BenjaminNicholas

She's such a talented performer. I remember seeing her Broadway debut in Spelling Bee, taking over as Rona Lisa. As much as I loved Lisa Howard in the original role, Simard did a beautiful job of putting her mark on it. She'll be great in Dolly.

Ah, Wholesale... Streisand's 'Miss Marmelstein' number was indeed a showstopper. This reminds me of the great bio by Howard Kissel on David Merrick, The Abominable Showman. It's a fantastic read- A bible of sorts for those interested in the heyday of Broadway and single-producer shows. Merrick was quite a character. The stories in the book regarding the back & forth between a young (but headstrong) Streisand and the brash producer Merrick are great.

Ah, the eternal divide: Barbara or Carol. Myself, I prefer Channing. To me, Streisand felt wrong for the role. The only thing I've ever really liked her in was Funny Girl. I know, sacrilege

I'd pay a small fortune to have seen Bailey. The stories I've been told about her performances are legendary in the theatre community.

I like someone who can apply appropriate film quotes to his posts. Muy bien. What I like most about what you posted was that it speaks directly to the very best, most successful escorts in this business realizing that it's about the total package. It's taking a variety of things that take time, dedication and money, but making all of it look effortless. Sure, it's work, but it forces you to put the very best version of yourself out there. That's not a bad thing.

Knowing Texas and Austin well, it sounds as if the issue was yours, not Texas. Austin is very progressive by any standard. As is Houston and Dallas. I can't fully vouch for San Antonio, but it's coming along slowly.

Epi is correct. For staying gay, it's the nicest place in Palm Springs. However, Airbnb has some awesome homes for rent if you're looking for something a little more private.

The new HPV vaccine is NOT FDA-approved for men. It currently only works (best) in young females who have yet to have sexual contact. HPV is one of the biggest precursors to cervical cancer in women which is one of the main reasons why Texas Gov Rick Perry is wanting to make the vaccine mandatory for young women in all public schools. It's a controversial step for a rather right-wing state, but most people are with him on this one. To amend above info on HPV transmission: It can be transmitted through more than just oral sex. ANY kind of skin-to-skin contact can contract the problem. 90% of people who have HPV are carriers and rarely show symptoms. Recent studies peg 1 out of every 6 gay men are HPV positive. I'm not completely sure how valid that number is, but it's a frightening statistic nonetheless. BN

A most sincere apology guys. I'm spending this whole day @ home playing catchup on email and am sorry that i didn't get back to you sooner. Thank you very much for your patience. I really appreciate it. ~BN

I think we covered this topic not too long ago, but since lube is one of my fetishes, let's refresh~ For lube wrestling, body contact or when i know i may be covered from head-to-toe by the end of a session, i try to stick with a waterbased lube (sans Nonoxydol-9) like Wet Light or the new Eros Water, both of which easily clean up and remain NON-sticky. For those Costco-conscious shoppers out there, Wet Light sells pretty cheaply in a convienient pump 'orgy size' bottle. On the issue of Nonoxydol-9, it's best to STAY AWAY from any lube with this as it's included ingredient. It's been recently found to actually cause anal irritation, thus making any transfer of STD's easier. This rule should also apply to condoms. If i happen to be using condoms that have Nonoxydol-9 already applied, i simply use a little water, silicone or oil-based (if it's a polyurethane condom of course) lube to 'wash' it off and then jump into things. For fingering, anal, j/o and heavier play, i tend to go with silicone or oil-based lubes. They last longer, lubricate better and can take a licking and keep on ticking (literally). Elbow Grease, Eros, Vaseline, Crisco, ID-Cream (j/o formula), among others have been really pleasurable for me in the bedroom. Cleanup might not always be easy, but it gives you a chance to have someone else jump in the shower with you and help scrub it all off *grin* I'm aware that Wet Platinum has it's own afterwash, but since trying Eros, i'm not much of a Wet user anymore. Added, the Wet afterwash can be used for just about any silicone-based lube. Just keep in mind that when using oil-based lubes during anal play, you MUST use a polyurethane condom (ie, Avanti, Trojan Supra). Latex will breakdown when throwing oil into the mix, so make sure to spring the extra cash and buy the poly condoms. On the plus side, they transmit bodyheat better and are 10x as stong as latex... The lubes i don't recommend? KY Jelly (gets too goopy and messes with sensation), Frixxion (dried out my dick, not cool), Baby Oil (smells like a baby's ass and provides minimal lubrication), Trojan-brand lubes (They're really made for vaginal sex) and flavored lubes (if i wanted to suck dick and taste kiwi, i'd blow the Kool-Aid Man). I've also tried the Pheremone lube that Wet puts out (in the green bottle): It was alright, but didn't add anything extra to the mix... Well, now that i've given a whole lecture on the merits & evils of lube, go forth and fornicate. *grin* If you need any weblinks to find any of the aformentioned lubes at a good price, privately email me and we'll chat. Warmest Always, Benjamin Nicholas

RE: Circle Jerk - Why am i getting flashbacks of Cruisingforsex's 'Bukkake' party? I can picture it now... The Hooville Bukkake. Someone could start a poll on the pivotguy and we could all meet in a central location. I would gladly donate a pair of swimmers goggles (and possibly some nose plugs) to the lucky guy picked to kneel down. Interesting (but sticky) thought. Warmest, Benjamin Nicholas