FAQ

For Clients:

Is OIC an Agency?

No. Ottawa Independent Companions is a not-for-profit collective of independent Sex Workers. OIC does not manage or facilitate the communications, booking, screening or administrative services of its members. Each member sets their rates, services, policies and business practices as they see fit. The collective is run entirely by volunteers who assist in new member intake, sharing of safety resources & industry knowledge, OIC website maintenance and other tasks. Our members are only required to abide by the membership criteria & Statement of Values that guide our collective in professionalism, ethics and non-discriminatory practices.

 

Do I need a membership to book with a companion advertised on your site?

OIC does not offer memberships to Clients. There is no membership or interaction required between Clients and the OIC to book or communicate with any of the providers advertised on OIC.

How do I contact or book a date with an OIC member?

To communicate or book a date with any of our members, visit their member profile and follow any links to their website, social media, email or phone number.

Some members may have a preferred method of contact. For an easier time connecting with the provider, please read each profile or visit their website for more information on how to connect!

What screening information do I need to provide?

Each member has their own requirements for screening.

Please remember that one provider’s screening requirements may differ from another’s. For more information on these requirements, please review your chosen provider’s website or contact them directly for more details.

For Providers:

What is a Collective & how is it different from an Agency?

In the context of Sex Work, a Collective is typically comprised of independent sex workers who align on specific values & business practices. A collective is a group of individuals looking to share resources that benefit its community. Specific to OIC these resources may be, but are not limited to: health & safety resources, bad date lists, industry knowledge, networking, community support & socializing, marketing advice and more!
As opposed to an Agency, collectives do not dictate the way an individual chooses to operate their business. Collectives do not set requirements for an individual provider’s rates, services, working hours, volume of work, screening requirements or branding.
Typically a Collective only requires it’s members strive to uphold the values shared by it’s other members, while also contributing to the ongoing support & enhancement of their own community.

I’m an Independent Sex Worker based in Ottawa, am I eligible to become a member of OIC?

All Independent Sex Workers based in the Ottawa area are welcome to apply. Please see our “Join OIC” page to review our membership criteria and details on how to apply.

I’m an Independent Sex Worker from another city but I visit Ottawa often for work. Am I eligible to become a member of OIC?

All Independent Sex Workers who frequently tour the Ottawa area or have ties to the OIC community are welcome to apply. Please see our “Join OIC” page to review our membership criteria and details on how to apply.

I am an Ottawa based Sex Worker currently working with a Spa/Agency. Am I eligible to become a member?

As the OIC community is composed solely of Independent providers we unfortunately do not accept membership requests from providers who are currently associated with or are represented by a Spa or Agency.

However, the OIC does accept membership requests from providers working with Spas/Agency if:

  1. The provider has a separate Independent persona that is not associated with or represented by a Spa or Agency
  2. These personas must remain separate, this includes social media, advertising sites and if/when representing yourself as a member of OIC.
I am an Independent Sex Worker offering (Erotic Massage/BDSM/Kink/Fetish/Pro Domme/Sub) services. Am I eligible to become a member of OIC?

Yes, OIC does not discriminate based on services provided. We accept all independent sex workers as long as they meet the membership criteria.

Unfortunately our only exception to this rule would be to virtual/online only service providers (ie. cam girls, adult content creators, porn stars) as our community is geared towards supporting members who practice in person services. This however does not disclude members who offer virtual/online services in addition to their in person services.

I’m an Independent Sex Worker but I do not provide Companionship/Escorting or Full Service “FSSW”. Am I still eligible to become a member of OIC?

Yes, OIC does not discriminate based on services provided. We accept all independent sex workers as long as they meet the membership criteria. Please review our membership criteria on the “Join OIC” page to learn more.

I am a (Male, Trans Male, Trans Female, Non Binary +) Independent Sex Worker. Am I eligible to become a member of OIC?

OIC aims to be an inclusive space and does not discriminate based on gender or orientation. We welcome independent providers across the 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum to review our Statement of Values & Membership Criteria if they are interested in becoming a member.

I am a (Male, Trans Male, Trans Female, Non Binary +) Independent Sex Worker. Am I eligible to become a member of OIC?

OIC aims to be an inclusive space and does not discriminate based on gender or orientation. We welcome independent providers across the 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum to review our Statement of Values & Membership Criteria if they are interested in becoming a member.

What resources or services do you provide to your members?

We offer a wide range of shared resources such as, but not limited to:

  • Safety Check Ins
  • Bad Dates/Warnings List
  • Health & Safety resources
  • Networking & Community Support
  • SW friendly Tax/Financial resources
  • SW friendly Legal resources
  • General Industry Knowledge
  • & More

The only “services” OIC provides includes:
A free member profile on the OIC website linking to your website/socials/contact info
Engagement & ReTweets via the OIC Twitter account

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Does OIC provide its members with access to shared incall space?

We understand that private incall spaces are very difficult to come by in the Ottawa area. Unfortunately OIC does not offer a dedicated shared incall space to it’s members. Members in search of incalls are encouraged to share and network with one another via the incall sharing channel in our private Slack group. We hope this assists in members being able to network and start their own shared space or source other shared spaces in the Ottawa area.