Geisha's were well paid, "artisans", who entertained men in Japanese society. As a rule, they sold their virginity to the highest bidder when they made their debut. Then, for the most part they were merely "escorts" to many men, adorning their arm at social events. They poured tea, danced, played musical instuments. Sex didn't happen all that often in a geisha's life. Sucessful ones has a rich patron, who often kept her as his lover and mistress. She could escort other men, but only sleep with her patron.
