I'm sure I should be dismantling the differences between men and women, the psychology behind it all, male and female sexual mores and quoting such books as The Beauty Myth and The Feminine Mystique. But today my approach is a little more tongue in cheek, especially since the young man in question has compared himself to a civil rights legend. She risked prison for not giving her seat up to a white person; he offers sex to women for money. Call me crazy but I'm not seeing the connection!
We spoke before about a young man called 'Markus' who made history by becoming the first legal male prostitute in Nevada. Some were gung-ho for his right to do this, others less so.
But young Markus (who looks like Octomom with a crew cut) has only had 10 clients in the three months he was hired at The Shady Lady Ranch. He admitted that women just aren't into the male hooker phenom but both he and the Ranch said his parting was mutual. Interestingly, a new male prostitute has been hired, by the name of..... Y. Not.
Personally, I'd stick with just plain old Y.
It looks like Markus will be heading toward porn territory (although check to see if he does parties, ladies!) back in California.
If I wanted a 'prostidude', Markus wouldn't make the cut. I like my men less groomed that I. I have no idea what Y.Not looks like but I wish him great success in his new career. Time will tell how it works out for him.
But male prostitution dedicated to servicing women is a tough gig. It's legal and above board but a man selling himself to a woman is like a man selling ice-cream to a woman who owns an ice-cream shop. Who will pay for what they can get for free? For the excitement? I'm not sure women think like that.
Incidentally, Markus compared himself to Rosa Parks, with his efforts to end "sexual segregation". Y.Not may taking up the cause. I'm not sure if Marcus or Y. Not will join Mrs. Parks (or Susan B. Anthony or MLK Jr.) in the list of civil rights leaders but I do applaud their self-esteem.
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Do you feel these male prostitutes are really making a stand for something? Do you think their services will eventually be more popular? Why or Y. Not?
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Women are possessive, they don't rent, they buy.
February 7, 2011 - 1:30amThis Comment
I think eventually women will seek this venue more commonly, because they too would like to have a sexual affair, "without the strings attached." Fear of sexually transmitted disease, and the fact that it has not yet become, "accepted by her peers," may influence one's motivation. I think too, that it would be the intrigue, obviously I agree otherwise, why pay for something one can get for free. It's the novelty perhaps, the spur of the moment feeling and unlike picking someone up for the evening, there is a better chance that you wouldn't end up missing on the face of a milk carton after your encounter.
March 30, 2010 - 4:17amThis Comment
I do not even know what to say about Mr. Y. Not. I really am truly sorry that he is suffering due to the "bad economy" but really? I don't think the economy is to blame. Nor do I think that Y.Not is disabled or incompetent to perform other jobs that don't require sexual favors.
Unfortunately for him, he is a HE. Like Melissa said, male prostitution is not like female prostitution. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are some women out there willing to pay but I'd venture to say that most women don't HAVE to pay to get sex from a man.
My advice for all male prostitutes or men interested in the prostitution industry: If you're going to charge a woman to have sex with you, you better make sure you are aesthetically perfect and OUT OF THIS WORLD spectacular.
March 28, 2010 - 12:15pmThis Comment
Susan,
This is very comical. Prostitution is the oldest profession. There is a commonality to some sort of prostitution or pornography in every culture. When I was in the military stationed in Germany, I took a trip to Amsterdam and experienced (not, literally) the 'Red Light District', visited the Sex Museum and even enjoyed a peep show with my girlfriend just to say we did it.
I have to admit, the history and the culture of a sex craved community was interesting although not something I would ever be interested in divulging in. My girlfriend and I thought so much was comical but when you really looked around, there were so many men that took this all very seriously. I often wondered if it was the act of sex itself or the thought of someone wanting to have sex with them, for a fee of course.
I have many gentleman friends who I could say 90% of them have purchased a prostitute for themselves at one time or another. Why? Because they could. It was simple. You drive down the road and pay $10 to $20 for services rendered. This is quicker then most fast food restaurants.
Now on the other side of this coin, how many women do I know that purchased a male prostitute? ZERO. I honestly think it is too easy for women to obtain sex from a man. Women can go to one bar and guaranteed if she wanted to, she would find at least one suitor for the night. My other thought is that women are not chemically charged by sex itself so there is no high priced business coming from male prostitution. I would love to follow Y.Not and see how long he is employed as this doesn't seem like a booming business. Just look at sales from Play Girl versus Play Boy!
I bid him good luck but I would never buy stock in male prostitution for women.
March 28, 2010 - 9:59amThis Comment