My dungeon door is open and welcoming you.

I agree. We are going to have more sub-genres of FemDom. I try to separate my experience without sounding too snooty. Hah!

What you describe seems very different than my perception of conditions in other European countries (Germany, The Netherlands etc come to mind). If that a fair statement?

All completely different countries and cultures.

Fwiw you definitely seem like the opposite of snooty. I’m sure you are Uber down to earth in real life and in session. I would love to meet you which would mean sessioning with you which would mean travelling solo in Paris which is doubtful. My loss.

Domina M,

Thank you for the courtesy of replying to my question. I am surprised that the city that gave us DeSade would have such a conservative attitude toward ProDommes.

I do remember 2009, it was a very scary and difficult time for some folks, glad that none of that blew back on you. You certainly chose a beautiful city to relocate, and no surprise that are at the top of the ProDomme Paris scene. I expect it would be that way no matter how glorius the BDSM scene was in Paris.

I've been doing a little more research and the lower session fees are more widespread than I initially believed. It's seem to be just in the Seattle area the session rates have have drastically come down. It's defiantly a buyer market.

It isn't a case of new inexperienced Dommes charging less. It's the exact opposite. It's the most experienced Dommes who have being practicing in Seattle for over 10 years, who have fully equipped locations, that are offering the cheapest rates. It's the less experienced newer Dommes that are charging the most.

I made a list of the the current session fees, starting with the cheapest. Asterisks indicate how long they've been a Pro Domme.

* = 10 years Experience
** = 20 years Experience
*** = 30 years Experience

Mistress Bridgette $200 ***
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Mistress Katherine $ 300 **
Mistress Elie Quie $ 300
Angela Vixen $ 300
Domina Jane $ 300
Fairy Queen Kiki $ 300
Katrina Khan $ 300 ** (for two hours)
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Victoria Rage $ 320
Domina Victoria $ 320
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Amy Springfield $ 340
Miss Jenn Davis $ 350 *+
Katherine Control $ 390
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Ruby Enraylls $ 400
Domina Leiah $ 400
Goddess Jordyn $ 400
Goddess GG Flowers $ 400
Dea Starbabe $ 450
Anais $ 500
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In Summary:
1 Dom at $ 200
6 Doms at $ 300
2 Doms at $ 320
1 Dom at $ 340
1 Dom at $ 350

So that 11 Dommes charging $350 or less

$400/hr to see a 20 y o trollop that doesn't know which end of a riding crop to hold .... sign me up ! ! what could possibly go wrong?

It looks like you have some fantastic deals for top-notch dominas there. Good news!

I see people raising not lowering. But some people may lower for personal reasons. Maybe they're in a tough market. Too much competition. Not getting business. Or something else.

It's really like any other business. People in different industries have a standard range for rates. This varies depending on skill, reputation, dungeon/studio/office/amenities, locale, demand, etc.