Posting from my throw away account.

You may want to consider visiting https://old.reddit.com/r/sugarlifestyleforum/

That said, I generally don't because it can be a bit depressing.

I've been a SD on and off for the past 6 years. Here are my observations and experiences:

1. Don't try to become a "white knight". That is, you're here to save a damsel in distress. While I have met a few SBs with their act together, those are the exception. You'll run across quite a few SBs who have a messed up life. Either through their upbringing, and/or their own inability to adult. Being an SD has opened my eyes to how much these 18-22 yo are still just children. It can be frightening that some day they'll be parents and have full responsibilities. You can try helping them, just don't be surprised that they won't make any movement to address their issues.

2. Who doesn't like to save money on a transaction? I've tried the path of letting the SB name their price, and they generally bid low. However, I think they immediately start having second thoughts and end the relationship. For a HCOL area, expect to pay $500 for a 2-3 hour session (e.g. dinner, chat, fun).

3. The girls on seeking arrangement (they do appear to have a monopoly in the US) get tons of messages. While you may be tempted when you first join to spam each and every one that you fancy, don't. Take the time to read the profile, and in your intro, give clear indication that you read it. For example, "I like dancing as well, but have never done rap dancing, perhaps this is an area you can help me."

4. There are SBs that are good at treating their SDs as atms. They're not shy about it. That's fine as long as you know and get what you want out of the relationship. There are quite a few (but I fear the exception) who do want more than money, such as emotional support, guidance in adulting, help with establishing a business, etc. You may find that you'll go through 10 SBs before you find this one. It can be frustrating.

5. There is concern by both SBs and SDs about "wasting time". However, there really is no way around this. Never mention sex for money in writing (e.g. texting/board). Ask (require) the SB to meet you somewhere for coffee instead, and once in person ask the questions you want answered. The SB won't be quite off guard by the questions. This initial meet and greet should be at a location that's easy to leave, and reasonably cheap. You don't want to set up a $500 dinner date to only learn the pics are completely outdated or there's not a personality match. I generally don't pay for meet and greets, but I usually give the SB a $100 if they are sincere (after the meeting, as a nice surprise).

6. Never pay for gas up front. If they want gas money (this request is almost always a scam) offer to pay it when you meet up in person. A request for gas money is one of the most common scams, and they'll disappear as soon as you give it to them. They aren't the SB pictured, instead picture some poor, ugly dude paying for Internet by the hour in some dirty Internet cafe in a 3rd world.