Chat After a few years of hobbying, I opened up to some old friends about it...

[OleDirtyBastard]

I highly recommend the book "Paying For It" by Chester Brown. It's a comic book/graphic novel and Brown is actually from Toronto and the stories in it take place here. He tells the story of seeing SPs across the city from his first experience to becoming a "regular" with a few ladies he has relationships with. In between he's having open, philosophical conversations/debates with his friends about why "paying for it" is a rational, ethical lifestyle choice for him (not for everyone) and how society would be better if transactional sex was normalized. (eg not just prostitution but negotiating a price with a normal girl you ask out, etc).

If Massage Planet Toronto ever had a "Book Club" this would definitely be the perfect one to start with.

 

[ChubbyGuy]

Some of my friends were cool when I mentioned that I see SP/MPAs. Some of them even asked me which ones I saw.

 

[johnbuyba]

I highly recommend the book "Paying For It" by Chester Brown. It's a comic book/graphic novel and Brown is actually from Toronto and the stories in it take place here. He tells the story of seeing SPs across the city from his first experience to becoming a "regular" with a few ladies he has relationships with. In between he's having open, philosophical conversations/debates with his friends about why "paying for it" is a rational, ethical lifestyle choice for him (not for everyone) and how society would be better if transactional sex was normalized. (eg not just prostitution but negotiating a price with a normal girl you ask out, etc).

If Massage Planet Toronto ever had a "Book Club" this would definitely be the perfect one to start with.

definitely looks interesting. anywhere i can read this online? Or any similar books?

 

[OleDirtyBastard]

definitely looks interesting. anywhere i can read this online? Or any similar books?

The author has written a few other "serious" comics but that's the only one on that subject. I haven't really looked for other books on the hobby but discovered that one because I like graphic novels. It looks like you can get it online in Kindle and Kobo store, on Comixology and you can download a torrent of it on PirateBay.

 

[Old No. 7]

I have never discussed this hobby with anyone I know from my "real" life.
No friends, no work colleagues, no sports buddies.
No one. Never.

I often wonder how many and who of my friends also partake, because I'm sure there must be some amongst them.

 

[xtc27]

I have never discussed this hobby with anyone I know from my "real" life.
No friends, no work colleagues, no sports buddies.
No one. Never.

I often wonder how many and who of my friends also partake, because I'm sure there must be some amongst them.

...yeah, eh? Look @ it 2 ways:

1. # GTA spas x # girls/spa x # clients/girl ...
   • factor in some dudes regs, others visit once...
     • most hobbyists apparently go 4 times/yr
   • spas alone, its likely over 100,000 guys...
   • add in SPs... allotta dudes!
2. Spas open strategically... visible but discreet... & they consider income, how many spas nearby... underlying assumption, their clients= everywhere, but $$$ more abundant some places... spa concentration can be gd, guys shopping, but then there will be deserts nearby

...I think conservative guess 5% of all healthy adult males... work colleagues, fellow religionists, family, friends, clients, vendors... you prolly meet a few every day pre-COVID... u likely know a handful...

...SP are likely getting most business... spas are not everywhere, sp are definitely everywhere... some don't advertise much or just in special places, really hard to estimate...

...'msgplanet dudes, tip of the spear... most of us go more than 4 times/yr...

Interesting stuff here:

Sex workers in Canada: 17 interesting facts from first national report | Georgia Straight Vancouver’s source for arts, culture, and events

Sep 19, 2014 - Shocker: 99 percent of sex buyers are in favour of legalizing prostitution.

www.straight.com

 

[Barney_B]

...yeah, eh? Look @ it 2 ways:

1. # GTA spas x # girls/spa x # clients/girl ...
   • factor in some dudes regs, others visit once...
     • most hobbyists apparently go 4 times/yr
   • spas alone, its likely over 100,000 guys...
   • add in SPs... allotta dudes!
2. Spas open strategically... visible but discreet... & they consider income, how many spas nearby... underlying assumption, their clients= everywhere, but $$$ more abundant some places... spa concentration can be gd, guys shopping, but then there will be deserts nearby

...I think conservative guess 5% of all healthy adult males... work colleagues, fellow religionists, family, friends, clients, vendors... you prolly meet a few every day pre-COVID... u likely know a handful...

...SP are likely getting most business... spas are not everywhere, sp are definitely everywhere... some don't advertise much or just in special places, really hard to estimate...

...'msgplanet dudes, tip of the spear... most of us go more than 4 times/yr...

Interesting stuff here:

Sex workers in Canada: 17 interesting facts from first national report | Georgia Straight Vancouver’s source for arts, culture, and events

Sep 19, 2014 - Shocker: 99 percent of sex buyers are in favour of legalizing prostitution.

www.straight.com

Not sure the numbers who are active in this hobby; however, I agree that it must be a lot given the number of spas and SW out there. And similar to other goods and services, there are levels of service and dollars one wishes to invest.

Unless you don't care who finds out of you dabbling in the rubbing, keep it to yourself. It will come back to haunt you. Someone who you trust will tell someone who you can't trust. People will judge.

Ask yourself, what is the gain in telling? Lots of downside and very little upside!

 

[LittleCarrot]

the only place worth discussing this hobby is here, on massageplanet. i'm sure if you ever met any of us in person most of us would act like we have no idea of the hobby.. not something really to discuss in person

hey would you like to meet up for lunch sometime?

 

[xtc27]

Not sure the numbers who are active in this hobby; however, I agree that it must be a lot given the number of spas and SW out there. And similar to other goods and services, there are levels of service and dollars one wishes to invest.

Unless you don't care who finds out of you dabbling in the rubbing, keep it to yourself. It will come back to haunt you. Someone who you trust will tell someone who you can't trust. People will judge.

Ask yourself, what is the gain in telling? Lots of downside and very little upside!

Totally agree... no upside 2 outing yrslf...

...so, Yanks stats prolly similar to Cda:

"About 14 percent of American men said they paid for sex at some point in their lives, but just 1 percent said they visited a prostitute in the past year (2010)"

What Kind of Men Go to Prostitutes?

The notion of the 'john next door' has been perpetuated in pop culture, and even in some recent studies, but new research shows that frequenting prostitutes is not all that ordinary.

www.livescience.com

... if I visited an mpa, got HJ, then took polygraph asking if I'd visited prostitute, I'd say No! & I'd pass!...so 1% number... hmm... I might lie on anon survey about this one... totally, I would...

But 1% of every dude... I know 100s of ppl... we all do...

 

[UsefulIdiot]

Totally agree... no upside 2 outing yrslf...

...so, Yanks stats prolly similar to Cda:

"About 14 percent of American men said they paid for sex at some point in their lives, but just 1 percent said they visited a prostitute in the past year (2010)"

What Kind of Men Go to Prostitutes?

The notion of the 'john next door' has been perpetuated in pop culture, and even in some recent studies, but new research shows that frequenting prostitutes is not all that ordinary.

www.livescience.com

... if I visited an mpa, got HJ, then took polygraph asking if I'd visited prostitute, I'd say No! & I'd pass!...so 1% number... hmm... I might lie on anon survey about this one... totally, I would...

But 1% of every dude... I know 100s of ppl... we all do...

If you include lap dances the figure would be more like 75%.

 

[Deleted member 64273]

Ignorance is bliss. It's best to keep those who don't know. you hobby in bliss by keeping them ignorant of the fact you hobby.

I get the feeling that many of us hobbyists are actually pretty decent folk, and if we had a vice, it would be the hobby. It's a shame really. If it weren't for the hobby, I think I'd be a basketcase in real life. I've learned so much about women, people and myself that I'm a completely different person from what/who I was before I discovered the hobby. Of course, having an outlet like these forums had a lot to do with it too.

 

[xtc27]

Ignorance is bliss. It's best to keep those who don't know. you hobby in bliss by keeping them ignorant of the fact you hobby.

I get the feeling that many of us hobbyists are actually pretty decent folk, and if we had a vice, it would be the hobby. It's a shame really. If it weren't for the hobby, I think I'd be a basketcase in real life. I've learned so much about women, people and myself that I'm a completely different person from what/who I was before I discovered the hobby. Of course, having an outlet like these forums had a lot to do with it too.

...honestly, was catching myself starting stuff @ work & w friends... spas made me wake up! TBH, even uglist girl @ spa > yr office coworker...

One visit 2 spa... cured 4ever... easy uncomplicated sex within easy reach.... lockdown, caught myself starting again... but found cure again...

 

[SJRich1973]

Most of my university/frat bothers know it, well, they're on same boat Other than that, I kept to myself.

This hobby maintain my sanity. I have no other vices. For the most part it's my only outlet. It does help, especially after a long week of work, projects, deadlines, meetings, phone calls, documentations, etc...You add all these....It is stressful. The MP's and SP's will do the trick

Unfortunately, North America is still too naive about this profession. I would say us here in Canada is lucky and way better/blessed that any parts in US. Canada, rocks! But, to compare to Amsterdam, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and even Vietnam...They are way ahead of us. Take note I did not line up Thailand or Philippines. These are different beast or you might end up with one of ladyboys

Stay safe and healthy....And, keep quite!

 

[Old No. 7]

This is related to the topic of this thread.
A number of years ago, I was a member of a board similar to this in another city.
They had different levels of membership.
Everyone was a regular member.
Then, if you proved yourself to be a valuable reviewer, you would be invited to join the VIP group. Other VIP members could nominate new VIP candidates. Posts in the VIP section were a bit more detailed than the regular section.
If you proved to be a great VIP member, you would be invited to join the platinum group. To join this group, you had to be nominated by another platinum, member, then you had to meet with some of the platinum members for lunch. This was to ensure that everyone could elevate their level of trust within the group. Again, more details were shared at this level. There weren't that many members at this level. Lunches were held periodically. Some of the discussions were quite lively.
There was one more level above platinum and I can't even remember what it was called but there was only a handful of us in that group. It was mostly just the admins and mods.

This system worked very well for a number of reasons.
Mostly trust and knowing where to get the best information.
Bear in mind that this was years ago and not all info could be shared freely without getting the spa or the MPA in trouble.

Out of those groups, a few friendships were formed.

 

[c1000]

A couple of High School friends I grew up with know. We all use to go here and there, but wasn't often like 5 times max. Mostly strip clubs.

Then, when I was a college student and working part-time, a co-worker I use to chill with would frequent all the time. We became close buds so it was all jokes. Would always as if I got a BJ (This was before extras were a big thing).

More recently, one of my co-workers basically exposed he goes to spas and sees escorts but I laughed and played it off. One time a group of us go out for lunch and he mentioned something getting a hand job at a MP, All of us made that guilty laugh. Then another time he was showing me something in his phone notes and one of the list was Asian Sexy Babe with a few girls names on it. He played it off like "And here's some girls from ASB hehe" and moved on. Yeah, safe to say I wont be sharing any secrets with him.

Other than that I wouldn't dare shed light of this hobby to anyone. Don't really care about getting laughed at, It's the possibility of gossip I can't risk.

 

[Whitesnake1987]

So this is your sister's husband.

So this is your ex wife's brother.

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[Whitesnake1987]

30-40 years ago guys would never admit to watching VHS pornos.

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[snoopdoggie]

Ignorance is bliss. It's best to keep those who don't know. you hobby in bliss by keeping them ignorant of the fact you hobby.

I get the feeling that many of us hobbyists are actually pretty decent folk, and if we had a vice, it would be the hobby. It's a shame really. If it weren't for the hobby, I think I'd be a basketcase in real life. I've learned so much about women, people and myself that I'm a completely different person from what/who I was before I discovered the hobby. Of course, having an outlet like these forums had a lot to do with it too.

Definitely. By being a hobbyist, I definitely know more about pussies than my own dick. I sure know how to please a woman in bed.

 

[Bustanut]

I don’t know about that bro. Honestly paying for it is a dirt bag thing. Just as dirty as it is for these hoes to be out there letting god knows how many of us lfk,dfk, daty, cim etc.

These hoes do not enjoy it. It’s like you being paid 100 to fuck a fat ugly hairy ass bitch. Would you enjoy it? Hell naw.

dudes who pick up girls at bars don’t have to spend 140 every time to nail a chick.

QUOTE="LittleCarrot, post: 1436410, member: 77609"]
and for you guys, dont be ashamed.
Which is worst?

- using cunning, deception, charm and sweet talking an unsuspecting nice girl into a relationship after spending hours and days of yours and hers time (and maybe lots of $$$ on meals and drinks) just to "get with her" to fuck her, and then begin to change your attitude towards her and distance yourself once you get what you wanted and break her heart,

or simply going to a MPA, paying, getting serviced, leave with mutual respect and no ones heart has to get used and lied to and broken, while both parties benefit?

us who hobby are thousands of times better than the dirt bags who "pick up" girls and mislead them into a "relationship" just for sex. fuck those guys
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[BmH6769]

I have no shame in sharing my hobby to my close friends. Those who r married or in a relationship envy me. Those who r single plays even harder me (SP, Strip club, after hr incall In C-Town) I only frequent spas, cos I need good massage due to my career. Started with legit, then gradually to “holi“. In spa, there’s always the “will she or will she not” factor involved and that’s the thrill of it.
Hey, as long as I’m happy, I wouldn’t give a fuck of what others think of me.