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@SirBillybob Not to get too far into the weeds, but I don't see Mgen talked about too much. My understanding it that it would be very, very unusual for this to cause problems if activity is limited to oral sex.

I think the short, and maybe uncomfortable answer is that there are a lot of people out there who make (and have) a lot of money. Supply and demand is what it is. There are enough of those people out there that rates are what they are. I think that for many who hire, it's not much of a sacrifice financially. Time is the more limited resource for them.

"I don't work weekends" "I don't work after 7 PM" etc etc. Why not include this general info in your ad? Wouldn't that cut down on a lot of extra texts? I'm referring to guys who exclusively advertise as masseurs. Men who advertise as escorts (or both) don't seem to have as many time restrictions.

@Necks, I'm very impressed with your knowledge on this topic!

Oh, and obviously the risk of HIV with oral is very low. Don't suck a dick right after brushing your teeth or flossing or if you otherwise have cuts or wounds in your mouth.

It's kind of hard to find relevant stats on risks of giving vs receiving oral. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be eliminated from the body. Herpes and HPV can't but there is an HPV vaccine that can help protect against common strains. There are treatments for symptomatic herpes. For me, I think it just comes down to the fact that I'm comfortable with getting treatment if I find myself with a symptomatic infection in addition to quarterly testing. Abstinence, including abstinence from kissing, is the only way to totally prevent herpes. Most herpes isn't symptomatic. If you're of a certain age, you likely already have Herpes-1 (the one that most commonly causes cold sores) even if you've never had symptoms. I think the best you can do is educate yourself about the risks and treatments for common STIs and decide if you're comfortable or not. It's a decision to make with your SO too. What is your fear exactly? Is there a specific STD you really want to avoid?

On the other hand, I know at least a few escorts who advertise as bisexual but are actually 100% gay. So my advice to the OP would be: take that label with a grain of salt.

How common would you all say it is to never receive a response? Just happened to me from someone who is well reviewed and has a great reputation. My initial message is always respectful and straight to the point. I get it if the proposed times don't work, but no response kind of shuts the door on future appointments too.

Anyone care to share their lip care regimen? I usually have chapped lips despite extensive efforts to keep them soft and moisturized. I can get by using a sugar-based exfoliator along with a shea-butter based balm, which will keep them in ok shape for a couple hours. But I'm looking for a better solution. Any tips or product recs?

Nipple piercings. I don't like any piercings at all, but something about nipple piercings in particular really drains any desire I have for a guy.

I've wondered why Rentmen doesn't show listings for Uruguay. Probably because it's not a major tourist destination and there are other Spanish-language resources but idk.

Charlie, might I be seeing you on TV spectating at the Tennis Garden? For me... social connections, exercise, good books, good music, and some fun money.

Not to get too far off topic but fwiw... the door-to-door solar panel industry can be pretty...(wait for it)... dark. A lot of these young guys are recruited in gyms and are lured in with promises of crazy income from commissions. And then they might be put on the hook for travel expenses if they can't meet goals. Wired had an article on it recently.

Simon, do you charge for the work of arranging/coordinating a group (I assume so) and if so, what's a reasonable fee for that?

I meant new messages within a thread don't bump it to the top of the page, even when sorted by new. Sorting by new just puts newly made threads on top. So it's almost impossible to have a discussion last more than a few days within a thread unless the sub is relatively inactive. Everything just kind of dies out.

I don't like Reddit because the threads die off after a few days. They aren't "bumped" with new posts like on traditional message boards. So I'm sad that Reddit has largely killed off message boards/forums in general. There are still a few boards worth visiting (this site included).

Flu cases have really spiked within the past few weeks. Tons of people I know got it and I'm guessing your clients have experienced the same so I would expect most to understand.

Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds - The New York Times WWW.NYTIMES.COM New data shows a rapid increase in recent years, driven by the young. The Trump administration has recently been rolling back L.G.B.T.Q. initiatives. I was really stunned by this new Gallup survey on LGBTQ identification. Some interesting stats: - 7.7% of Gen Z men identify as bisexual, compared to only 2% of millennial men. Gen Z is the first generation where men are more likely to identify as bisexual than gay. 3.6% of Gen Z men identify as gay. Together, that's 11.3% of Gen Z men who are into guys. - Among all ages and genders, 5.2% identify as bisexual and 3.4% as gay or lesbian. - 23% of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ (all genders), compared to 14% of millennials, 5% of Gen X, and 3% of baby boomers. - 22.5% of Gen Z women identify as bisexual, compared to 7.1% of Gen Z women who identify as lesbian or gay. 12% of millennial women identify as bisexual. Any thoughts on the large percentage of bisexuality among men? Maybe there are way more closeted bi guys out there than I guessed and Gen Z is more likely to be open about it. I'm skeptical about the large percentage of Gen Z bi women and wonder if there's some stretching of the definition there among some respondents. But I could be wrong.

Agree with this. I think this change would definitely help prevent duplicate threads. Have it default to "everywhere" all the time.

I love Miami. The combination of urban, cosmopolitan, tropical, and international is exciting to me. It's unlike anywhere else in the US. The abundance of bodybuilders doesn't hurt either. I was fascinated with the city long before its popularity exploded. I wanted to live there, but my career brought me to the other coast. Probably a good thing in the end, given the unique challenges South Florida faces with its porous topography.

Oh my. Anyone know any Tito look-alikes for hire? Asking for a friend, as he is just my friend's type...

An occasional unintentional side effect of strictly therapeutic massages for me is leaving precum on the sheet when I am face down. I suppose there's a big difference between "ejaculate" and "pre-ejaculate" though.

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Yes. But I'm sure the OP knows, at some level, what he's been missing. He's been fantasizing about it for most of his life without acting on it. Surely that comes at a cost.

For a middle-aged guy, this seems like it might be a tough hurdle to clear. How many guys out there want to be with a 40-something with 0 experience? I honestly don't know how difficult that would be, but I can see the case for learning the ropes with providers first before progressing to dating or hookup apps in this instance. I could be wrong.