411 Tristan Baldwin

[+ Gar1eth]

http://www.rentboy.com/listing.aspx?lid=176868&scid=46347419&sp=1&pos=9

 

Ok I know he's been talked about several times- and the last not too long ago, but I'm at work, and it's difficult to do searches here. My questions are- has anyone from the Forum actually met him and how was the experience? And has he ever explained the discrepancy between advertising as 'Safe Only' but starring in bareback videos?

 

Thanks,

 

Gman

[josephga]

There's few that do bb porn but claim safe only in their rentboy ads. imo safe only means condoms all the time for anal regardless if its for escorting, film or personal life.

its a lie to claim safe only and do bb porn.

[Diverdan]

Hey, Gman, I suggest you go to the source. A phone conversation with him might explain what exactly the score might be.

[JT Brooklyn]

Source knows Best

 

Indubidably!

[lrbigdicktaker]

In bareback films, it's not like the actors walk onto the set and have sex. They usually have the required test completed. The actors know their status before the shoot happens. People paint such a negative picture when it comes to doing bareback. Look at how Corbin Fisher is starting out bareback, and then they throw on the condom in the middle of the fuck.

 

Since he doesn't know his clients status, he is playing "safe" and requiring a condom.

 

Why do straight people get to fuck without condoms with no negative consequences?

[orbital sander]

 

Why do straight people get to fuck without condoms with no negative consequences?

They should not..gay or straight.

There is still a window when someone can be positive and the test does not reveal it (if it is a test looking for antibodies) ...so if they have lots of sex with different people in short periods of time, then they can be endangering one another without knowing it.

[josephga]

oh there's negative consequences. men and women have tested hiv positive working without condoms and most str8 porn studios req testing. allot of the bareback gay companys do not test. even for those who do there's still the a window

[doitb4ugo]

correct me if I am wrong here, but I always assumed that when playing with an escort, one should always assume that they are HIV+ (same for the client). That is why both parties usually insist on safer sex....If looking for a guarantee that your partner is disease free, it is a dream. What I believe Tristan is saying but indicating "always safe" is that he is unwilling during a hire situation to not use a condom for play.

 

How woudl any client know when hiring anybody if they always go the safer route in all their professional and personal sexual encounters....again, we all need to assume that your sexual partner is HIV+.

[josephga]

correct me if I am wrong here, but I always assumed that when playing with an escort, one should always assume that they are HIV+ (same for the client). That is why both parties usually insist on safer sex....If looking for a guarantee that your partner is disease free, it is a dream. What I believe Tristan is saying but indicating "always safe" is that he is unwilling during a hire situation to not use a condom for play.

 

How woudl any client know when hiring anybody if they always go the safer route in all their professional and personal sexual encounters....again, we all need to assume that your sexual partner is HIV+.

 

 

Yes your right about a person should always assume all partners could be HIV +

[PeneAmpio]

I met Tristan a few weeks ago and had a great time with him. (See my review for details.) In fact, he called me out of the blue just yesterday to say hi and find out how I was doing. When I met him, I asked about his BB videos and was satisfied with his explanation. We played safely and I enjoyed myself thoroughly. I agree with others on this thread--as clients, we have to assume anyone we hire might be positive and act accordingly.

[JT Brooklyn]

Play Safe ALWAYS.. otherwise "The Heat of the Moment" might get you Hell for a Lifetime.

 

Ask anyone dealing with MEDS for the rest of their Life!

[rossthebosssf]

In bareback films, it's not like the actors walk onto the set and have sex. They usually have the required test completed.

 

I know for a fact this isn't always the case. I know that Chaosmen only uses HIV tests you pick up from the local pharmacy. Unlike an AIM (former) test that can detect infection in the last few weeks, the instant tests usually can only detect infections that have occurred in the last 3 months or greater. So what about the incubation period where the virus is undetectible and is the most contagious? Sorry, but I'm not buying it. Bareback studios aren't getting enough flack and neither are the performers that engage in it. Though I don't really hold the latter fully responsible as these studios will say anything to get the performers to agree to do the videos. It's about money, not safety.

[+ deej]

Bareback studios aren't getting enough flack and neither are the performers that engage in it. Though I don't really hold the latter fully responsible as these studios will say anything to get the performers to agree to do the videos. It's about money, not safety.

 

You left out a group. There wouldn't be money in it without customers queuing up as fast as the stuff can be produced.

[+ azdr0710]

My questions are- has anyone from the Forum actually met him and how was the experience? And has he ever explained the discrepancy between advertising as 'Safe Only' but starring in bareback videos?

 

 

yes, I've met him a couple times.....when I brought up the bareback thing, he instantly jumped up and showed me his AIM card showing very recent negative results....he knows that's very much an issue for him and is sensitive to the concern over it.....I have another meet set up with him next month and look forward to his very energetic, uninhibited, chatty, fun-loving, "wicked" attitude

[JT Brooklyn]

It's an Issue for Me also! So I just "Never Party without a Hat"!

 

Therefore I don't have to be a "Card Carrying Barebacker"!

[Stagger]

I have hooked up with Tristan several times and he has always been willing to show his test results, which are always current (within 2 weeks) and negative. He is very sensitive to the issue and wants to make sure anyone who hires him knows this. Having said that, he always wears a condom when we get into it and that has never been a question. He is one of the nicest escorts I have ever been with and I will continue to hire him whenever he is willing.

[Bart]

Dont you find some of these statements regarding gentlemen who perform bareback in film, disingenuous. If they make the statement it was part of my past and no longer part of my current practice, that is great. I have no issues with that. However, to continue to include barebacking regardless whether it is on film or with clients and then produce a card saying I am tested does not pass the simple test of 1 + 1 = 2, "I only do it in film, not in private". Sorry that is no different than a few politicians who have been caught on film, sting operation or by the public purchasing the love of man in private and castigating homosexuality in public. The old saying of "Practice what you preach," does hold water.

 

In summary, I am stating how can you support gentlemen with your business if they do gain income from making films that gladdly support a position you dont agree with. This is not the same as main street film making and a statment that it is just acting. You can act just fine wearing a condom. Just dont come on the forum supporting gentlemen who give you a good time, do barebacking porn and then you make a statement you dont support barebacking. Guess what you just did by hiring him. Now if barebacking is your gig by all means be honest about it, lets not be an ostrich about it. There is a time when you can affect life in your own backyard by just following through with your own principles. I guess that means thinking with the head on the top of you body, not the little one.

[+ tristanbaldwin]

To all concerned:

 

Thank you for taking the time to voice your opinions, whether positive or negative, regarding this matter. Given that the name of the forum string is 'Tristan Baldwin 411'- the gentleman who suggested..."Why don't you go right to the source and ask him" was correct. Even better, the source is coming to YOU, and will gladly answer any questions directed at him.

 

I'd also like to point THIS out. How many other escorts have you all played with, who at the time of a session...whip out their AIM printout, recent to within a month, and demonstrate their health status to you? I know of only ONE other guy who has done it, in all the time I've been escorting. Therefore, you must ask yourself...what is the lesser of two evils? An escort who did 4 tested bareback pictures 5+ years ago? And hasn't done one since? Who shows his RESULTS to clients, most of whom he just have vanilla play with, anyhow?

 

Or, you guys put escorts up on pedestals who don't demonstrate ANY results to you. Perhaps they've never done a BB tape, but they're an intraveinous drug user, or are G4P and having sex with 58923478 different girls, giving them STI's up the wazoo? No, you don't know ANY of that, because it's not published, and yet this same guy isn't showing you BLAH for a test result...but yet HE doesn't have to deal with this kind of flak.

 

If someone wants to see me; see me. If they don't and are discouraged- then that's their own perogative. I've made my mistakes in my days, but I'm very fortunate that they haven't returned to haunt me. I've learned from them....which is why I can say THIS- as an escort, I've been top only...and 95% of my clients are vanilla in nature(oral, kissing, handjobs, body worship, fetishes, wrestling, etc.). You couldn't pay me enough to take crazy chances.

 

I'll take this time to thank and acknowledge several clients for stepping to my defense. I've been fortunate to attract a very specific niche of extremelly educated, funny, charismatic, safe, and caring clients. I may not do 5 friggin clients a day like some escorts(I see just one or two, by CHOICE)- but the clients I DO see, I'm able to commit myself mind body and soul into the session...because I LIKE who they are and I LIKE what I see walking through that door.

 

Just my two cents.

 

TB

[JT Brooklyn]

Great Response

 

Thank You TB for taking the time on Daddys to respond to this thread! Best of Luck in the Future! Keep'em Smiling Hunk!

[Guest countryboywny]

Thank You TB for taking the time on Daddys to respond to this thread! Best of Luck in the Future! Keep'em Smiling Hunk!

 

Ditto for me TB!! You're off my wish list and on my WANT list!

[jbsjbs99]

Tristan gets my vote as well, and I hope we meet soon, stud.

[Diverdan]

Thanks for this post, Tristan. While we have never met in person, your comments here are very much appreciated and go right to the heart of the situation that all clients and escorts must deal with in this day and age. I am old enough to have had a lot of fun in the pre-AIDS days, but frankly, I would not want to go back to those days for many reasons. As you mentioned, there were a lot of STDs passed around then, and most guys did not pay enough attention to those then either. Anyway, best wishes, Tristan, in your future, and thanks again for such a thoughtful and informative post. You have my support, and perhaps one of these days we will meet.

DD

[bigvalboy]

TB, I don't know you at all, don't know anyone who does know you...but your response today was right on target, I think it took guts to stand up to people on the boards. And I believe it to be HONEST AND SINCERE...Best to you ALWAYS. You my friend will be on my hire list as of today. Be Well, BVB

[jjkrkwood]

Hear, hear ! If you dont stand up, you will be Beat down !!!!!! Trust me, i know all too well.....

[William]

Bravo Tristan

 

Tristan, I, too, congratulate you on a well-reasoned post that responds logically to the concerns raised in this thread.

 

To everyone else, I have met Tristan only once. My experience with him was not only very enjoyable, and I found that every representation he made to me was 100% true and every promise was 100% carried out (including safe sex assurances). I consider Tristan a trustworthy person. That he also exudes sexual charisma and is very accommodating to various (safe) sexual tastes makes Tristan Baldwin the gold standard for his profession.