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I like seeing the masks... they pretty much guarantee the photo was taken within the last two years!

I like seeing the masks... they pretty much guarantee the photo was taken within the last two years!

I like seeing the masks... they pretty much guarantee the photo was taken within the last two years!

I always thought it was "deep seated," but I like your version better.

I always thought it was "deep seated," but I like your version better.

I always thought it was "deep seated," but I like your version better.

I always thought it was "deep seated," but I like your version better.

I always thought it was "deep seated," but I like your version better.

I always thought it was "deep seated," but I like your version better.

I'm thinking that he might be gay, but this is a way to set limits and remove any expectation of more than he wants to offer (in the ad, he says he'll be nude, allows mutual touch and will give you a hand-job release.) That seems a smart strategy. Maybe he's in a relationship and those are the limits they've agreed on...

When traveling and in a new city for a couple days, I usually look around at RM ads to see who's around.
If I like someone, I go off-line and send a text to their number, something like "Hey, I'm in your city and would like to meet." 9 times out of 10, no response.
If I have time, and find them really attractive, I'll maybe text again, saying something about me (GL, very fit, top, etc.).
That never gets a response from those who didn't reply the first time (again, 9 out of 10.)
Do you have a better method? Is it me, or just the way the market is these days?

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2007, along with my two other brothers, all within 18 months of each other. The oldest had the lowest Gleason score and opted for monitoring. He just turned 79.
The second had the highest Gleason but still in the mid range, opted for radical prostatectomy, but refused post operative radiation. His cancer came back in nine years and he opted for radiation and hormonal treatment. But the hormonal caused heart issues and had to be discontinued. He doesn't like to talk about it but I believe he was given a prognosis that looks bleak beyond 5 years. He certainly is living life to the fullest day by day.
I was in the lower mid  range of Gleason and also opted for  having the prostate surgically removed. No radiation was indicated as the cancer has not spread beyond the prostate, unlike my second brother. I have been cancer free for 14 years and still sexually active with a strong libido. Achieving a full erection without drugs such as Cialis is difficult but as a bottom not a big issue. Can still orgasm but no ejaculate. Life goes on.

When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer eight years ago, my urologist recommended I read the "bible" regarding prostate cancer: "Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer" by Patrick Walsh, MD. ( It is now in its 4th edition)  
At first I chose the treatment called "Active Surveillance ", which is doing nothing for a while, but being constantly monitored.  After six years, my most recent biopsy indicated that I had to act.  I visited a radiation oncologist and a surgeon to decide which route I should take.  Ironically, both doctors recommended that I read the book mentioned above before I made a decision.  
I chose the radiation route, and am happy that I did.

I’m in process of getting mine treated. Somethings I’ve learned along the way:
brachytherapy has more side effects than surgery radiation therapy has the same survival rates as surgery stereotactic radiotherapy is much shorter (five days instead of six weeks) compared to external beam therapy, but is still considered experimental and side effects are showing up at 2-5 years robotic surgery is probably better than the traditional radical retropubic prostatectomy. One or two night admission cryotherapy really isn’t used In case of recurrence, radiation therapy makes surgery almost absolutely impossible and can’t be repeated. So if your young, you might want to opt for surgery. At my age, something else will kill me first have a team: medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, and a urologist.  In my case, a missed diagnosis of moderate pulmonary hypertension was discovered and makes robotic surgery very risky for me (I’m a physician and I looked up the data). One radiation oncologist said I wasn’t a candidate for radiation therapy due to bilateral hip replacements, but Massachusetts General Hospital said they do it all the  time. Oddly enough, a friend went there and was referred by the MGH radiation therapist to BIDeaconess, where he had his stereotactic radiation. Harvard is so weird. 
 
Feel free to PM me if there are any questions. 

I had a low Gleason score and had several options available including watchful waiting.   I opted for radiation as I was a bit frightened to wait.  Looking back now, while I still can ejaculate after treatment, it takes a long time to cum and I miss producing semen and having to explain to partners that “yes I did cum”.  If I could do it over, I would have waited longer for treatment.   I realize that is no always an option and is a very personal decision.  I applaud your effort to get other points of view.   Best wishes.  

I'm curious to hear from anyone who has had prostate cancer treated:
- which treatment you chose (e.g. surgery, external radiation, brachytherapy (internal radiation) or something else (cryotherapy, hormone treatment, etc.)
- how unpleasant was the treatment experience and immediate aftermath (next couple weeks)
- how are you doing now (how long ago, whether you suffered side effects and whether those are improving over time)
Thanks!

Thank you, Unicorn (and others who responded.) I always respect and value your input to medical discussions here.
I have read several studies and am well-advised by doctors in all three areas. There is a particular lifestyle perspective that is also valuable to me - that of sexually active gay men. And even while there are some PRO (patient reported outcome) surveys available, doctors don't always present (or fully know about) the short- and medium-term concerns that patients face undergoing these treatments.
Again, I completely agree with you about the dangers of relying on limited and personally biased experiences, but the handful here have already offered me a couple good questions to take back to professional advisors before making a decision. I'm grateful for that!

Thank you, Unicorn (and others who responded.) I always respect and value your input to medical discussions here.
I have read several studies and am well-advised by doctors in all three areas. There is a particular lifestyle perspective that is also valuable to me - that of sexually active gay men. And even while there are some PRO (patient reported outcome) surveys available, doctors don't always present (or fully know about) the short- and medium-term concerns that patients face undergoing these treatments.
Again, I completely agree with you about the dangers of relying on limited and personally biased experiences, but the handful here have already offered me a couple good questions to take back to professional advisors before making a decision. I'm grateful for that!

A few thoughts from inside the business:
It takes a lot of belief in yourself to survive the casting calls for both actors and models. You're judged, at first, purely on your looks, nothing deeper, more profound or personal than that. If you actually get to "act," that may change, but you'll still suffer a high percentage of rejections based on the most superficial aspects of who you are.
Acting is not a natural talent, not even for those who are considered to be "naturals." Training - voice, movement - will prove out in the end.
Getting work as an "extra" is not a great route to acting. The "background" world is so isolated from what's happening on set that you won't even learn that much about how production works. Most extras have no interest in the process or product - they're just doing a day job that offers some scheduling flexibility, better pay and benefits than Starbucks, but also a lot of competition. Maybe in LA, Atlanta and Vancouver there's enough work to pay the rent, but, again, it depends on your look!
Most of all, however long someone is willing to pursue this dream, it's essential to have and develop another set of employable skills, whether through education or craft, side jobs or hobbies. By far, the large majority of prospective actors realize that they won't be stars and can't make a living (don't quote me on this, but I believe the statistic is around 90% of SAG members, already a successful milestone, earn at or below the poverty level, and most don't work enough to maintain healthcare eligibility.) You don't want, at age 35 or 40, to embark on a new career with little or no experience, education or skills to offer.

He got it right, using "discreet." Discreet means careful, as to avoid betraying a confidence. Discrete means separate, distinct.

He got it right, using "discreet." Discreet means careful, as to avoid betraying a confidence. Discrete means separate, distinct.

He got it right, using "discreet." Discreet means careful, as to avoid betraying a confidence. Discrete means separate, distinct.

It sounds like a google translate phrase for "generous men only."

It sounds like a google translate phrase for "generous men only."

That doesn't look like the same guy to me. What happened to the tattoos?