092: Redefining Paid Companionship and Intimacy, The Future of Sex Work, Breaking the Stigma and Revolutionizing Connection with Choice CEO Arik Bruckner

In this conversation, Elle, Vee, and Arik Bruckner discuss the concept of paid companionship and its implications in society when approached in a serious, professional, safe, consensual and ethical way. Arik is the co-founder and CEO of Choice, a pioneering global online booking platform for paid companionship and intimacy. This online booking platform is revolutionizing the paid companionship industry, extending beyond sex by offering a solution to loneliness and prioritizing safety.In this chat, Arik shares insights into the origins of the Choice platform, the importance of destigmatizing paid companionship, and the various services offered. The conversation highlights the legal concerns, potential for education and understanding in reshaping perceptions around sex, intimacy and companionship. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Paid Companionship and Escort Sex Work02:51  The Concept of Choice and Its Origins. Breaking the preconceived notions of paid companionship from sex work to non sexual activities. 07:28 Understanding the Market and Destigmatization and interview result Revealed from 700 sex workers across Europe, Canada, Australia and the US. 09:35 Safety and Legal Aspects12:39 The Spectrum of Companionship Across Different Demographics. 18:00 The 250+ options services offered and growing and how it depends on the jurisdiction of where the services are offered. 20:08  What is a male wing person experience? It is requested often by women or groups of women or having a date to corporate event23:31 How Choice verifies users, survey responses revealed from female customers to male customers and the feedback process to access user experience26:40  The behavioral guidelines and required questionnaire for both parties after each event25:26 A walk through of the user experience of Choice and why Choice doesn’t use user ratings30:00 How Choice prioritizes safety through their verification process and using escrow account 32:34 The Legal concerns, Challenges and Misconceptions in the Industry36:00 Stigmas and stereotypes to overcome, consent, authenticity and how paid companionship can compliment lifestyles   44:26 Sex Work Union Opinions, Policy issues around Legalized Sex Work and HowPaid Companionship differ in Various countries New Zealand, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Nordic areas56:33   Sexual Surrogacy and Using Choice as a way to get real life education sexually as opposed to the current  model of learning from prom aka sexual entertainment 01:03:21 Providers profiles have levels which indicate verification steps 01:07:45  Misconceptions Arik had about this industry, privacy concerns, and how he adjusted the platform based on surveys and feedback  Choice WebsiteChoice InstagramChoice XSupport the show______How to Support the Show: 💰 Donate Here 💋Linktree: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonedeep 🎧 Instagram: @girlsgonedeeppod🛍️ Merch: girlsgonedeep.com/shop  — wear your kinks proudly.🍑 Woo More Play: Shop with our affiliate link — support the pod while you stock up on your favorite pleasure essentials.🪄 WAANDS™:  Crystal Pleasure Products HERE. Get 15% off with code GIRLSGONEDEEP🔮 WHOREible Life: Get 10% off your game deck with code GONEDEEP at whoreiblelife.com  IG: @wlthegame🔥 Naughty Disco’s Sexy NYC Dance Party: code GONEDEEP69 for 15% off any event ticket  IG: @naughtydisco💌 Contact: [email protected]© 2025 GGD Alchemy, LLC. All Rights Reserved.