Male Prostitution (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Like female prostitution, male prostitution is the practice of engaging in sexual acts for money. Compared to female sex workers, male sex workers have been far less studied by researchers, and while studies suggest that there are differences between the ways these two groups look at their work, more research is needed. Male prostitutes are known by various names and euphemisms including male escorts, gigolos, rent-boys, models, masseurs and hustlers. The term "rentboy" is derived from the fact that the boys rent themselves out. A man who does not regard himself as gay, but who is prepared to have sex with male clients for money, is sometimes called "gay for pay" or "rough trade." Male prostitutes offering services to female customers are sometimes known as "gigolos."