral sex performed on a penis, frequently abbreviated to BJ. In escort bookings, the BJ is one of the classic services and is often listed in profiles with a distinction between with and without a condom. Whether an escort offers BJ, and under what conditions, is something she decides individually. Safer sex is the basis for how all services are structured on gingr.ch.

Body-to-body massage (BtB, B2B)

Erotic massage in which the masseuse uses her whole body to massage the client's body. Both people are undressed; high-quality massage oil allows for flowing movements. It often ends with manual release. No intercourse by definition. The abbreviations BtB and B2B are used interchangeably.

Bondage

Subcategory of BDSM: tying up or restricting the movement of a person with rope, handcuffs, tape or leather. The arousal comes from experiencing helplessness or from exercising control. One well-known variant is the Japanese art of Shibari.

Booking

Binding appointment between client and escort covering place, duration and services. Arranged directly, through a platform or through an agency. Confirmation creates an obligation on both sides.

Breast sex (BV, TF)

Breast sex, also abbreviated to TF (titty fuck), refers to sexual stimulation between the breasts, with the penis moving between them. Escort profiles usually list the practice as an additional service alongside a GFE or as a standalone option. Whether an escort offers it depends on her individual service preferences and is communicated transparently in her profile. Breast sex is one of the less explicit services and is often booked as part of a sensual encounter.

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Call girl

Dated term for a sex worker who is booked by telephone and either visits clients or receives them. The term has largely been replaced by "escort" and carries a stronger association with prostitution than the more modern word.

Cancellation

Calling off a confirmed booking before the agreed appointment. To be distinguished from a no-show, where no notice is given at all. Cancellation deadlines and any fees are set individually.

Caressing

Deliberately gentle, tender touching of the skin with hands, fingertips, lips or aids such as feathers or soft fabrics. What sounds like a given is, as a standalone service, an argument for slowing down: caressing stands for a booking built around drawn-out physical awareness rather than a quick goal. The practice is often part of a GFE or serves as a sensual entry point into a more intense dynamic. On gingr.ch many escorts include this element in their bookings as a matter of course; highlighted as a service in its own right, it signals a clear wish for calm, closeness and attentiveness.

CFNM (Clothed Female, Naked Male)

CFNM stands for "Clothed Female, Naked Male": the woman stays dressed, the man is naked. The scenario lives off the reversed imbalance of clothing and gaze, works without sex and without pain, and can still form part of femdom or BDSM. Explained in full on the blog: CFNM: meaning and appeal explained.

CMNF (Clothed Male, Naked Female)

CMNF stands for "Clothed Male, Naked Female" and is the counterpart to CFNM: he stays dressed, she is naked. Here too the asymmetry of clothing and gaze carries the tension, only with the roles swapped. The difference between the two variants is explained in the blog post CFNM: meaning and appeal explained.

CIM (Cum in Mouth)

CIM stands for "Cum in Mouth" and refers to receiving semen in the mouth during oral sex. In escort profiles, CIM is a service option in its own right that escorts can individually offer or exclude. Some profiles additionally distinguish between CIM with and without swallowing. Whether and under what conditions an escort lists CIM is her own decision. All services on gingr.ch require consent and informed agreement.

CMNF (Clothed Male, Naked Female)

CMNF stands for "Clothed Male, Naked Female" and is the counterpart to CFNM: he stays dressed, she is naked. Here too the asymmetry of clothing and gaze carries the tension, only with the roles swapped.

Confidentiality

Informal norm in the escort world: both sides treat names, meeting places and the content of a date as confidential. There is no statutory duty of confidentiality; discretion rests on mutual interest and is often part of the booking agreement.

Couples service

Booking format in which an escort offers her services to a couple attending an appointment together. Constellations include couples made up of a man and a woman (FM), two women (FF) or two men (MM); see also MMF, FFM, MFM for threesome notation. Couples bookings require the explicit consent of everyone involved, clear agreements on roles, limits and wishes, and often a slightly longer booking duration for a relaxed dynamic. On gingr.ch each escort decides individually whether she accepts couples bookings and which constellations she offers. The details are agreed before the booking.

Crossdressing

Wearing clothing that runs counter to the gender role a person is socially assigned. Motives range from personal fashion sense through erotic stimulation to an expression of gender identity. Crossdressing is not the same as being trans. The older term transvestite (TV) is used synonymously.

Cuckolding

Sexual practice from the femdom and BDSM sphere in which one partner becomes aroused by his partner having sex with a third person, either while he watches or with his knowledge. It combines elements of voyeurism, jealousy and submission.

Cum on body (COB, KB)

Cum on body, abbreviated COB and in German-speaking contexts KB, refers to ejaculation onto the partner's body at the end of a sexual act. The practice is one of the service variants escorts can individually add to what they offer. On gingr.ch it is often listed in profiles as an alternative or addition to other ejaculation options. Whether and under what conditions an escort lists it is her personal decision and is communicated transparently. All services require mutual consent and adherence to hygiene standards.

Cunnilingus (pussy licking)

Oral sex performed on the female genitals, known technically as cunnilingus. The practice covers stimulation of the clitoris, the vulva and, where applicable, the vaginal entrance with tongue and lips. In escort contexts, pussy licking is listed as a service option in its own right, since not every escort offers this form of intimacy within a booking. It is often combined with a GFE or booked as part of a sensual encounter. Hygiene standards and individual preferences are communicated transparently in the profile or when arranging the booking.

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Deepthroat (DT)

Oral sex in which the penis is taken deep into the throat, frequently abbreviated to DT. The practice requires individual technique and relaxation and is not offered by every escort. In escort profiles, DT is often listed as a separate service option because it goes beyond a classic BJ. Whether an escort practises DT, and how intensely, is communicated transparently.

Dildo play (DS)

Dildo play refers to the use of dildos or similar toys during a booking. It can be performed by the escort on herself or on the person she is with, and is often part of a GFE or a fetish repertoire. On gingr.ch some escorts offer dildo play as a standalone service while others fold it into broader offerings. The specific toys, practices and hygiene standards are agreed individually in the profile or directly with the escort. All play is consensual and observes safer sex.

Dinner date

Booking format in which the escort accompanies the client to dinner, often at an upmarket restaurant. Conversation, shared time and the experience of a stylish setting are what count; whether an intimate component follows the meal is agreed individually. Dinner dates suit longer bookings particularly well and often come with a GFE dynamic. Alongside the time spent together, the booking also covers preparation, choice of clothing and, where relevant, travel. On gingr.ch the dinner date is a separately bookable service with a clearly defined time structure, distinguished from the term escort dinner by its typically longer duration.

Dirty talk (VE)

Verbal sexual communication during a meeting or as an erotic practice in its own right. It ranges from suggestive remarks to explicit description and is listed as a separate service in escort contexts. In German-speaking regions it is also known as Verbalerotik (VE).

Dogging

Dogging refers to sexual activity outdoors, often in semi-public places such as car parks, the edges of woodland or secluded corners. It combines the appeal of an outdoor setting with an exhibitionist component, where the possibility of being watched by others is deliberately part of the attraction. Dogging is not legally uncomplicated: exhibitionist behaviour in publicly accessible places can be a criminal offence in Switzerland (Art. 194 of the Swiss Criminal Code). On gingr.ch, outdoor settings are offered by a small number of escorts as a niche service, with a clear line drawn around what is legally permissible.

Dominance / dominant (Dom)

In BDSM, the active, steering role (also top or Dom). The dominant person sets the course of the session. Counterpart: submissive (sub). The division of roles rests on mutual agreement, not on personality. Some escorts move between both roles (switch) and state their preferences transparently in their profile.

Dominatrix

Woman who offers BDSM practices with sadistic and dominant elements for a fee. Dominatrices are generally self-employed sex workers and work in SM studios or as escorts. The term derives from the Latin domina, meaning mistress.

Double penetration (DP)

Double penetration, DP for short, refers to simultaneous penetration of two orifices. In escort contexts it is usually offered within bookings involving two escorts or in threesome constellations. The practice calls for a high degree of physical coordination and is listed selectively by escorts. On gingr.ch each escort decides individually whether she takes DP into what she offers and under what conditions. The platform's service filters allow a targeted search for such offerings.

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Erotic massage

Umbrella term for massage with an erotic component. The aim is sexual arousal and relaxation. To be distinguished from tantra massage (holistic and spiritual) and body-to-body massage (full-body contact from the masseuse).

Erotic Thai massage

Massage rooted in traditional Thai massage, extended with erotic elements and physical contact with a sensual component. Classic Thai techniques such as pressure, stretching and acupressure are combined with stroking, body-to-body elements and intimate touch. The erotic Thai massage differs from a purely erotic massage through its higher proportion of structured massage technique, and from tantra through its explicitly erotic direction. On gingr.ch individual escorts with the relevant training offer this service. The sequence, choice of oil and intensity are agreed individually.

Escort

Term for a person who offers company and accompaniment for a fee, often with an erotic component. The word comes from the French "escorter", to accompany, and differs from classic prostitution through discretion, minimum booking times and an upmarket setting.

Escort agency

Agency that brings escorts and clients together. It handles marketing, communication and booking coordination; the escorts work self-employed rather than as employees. Commission is typically 30 to 40 % of the fee.

Escort dinner

Social accompaniment to a dinner without sexual services. It corresponds to the original concept of escort services as discreet company at social occasions.

Escorting

Term for working as an escort. Escorting covers accompaniment and the associated services for a fee and is carried out either through an agency or independently as an independent escort.

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Facesitting

Sexual practice in which one person sits on the other's face. It allows for oral or breath-control play and often appears in combination with dominance elements. On gingr.ch individual escorts offer facesitting as a standalone service, frequently within female domination scenarios.

Facial (CIF)

Ejaculation onto the partner's face at the end of a sexual act, abbreviated to CIF (cum in face). The practice is a service variant escorts can individually include in or exclude from what they offer. Compared with cum on body (COB), it is a more specific and symbolically loaded variant that often plays a role in PSE contexts. On gingr.ch, facials are stated transparently in service profiles so that bookings are made with clear expectations. As with all ejaculation variants, mutual consent is a precondition.

Fetish

Sexual fixation on an object, a body part or a situation that is necessary for arousal or satisfaction, or that strongly heightens it. Fetishes are not pathological as long as they cause no distress and harm no one.

Filming / photography

Service in which photos or video are made during a booking, often by the client himself and with the agreement of both sides. It can range from a few keepsake images to a staged photo session. The decisive precondition is the escort's explicit consent: recordings made without agreement are a criminal offence in Switzerland (Art. 179quater of the Swiss Criminal Code). Publishing or passing on recordings is likewise permitted only with express permission. Filming and photography is offered on gingr.ch by individual escorts as a standalone service, with clearly defined conditions on use, storage and data protection.

Fingering

Manual stimulation of the vagina or the anus with the fingers.

Fisting

Sexual practice in which the whole hand is inserted into the vagina or the anus. Fisting requires thorough preparation, plenty of lubricant and complete trust between the people involved.

Foot fetish (FE)

A foot fetish describes a sexual preference in which feet are the centre of erotic attention. It can range from simply looking, through massage and kisses, to more specific practices such as foot worship. The foot fetish is one of the most common fetishes there is and is offered by many escorts as a standalone service or as part of a broader fetish repertoire. On gingr.ch escorts state in their profile whether they offer foot services and in what form. The specifics are agreed individually.

Footjob

Stimulation of the penis with the feet. It often occurs in the context of a foot fetish.

French kiss (DFK)

Kissing with tongue, also known as a deep French kiss (DFK) and in German-speaking contexts as Zungenkuss (ZK). Listed as a separate service in escort contexts, since not every escort offers this form of intimacy. In escort contexts the kiss counts as a particularly personal gesture and is communicated accordingly.

Full service (FS)

Full service, abbreviated FS, is a collective term for a comprehensive escort offering that typically includes GFE elements, oral sex and intercourse. The term is not defined uniformly and is interpreted differently from escort to escort. On gingr.ch, "full service" is not booked as a blanket package; each escort states individually which services she offers. One point worth noting: in escort contexts the abbreviation FS is also used for facesitting. Which meaning applies follows from the context of the profile.

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Gang bang / gangbang (GB)

Sexual activity in which one person has sex with several partners, either simultaneously or one after another, frequently abbreviated to GB. The practice calls for particular organisational and hygiene arrangements and is offered by only a few escorts. On gingr.ch each escort decides individually whether she accepts gangbang bookings and under what conditions. Arrangements are typically made directly with the escort, since the planning goes beyond a standard booking.

GFE (Girlfriend Experience)

Term for an escort date with emotional closeness that goes beyond purely physical services. It includes conversation, shared activities, affection and intimacy between equals. Typical elements of a GFE are kissing, eating together, longer conversations and a relaxed, unscripted dynamic. GFE bookings are generally more expensive than standard dates and suit longer bookings such as dinner dates or overnight appointments particularly well.

Group sex (GS)

Group sex, abbreviated GS, refers to sexual activity between three or more people. In escort contexts the term covers threesome constellations, gangbangs and larger arrangements. Group sex calls for clear agreements, the consent of everyone involved and particular attention to safer sex. On gingr.ch, group bookings are typically arranged directly with the escort and are not a standard service option. Some escorts offer duo bookings with colleagues, which can be booked as a two-person escort experience.

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Handjob (HJ)

Manual stimulation of the penis, frequently abbreviated to HJ. In escort contexts the handjob is usually part of a broader service repertoire and is rarely booked on its own. Many escorts fold it into massage or a GFE, or use it as a way into more intense practices.

Hard BDSM

Intense form of BDSM with pronounced elements of pain, humiliation or control. It differs from soft BDSM in the intensity of the techniques and the experience of those involved.

High heels

High-heeled shoes as an erotic style element and a fetish in their own right. The effect comes from posture, the line of the leg, the sound of walking and the visual staging. High heel services range from simply wearing them during the booking, through deliberate staging, to combinations with a foot fetish or dominance settings. Some escorts state in their profile which models, heel heights or brands they have available or will wear on request. On gingr.ch the service can be specified when arranging the booking, for instance regarding choice of shoe, stockings or accompanying outfit elements.

Human trafficking

Criminal offence under Art. 182 of the Swiss Criminal Code: recruiting, procuring or receiving people for the purpose of sexual exploitation, in particular through deception, coercion or exploitation of a position of need. Clearly to be distinguished from voluntary sex work. In Switzerland, human trafficking carries a custodial sentence of up to 20 years.

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Incall

Booking format in which the meeting takes place at the escort's location, in a hotel room or apartment she has arranged. The client travels to the escort. Counterpart: outcall. On gingr.ch the time window for incall bookings runs from 15 minutes to 12 hours. The exact address is only shared once the booking is confirmed and in agreement with the escort, to protect her discretion.

Independent escort

Escort who works self-employed without an agency and handles everything herself: marketing, client communication, selection and safety. The entire fee stays with the escort; in return the organisational workload is higher than working through an agency.

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John / punter

Person who pays for sexual services. "John" is the common term in North America, "punter" in the UK; the German equivalent is Freier, which derives from freien, an old verb meaning to court or to woo. Client is the more usual and more neutral choice. Studies find no single social profile that fits everyone in this group.

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Kama Sutra

Classical Indian treatise on the art of love, on living well and on sexuality, written between the second and fourth centuries AD. In modern usage, "Kama Sutra" stands as shorthand for the variety of sexual positions and for a deliberately shaped, sensual approach to sex. gingr.ch uses Kama Sutra to describe a booking built around different positions, sensual staging and a deliberately slower pace. The practice is not strictly prescribed but is better understood as a sensual exploration of shared possibilities, often combined with GFE elements. Which positions and which atmosphere are the focus is agreed individually.

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Latex and leather (LL, LLL)

In German-speaking contexts, LL stands for Lack und Leder, patent and leather, while LLL extends the term to latex. Both abbreviations describe material fetishes in which wearing or touching shiny, close-fitting materials plays a central erotic role. Escorts state in their profile whether they wear such clothing and whether corresponding fetish scenarios are part of what they offer. The practice can be combined with role-play, BDSM or sensual settings. On gingr.ch, material fetishes are listed as a separate service option and can be specified when arranging the booking.

Lesbian show

Erotic show between two women, typically booked by a male client as a spectator. One of the services frequently listed on escort platforms.

Lingerie (RW)

Erotic underwear designed for sensual effect, known in German as Reizwäsche and abbreviated RW. Typical elements are lace, satin, sheer fabrics, suspenders or corsets. In escort contexts, lingerie is often used as part of how a booking is staged and can be specified on request. Some escorts state in their profile which kinds of lingerie they wear or have available. On gingr.ch it is not a service in its own right but an element of presentation that shapes the atmosphere and character of a booking.

Long booking

Booking spanning several hours up to a full day or a weekend. Bookings of several hours are not unusual in the escort segment; pricing departs from the hourly rate and is agreed individually.

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Men in lingerie (DWT)

DWT, short for Damenwäscheträger, refers to men who experience wearing women's underwear as an erotic or fetishistic expression. The fetish can be practised as part of role-play, as a submissive practice or as an expression of desire in its own right. In escort bookings, DWT is usually thought of in the context of role-play or dominance scenarios in which the escort takes the dominant role. Individual escorts offer such scenarios as a niche service. The specifics are agreed in the profile or when arranging the booking.

MMF, FFM, MFM (threesome constellations)

The abbreviations MMF, FFM and MFM describe different threesome constellations. MMF stands for two men and one woman, FFM for two women and one man, while MFM describes an arrangement in which a woman is active with two men who have no contact with each other. The order of the letters often indicates who is at the centre of the dynamic. In escort contexts, threesomes are frequently organised as a duo booking with two escorts (FFM) or as a couples booking with one escort (MMF). On gingr.ch each escort decides individually whether she takes part in threesome constellations.

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Nipple play

Targeted sexual stimulation of the nipples with fingers, lips, the tongue or with toys such as nipple clamps, suckers or feathers. It can range from gentle touch to more intense, BDSM-adjacent sensation. Nipple sensitivity varies a great deal from person to person, which makes nipple play a finely adjustable service. On gingr.ch many escorts offer it as part of sensual bookings, some also in a more intense, BDSM-oriented form. Intensity, any aids used and personal limits are discussed individually.

Non-smoker (NR)

NR, short for Nichtraucher, appears frequently in escort profiles as information about lifestyle or as a preference in dealing with clients. Some escorts only accept bookings with non-smokers, others offer smoke-free surroundings for incall bookings. The information matters to clients who care about a particular atmosphere. On gingr.ch, NR is not a service in its own right but a profile attribute that may appear in a self-description or among the filter options.

No-show

A client failing to appear despite a confirmed booking and without cancelling beforehand. It costs the escort both time and the fee. As a safeguard, many escorts ask for a deposit or rely on references.

Nuru massage

Erotic massage of Japanese origin using a gel-like substance made from seaweed (nuru gel). Masseuse and client are both undressed; the gel is odourless, tasteless and allows extremely slippery, full-body movements. The nuru massage differs from a classic body-to-body massage through the specific substance and the more intensely gliding dynamic. It typically ends with manual release; intercourse is not part of it by definition. On gingr.ch individual escorts with the relevant experience and equipment offer nuru massages. Suitable premises and preparatory hygiene are a precondition.

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Oil massage (ÖM)

Oil massage, abbreviated ÖM in German-speaking contexts, is a massage with aromatic or neutral oil that often serves as a sensual way into an escort booking or is offered as a standalone service. It combines classic massage elements with a full-body, close-contact component and frequently moves into a B2B or more intimate dynamic. On gingr.ch many escorts offer it as part of a GFE or as an opening service. How it is shaped, the choice of oil and the intensity are agreed individually.

Oral sex (OV)

Oral sex refers to stimulation of the genitals with mouth and tongue, abbreviated OV in German-speaking contexts. It covers stimulation of the male (fellatio) as well as the female (cunnilingus) genitals. Escort profiles frequently break it down further by with or without a condom, with or without receiving, and by active or passive role. Active describes the person performing the stimulation, passive the person receiving it. On gingr.ch, oral sex is one of the standard services that most escorts offer in various forms.

Outcall

Booking format in which the escort travels to the client, usually to a hotel room booked by the client or to his home. Travel costs are often charged separately. Outcall is the most common form in classic escort service. On gingr.ch the time window for outcall bookings runs from 30 minutes to 12 hours.

Outdoor sex (special locations)

Collective term for sexual encounters in unusual locations: in nature, in a car, at viewpoints or other settings away from the everyday. The appeal lies in the unfamiliar surroundings and in breaking with the classic indoor staging. To be distinguished from dogging, which specifically seeks out semi-public, observable places; outdoor sex at special locations deliberately stays within what is legally permitted and avoids public visibility. On gingr.ch few escorts offer this service, since planning, safety and discretion take particular effort. Specific locations and conditions are agreed directly with the escort.

Overnight

Booking across the night, typically 10 to 14 hours. How it runs and what it includes is agreed individually in advance. The price sits considerably above the hourly rate.

OWO (oral without)

OWO stands for "oral without" and refers to oral sex without a condom. The practice is an individual service option escorts can offer or exclude in their profile. OWO is one of the services where safer sex considerations weigh particularly heavily, which is why every escort decides on it deliberately. On gingr.ch it is stated transparently in profiles so that clients have clear information when booking. The platform relies on open communication between escorts and clients to make an informed decision possible.

P

Partner swapping (PT) and swinger club (SC)

Partner swapping, PT for short, describes a sexual practice in which couples swap partners with each other. The term belongs to the swinger world and is typically practised in swinger clubs (SC), which function as semi-public venues for consensual partner swapping. Swinger practices and escort services are two different worlds: the swinger context is about mutual exchange between couples, the escort context about a professional service. On gingr.ch, PT and SC are not service categories, but they are relevant context terms for clients who want to understand the difference.

Party

Accompaniment to private celebrations, closed events or social occasions, often combined with an intimate component. In contrast to the dinner date, the focus is on a more active, usually longer setting with several people present or a livelier atmosphere. Party bookings generally call for detailed arrangements on dress code, the escort's role at the event and how she should behave towards other guests. On gingr.ch individual escorts offer this service with correspondingly longer time windows. Because of the duration and preparation involved, the price sits above classic hourly bookings.

PAWG

PAWG stands for "phat ass white girl" and describes, in US slang, a white woman with a pronounced, shapely backside. The term comes from hip-hop; what spread it was mainly the porn world, where PAWG is a category of its own. On gingr.ch, PAWG is not a bookable service but a description of type: whether an escort presents herself this way is her personal decision and visible in her profile. Anyone looking specifically for this type goes by profile photos and search filters.

Pegging

Sexual practice in which a woman anally penetrates a man using a strap-on. The term was coined in 2001 by the US writer Dan Savage. A common motivation is stimulation of the male prostate. Pegging is frequently booked in the context of female domination or as a specific wish within a GFE. On gingr.ch individual escorts offer pegging as a standalone service.

Pimping

Criminal offence under Art. 195 of the Swiss Criminal Code: exploiting, recruiting or influencing a person to take up or continue in prostitution through pressure, deception or economic dependency. To be distinguished from the lawful intermediary activity of a platform or agency that exercises no control over the person working and engages in no exploitation.

Porn

Watching pornographic material together as part of a booking. Doing so can work as a way of getting in the mood, as a source of ideas for staging, or as a setting in its own right in voyeuristic contexts. The practice sits close to voyeurism and to the pornstar experience, but differs in that external material helps steer the focus. On gingr.ch individual escorts state whether they include this form of shared stimulation in what they offer. What is actually watched is agreed beforehand by consensus.

POV (point of view)

POV stands for "point of view" and comes originally from pornography, where it describes scenes shot from one participant's perspective. In escort contexts it is occasionally used as a reference point, for instance when clients want a particular dynamic or camera angle in photographic settings. The term is not an escort service in its own right but a stylistic reference that turns up now and then in communication between clients and escorts. On gingr.ch, specific wishes are agreed individually when arranging the booking.

Prostitution

Providing sexual acts for payment. Legal in Switzerland, provided it is voluntary and free of exploitation. To be distinguished from forced prostitution and human trafficking. More recent usage increasingly favours the term sex work.

PSE (Pornstar Experience)

The pornstar experience, PSE for short, describes a more intense, more explicit escort experience whose dynamic recalls the staging of pornography. Unlike the GFE, the PSE is not about partner-like closeness but about a direct, pleasure-driven and often more theatrical performance. Typical elements are more explicit positions, dirty talk and a deliberately performative dynamic. On gingr.ch individual escorts offer PSE as an experience in its own right or in combination with other services. Which elements it includes varies from escort to escort and is specified in the profile or when arranging the booking.

Q

Quickie

A quickie is a short, spontaneous escort booking without an extended build-up. The word comes from "quick" and refers to the compressed time in which the booking runs. On gingr.ch, quickie bookings are typically placed in the shortest time bracket (from 15 minutes for incall) and are aimed at clients looking for a straightforward, focused appointment. Even in that short time, choosing the escort, agreeing the services and observing all safer sex standards still matter. A quickie is not a limitation on quality but an option on format.

R

RACK and SSC

RACK and SSC are the two central ethical frameworks of the BDSM community. SSC stands for safe, sane, consensual and holds that BDSM practices should be carried out safely, of sound mind and by mutual agreement. RACK widens that frame: risk-aware consensual kink acknowledges that some practices carry a residual risk that cannot be eliminated entirely, and emphasises informed awareness of it. Both concepts are fundamental to serious BDSM practice. On gingr.ch, escorts who offer BDSM work to these principles, which serve as the basis for consensual and safe experiences.

Rimming

Oral stimulation of the anus, in which one partner licks or penetrates the other's anus with the tongue. Also known as anilingus. Hygiene is central; the risk of transmitting bacteria can be reduced with dental dams. On gingr.ch individual escorts list rimming as a service in its own right, either active (the escort stimulates) or passive (the escort is stimulated).

Role-play (RS)

Erotic play in which people take on fictional roles, abbreviated RS in German-speaking contexts. Classic scenarios are boss and secretary, doctor and patient, or teacher and pupil. It can be combined with BDSM elements. Role-play can involve costumes, props and prepared narratives. On gingr.ch many escorts offer role-play as a standalone service or as part of broader GFE or BDSM packages. Scenarios, limits and wishes are agreed before the booking so that the staging holds together.

Rough sex

Term for more intense, physically more forceful sexual practices that go beyond a classic vanilla dynamic. Typical elements are harder thrusting, deliberate slaps, firmer handling, more dominant language and physically more demanding positions. To be distinguished from BDSM: rough sex generally operates without structured power rituals, bondage or defined roles, and remains a more intense variant of consensual intercourse. On gingr.ch the service is offered by escorts who are comfortable with this dynamic. Clear agreements, safewords and respect for physical limits matter here too.

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Scat sex

Sexual practices involving faeces (coprophilia), also referred to as scat. The practice belongs to the niche fetishes and is very rarely offered in sex work. From a hygiene and health perspective the risks are considerable: transmission routes for bacteria, parasites and pathogens are markedly increased. On gingr.ch, scat sex is not a widely available service; individual escorts can say on direct enquiry whether such scenarios are possible at all. Legally, the practice is uncontentious between consenting adults, but health caution and particularly careful agreements are essential.

Sex slave

Term for the submissive role in a pronounced BDSM dynamic, in which the submissive person hands over control, decisions and room for manoeuvre largely to the dominant person. In an escort context the client typically takes the slave role while the escort acts as dominatrix. Sex slave scenarios range from soft variants with verbal dominance and light restrictions to more intense settings with bondage, service and ritualised sequences. A clearly defined framework, safewords and mutual trust are preconditions. On gingr.ch individual escorts offer this service at different levels of intensity, matched to the client's experience and wishes.

Sex work

Umbrella term for consensual sexual or sexualised services between adults for payment. The term was coined in 1978 by Carol Leigh to emphasise the service character of the work and to reduce the stigma attached to the word prostitution. It covers escorting, brothel work, domination, striptease and other forms.

Sex work law in Switzerland

Sex work is legal in Switzerland at federal level. Regulation happens at cantonal level; some cantons require permits, registration or health counselling. Street prostitution is banned in certain zones. Operating and using escort services is legal, provided the work is voluntary and no exploitation takes place.

Short booking

Booking over a short span of time, typically one to two hours. For incall, minimum times often start at 30 minutes, for outcall at 60 minutes, since travel and setting up are factored in.

Shower play (shower sex)

Sexual activity taking place in the shower or the bath, often referred to as shower sex. Warm water, the confined space and direct body contact create a sensual, intense atmosphere. Typical elements are soaping each other, mutual massage and sexual activity in a wet setting. Shower play is usually requested as part of a broader booking and can flow into other services. On gingr.ch escorts state in their profile whether their premises are suitable or whether the setting is possible in the client's hotel on an outcall booking.

Soft BDSM

Gentle introduction to BDSM practices: light restraint, blindfolds, verbal dominance. Pain elements are not the focus. A common entry point for people without BDSM experience.

Squirting

Release of fluid from the urethra during sexual arousal or orgasm. The fluid is a mixture of bladder content and secretions from the Skene's glands, and is not the same as urine. Squirting varies from person to person and is no indicator of the quality of an orgasm.

Strap-on (UD)

Dildo fastened around the hips that allows penetration without a penis, known in German as Umschnalldildo and abbreviated UD. It is the central tool in pegging but is also used in other contexts. On gingr.ch individual escorts offer strap-on services, typically within dominant roles or on request in couples bookings. Specific models, hygiene standards and how it is used are agreed individually.

Striptease

Erotic undressing as a choreographed performance, often to music and with deliberate play between covering and revealing. In an escort context, striptease as a service is a separately bookable format that can extend the opening of a booking and charge it with atmosphere, or work as a highlight at private occasions. The performance can involve outfits, props and worked-out choreography, depending on the escort's experience and style. To be distinguished from the profession of stripper: in an escort context, striptease is one part of a service that can flow into a broader booking dynamic. Specific wishes about music, clothing and sequence are agreed before the booking.

Stripper

Person whose profession is erotic undressing (striptease) in public entertainment venues or at private events. Striptease is a performing art; sexual services are by definition not part of the job.

Submissive (sub)

In BDSM, the passive, submitting role (also bottom or sub). Through setting limits and using a safeword, the submissive person defines the framework of the session, even while submitting to the top.

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Tantra massage

Full-body massage with a spiritual approach that also includes the intimate area. Orgasm is not the primary aim. No mutual body contact, no intercourse. The difference from erotic massage: tantra takes a holistic approach, and sexual release is a side effect rather than the goal.

Tax obligations for escorts

For tax purposes, escorts in Switzerland are classified as self-employed. Income from escort work is subject to income tax and must be declared in the tax return. Depending on turnover, VAT registration may also apply. Failing to declare counts as tax evasion.

Titty fuck (TF)

Titty fuck, abbreviated TF, is a synonym for breast sex. See breast sex (BV, TF) for the full definition.

Toys / sex toys

Umbrella term for aids used in sexual stimulation: vibrators, dildos, butt plugs, handcuffs and more. Frequently listed in escort profiles as an additional service. See also: dildo play (DS), strap-on (UD).

Transgender (TS)

TS is an older abbreviation that originally stood for "transsexual". The current, respectful term is transgender or trans. Trans people identify with a gender other than the one assigned to them at birth. The abbreviation TS still appears in escort contexts, even as the terminology becomes more precise. On gingr.ch escorts can state their gender identity in their profile. The platform respects individual identities and works on the basis of respectful communication. At present the offering is aimed at male clients and female escorts; the range may widen in future.

Transvestite (TV)

TV stands for transvestite, a term from older technical language describing people who wear clothing socially assigned to another gender. The modern and more respectful term is crossdresser. Unlike being trans, crossdressing says nothing about gender identity; it is a practice or an expression of style, identity or sexual preference. In escort contexts, TV occasionally comes up in connection with fetish or role-play scenarios. See also: crossdressing.

Travel costs (FK)

Travel costs, abbreviated FK in German-speaking contexts, are the share of travel expenses an escort charges on outcall bookings. On gingr.ch they are shown transparently in the price structure and calculated according to distance and effort. They form part of the total booking cost and are made visible at the point of booking, so that no hidden extras arise. The actual amount varies by escort, distance to the meeting point and mode of transport. On incall bookings, meaning visits to the escort, travel costs generally do not apply.

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Vanilla (vanilla sex)

Vanilla describes conventional sex without fetish or BDSM elements. The term comes from the kink community, where it serves to mark off specific practices. Despite possible undertones, vanilla is not a judgement; it simply describes the range of classic sexual practices without particular fetish components. In escort contexts the term is used when an escort or a client explicitly wants a booking free of BDSM or fetish elements. On gingr.ch most escorts offer a wide range that can combine classic and more specific elements by individual agreement.

Voluntariness

Central legal criterion for lawful sex work in Switzerland. Sex work is legal provided it rests on a free decision by the person doing it and there is no economic, emotional or physical pressure. Where voluntariness is absent, the situation is one of forced prostitution, which is a criminal offence.

Voyeurism

Sexual arousal from watching people who are naked or sexually active. In the broader sense the term covers any form of pleasure in looking; in the narrower sense, watching secretly without the knowledge of those observed, which can become legally relevant. On gingr.ch, voyeurism is offered by individual escorts as a service in its own right.

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Watersports (NS, golden shower)

Colloquial term for sexual practices involving urine, known in German as Natursekt and abbreviated NS, and in English also as golden shower. Active describes urinating on the partner, passive receiving it. It falls under urophilia and occasionally appears in combination with BDSM. Hygiene, consent and clear agreements matter particularly here. On gingr.ch few escorts offer watersports as a niche service. Specific practices and limits are set individually in the profile or when arranging the booking.