Is a visit to a Dominatrix worth the cost?

Currently in an FLR, and considering hiring a Dominatrix to take care of some corporal punishment, since the Lady doesn't want to do it.

Is a visit to a Dominatrix worth the cost and time? The one I selected was referred by an established Pro-Domme in my area.

Does the reality match the fantasy, or am I better off saving the money?

I, for one, would need a lot more information to give anything approaching an informed answer.

How expensive do you expect it to be, including a tip? Is this easily affordable to you, or a big expense? Will your budget, or The Lady, mind you spending this amount on yourself?

If you are fully satisfied with the experience, will you want to repeat it? How often? How does that fit in with your disposable income and any other uses to which it might go? Will you have to forgo vacation or delay a major purchase because you're spending this amount regularly on something only you want? How will that go over with The Lady?

What do you want from such a session? Do you hope/expect the Domme to create a whole immersive scene for you, or just smack your backside in the way you long for? There's no need to pay for a leather Domme costume and chains in a dungeon (or whatever) if all you want is a paddling over the arm of a chair.

Do you expect sexual touch from the Dominatrix? If you do not, are you good with not getting release at that time? If you do, does The Lady consider that cheating?

What can the Dominatix do that you cannot do solo? There are legions of self-spankers, as well as spanking machines. Or is it that you are dominated and have no choice or control? Would The Lady consider operating a spanking machine and leaving you to it, if she prefers not to do the whole scene?

You make some good points.

If I were to guess, I'm going to say around $1,000 , including tip. That would be a big enough expense that it couldn't be done with any regularity, no matter how much I enjoy it. It may also cut into savings a bit.

The Lady may disapprove if it cuts into funding too deeply. She hasn't expressed any concern about the budget presently.

The Domme would create an immersive experience for a couple hours, with no sexual contact. Mostly stuff like stress positions and impact play would take up that block of time. As things are laid out right now, the Lady wouldn't consider it cheating, since there's no sexual contact.

The machine is a good idea, and could save money over time, as well as being able to be used immediately if needed vs scheduling an appointment. Do you have any recommendations on models, especially some that would work with

a variety of implements like canes, straps, etc?

I might be able to make the machine pitch to her with the expectation that it'll just be done if assigned.

Will have to search up some stress positions and other stuff, as well.

Thanks for the perspective and ideas!

I have been to probably four different dominatrixes. In my opinion its hit or miss. If you are like me, your corporal punishment desires are VERY SPECIFIC. In my experience many dominatrixes want to do what they want to do. Its difficult to get them to wear what you want them to wear and say what you want them to say. For example, their idea of a school paddling is completely different than what I have in mind, it difficult to get exactly what you want sometimes, which can be frustrating when you are spending a giant wad of cash. Some of them really don't want any scripting, or very limited, which is frustrating if you have lots of trigger words or phrases you want to hear. They usually want money to do much extended communication prior to a session, which is fine and understandable. So, vette them carefully and make sure they are what you want. Is it worth it? It depends. It certainly can be. There are some that really want to give you what you want, and lots that just want to dress up in leather and take your money.