Adele, 24

Meet Adele, a blonde masseuse of 24 who works in Shevchenkivskyi, one of the quieter corners of Kiev. At 170 cm she has an easy, unhurried presence, and she reads the mood of a guest before a single word is said.

Her home base is Noir (Shevchenkivskyi), one of the city’s VIP rooms, where she does everything from a gentle classic to a full body-to-body slide. A session starts around $1400 and is always private and discreet — no rush, no small talk you didn’t ask for. She recently joined the catalogue and slots fill quickly.