Tesi Johnson, Staff Reporter
ARE YOU a lonely and unhappy woman who desires some good company, or better yet, some good sex? Have you ever considered hiring an escort to wine and dine you, then 'wine' you in whole new way? If you answered in the affirmative to the former question, you might have answered the same to the latter - or not. Regardless, there are women who are willing to pay a man for his attention, love and 'loving', for an hour, a night or more, especially if they are unable to attain it otherwise.
Now more than ever, women are aware of their sexuality and realise that they have as much right to sexual pleasure as any man does. Coupled with an increased economic power, women are now very assertive and aggressive in pursuing their desires. They are becoming more sexually liberated, the oldest profession known to for men who wish to offer their 'services' to to include openings for men who wish to offer their 'services' to women.
This should not come as a surprise, as Jamaica is no stranger to the notion of heterosexual men in the sex industry. For many years female tourists have been visiting resort towns like Negril to be chased and romanced by the handsome, hard-bodied, well-endowed, sweet-mouthed Jamaican man. How else do you think the term 'Rent-a-Dread' was coined? However, this practice is not limited only to foreigners who seek 'chocolate boyfriends' but also, Jamaican women who are in tune with their desires and willing to actively seek to have them met.
In essence, male prostitution is a little different from female prostitution, as being a gigolo is not only about giving sex. Women do not necessarily seek the same things that a man would. Many just want the nice dinner date and good company and may even consider the sex itself an added bonus, if they do go through with that part of the transaction. Besides, the female libido differs from the man's where stimulation is concerned, as it takes a lot more to get going. So a man who is attractive and debonair, who will make her feel sexy and desirable, will be the one being paid for his company. Of course, it goes without saying that he must be versed in the art of giving pleasure; otherwise it would be pointless.
A few years ago, a local soap opera touched the issue of women having paid escorts. Two major characters in the drama each had their own 'chapsie' - an attractive and physically fit young man who would fulfill their sexual desires in return for fancy gifts and money. It is said that "art imitates life", so this is a clear indication of how the landscape of the sex industry is changing, as men's and women's roles are being reversed.
WHERE ARE THEY?
The question then arises, where do these women find such men? If you peruse the classifieds of one of Jamaica's newspapers or tabloids, you just might come across advertisements placed by men who offer 'sensual massages' to women only. As one such 'masseur' explained to Flair, "the massage can be as sensual as you are willing to pay". Hint hint! Though these advertisements are buried among many that advertise girls who give massages to men, if you look hard enough you will find them - they are there. The market is still small, but it is growing.
Next week part two will feature one man who uses 'sensual massages' as a way to offer sexual services.
