Tit for Tat

The other day I slept with a boy that I did not find particularly attractive. If I'm honest with you, I have no idea how I ended up in bed with him (hangs head in shame). All I could remember was that he had a penchant for talking dirty, particularly enjoyed the reverse-cowgirl position, and was a hair-dresser (I know, dear reader, I know- my head is already hung in shame, please don't make it any worse). I was lying there, starting to berate myself for yet another needless notch on my bedpost when an idea came to me out of the blue. I rolled over and attempted to give him my most alluring face..."Darling, I don't suppose you fancy giving me a quick...trim?"

Its quite difficult to look alluring when you have slept in your contact lenses and have a just extracted a cigarette butt from your tangled hair, but we managed to come to a satisfactory agreement for both parties. Him: 2 orgasms and breakfast, Me: 1 orgasm and a new haircut. We have subsequently been engaging in a blow job for blow-dry barter system. I'm not quite sure what I'll have to do for a full head of highlights, but given the cost in London salons at present, I know I'll get the better end of the deal. Factor in the rosy post-coital glow and its actually better than an afternoon at Daniel Hersheson.

This has led me to thinking...there should be a way that we can get more out of a 1 night stand than a feeling of emptiness and the occasional case of crabs. Have I happened on a possible idea for a dating service where we trade sex for...well, trade? While the straight hairdresser is, in my view, the sex-trade holy grail, the possibilities are endless. I can see it now: "Ikea- addicted SWF seeks TDH carpenter w/ GSOH and a big tool". I already know women who sleep with personal trainers to avoid paying for gym membership in the run up to summer, while come tax season its: Hellooooo, Mr Accountant! I have to confess, if my drug dealer wasn't balding and didn't always smell of beets, I would totally consider it. This is a harsh economy ladies: everyone is looking for a little something extra- make sure you're taking advantage. Leaky tap? Let a plumber lay some pipe! Teeth need whitening? Do a dentist! Too lazy to leave the house? See if the pizza boy can really deliver!
Remember: its not slutty, its just good economics.