"Yes, but I have not done it as of yet." So I can't say it is better or worse. Not that I'd have much to compare it to. Yay inexperience.
I exclude cybersex, that isn't really sex. I had cyber"sex" with a person I'd never met IRL before. Well, he has cybersex and I typed awkwardly into the messenger.
I would not exclude hiring a prostitute, especially when traveling abroad. In fact I have even made plans to do so, however never following through because of financial limitations. The plan is now "on-hold." I don't see a problem with paying for entertainment.
However, sex for free with a stranger from a bar isn't something I am interested in. I can't say I would refuse when inebriated, but if sober I'd rather have it be romantic or a pay-per-play. Something shady about going to a bar just to have free sex, or sex for the price of a roofie.
Always safe sex though. There's no other kind. I would only consider unprotected sex after marriage and extensive testing.
Edit: comma for clarity; it completely changed the meaning of a sentence.