But women are willing to pay for sex. Six per cent of those using commercial sexual services in Australia are women and this figure is rapidly growing. So to find out more about the industry and bust some myths, I went straight to the source: Spencer is an Australian male escort who looks a combination of Christian Grey and James Bond.
For these women I'm predominantly there to listen. I don't judge, I don't seek to cure them or pity them. As a male escort, you don't just get paid to bang lots of women as some might think.
There is much more to the job than that. How does a woman get the courage to pick up the phone and order sex? If it was Spencer you were after, the process would start with Regina and Anna from Aphrodisiac Male Escort the two women who own the agency. They have an ability to make you feel comfortable about the topic of sex and they add a woman's touch, sometimes spending hours with each client on the phone answering any questions they might have or discussing any concerns.
They match the needs of the women with their boys and give the escorts an in-depth overview of the women they are going to be meeting. The female clients are limited to six to eight bookings with a male escort so they can't develop feelings and get too attached. This service is not just about sex, but about caring for their emotional well being.
And as much as I would have loved to be a fly on the wall myself, Spencer describes how a session plays out. Connection is important, but it doesn't need to be deep. They don't like to know too much about me. I lay out my bag of toys and goodies, making it a fun experience so they aren't nervous but let them know they are only there if they wish.
