BenjaminNicholas

You're not wrong, but it's also situational. The smart guys are the ones who save, invest and can easily weather a downturn. If you devalue the product, the consumer never looks at it the same way again. Or, as former escort Bryan Young once told me, 'You don't go to the flea market looking for Loro Piana.'

Agree. This would be more my speed...

It's problematic for some people, but thankfully not all. The same goes for many, many drugs, including OTC ones. YMMV. Don't throw it away if it works and you can handle it.

This whole reply is spot-on. A lot of guys go the cheap sex tourism route. I don't personally support it when it's at bargain basement pricing and you know the escorts still aren't making the money they need/want to make. Added, it's got to be a mental drag for a client to know they're in this position.

As an escort, I'd say you were generous in even offering him half. Clearly, you're a good egg COVID/Monkeypox should make people a bit more understanding. Shit happens. It is what it is. Unless someone has already outlayed a ton of money for the meet (airfare, excursions, a cruise, etc), I don't see how a single hour or even an overnight cancelled should piss someone off so much. Move forward knowing you did the right thing.

Squid Game: I'm late on watching this one, but started it last night. It's entertaining, gory and just a little zany. I'm enjoying it 👍

Pakistan, perhaps? 😉

If you're willing to wear an Apple Watch, I'd suggest the Peloton app. The watch handles the tracking of real-time stats and you only really need sets of three weights (15/25/35 in my case). Peloton also offers a wide variety of bodyweight classes, yoga, etc. Things that have nothing to do with dumbells. If and when you want to, you can also use the app on any treadmill or rower. The variety of classes are huge. The instructors are engaging and real.

I truly enjoy threads like this one. They're revealing (in a good way). It shows how different we all are in our tastes.

I never said no cuddling. I never said no morning sex. Where are you getting this? I believe what we have here is a failure to communicate.

You're mistaking your personal wants and needs with everyone else's. People hire for all different reasons. This board attracts a small subset of the overall whole. When you travel with someone or spend an extended timeframe, it's not just about the sex. Actually, those of us who are extremely successful at what we do understand that it's not predominantly the sex that keeps our clientele coming back. You can get laid anywhere, by anyone. That's just a fuck. What you can't so easily get is connection, conversation, understanding and a natural ease to things.

I never said 'alone and away' Getting solid sleep when you're spending an extended time with a client is important. For both parties.

Just remember, wear a sexy pair of underwear. Little known fact: The interview is clothing-optional.

Not always. That's something that should be discussed by client/escort. Some people want 7-9 hours of solid sleep.

Quite right. A friend of mine just got a reply about his renewal (seven weeks) and now can't seem to find any date for the interview. No spots open anywhere in Texas except for CBP at Laredo. Very odd. I suggested to him to renew on his next international trip. If you have your passport, GE card and proof of residency, you can just walk-in while transiting at some airports.

... And don't forget your inability to use punctuation It's not about being woke. It's about acting like a decent human being. Not being an asshole isn't all that difficult.

Damn, we gotta work on that Mob Moms pilot 😉

MP has changed (or, reinforced) how I feel about the community, not my business. A social media generation is using it as a way to get famous, to get their dramatic story out and get views. This is not the '80s AIDS crisis. People actively and quickly recover from this. The comparison is insulting. The community has always needed to learn that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Circuit parties still exist?

It's a brilliant show. Whip-smart, fast-paced and in some ways, a love-letter to New York City.

Currently, midway through Growing Up Getty by James Reginato. Fascinating book about the dynamics of this level of family dynasty.

Time for some gay math. Small gear + big bush = magic

Not really. He's clearly doing what makes him feel comfortable and I'm sure his reality past makes him marketable to people who want that. Again, just because it doesn't fit into your little box of acceptable doesn't make it bad. You're in the wrong sandbox if you want to judge people for their sexual jollies.

Well, no. I used the downtime from the great sequestering to get into even better shape. I saw it as opportunity.