text: are escorts really just high priced prostitutes? these so called "escort services", are they really just prostition in disquise? in some cases, escort services are nothing more than a nicer way of saying sex for money.  there are some legitimate escort services because remember, prostitution is illegal in the united states, however, i believe most escort services are nothing more than a different way of marketing prostitution with or without sexual intercourse.  it is also more discreet.  always remember, that as long as the male population is willing to pay for sex, there will always be some form of marketing for prostitution.  like anything else, it is a business, and the women don't make money if the men aren't willing to pay whatever price for the sex, conversation, and company.