Using a Dominatrix or a Professional Dominant

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This is a thread for people who use or may wish to use the services of a professional in D&s, B&D and S&M.

I plan to share my experiences with 11 professionals over the past 10 years.

It should discuss:

Why use one.
How to locate one.
How to interview so you are comfortable with the person offering services.
The role of the larger studio with many Mistresses.
The individual professional.
How to get the most from your session.
The bond of trust that must be built for maximum fun.
The middle age crazies that led me to seek a professional.

I know that many of the posters on this forum are lifestyle people who have some frequent contact with another who is into BDSM. This thread will seam strange to you but I think there are some circumstances where you might benefit from the services of a professional.