Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc, a Boston agency that works with children in crisis, surveyed young male prostitutes and 86% of them reported having to serve someone's sexual needs prior to joining in sex work. But, extreme poverty is not the only reason why men and boys partake in prostitution. After running away to major cities with no money, some resort to prostitution to take care of themselves. While the trade is not forced upon most, it is often out of desperation. Surveys show that male sex workers often report getting into prostitution after running away from home, due to unfortunate home situations. They believe that prostitution fulfills their sexual and emotional needs, so relationships are casual. Liberationists have higher levels of education and self-esteem, maintain good connections with their families, and exude positivity.
Outcasts: This group is severely impoverished and living day to day.Michel Dorais describes four types of working patterns that male prostitutes usually fall into in his book, Rent Boys: the World of Male Sex Trade Workers. Those working in prostitution, especially street prostitutes, sometimes refer to the act of prostitution as turning tricks. Male clients, especially those who pick up prostitutes on the street or in bars, are sometimes called johns or tricks. A more dated term for a man who dressed similarly to female sex workers and tried to pass as a woman is known as a fairy. A man who does not regard himself as gay or bisexual, but who has sex with male clients for money, is sometimes called gay-for-pay, or trade. Thus one may be referred to as a male escort, gigolo (implying female customers), rent boy, hustler (more common for those soliciting in public places), model, or masseur. Where prostitution is illegal or taboo, it is common for male prostitutes to use euphemisms which present their business as providing companionship, nude modeling or dancing, body massage, or some other acceptable fee-for-service arrangement.
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