Sex & Phycology Information
Understanding the industry requires looking at how biological drives and immediate physical desires can sometimes override rational planning, affecting how both workers and clients interact. This section focuses on how:
Male sex work is often hidden behind outdated myths and social stigma, causing many to overlook the actual human experiences and motivations of those in the industry.
Sexual arousal can significantly alter decision-making, often creating a "heat of the moment" effect where long-term risks or safety boundaries are weighed differently than they would be in a neutral state.
Stigma and Safety: How Law and Society Fail Male Sex Workers
Focus: How society misinformation about male sex workers make it the whole community more dangerous
How the male brain reacts with an erection|while sexually excited.
Focus: Two States of Minds
How Sexual Aroused | Horny Males Spend Money
Focus: Comparing how males make decisions when not sexually aroused compared to when they are.
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Understanding the Male Sex Work Industry
This study by Scott and Minichiello (2005) examines why society relies on misinformation to form opinions on male sex workers.
It argues that social attitudes and legal frameworks create a "big picture" environment that puts these workers at a higher risk of violence.
Summary (Gemini AI Assisted)
1. Why This Matters
The study shows that male sex work has moved from "delinquency" (troubled kids on the street)
To a "professional choice" (men working as escorts or online).
The Two Worlds of Work:
Street Work:
Often involves more drugs
Less education,
Higher levels of violence.
Indoor/Online Work:
Often involves more education,
Better safety, and
More "logical" planning.
The Connection to Sexual Arousal:
The study shows that "Indoor" workers are better at making Rational Economic Decisions (smart business moves).
If an indoor worker enters the "Arousal State" during a session, they lose that professional edge and become as vulnerable as someone on the street.
Bad Laws Make Arousal More Dangerous:
The study points out that when laws make sex work illegal, workers have to work in "isolated and poorly lit settings."
If a person is in a dark, isolated place AND they are in an "Arousal State," they have zero safety net. They can’t see the exits, they haven't checked the ID, and their brain isn't thinking about the police.
Predatory Risk:
The study mentions "Routine Activities Theory." This means if a person’s routine involves being alone with a stranger, the risk of a crime is higher.
If a person is in an "Arousal State," they stop checking for "Red Flags" in the client’s routine. They ignore the danger because their brain is focused on the "now."
The "Front" of Masculinity:
The study notes that male sex workers often face violence because they "challenge" traditional ideas of being a man.
A person in a "Calm State" can manage this "tough guy" or "professional" image. In an "Arousal State," a person might become more submissive or agreeable than they planned, which can trigger a violent reaction from a client who has a specific (and perhaps dangerous) expectation of masculinity.
This Study Backs Up the "Arousal Gap"
The Scott study highlights Violence and Risk. When we combine it with the Arousal studies, we see a dangerous cycle:
Heat of the Moment Study Information
In the industry, a person has two different ways of thinking depending on how they feel physically. Research shows that sexual arousal changes how a person sees right and wrong.
Read the full The heat of the moment: The effect of sexual arousal on sexual decision making
Published in: Journal of Behavioral Decision Making
January 1, 2006 research study here
Summary (Gemini AI Assisted)
1. The Calm State | Not Horny
This is how a person thinks when they are relaxed and not in a sexual situation.
Clear Thinking:
A person finds it easy to follow their own rules and safety plans.
A person can easily see what is a "good idea" and what is a "bad idea."
Safety First:
A person cares more about their health and their future.
A person chooses long-term safety over a quick thrill.
The Mistake:
When calm/ not horny, a person often forgets how much their mind will change once they become aroused.
2. The Aroused State | Horny State
When a person becomes sexually excited, the brain changes. The body takes over and the way a person thinks about risk becomes smaller.
Changing Rules:
Things that a person usually dislikes or finds "wrong" can suddenly seem okay or fun.
A person is more likely to do things they usually wouldn't do just to stay excited.
Ignoring Risk:
Danger feels smaller. A person might forget to use a condom.
The "now" feels much more important than the "later."
Saying "Yes" Too Fast:
A person is much more likely to agree to things they usually say "no" to.
How to Get Out of the Aroused State | Honry State Quickly
If a person feels they are losing control of their boundaries, they need a "System Reset" to bring the Calm State back.
Change the Temperature:
🌡️ Splash cold water on the face or wrists.
💧 Drink a glass of very cold water. This forces the brain to focus on the cold instead of the arousal.
Create Distance:
Physically moving away from the person or the camera helps break the "trance."
Step out of the room.
"I need to use the bathroom"
"I need to grab a towel."
I feel light headed
Over Describe Object:
This forces the logical part of the brain to wake up. Look at a boring object in the room (like a lamp or a clock) and describe it in your head:
"The lamp is this colour
This shape
This coloured cord.
This height etc
No Negotiations:
If a person asks for something new during the sex, the answer is always "No" until the session is over and you are calm again.
Arousal and Economic Decision Making Information
In the industry, a person has two different ways of thinking depending on how they feel physically. Research shows that sexual arousal changes how a person sees right and wrong.
Read the full study: Title: Arousal and economic decision making
Authors: Salar Jahedi, Cary Deck, and Dan Ariely
Published In: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Date: 2017 (Originally available online in 2012)
Summary (Gemini AI Assisted)
This study used experiments to see how sexual arousal changes a person's "business brain." Here is what they found:
Impatience:
A person in an aroused state wants rewards immediately.
They are less willing to wait for a larger "payday" in the future.
Risk-Taking:
Arousal makes a person more likely to take big gambles with their money or safety.
The "fear" of losing is much lower when a person is aroused.
Mental Focus:
Arousal acts like "noise" in the brain.
It makes it harder to do math or think through a complex deal.
Anchoring:
A person becomes "stuck" on the first price or idea mentioned.
This makes it very hard to negotiate a better deal once the session has started.
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