What is the difference between a model, escort, and masseur?
January 20, 2008
Our local gay magazine here in Minneapolis/St Paul as well as most national gay publications always list separate category ads for "Models," "Escorts," and "Masseurs." I've never called one of these services, but would like to. I'm confused, though. What's the difference between the three categories in terms of the services I might expect?
It's illegal for men in the United States to engage in prostitution, so naturally magazines try to avoid the headline "Prostitutes." In their place they run several different phrases, such as models, escorts, masseurs, and bodyworkers. Here are a few definitions for you:
- Escorts are prostitutes who find their clients through print ads or on the Internet.
- Masseurs are escorts that provide erotic massage services and masturbation rather than full sex.
- Bodyworkers are masseurs who work in areas where it is illegal to advertise massage services without a license.
- Models are people that are hired to show off their bodies/clothes, but in reality fall into any of the above categories.
- Escorts are prostitutes who find their clients through print ads or on the Internet.
- Masseurs are escorts that provide erotic massage services and masturbation rather than full sex.
- Bodyworkers are masseurs who work in areas where it is illegal to advertise massage services without a license.
- Models are people that are hired to show off their bodies/clothes, but in reality fall into any of the above categories.
