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My first, of many, visits to Acapulco with a group of Catholic priests found us all sitting at a gay beach. Cute guys wandered around and were quite friendly. One grabbed my attention immediately so I chatted, to the extent that I could, with him. Anyway, $20 later I was in bed with this doll. He wasn't great sex, but his charm and enthusiasm went far. None of the priests made a comment.

Picture it....Philly 1982...a nervous, scared, closeted, college-aged young man paging through the classified section of Philadelphia Magazine, comes across a text-only advertisement for a “male escort.” I called the number and spoke with a guy named “Rick,” who was the escort, and he provided me with a physical description of himself. No photos, no e-mail or internet at that time, and definitely no forums like this. I can’t even remember how much, probably like $60 for the hour, which was a fortune to a college kid in 1982. As it turns out, he had a “stable” of young men available, including his current boyfriend, all of whom he managed. My first 3-way was with him and the boyfriend about a year later. I hired a couple other times through him over the next couple years, based solely on a physical description provided verbally by “Rick” over the phone.
 
I hadn’t hired since then until December, 2019. It’s a whole new world with the internet and texting and I’ve never felt older than I do now after recounting that story.

I read his story. What a strong guy to be able to call up the inner resources he had to overcome so much pain and suffering and to emerge whole again.

His boyfriend for a few years was fellow porn star Benjamin Bradley who has gone through hell with cancer over the past few years. Here’s Bradley’s own version of what happened to him - and it’s an in-depth look at the horrors of cancer and an unbelievable rebound:
 
https://gurugonzalez.wordpress.com/2018/09/27/benjamin-lemke-survival/

I fear many popular gay venues will vanish due to the financial collapses brought on by the C19 pandemic and the ineptness of our government's leaders response to it.

Even before this idiot pandemic took over, I wasn't going out much. The closing still makes me sad, though.

This pandemic is so tragic and far-reaching. I am blessed (so far) to have nobody I know made ill, or worse. But, hearing of this is so poignant. My BF and I have gone regularly for, like... 9 years? We used it like a resort hotel... enjoying nude time at the pool, the jacuzzi - and private time in our own room. We got to know some regulars, and used to marvel about an upscale bath house managing to feel like a safe place and part of our fabric. I know a LOT of people are and will be hurt financially by this pandemic, and the loss of this place hits me with sadness because we cannot make more memories there... but also with immense gratitude for what it provided safely for many, many years. What a loss.

Oops...I meant to say, "to close permanently."

The Water Gardens was such a nice place.

Only the most curmudgeonly grammar polizei would fault you for citing something appearing in print.
 
it is indeed sad news; I hope steamworks in Berkeley manages to survive ...

I'd have no issue with it.

I'll comply, wear a mask, and see the bigger picture for as long as I need to, but I'm cursing this pandemic and all related to it, every single day.

I'll comply, wear a mask, and see the bigger picture for as long as I need to, but I'm cursing this pandemic and all related to it, every single day.

https://nypost.com/2020/07/06/virus-expert-claims-americans-will-wear-masks-for-several-years/?utm_source=facebook_sitebuttons&utm_medium=site%20buttons&utm_campaign=site%20buttons&fbclid=IwAR3elY6XhhPFyPPkl6wcJEKkW_RLs5_18sg9_0u-9pbFjmFdVvh-aOuBn-Y

If anyone knows any nude/erotic barbers is San Francisco, any leads would be appreciated. It's been 3 1/2 months since I've had a haircut.

I am completely guilty of selection bias. I was not always like that, though. I started off being shy in the beginning, and letting things happen organically, if it did. (Something can be said about feeling desired and the excitement of the unexpected.) When in a spa, I never chose my masseur and got whoever was available. (I learned quickly that most of the time you got the person others did not prefer.) I also chose solo therapists based on looks in their profile, romanticizing in my head what could happen. Many $$ after and thanks to this website, I have learned to properly choose masseurs and be more assertive during the sessions, without being disrespectful. I can say that all massages I have had had some form of extras. There are 'hot' looking masseurs that provide unsatisfactory 'intuitive' massages; and there are regular looking guys that give excellent massages. Every one else falls somewhere in between. So, depending on my mood and horniness, I'd go to the person that fulfills my need. Then you find good looking masseurs that provide excellent massages and extra extra experiences. They are usually more expensive, but they are hot memories you can keep! The search for them and novelty are the reasons I check this forum frequently.

Sean Knight

Justin Jameson. Based in San Francisco. Damn, the ass on that guy was incredible.

This is what I envision EVdude. Definitely not wearing a mask face down. What are we to suffocate altogether? I would want a clean paper towel placed over my headrest when I'm face down. I'd be OK wearing a mask when face up and the masseur may choose to wear one as well. I'm not concerned about the body massaging. No face or head (that's the head above the neck) massage for me. We'll assume the massage bed and other touch points will have been cleaned upon my arrival. I'll feel safer in a private masseur's apartment as opposed to a more heavily trafficked public spa at least for start-up. Everything has conditions. I believe that we can make it work safely. Are we never to take public transportation again? The trains are cleaner now than they've ever been and not crowded.

I wouldn't consider it, for so many reasons.

For $500 an hour, it would have to be someone who wasn't in the porn or escort business. Mostly a celeb who I am deeply infatuated with. The guys who played Will, Rex or Cristian on One Life to Live are probably top of the list.
 
Speaking of that show, Ryan Phillippe (another contender on my list) played Billy, the first gay teen on daytime TV and maybe any TV show. It was the time when they had the AIDS quilt on the show. Excellent storyline.

For $500 an hour, it would have to be someone who wasn't in the porn or escort business. Mostly a celeb who I am deeply infatuated with. The guys who played Will, Rex or Cristian on One Life to Live are probably top of the list.
 
Speaking of that show, Ryan Phillippe (another contender on my list) played Billy, the first gay teen on daytime TV and maybe any TV show. It was the time when they had the AIDS quilt on the show. Excellent storyline.

I'd like to add that while I know we're all in this together, do I really need to hear it in every other ad/commercial??

My eyes are actually more steely green than aquamarine! Easily comparable to the color of a canine husky's eyes, but with a green cast, appearing green, hazel or blue, depending on the ambient light or color of clothing being worn!
 
...and to take it back to topic, I've never resembled the luscious looking Mr. Lerman, even back in ancient times when I was a clueless youngster!!! I did, however, hire the most gorgeous Zeb Atlas once for an hour at $500!.. it was worth every penny!!! I had a fantastic time with him and would jump at any chance to hire him again in future trips to Las Vegas.

 
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My ONLY $500 experience was & still would be Johnny Castle.
We "crossed paths" years ago & in the interim he's moved away from that threshold such that 5oo would now be a bargain basement value!